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2011 Holden VE II Commodore Caprice V Review

VE and WM Series II marks the latest versions of most popular sedan in Australia, cars, utilities and luxury vehicles with long wheelbase. The new series saw Holden fineness of the formula that made Commodore best selling automobile nation for 14 consecutive years by the introduction of smart technology media, improved fuel economy, and the ability to run on the bio-ethanol .

VE Series II offers more multimedia features than ever with a Commodore infotainment system that provides full allnew Bluetooth �, USB and iPod integration across the range.

Known as the Holden-iQ system is controlled via a smart user-friendly touch screen mounted in the center console - the cornerstone of a refreshed interior design in all models.

Introduction to improve plug-and-play offers music and the ability to retrieve and store up to 15 CDs on internal flash disk, the system also features advanced satellite navigation on some models, including traffic conditions live alerts to help drivers avoid congestion delays.
 

2011 Holden VE II Commodore Caprice V

Smart technology extends the range of engines in the Commodore series II offers further improvements in fuel economy in all models.

Holden is a frugal 3.0-liter SIDI V6 is now the economy to achieve 9.1 liters of fuel per 100 km in the Official ADR81/02 test. A two percent improvement in fuel consumption of 13 percent longer in the September of last year, when the technology of direct injection spark ignition engine was presented to the Commodore range.

The 3.6-liter V6 SIDI used to supply premium models Commodore is the average fuel economy of more than three percent after all the luxury and performance models of V8 Holden Gen IV s improved an average of more than six percent.

In a major step towards creating a cleaner fuel landscape of Australian clients Series II will also be able to run their cars on bio-ethanol, which is known in many markets such as E85 , a mixture of up to 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.

Bioethanol is a renewable fuel that can be done in a variety of waste products from the production of wheat and sugar and household trash, even. In Australia today the use of fuel reduces emissions of CO2 life cycle of up to 40 percent compared with gasoline.
 

2011 Holden VE II Commodore Caprice V

A first for a car in Australia, the Series II models powered by the 3.0-liter V6 and 6.0-liter SIDI V-8 engines have flex-fuel capabilities, so they can run on E10 bio-ethanol, Unleaded, Premium or a combination of both.

Long wheelbase

The long wheelbase luxury car, Series II, Holden has offered to buyers to see two well-defined version of the flagship model Caprice.

The introduction of an updated WM Series Series II in September will mark the debut of Holden Caprice V-Series.

The luxury sports series V designation corresponds to that of other raw Holden and identifies the top model.

Completing the range is the Caprice Series II, whose silhouette stretched hand, alloy wheels of 18 inches and a strong design character of his counterpart.
 

2011 Holden VE II Commodore Caprice V

With this move, Holden Statesman continues long-term signaling.

VE and WM Series II Model Line-up and new features

Omega Sedan, Ute and Sportwagon - New standard features include:

A color touch screen, Holden-iQ system with a CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, built-in iPod dock, an improved Bluetooth � (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, audio streaming Bluetooth �

Dual zone electronic climate control

3.0-liter V6 direct injection (SIDI new Ute)

6-speed automatic select assets (new Ute)

Flex-fuel capability, so the vehicle can run on bioethanol E10, Unleaded, Premium, or any combination between the two

Sedan saloon and Sportwagon - New standard features include:

Color touch screen Holden-IQ system with a single CD, MP3, USB input, auxiliary input jack, iPod support built-in Bluetooth � Technology (directory display, the touch screen dialing, Bluetooth � streaming audio

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB of storage memory

Dual zone electronic climate control

Flex-fuel capability, which allows the vehicle to drive into bioethanol, E10, unleaded, premium, or a combination of

New 17-inch wheels machined aluminum (4)

New seats with bolsters and cloth inserts Sportec

SV6, Sedan, Sport Wagon and Ute - New standard features include:

A color touch screen, Holden-iQ system with a CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, built-in iPod dock, an improved Bluetooth � (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, audio streaming Bluetooth �
 

2011 Holden VE II Commodore Caprice V

Virtual CD, 1 GB flash drive

Dual-zone electronic climate control

New sport front seats

New instrumentation clarity sport

New tires, 18 inch alloy machining (4)

The new interior color and trim

The SS and the Sedan, Sport Wagon and Ute - New standard features include:

Color touch screen Holden-IQ system with a single CD, MP3, USB input, auxiliary input jack, iPod support built-in Bluetooth � Technology (directory display, the touch screen dialing, Bluetooth � streaming audio

Virtual CD, 1 GB flash drive

Dual-zone electronic climate control

New instrumentation clarity sport

New 18-inch machined aluminum (4)

New interior color and trim

Flex-fuel capability, allowing the vehicle to run on bio-ethanol E10 Premium, unleaded, or any combination of the two

SS V-Series Sedan, Sport Wagon and Ute - New standard features include:

A color touch screen, Holden-iQ system with a CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, built-in iPod dock, an improved Bluetooth � (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, audio streaming Bluetooth �
 

2011 Holden VE II Commodore Caprice V

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB of storage memory

New interior

New 19-inch alloy wheels (4)

Navigation with real-time traffic

Rear Parking Assist (except Ute)

Rear camera input (with the exception of Ute)

Flex-fuel capability, which allows the vehicle to drive into bioethanol, E10, unleaded, premium, or a combination of

Calais Sedan and Sport Wagon - New standard features include:

Color touch screen Holden-IQ system with a single CD, MP3, USB input, auxiliary input jack, iPod support built-in Bluetooth � Technology (directory display, the touch screen dialing, Bluetooth � streaming audio
 

2011 Holden VE II Commodore Caprice V

Virtual CD, 1 GB flash drive

New upholstery

New 18-inch machined aluminum (4)

Leather seats appointed

Wrap the leather shift knob

Calais V-Series Sedan and Sport Wagon - New standard features include:

A color touch screen, Holden-iQ system with a CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, built-in iPod dock, an improved Bluetooth � (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, audio streaming Bluetooth �

Virtual CD, 1GB flash storage drive

Full satellite navigation with color mapping traffic alerts

Reversing camera

New interior

New 19-inch wheels machined aluminum (4)

Caprice (new specification) - Standard features include:

3.6-liter direct injection V6 SIDI

6-speed automatic with Active Select

Electronic stability control (ESC)

6 airbags, including front airbags kaksivaihemoottorinsa driver and passenger front impact airbags for driver and front passenger
 

2011 Holden VE II Commodore Caprice V

Side curtain airbags

A color touch screen, Holden-IQ system with a virtual CD changer, 1 GB of storage memory, a CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, built-in iPod dock, enhanced with Bluetooth � (phone screen , touch-screen issues); Bluetooth � audio streaming

Full satellite navigation color mapping with traffic alerts
 

2011 Holden VE II Commodore Caprice V

Reversing camera

Front and rear park assist

18-inch machined aluminum (4)

Rado bright interior trim, accents of platinum

Leather-appointed seats, leather door trim cut more

Multifunction leather-wrapped wheel wrap, includes control of satellite navigation

Wrap the leather shift knob

Dual-zone electronic climate control

Projector Headlights

Front fog lamps

Dual exhaust tips, chrome tips

Front and rear electric windows

Cruise Control

Windshield wipers

8-way driver power adjustable front seats and four front passenger seat. Driver's seat with memory settings for up to three

Sound System 11 speakers, including sub-woofers

Chrome bodyside moldings

2011 Holden VE II Commodore Caprice V