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 […]
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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 […]
Review: Holden YG Cruze (2002-06)
Overview Released in June 2002, the Holden YG Cruze was a compact, all-wheel drive SUV. Although sold in Australia as a Holden, the Cruze was manufactured in Japan by Suzuki and based on its HT Ignis . The YG Cruze was powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – with double overhead camshafts and four […]
Review: Holden VZ Crewman (2004-07)
Overview Released in August 2004, the Holden VZ Crewman was a dual cab utility. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the VZ Crewman was initially available with newly-introduced 3.6-litre V6 and 5.7-litre V8 petrol engines. As per the table below, the VZ Crewman range initially consisted of rear-wheel drive standard, S and SS variants, with four-wheel […]
Review: Holden JG Cruze (2009-11)
Overview Released in May 2009, the Holden JG Cruze was a small, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in South Korea, the JG Cruze was available with either a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine or a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel unit. Each engine was available with either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. As per the table below, the […]
Review: Holden VZ Commodore (2004-07)
Overview Released in August 2004, the Holden VZ Commodore was available as a large sedan or wagon. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VZ Commodore was initially available with newly-introduced 3.6-litre V6 and continued 5.7-litre V8 engines, while the range consisted of Executive, Acclaim, SV6, SV8 and SS variants. Production of VZ Commodore […]