MIMS: Holden Sportwagon Range Options & Prices Released!

[JoeT]

VE Sportwagon Offers Great Value & Choice

GM Holden
29 February 2008
www.holden.com.au

GM Holden released pricing for the all-new VE Sportwagon at the Melbourne International Motor Show today, adding great value to its list of attractive features.

The 2008 VE Sportwagon range starts from as little as $37,790 # for Omega, with each of the seven models only $1,000 more than their VE sedan equivalent.

At $41,290 #, the new VE Sportwagon Berlina is an amazing $5,600 less than its VZ wagon equivalent whilst offering a range of engineering advances and safety features including Electronic Stability Program (ESP ® ) , Rear Park Assist and six airbags which are standard across the range.

Having more than doubled the model range from three in VZ to seven in VE, the new Sportwagon offers buyers more choice and more features to further enhance its appeal to both private and business customers.

GM Holden’s Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, Alan Batey, said value and choice would be key features that would attract buyers to the new VE Sportwagon.

“The Australian market is becoming increasingly challenging and at Holden we believe the VE Sportwagon’s pricing, sedan-like handling and stylish design will ensure it has the competitive edge it needs to succeed in its segment.

“The extended VE range offers real choices in practicality and flexibility to both the business buyer and Aussie families.

“With safety features such as ESP and six airbags as standard across the range, many potential buyers will see this as a great value car which ticks all the right boxes,” Mr Batey said.

VE Sportwagon Model and Powertrain Line-up:

Omega
Alloytec V6 with 4 speed auto transmission
Berlina
Alloytec V6 with 4 speed auto transmission
SV6
High Output Alloytec V6 with 5 speed auto transmission
SS
Gen 4 V8 with 6 speed manual transmission -or-
Gen 4 V8 with 6 speed auto transmission (optional)
SS V-Series
Gen 4 V8 with 6 speed manual transmission -or-
Gen 4 V8 with 6 speed auto transmission (optional)
Calais
High Output Alloytec V6 with 5 speed auto transmission
Calais V-Series
High Output Alloytec V6 with 5 speed auto transmission -or-
Gen 4 V8 with 6 speed auto transmission (optional)

# RRP – excludes dealer delivery and Government charges

VE Sportwagon Highlights

Overview:

Great style, performance and practicality
All the storage advantages that comes with a wagon
Seats 5 adults in comfort
Higher cargo floor making it easier to load items into the cargo area
Flexible cargo cover for security, with innovative D-pillar tracks for added functionality
60:40 split 2nd row seat which can be folded flat for storage of larger items
Innovative opening tailgate which requires less opening space
Safety

Electronic Stability Program (ESP ® ) standard on all models
Driver, front passenger and side impact airbags standard on all models
Curtain airbags standard on all models
Occupant protection system designed for the real world driving environment
Ultra-stiff body structure, multiple load path strategy and structurally optimised front & rear deformation zones
Technology

Rear Park Assist standard on all models
Roof-mounted DVD system available on selected models
Integrated navigation system available on all models
Multi-function driver information display system
Performance

The multi-link Linear Control Suspension system is the most advanced suspension design ever under a Holden
Large, fade-resistant brake systems help reduce stopping distances
Increased diameter wheel and tyre packages for braking and cornering control
As on sedan, two V6 engine versions will be available: an Alloytec 3.6 litre V6 with single exhaust; and the Alloytec High Output 3.6 litre V6 with dual exhaust
6.0 litre Generation 4 Alloy V8 coupled with a six-speed manual transmission, or optional six-speed automatic transmission

Standard features on Omega include:

3.6L Alloytec V6, peak power 180kW, peak torque 330Nm*, four-speed automatic
Electronic Stability Program (ESP ® ) including Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Electronic Brake Assist and Traction Control
Four 16-inch alloy wheels
Multifunction steering wheel
Multifunction driver display
Cruise control
Rear Park Assist
Automatic headlamp mode
Single disc CD player
Dual stage front airbags; side and curtain impact airbags

Berlina has all Omega standard features and in addition:

Four 17-inch alloy wheels
Front fog lamps
Leather wrap steering wheel
Trip computer with triple display
Bluetooth ® connectivity for compatible mobile phones
Six-disc in-dash CD player, MP3 compatible
Four-way electric adjustment of driver’s seat
Dual zone electronic climate control
Six-inch multifunction display screen

SV6 features include:

3.6L High Output Alloytec V6, peak power 195kW, peak torque 340Nm*, five-speed automatic with Active Select
Sports suspension
Four 18-inch alloy wheels
Leather wrap steering wheel
Bluetooth ® connectivity for compatible mobile phones
Single disc CD player
Sports interior
Sports body kit
Dual exhaust
Chrome highlights
Rear Park Assist

SS features include:

6.0L V8, peak power 270kW, peak torque 530Nm ** , six-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic with Active Select
Limited Slip Differential
Sports suspension
Four 18-inch alloy wheels
Bluetooth ® connectivity for compatible mobile phones
Six-disc in-dash CD player, MP3 compatible
Sports front seats
Rear Park Assist

SS V has all SS standard features and in addition:

Projector headlamps
Alloy faced pedals
Four 19-inch alloy wheels
Leather wrap gear selector
Leather wrap sports profile steering wheel
Leather seat inserts
Dual zone electronic climate control
6.5-inch multi-function display screen
Zone based Rear Park Assist

Calais features include:

3.6L High Output Alloytec V6, peak power 195kW, peak torque 340Nm*, five-speed automatic with Active Select
Four 17-inch alloy wheels
Leather wrap gear selector
Leather wrap steering wheel
Trip computer with triple display
Bluetooth ® connectivity for compatible mobile phones
Projector headlamps
Six-disc in-dash CD player, MP3 compatible
Six-way electric adjustment of driver’s seat
Dual zone electronic climate control
6.5-inch multi-function display screen
Zone based Rear Park Assist

Calais V has all Calais standard features and in addition:

Four 18-inch alloy wheels
Chrome finish body side mouldings
Chrome highlights on exterior door handles
Leather wrap sports profile steering wheel
Zone based Front and Rear Park Assist
Rain Sensing Wipers
Rear overhead DVD
Eight-way driver and front passenger seat
Leather seat trim
Memory settings for driver seat & exterior mirrors


VE Pricing (RRP ex. Dealer and Govt Charges)
+/- to VZ
VZ
VZ pricing

Omega
$37,790
-$440 (-1.2%)
Executive
$38,240

Berlina
$41,290
-$5600 (-11.9%)
Berlina V6
$ 46,890

SV6
$42,290
New
New
New

SS (6spd manual)
$46,290
New
New
New

SS (6spd auto)
$48,290
New
New
New

SS V (6spd manual)
$53,790
New
New
New

SS V (6spd auto)
$55,790
New
New
New

Calais
$46,790
New
New
New

Calais V V6 (5spd auto)
$55,290
New
New
New

Calais V V8 (6spd auto)
$60,290
New
New
New

2008 Holden VE Sportwagon factory options pricing
RRP
Leather seat inserts (Berlina, Calais, SV6, SS)
$2,500
Six-disc CD stacker (Omega, SV6)
$595
Satellite Navigation, turn-by-turn
$1,290
Satellite Navigation, Full colour mapping
$1,990
Full-size spare wheel and tyre (Omega, Berlina, SV6, SS, SS V, Calais, Calais V)
$250
Leather trim, eight-way front seats ( Calais)
$3,000
FE2 Sports suspension (Omega, Berlina, Calais, Calais V) - mandatory fit LSD
$330
Limited Slip Diff – mandatory fit FE2 sports suspension
$360
Overhead DVD player (all models except Omega. Standard on Calais V)
$1,290
Metallic paint $400

ESP® is a registered trademark of Daimler Chrysler AG
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc
*Power and torque figures as per ECE regulations
** Figures quoted using 98 RON (PULP)

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[DuSpinnst]

I'll take an SS-V, only make it LHD.

[Quickening]

God, imagine if Pontiac had the G8, G8 Wagon and G8 Coupe. WAKE UP GM. Please.

[TriShield]

Originally Posted by Quickening

God, imagine if Pontiac had the G8, G8 Wagon and G8 Coupe. WAKE UP GM. Please.

Agreed, GM is asleep at the wheel as usual. Pontiac's G8 RWD family needs to be right here, right now. Or kill Pontiac and sell them as Chevrolets just like they already do elsewhere.

[jbernie]

I like the pricing, only $1k more to get into the sport wagon, definately an attractive option for families looking for a bit more space but not the size requirements of an SUV or the petrol bill that goes with having one.

[Aych Es Vee]

we need production pictures!

[TriShield]

Originally Posted by Aych Es Vee

we need production pictures!

They are on GM's media site.

[ctaylorzl1]

Originally Posted by Quickening

God, imagine if Pontiac had the G8, G8 Wagon and G8 Coupe. WAKE UP GM. Please.

I like it I really do, but I'm just not sure a wagon would do that well over here. Look at the Magnum, it looked good and had alot of room and power, but sales wernt anything great. Now the coupe is a different story!

[TriShield]

Originally Posted by ctaylorzl1

Look at the Magnum, it looked good and had alot of room and power, but sales wernt anything great.

That was already debunked by someone in another thread here. The Magnum will be leaving a void of nearly 40,000 sales per year - a void that GM could have taken a piece of with a G8 sportwagon but didn't.

And if you want to use that logic then you could also argue the new Holden coupe everyone is drooling over would completely bomb like the old one if sold here.

[Olds88]

Originally Posted by TriShield

That was already debunked by someone in another thread here. The Magnum will be leaving a void of nearly 40,000 sales per year - a void that GM could have taken a piece of with a G8 sportwagon but didn't.

And if you want to use that logic then you could also argue the new Holden coupe everyone is drooling over would completely bomb like the old one if sold here.

Coincidentally that 40k is probably the number of people GM expects to buy G8s. How much can it really cost to give me that wagon? I'd prefer a Roadmaster badge on it with a soft suspension though.

[stevecmh]

still wish this was in America

[pwoods]

Originally Posted by TriShield

Agreed, GM is asleep at the wheel as usual. Pontiac's G8 RWD family needs to be right here, right now. Or kill Pontiac and sell them as Chevrolets just like they already do elsewhere.

What he said.

[blaster701]

Why are we not getting this? Man, sign me up for this if it was on sale here.

[scotted73]

Originally Posted by Quickening

God, imagine if Pontiac had the G8, G8 Wagon and G8 Coupe. WAKE UP GM. Please.

Exactly. A no-holds-barred, performance division of cars pushing the envelope. Keep it small and always updated.

I lke this wagon much more than what any other brand offers.

[CamaroCrazy]

I admire the looks of the 3-series and 5-series wagons. The Saab 9-3 SportCombi is awesome as well (with the 2.8 turbo of course), but this would make me very happy, especially with all the great reviews the sedan is getting.