ESC constantly compares the vehicle’s movements with the steering wheel angle to determine if the vehicle is moving in the direction you intend. If skidding appears imminent, ESC applies brake pressure to individual wheels as appropriate and, if necessary, trims engine power. This dramatically increases turning and cornering safety, especially in 'evasive action' situations.

When a vehicle brakes, weight transfers to the front wheels. By regulating the brakeforce applied to each wheel, EBD ensures optimal balance between front and rear brakes, which helps minimise stopping distances.

Designed to minimise slippage during acceleration, TCS recognises if either rear wheel has insufficient grip and adjusts drive force and brakeforce accordingly. It reduces wheelspin when accelerating on wet and icy roads, and also in ‘split’ conditions, such as when a vehicle has two wheels on bitumen and two on a gravel verge.

18" x 8" alloy wheels

Not available with full size spare alloy wheel or tyre sealant and air compressor kit

Calais V Sportwagon shown

The exterior abounds with luxury, style and superb quality finishes, including the smooth sophistication of chrome finish body side mouldings.

With a brighter more powerful beam than traditional reflector globes, Calais V-Series projector lamps light up the road, contributing to safer night driving.

These lamps are positioned under the exterior door mirrors and illuminate the ground around the front doors. This helps you see puddles and/or obstacles when approaching your vehicle at night.

Optional on Calais with leather option only

Integrated Bluetooth® technology lets you take and make calls, hands-free, at the touch of a button. No wires. No cradles. No headsets. Certain mobile phones may not be compatible with the vehicle's Bluetooth® system. Please see 'Owners Info' for further details.

Certain mobile phones may not be compatible with the Bluetooth® kit. Visit holden.com.au to determine your phone's compatibility. Contact your Holden Dealer for more information regarding availability and pricing.

Use the leather trimmed transmission gear selector to shift through the range with maximum grip.

Calais Sportwagon shown.

Electronic park assist uses a combination of audible and visual warnings to help simplify parking in tight spaces - the latter displaying both the proximity and direction of potential obstacles on the 6.5" colour display in the centre console.

Trip computer with triple display including instantaneous average fuel consumption, average speed, digital speedometer, distance/time to go, fuel used/range, odometer/tripmeter/trip time and visual and audible speed warning.

SS V-Series Sportwagon model shown

Leather wrapped to provide more positive grip, the V-Series' steering wheel allows you to control the audio system and trip computer, make and take calls with compatible Bluetooth® enabled mobile phones. All without once removing your hands from the wheel.

6.5" multifunction display colour LCD screen. Displays stereo and climate control information. DVD player and satellite navigation compatible (where fitted)

Now even the longest drive can be an uninterrupted soundtrack - the Calais V-Series comes complete with 11 speakers including sub-woofers and a total of 230 watts, 6 disc in-dash MP3 compatible CD player with auxiliary input jack and illuminated steering wheel controls.

The 8-way power front seats enable an effortless slide and recline adjustment, plus individual height control of front and rear cushions. A push button memory, located at the base of the drivers seat, stores and applies the preferred positions of up to 3 individuals, at a touch.

Optional on Calais with leather option only

This feature allows different temperatures to be set for the driver and front passenger zones.

5-star ANCAP safety rating. Independent testing by ANCAP awarded this car the highest possible safety rating, 5-stars.

When an impact of sufficient severity is detected, small explosive charges force the front seatbelt knuckles towards the cabin floor. This tightens the seatbelts and holds both driver and passenger firmly against their seats.

Side and curtain airbags help provide upper body protection for front passengers and left and right rear passengers in certain side-on collisions. Side impact airbags help provide additional chest and thorax protection for driver and front passenger.

Priority fixed blade key stores settings for sound system, trip computer, speed alert, headlamp and lighting delay options. climate control (where fitted) driver's seat and exterior mirror positions.

Luggage net (adjustable) in rear cargo area to keep small items in place

Auxiliary power socket in console.