2011 Holden WM Series II Caprice And Caprice V: First Look

Motoring Staff - 01/September/2010

Australia - Holden has released details of the 2011 Holden WM Series II Caprice and the Caprice V-Series.

The Series II update Holden signals the end of the Statesman nameplate. Both vehicles are set to launch this month.

The Series II features a 210kW SIDI V6 direct-injection engine that is coupled to a six-speed Active Select automatic transmission. SIDI V6 engine uses 9.9litres of fuel per 100km.

New to the 2011 model is a Holden-iQ touch screen infotainment system. This includes real-time traffic alerts, Bluetooth connectivity, USB connection, and a rear view camera display.

For a bit more grunt customers can opt for the Holden Caprice V-Series . The V-Series does away with the V6 and makes use of a 6.0-litre V8 engine that knocks out 260kW of power and is also mated to the six-speed Active Select automatic transmission. The V-Series uses 12.3-litres of fuel per 100 kilometers.

Caprice V-Series also offers ‘fuel of the future’ bio-ethanol capability, also known as E85.

The V-Series gets Nappa leather treatment in the interior, Bose sound system, tri-zone climate control, as well as LCD screens in the seats for rear passengers viewing pleasure.

Holden offers a choices of colours for each model which includes the new Alto Grey, Sizzle metallic red and Mirage Glow beige.

Other colours include Karma metallic blue, Nitrate metallic silver, Heron white, and Phantom metallic black. 

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