The Colorado Xtreme coming to Fieldays next week is more than just a beaut ute – Holden is calling it the most valuable vehicle it has ever brought to NZ.
The end of car-making isn’t the end for Holden – Australia’s GM operation has a key ongoing role adding a finishing polish to future product from around the world.
An impressive suite of safety and technology features, plus a zippier engine, is expected to spark new life into Holden’s baby car – so long as the price is right.
Just one body type but still the choice of seven or five seats and no change in current prices: That’s the game plan for the refreshed Captiva. Holden New Zealand sees plenty of sales potential yet from this ‘final days’ update.
Even supercar producers are downsizing and increasing the efficiency of their ‘big banger’ engines these days - so in doing the exact opposite with the last reprise for the Commodore, does Holden know something the rest of the car industry doesn't?
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