Segment: Medium
Production years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Holden refreshed the Caprice/Statesman lineup for the 2010 model year and gave the car a punchier engine while also changing bits and pieces to enhance the car's look.
The Australian arm of GM was still a frontrunner in its country, but the brand's days were numbered. Since its sales were limited to a relatively small area, it couldn't evolve. That led to slow sales, despite the carmaker's efforts to make it profitable. Despite sharing the same old platform carried over from a European sedan from the mid-80s, the Caprice/Statesman was still a comfortable vehicle, especially on long journeys.
On the 2010 Caprice/Statesman was easy to notice the chromed trim around the grille, flanked by a new set of headlights. These also discretely accommodated the washers hidden under black caps within the headlamps trims. On the sides, the long blinkers from the front fenders were unique on the market. Also, the profile revealed a svelte silhouette, with soft lines and long rear doors that eased the ingress and egress to the back seats.
The luxurious interior boasted Nappa-wrapped seats and leather trims everywhere on the steering wheel, gear selector, and handbrake. Thanks to the wood trims spread around the dashboard, door cards, and center stack, the car created a luxurious ambiance fit for top governmental officials. Part of the standard features was also the infotainment unit with ten speakers. In the back, the bench was wide enough to fit three people inside, although the transmission tunnel was quite high. Yet, it was no problem for just two occupants.
Under the hood, Holden installed the latest evolution of the 3.6-liter V6 engine paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. For those in a hurry, the carmaker added an option for a 6.0-liter V8.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6AT RWD (286 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 210 KW @ 6700 RPM 286 HP @ 6700 RPM 282 BHP @ 6700 RPM |
Torque: | 250 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 339 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-automatic speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/50 r18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.1 in (5159 mm) |
Width: | 74.7 in (1897 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/63.3 in (1,593/1,608 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.8 cuFT (532 L) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6L V8 6AT RWD (354 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5967 cm3 |
Power: | 260 KW @ 5600 RPM 354 HP @ 5600 RPM 349 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 381 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 517 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-automatic speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/50 r18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.1 in (5159 mm) |
Width: | 74.7 in (1897 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/63.3 in (1,593/1,608 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.8 cuFT (532 L) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L LPG 6AT RWD (245 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 180 KW @ 6000 RPM 245 HP @ 6000 RPM 241 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 320 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Natural Gas |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-automatic speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/50 r18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.1 in (5159 mm) |
Width: | 74.7 in (1897 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/63.3 in (1,593/1,608 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.8 cuFT (532 L) |