VF Commodore, WN Caprice Gain Five Star Safety

Holden’s highly-anticipated VF Commodore and WN Caprice range has been awarded a maximum five star ANCAP safety rating just weeks before it officially arrives in Australian showrooms.

The five star rating applies to every new Commodore sedan, Sportwagon and Ute and long wheel base Caprice variant.

From the entry level Evoke sedan to the flagship Caprice V, every VF and WN variant is comprehensively equipped with advanced safety technology features including Auto Park Assist, rear view camera and front and rear parking sensors.

Holden also makes available Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Alert, Reverse Traffic Alert and Head-Up Display across a range of models.

This is in addition to the long list of standard safety features on Commodore and Caprice including front driver and passenger airbags, side curtain and new pelvis/thorax side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control with ABS, EBD, EBA and TCS, rear seat belt reminder that alerts the driver if the rear seats are unbuckled in transit, and flashing emergency stop lights. 

Furthermore, all Commodore sedan, Sportwagon and Caprice models are equipped with three ISOFIX child seat anchorage points across the back row.

Holden makes this globally proven child seat safety technology available to Australian families by offering the latest ISOFIX anchorage system ahead of the technology’s official approval by Standards Australia.  ISOFIX is an international system for attaching child restraints to vehicles that assists in correct seat fitment. 

Holden’s Manager for Vehicle Structure & Safety Integration, Steve Curtis said achieving ANCAP’s five star safety rating reinforces Holden’s strong commitment to making safety accessible to all Australians.

“We worked extremely hard to advance every key safety metric across the new Commodore and Caprice range,” he said.

“Commodore is a popular family car, but what most large cars haven’t been able to offer before is three ISOFIX fastenings across the back seat. 

“Research suggests around 70 per cent of conventional Australian child safety seats are fitted incorrectly, which means ISOFIX technology will become an important feature for families with young children.”

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Holden’s highly-anticipated VF Commodore and WN Caprice range has been awarded a maximum five star ANCAP safety rating just weeks before it officially arrives in Australian showrooms.

The five star rating applies to every new Commodore sedan, Sportwagon and Ute and long wheel base Caprice variant.

From the entry level Evoke sedan to the flagship Caprice V, every VF and WN variant is comprehensively equipped with advanced safety technology features including Auto Park Assist, rear view camera and front and rear parking sensors.

Holden also makes available Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Alert, Reverse Traffic Alert and Head-Up Display across a range of models.

This is in addition to the long list of standard safety features on Commodore and Caprice including front driver and passenger airbags, side curtain and new pelvis/thorax side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control with ABS, EBD, EBA and TCS, rear seat belt reminder that alerts the driver if the rear seats are unbuckled in transit, and flashing emergency stop lights. 

Furthermore, all Commodore sedan, Sportwagon and Caprice models are equipped with three ISOFIX child seat anchorage points across the back row.

Holden makes this globally proven child seat safety technology available to Australian families by offering the latest ISOFIX anchorage system ahead of the technology’s official approval by Standards Australia.  ISOFIX is an international system for attaching child restraints to vehicles that assists in correct seat fitment. 

Holden’s Manager for Vehicle Structure & Safety Integration, Steve Curtis said achieving ANCAP’s five star safety rating reinforces Holden’s strong commitment to making safety accessible to all Australians.

“We worked extremely hard to advance every key safety metric across the new Commodore and Caprice range,” he said.

“Commodore is a popular family car, but what most large cars haven’t been able to offer before is three ISOFIX fastenings across the back seat. 

“Research suggests around 70 per cent of conventional Australian child safety seats are fitted incorrectly, which means ISOFIX technology will become an important feature for families with young children.”

For more information on Holden visit: www.media.holden.com.au or www.autonews.net.au

New Holden Caprice: Luxury Lives Large

• World-class technology and luxury features added to Caprice range
• RRPs for Caprice and Caprice V reduced by $10,000
• All-new rear seat entertainment in Caprice V

Holden has added cutting-edge technology and luxury appointments to its long wheel base Caprice and Caprice V models and rolled back recommended retail prices by $10,000.

The Caprice range boasts a completely redesigned interior and Holden’s new generation advanced technology and is offered in two powertrains.

The range-topping Caprice V benefits from Holden’s famous V8 performance with a 6.0-litre engine and is available at an RRP of just $59,990 – tremendous value for a model that epitomizes large car luxury.

Meanwhile, Caprice is powered by Holden’s seamless 3.6L LPG V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and has a new RRP of just $54,990. Caprice features new premium leather front seats, new 18 inch alloy wheels and chrome exterior detail.

Caprice features world-class technology including:

• Sensor key technology with passive entry and push button start,
• Satellite navigation with full colour mapping and live traffic updates,
• An eight-inch, high-resolution colour touch screen with Holden’s MyLink app-embedded technology including enhanced voice recognition and Siri Eyes Free integration* and
• Full iPod® integration and Pandora® and Stitcher SmartRadio™ built-in apps.

Caprice models also boast important new safety and vehicle technology advances including:

• Auto Park Assist for parallel and right angle parking
• Reverse Traffic Alert
• Blind Spot Alert
• Front and rear parking sensors and a rear view camera
• Electric park brake with automatic release
• Hill Hold Control, Hill Start Assist, Trailer Sway Control
• Remote vehicle start

Caprice V is powered by the Gen IV 6.0L V8 petrol engine with a six-speed automatic transmission and has a new RRP of just $59,990.

Caprice V features an all-new rear seat entertainment system with remote control, DVD, AUX input and dual channel wireless headphones.

Caprice V also adds the following features over Caprice:

• Forward Collision Alert,
• Lane Departure Warning,
• Colour Head-Up Display,
• Deluxe leather front and rear bucket seats,
• New 19 inch alloy wheels (4) and quad exhaust outlets,
• Leather wrap sports profile steering wheel,
• Bose® premium nine speaker audio system and
• Electric sunroof.

Holden Executive Director of Sales and Marketing, Philip Brook, said Caprice represented exceptional value in the upper large car segment.

“We think we’ve made a smart investment in our long wheel base models. Caprice has always been an extremely well designed, well-proportioned large car and the all new interior is particularly important to customers in this segment,” he said.

“Caprice has a smart powertrain combination with the 3.6L LPG offering great fuel economy in a luxurious limousine style package and Caprice V with great V8 performance and family car practicality.

“Holden has added the features and advanced technology that customers would only expect from prestige brands to Australia’s own large luxury car – and we’ve made Caprice available with an RRP under $60,000 for the first time.”

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New Holden VF Ute: More Safety, More Technology, More Value

• Brawn and brains make Holden Ute the ultimate Aussie sports machine
• Holden reduces RRPs and adds value to every Ute in the range
• Auto Park Assist and rear view camera standard on every model

​Holden has added cutting-edge technology and features to its famous Ute and reduced recommended retail prices (RRP) by up to $5,500 across the range.

The range-opening, 3.6L SIDI V6 automatic Holden Ute has a new RRP of just $32,990, down $2,500, and comes standard with the premium features Holden has introduced across the VF range including Auto Park Assist, front and rear parking sensors, remote vehicle start (automatic models only) and a rear view camera.

VF Ute also comes standard with the class-leading Holden MyLink infotainment system. With an eight-inch, high-resolution colour touch screen, MyLink features enhanced voice recognition, full iPod® integration including Siri Eyes Free integration* and embedded app technology including Pandora® and Stitcher SmartRadio™.

Holden has rolled out its new VF vehicle technology, including electric park brake with automatic release, Hill Start Assist, Trailer Sway Control and
remote vehicle start (automatic transmission only), across every model in the Ute range.

Holden Executive Director Sales and Marketing, Philip Brook, said VF’s stunning design and technology made the Holden Ute anything but utilitarian.

“VF offers the sort of world-class user technology that will redefine what it means to drive a ‘tool of trade’ vehicle. The Ute is so much more than its humble beginnings - it’s become an incredible vehicle by any definition,” he said.

“For performance lovers the Ute has become Holden’s ultimate two-door sports machine with half of our Ute customers choosing a V8 model. VF Ute offers more of what people want – great performance, luxury features and the latest safety technology – and red hot prices across the range.” 

The first sports model in the Ute range is the SV6 manual with an RRP of $32,990.  Standard with a manual transmission, SV6 is also powered by the 3.6L SIDI V6 with significantly more features and a price rollback of $5,500.

SV6 gains the following features over the highly specified range opening Holden Ute:

• Blind Spot Alert,
• Reverse Traffic Alert,
• FE2 sports suspension,
• 18 inch alloy wheels and chrome exhaust tip,
• limited slip differential (manual only),
• exterior sports styling and sports seats,
• projector headlamps, LED daylight running lights and
• soft tonneau cover.

With the same features and technology, the famous SS Ute adds the powerful 6.0L Gen IV V8 engine and comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission. The new RRP for the manual SS Ute is $38,990, down $3,500 on the previous model.

Mr Brook said Holden had created a logical walk up for the Ute sport range, from SS to the coveted SS V-Series, which mirrored the sedan and Sportwagon line-up.

“We’ve reduced the new RRP for SS V-Series by $5,000 to $42,490. Which means for just $3,500, customers can add new 19 inch alloys, leather appointed seats, satellite navigation, colour multi-function driver information display and passive entry sensor key technology with push button start,” he said.

At the top of the performance table sits SS V Redline. Holden has added a significant number of advanced new technological features, yet still reduced the RRP for the manual SS V Redline Ute by $1,500 to $48,490.

In addition to the SS V-Series features, Redline adds Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning and Head-up Display driver safety technology. Redline also adds the  updated sports-tuned FE3 suspension package, Brembo® brakes, forged 19 inch alloys as well as wider rear wheels for extra traction and competition mode with launch control and track settings.

“We’re so proud of the Holden engineering work across the VF range, but particularly on our Redline models. Commodore’s ground breaking technology and our upgraded Redline suspension will absolutely make the new SS V Redline Ute our ultimate Australian sports machine,” Mr Brook said. 

Holden dealers can now take orders for VF Ute models with the start of production later this month.

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New Holden VF Commodore Range: Looks To Turn Heads, Prices That Change Minds

• Commodore makes cutting-edge technology an every-day luxury
• Auto Park Assist, MyLink with Siri Eyes Free* and rear view camera standard
• Simplified pricing, added features and value to reward and win new customers
• New Evoke nameplate kick-starts the range

Holden has significantly increased the value of Commodore with new features and reduced recommended retail prices across the VF sedan and Sportwagon range by between $5,000 and $9,800.

Launching a  simplified line-up, Holden has created the Evoke nameplate to kick-start the range, redefining ‘entry level’ and making class-leading technology standard on Australia’s favourite family car.

With a recommended retail price (RRP) of just $34,990, Evoke comes standard with Auto Park Assist for parallel and right angle parking as well as front and rear parking sensors and a rear view camera. In addition to its premium new interior, Evoke also brings a world of new technology to Australian drivers with:

• enhanced voice recognition,
• an eight-inch, high-resolution colour touch screen with Holden’s MyLink app-embedded technology including voice recognition and Siri Eyes Free integration*,
• full iPod® integration and
• built-in apps like Pandora® and Stitcher SmartRadio™.

Holden has added exceptional value to its range opener and reduced the RRP by $5,000. Powered by the 3.0L V6 SIDI engine, Evoke also includes other advanced vehicle features as standard including:

• an electric park brake with automatic release,
• Hill Hold Control and Hill Start Assist,
• Trailer Sway Control and
• remote vehicle start (automatic transmission only).

Holden Executive Director Sales and Marketing, Philip Brook, said Evoke would play an important role in changing perceptions of Commodore.

“Evoke is a great car that people will want to own, it will be an aspirational vehicle.  The features we’ve made standard show Holden is serious about making world class technology accessible to all our customers,” he said.

“Starting with Evoke we have simplified Commodore’s pricing and value walk up with logical price and equipment increments and very strong sports and luxury identities.

“We think Commodore represents unbelievable value and will win over a new generation of Australians.”

Stepping up from Evoke, Holden’s Calais combines luxury features with VF’s cutting edge technology for under $40,000.

The high-end styling and features of Calais have made it one of Commodore’s most successful and long-running nameplates. Holden has wound back the Calais RRP by more than $8,000 to just $39,990.

Calais also gains Blind Spot Alert and Reverse Traffic Alert, sensor key and push button start technology in addition to the styling Calais drivers expect, including front and rear premium design features and chrome accents.

The luxurious high-end Calais V has an RRP $46,990 (reduced by $9,800) and Calais V is also available with the 6.0L Gen IV V8 engine for $52,990 (reduced by $9,000).

“Calais V embodies premium sports luxury - it’s become the flagship of the Commodore range. Calais V benefits from luxury craftsmanship and design and the highest levels of technology. We believe it rivals European competitors,” Mr Brook said.

Calais V gains advanced safety technologies including Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning and a colour Head-up Display.

It also adds high-end luxury features such as heated front seats, electric eight-way adjustable driver seat and satellite navigation with full colour mapping with live traffic updates and traffic management control. Calais V sedan also gains the Bose® premium audio system and sunroof.

Commodore’s performance variants - SV6 and SS - gain VF sophistication and retain the unique sporty character these models are famous for.

Holden has improved the value of the SV6, with a reduced RRP of $35,990 (down $6,800), and boosted the value of the iconic SS reducing its RRP by $5,800 to $41,990. SV6 is powered by the 3.6L SIDI V6 with the SS stepping up to the 6.0L Gen IV V8 engine, both are standard with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Building on Evoke specifications, SV6 and SS gain Blind Spot Alert and Reverse Traffic Alert technologies in addition to their bold front and rear sports styling, side skirts, lip spoiler (on sedan) and chrome exhaust tip. A wing spoiler is now available as a factory-fitted option on sedan for $500 on sports models.

“Holden sports models have a very clear performance identity within the Commodore line-up and they’re taking a huge leap forward with VF. They really are a class above the competitors with game-changing technology and Holden’s performance credentials,” Mr Brook said.

“Our enthusiast customers are our biggest fans and great supporters of the Holden brand. In the run-out of VE we’ve practically sold out of V8 models and dealers are reporting huge interest in the SS and other sports models.

“SS V-Series cranks up sports performance another notch and for just $3,500 customers can can gain new 19 inch alloys, leather appointed seats, satellite navigation, multi-function driver information display and sensor key technology with push button start.”

The RRP for SS V is now under $50,000, reduced by $9,800 to $45,490. SS V Redline now starts at $51,490 for sedan, a roll back of $6,300. Redline adds Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning and Head-up Display on all body styles as well as the premium Bose® audio system and sunroof on sedan models.

SS V Redline is the ultimate in rear-wheel drive sports performance with Brembo® brakes, forged 19 inch alloys and an updated sports-tuned FE3 suspension package.

“The Holden engineering team is really proud of what they’ve been able to achieve with Redline. VF Redline also has wider rear wheels for extra traction and includes competition mode with launch control and track settings for the true enthusiasts who participate in track days,” Mr Brook said.

“We launched the Redline range at Series II and it’s been a huge success.  Within two years it’s carved out a spot at the top of the ladder as the absolute best in luxury, sports performance.”

Mr Brook said Holden dealers could now take orders for VF Commodore models with the start of production later this month.

“Our goal with VF was to help customers find the car that suits them by simplifying our line-up – whether it’s a family, an enthusiast, or a luxury car buyer – which also makes it easier for dealers and helps reduce complexity in our manufacturing operations,” he said.

“VF Commodore has amazing, world-leading technology, sophisticated design and performance credentials that make it an incredible package. And what makes us most proud is that we designed, engineered and built Commodore in Australia.

“We have a new creative marketing direction for the Holden brand and we’re reasserting ourselves in an incredibly competitive market.

“For Commodore, we’re deliberately launching with a ‘wow’ pricing strategy that we think will make buying a Commodore a very easy decision and bring people back to the large car segment.”

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