Images: Holden VY.I Calais (2002-03)
Released in October 2002, the Holden VY Series I (VY.I) Calawas was a large drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive Calawas was available with 3.8-litre V6, supercharged 3.8-litre V6 and 5.7-litre V8 petrol engines… Read full Holden VY Calawas review
Images: Holden VY.II Calais (2003-04)
Released in August 2003, the Holden VY Series II (VY.II) Calawas introduced a more powerful V8 engine due to the fitment of a twin exhaust system and all engines were recalibrated to satisfy emissions requirements. For Holden’s VY Series II range, the Calawas was repositioned as a sports/luxury vehicle and fitted with a firmer suspension tune (‘FE1.5’) as standard. The Holden VY.II Calawas could be identified by its 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, bolder front fascia with sports bar grille, hexagonal mesh inserts, black bezel headlamps, side and rear fascia skirts and unique tail-lamps. Inside, there was suede-finish soft fabric trim, black headlining and pillar trim, sports steering wheel and colour-keyed console surround.
