Review: Holden CG2.I Captiva (2011-15) Overview Released in March 2011, the Holden CG2 Series I (CG2.I) Captiva range consisted of the Captiva 5 and Captiva 7 models, with five and seven seats respectively. Manufactured in Bupyeong-gu, South Korea, the CG2 Captiva range was powered by 2.4- and 3.0-litre petrol engines and 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engines. Engines: […]
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Review: Holden CJ Cascada (2015-17)
Overview Released in Australia in April 2015, the Holden CJ Cascada was a four-seat convertible with a power-operated, soft-top roof. Manufactured in Gilwice, Poland, the front-wheel drive CJ Cascada was powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. A16XHT ‘SIDI Ecotec’ engine The 1.6-litre A16XHT ‘SIDI Ecotec’ turbocharged […]
Review: Holden WN Caprice (2013-17)
Review: Holden WN.I Caprice (2013-15) Overview Released in May 2013, the Holden WN Series I (WN.I) Caprice was a long wheelbase sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive WN Caprice and Caprice V were powered by 3.6-litre dedicated LPG V6 and 6.0-litre V8 petrol engines, respectively. In October 2014, however, the standard Caprice […]
Review: Holden CG Captiva (2006-11)
Review: Holden CG.I Captiva (2006-09) Overview Released in September 2006, the Holden CG Mark I (CG.I) Captiva was a mid-size SUV, available with five or seven seats. Manufactured in Bupyeong-gu, South Korea, the CG.I Captiva was initially available as an all-wheel drive vehicle that was powered by a 3.2-litre V6 petrol engines. In March 2007, […]
Review: Holden VZ Calais (2004-06)
Overview Released in August 2004, the Holden VZ Calais was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VZ Calais was initially available with newly-introduced 3.6-litre V6 and continued 5.7-litre V8 engines. Engines: LY7 V6, LS1 V8 and L76 V8 Of the engines, The newly-introduced 3.6-litre ‘Alloytec 190’ LY7 V6 […]
Review: Holden YE Calibra (1991-97)
Review: Holden YE.I Calibra (1991-95) Overview Released in October 1991, the Holden YE Series I (YE.I) Calibra was a two-door coupe. Manufactured by Opel in Russelsheim, Germany, the Calibra was initially powered by naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engines, though a turbocharged four-wheel drive variant (‘Turbo’) was released in June 1994. The full YE.I Calibra […]
Review: Holden VY Calais (2002-04)
Holden VY.I Calais (2002-03) Overview Released in October 2002, the Holden VY Series I (VY.I) Calais was a large drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive Calais was available with 3.8-litre V6, supercharged 3.8-litre V6 and 5.7-litre V8 petrol engines. Engines: L36 V6, L67 Supercharged and LS1 V8 Of the engines, The […]
Review: Holden VX Calais (2000-02)
Holden VX.I Calais (2000-01) Overview Released in October 2000, the Holden VX Series I (VX.I) Calais was a large sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VX Calais was available with 3.8-litre V6, supercharged 3.8-litre V6 and 5.7-litre V8 petrol engines. Engines: V6, Supercharged V6 and V8 Of the engines, The 3.8-litre L36 […]
Review: Holden VS Calais (1995-97)
Holden VS.I Calais (1995-96) Overview Released in April 1995, the Holden VS Series I (VS.I) Calais was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VS Calais was available with 3.8-litre V6 and 5.0-litre V8 petrol engines. Engines and transmissions Of the engines, The 3.8-litre L36 pushrod V6 petrol engine […]
Review: Holden VT Calais (1997-00)
Holden VT.I Calais (1997-99) Overview Released in August 1997, the Holden VT Series I (VT.I) Calais was a large sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VT.I Calais was available with 3.8-litre V6, supercharged 3.8-litre V6 and 5.0-litre V8 petrol engines. Engines: V6, Supercharged V6 and V8 Of the engines, The 3.8-litre L36 […]