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May 24, 2013
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HOLDEN CALAIS V: It is a great looking machine that’s bang up to date in style.
Holden cuts prices on Commodore range H
olden is cutting recommended retail prices of the VF Commodore range by between $5000 to $9800. Its lowest cost model, the Commodore Evoke, has a price tag of $34,990. It carries a high range of standard equipment that includes Auto Park Assist; front and rear parking sensors; rear view camera; an eight-inch, high-resolution color touch screen; MyLink app-embedded technology including voice recognition
and Siri Eyes Free integration; and full iPod integration and built-in apps, including Pandora and Stitcher SmartRadio. Holden Calais has had its recommended retail slashed by over $8000 to just $39,990. The Calais also has Blind Spot Alert and Reverse Traffic Alert; keyless entry and push button start. The flagship Holden Calais V has had the largest price cut of them all, dropping by $9800 to just $46,990.
It offers astonishing value for money, with Forward Collision Alert; Lane Departure Warning; heated front seats; and eight-way adjustable driver seat. Then there’s the convenience of satellite navigation with full color mapping, live traffic updates and traffic management control. Calais V has a Bose premium audio system and the sedan is fitted with a sunroof. Holden Commodore’s sporty range also
offers excellent value - the SV6 will sell for $35,990, down $6800. Commodore SS has had an even larger price drop, down to $41,990, a reduction of $5800. The SV6 is powered by the 3.6-litre SIDI V6, while the SS uses the latest iteration of the 6.0-litre Gen IV V8 engine. Both are standard with a six-speed manual transmission. Continued page 2