Review: Holden RA.I Rodeo cab chassis (2003-05) Overview Released in March 2003, the Holden RA Series I (RA.I) Rodeo cab chassis was available as a single cab, Space (extended) cab or Crew (dual) cab. The Rodeo was also available as a rear-wheel or four-wheel drive vehicle and with a choice of three engines: a 2.4-litre […]
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Review: Holden VZ Monaro (2004-05)
Overview Released in September 2004, the Holden VZ Monaro was a four-seat, two-door coupe. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive Monaro was powered by a 5.7-litre V8 petrol engine. LS1 engine and transmissions The 5.7-litre LS1 pushrod V8 engine had all-aluminium construction, flat-topped pistons, two valves per cylinder, twin knock control sensors and […]
Review: Holden VY One Tonner (2003-04)
Holden VY.I One Tonner (2003) Overview Released in June 2003, the Holden VY Series I (VY.I) One Tonner was a two-door cab chassis. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VY One Tonner was available with 3.8-litre V6 and 5.7-litre V8 petrol engines. Furthermore, the range consisted of One Tonner and One Tonner S […]
Review: Holden V2 Monaro (2001-04)
Holden V2.I Monaro (2001-02) Overview Released in October 2001, the Holden V2 Series I (V2.I) Monaro was a four-seat, two-door coupe. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive V2 Monaro was available with 3.8-litre supercharged V6 or 5.7-litre V8 engines, for the CV6 and CV8 variants, respectively. Engines: L67 V6 and LS1 V8 Of […]
Review: Holden V300 Malibu (2013-17)
Overview Released in June 2013, the Holden V300 Malibu was a mid-size sedan. Manufactured in Bupyeong, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Malibu was powered by 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines that were mated to six-speed automatic transmissions. LE5 and VCDi Engines Of the engines, the 2.4-litre LE5 ‘Ecotec’ petrol engine had an aluminium […]
Review: Holden EQ Equinox (2017-20)
Overview Released in Australia in December 2017, the Holden EQ Equinox was a five-seat, mid-size SUV. Manufactured at General Motors’ plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, the front- and all-wheel drive EQ Equinox was initially powered by 1.5- and 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines. From May 2018, however, the Equinox was available with a 1.6-litre turbo […]
Review: Holden Insignia VXR (2015-17)
2015 Holden Insignia VXR Overview Released in Australia in June 2015, the Holden Insignia VXR was a mid-size, performance sedan. Manufactured in Russelsheim, Germany, the all-wheel drive Holden Insignia VXR was powered by a 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Upon its launch, the Insignia VXR had a […]
Review: Holden JH Cruze Sportwagon (2012-16)
Review: Holden JH.I Cruze Sportwagon (2012-14) Overview Released in December 2012, the Holden JH.I Cruze Sportwagon was a mid-size wagon (the JH Cruze sedan and hatchback have been reviewed separately). Manufactured in South Korea, the front-wheel drive Cruze Sportwagon was available with 1.8-litre petrol and 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engines. A18XER and Z20S1 engines Of the engines, […]
Review: Holden EP Epica (2007-11)
Review: Holden EP.I Epica (2007-08) Overview Released in April 2007, the Holden EP Series I (EP.I) Epica was a mid-size sedan. Manufactured in Bupyeong-gu, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Epica was powered by a 2.0- and 2.5-litre inline six cylinder engines that were mated to five-speed manual and five-speed automatic transmissions respectively. Furthermore, the EP […]
Review: Holden JH Cruze (2011-16)
Review: Holden JH.I Cruze (2011-14) Overview Released in March 2011, the Holden JH.I Cruze marked the beginning of Australian production for the Cruze sedan which had previously been manufactured in South Korea. In November 2011, the JH Cruze range was expanded to include five-door hatchback models. Please note that the JH Cruze Sportwagon has been […]