Super TestCar reviews - Holden - Epica - sedan rangeHolden modelsResearch Holden OverviewEpica hits Oz as Holden's mid-sized answer to Toyota's all-conquering Camry sedan30 Apr 2007 By CHRIS HARRIS GM Holden is heading down a different path with the new Epica sedan. The new South Korean-sourced mid-sized model replaces the European premium Vectra. Holden is confident the Epica will prove to be more successful than the slow-selling Vectra with a sales pitch based largely on value and comfort rather than style and driving pleasure. An upgraded version of the Daewoo Magnus, the Epica is a six-cylinder-only model that is aimed at competent rivals including the Toyota Camry, Mazda6 and Subaru Liberty. Model release date: 1 May 2007 to 1 August 2008 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelEurope's Opel-built Vectra was the last mid-sized vehicle sold in Australia by Holden. The latest ZC-series model was launched here in March 2003 in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback bodystyles. As with Epica, the range comprised base CD, mid-spec (hatch-only) CDX and flagship CDXi variants. The CD was powered by GM's 108kW/203Nm 2.2-litre DOHC four-cylinder, while CDX and CDXi variants scored a 155kW/300Nm 3.2-litre DOHC V6 - also mated to five-speed manual and automatic transmissions. High pricing between $34,000 and $50,000 saw sales slow to a trickle by 2006. |
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