Review: Holden RG.I Colorado 7 (2012-13) Overview Released in December 2012, the Holden RG Series I (RG.I) Colorado 7 was a seven-seat SUV. Manufactured in Rayong, Thailand, the Colorado 7 was powered by a 2.8-litre four-cylinder ‘Duramax’ turbo-diesel engine that was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The Colorado 7 had a part-time four-wheel drive […]
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Review: Holden ZB Commodore (2018-20)
Overview Released in February 2018, the Holden ZB Commodore was available as a mid-size liftback or wagon (the Sportback and Sportwagon, respectively). Manufactured by Adam Opel AG in Russelsheim, Germany, the 2018 Holden Commodore was initially available with three engines: A 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine (front-wheel drive); A 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine (front-wheel drive); and, […]
Review: Holden RG Colorado cab chassis (2012-20)
Review: Holden RG.I Colorado cab chassis (2012-13) Overview Released in June 2012, the Holden RG Series I (RG.I) Colorado cab chassis was available in single cab, space cab and crew cab bodies. Manufactured in Rayong, Thailand, the Colorado cab chassis was available with either a 2.5- or 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine, though the former was reserved […]
Review: Holden RG Colorado utility (2012-20)
Review: Holden RG.I Colorado utility (2012-13) Overview Released in June 2012, the Holden RG Series I (RG.I) Colorado utility was available in Space Cab and Crew Cab bodies. Manufactured in Rayong, Thailand, the Colorado utility was powered by a 2.8-litre turbo-diesel engine and available with rear-wheel and four-wheel drive. Beyond the body types, the Colorado […]
Review: Holden RC Colorado cab chassis (2008-11)
Overview Released in July 2008, the Holden RC Colorado was essentially a face-lifted version of its RA Rodeo predecessor, with Holden losing the right to use the Rodeo name following the separation of Isuzu and General Motors. As such, the RC Colorado was still manufactured in Thailand by Isuzu. The RC Colorado cab chassis was […]
Review: Holden RC Colorado utility (2008-11)
Overview Released in July 2008, the Holden RC Colorado was essentially a face-lifted version of its RA Rodeo predecessor, with Holden losing the right to use the Rodeo name following the separation of Isuzu and General Motors. As such, the RC Colorado was still manufactured in Thailand by Isuzu. The RC Colorado utility was initially […]
Review: Holden CG2 Captiva (2011-17)
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: […]
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, […]