No VF update for the Holden Caprice?

[Syndrome]

If it hasn't been released by now, I don't see how they can justify the money for a model which will only account for approximately 5,000 sales between now and 2017.

[tranquilized]

There isn't going to be one. Caprice got the new interior I think? But there is no money or market for any new panels.

[Syndrome]

Originally Posted by tranquilized

There isn't going to be one. Caprice got the new interior I think? But there is no money or market for any new panels.

But it is the same interior as the VF Calais!

[Smoke Pursuit]

It's not getting an exterior change. Wn Caprice I've had 2 now as loaners. Nice cars!

[XR Martin]

Bargain for what you get too.

[ZA-289]

Holden is doing what ford did 5 years ago.

Ie. Stop making so many variations of models. Save money.

[csv8]

There are 2 models the Caprice V6...Caprice V is V8 $66,750 drive away..good price...

[eb2fairmont]

The WN is just an VF interior upgrade. But it is the only way you get xenons on any locally made commodore based car.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by csv8

There are 2 models the Caprice V6...Caprice V is V8 $66,750 drive away..good price...

You can get them for 55k drive away if you shop around. Feature packed with all the VF features plus a sunroof. The only thing they don't get are DRL's.

[Hally]

Doesn't the Caprice V get a heads up display that the Calais doesn't?

I heard a major reason for not updating sheet metal was crash compliance for the US police cars. As it was a relatively new model there, and they export more than they sell here they kept the externals the same. Might just be an excuse but seems a reasonable explanation.

I agree they are a nice rig and good value with the spec that they have in them.

[csv8]

Hally... Calais V gets HUD...

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by csv8

There are 2 models the Caprice V6...Caprice V is V8 $66,750 drive away..good price...

The Caprice V6 is also the old 3.6 dedicated LPG version now. No HO SIDI. Have a look on their website. That says a lot about its intended purpose, ie fleet/taxi/hire customers.

[mac_man_luke]

From what iv heard its gone mid year anyway.

[Cuyper]

Ive posted before that I very much disliked the rear end of the VF. However theres a few ssv's in my town now and following one the other day and compared it to the rear of other carts I decided it emitted a look of quality and I quite like it. Time always seems to change things you don't know into a positive later on.

[Hulsty]

Gets the VF underpinnings too.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/233981/h...aprice-review/

[PepeLePew]

Took a spin in a mates few day old Caprice today, leather everywhere, HUD, gadgets everywhere, very quality feel. Seating is awesome (I'm on a FG seat spitefest at the moment internally). Had the Walkinshaw exhaust, sounded wicked, very smooth, crisp shifts. Sweet ride for the $. Very sweet (silver on black powdercoated wheels).

[Vormund]

While I still think the Caprice looks good for it's intended market, I'm surprised it doesn't use the VF Calais front end.

[FOCUSonTHIS]

Caprice V gets DVD screens in the back of the seats as well.

[jimmyxr6t04]

MY WM series II caprice was an awesome cruiser. The WN would be even better. Very nice cars and very comfortable.

[Bobman]

The WN Caprice also received the VF Calais V wheels in addition to interior.

I always found the small rear boot lid funny when the WM was released, when you compare it to previous and the Fairlane/LTD boot lid size.