The balance of power.
The first time you experience the Series II Caprice range is the last time you'll be satisfied driving anything less. The Caprice V-Series offers the phenomenal Generation IV engine with Active Fuel Management, whilst the Caprice comes standard with the V6 SIDI engine as well as offering an LPG alternative.
LPG
Available on Caprice, LPG delivers significantly lower fuel running costs compared to petrol models and lower tailpipe emmissions.
A purpose built engine, optimised to run on dedicated LPG, means geniune Caprice performance and handling is a guarantee.
Bio-ethanol
Bio-ethanol, also known as E85, can contain up to 85% ethanol and 15% petrol. Ethanol is currently derived from sorghum as well as by-products linked to the agricultural production of wheat and sugar. Bio-ethanol also increases vehicle performance.
Next generation production technology promises even greater environmental benefit, as it will derive ethanol directly from everyday household rubbish, substantially reducing landfill at the same time.
SIDI
A breakthrough in V6 engine design, Holden’s Spark Ignition Direct Injection (SIDI) technology produces greater power and smoother power delivery over a broader rev range, with increased fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions.
The 3.6 litre SIDI V6 smoothly delivers, seemingly endless reserves of free-flowing power, plus torque to spare across the range.
AFM
Holden's famed 6.0 litre Gen IV engine features Active Fuel Management (AFM) on Caprice V-Series. Switching automatcially from eight to four cylinder operation when less engine power is required, it gives you full V8 performance when it's needed, and improved fuel economy when it's not.
Holden Ecoline - Future Friendly
Through EcoLine, we’re investing more in new technologies and developing more alternative fuel powered vehicles than ever before. It’s about providing you with a range of cars that provide better fuel efficiency today, while continuing to develop next generation fuel advances that are more efficient and better for the environment tomorrow. Read more on Holden Innovation
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- LPG
- E85
- SIDI
- AFM
- Diesel
6-speed Auto Transmission
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Active Select
The choice is yours
If it's absolute control that you want, Active Select gives you all the power. It allows the driver to select gears manually, when the mood strikes. With Holden's 6-speed automatic transmission, Active Select gets even better with improved response times and rev matching capability.
During downshifts, the SIDI Direct Injection increases engines revs to match the speed of the lower gear, meaning smoother and faster gear shifts.
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Sports Mode
Power on command
Sports shift mode gives you maximum power and responsiveness when it's needed. The transmission delays up shifts, and allows for earlier down shifts, improving vehicle performance and acceleration.
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Drive Mode
A transmission for all drivers
We're all individuals, even when it comes to our driving style. Holden's 6-speed automatic transmission caters for a diverse range of driving styles, ensuring that gear selection is optimised for you. A bigger ratio range and more gears mean that has more choices to respond to the way you drive.
Freedom to live large
Ever wanted a large car, but with small car running costs? Well here it is, Caprice now offers a dedicated LPG engine option, that will reduce your weekly fuel bill and give you the freedom to live a large car lifestyle.
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What are the Benefits?
Government rebate
Buyers of new factory-fitted LPG vehicles registered for private use can apply for a $2000 Federal Government rebate. This makes an LPG Caprice an even smarter choice.
For full terms and conditions and more information, visit:
http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/EnergyandFuels/LPGVehic
leScheme/Pages/home.aspx
Petrol like range
Previously Dual Fuel LPG customers had to compromise on the distances they could travel on a single tank of LPG. The all-new LPG Caprice had a clear target to produce 'petrol like range', eliminating distance compromises and making the LPG Caprice extremely competitive with its petrol competitors - this has been achieved.
Exceptionally low fuel running costs
You can combat petrol price hikes, with LPG Caprice as it offers exceptionally low fuel running costs. The cost to fill up with LPG is typically at least 30% less expensive than petrol*
* Based on data sourced from FuelTrac Australia Dec 2011
Purpose built performance
A transition to gas doesn't compromise the drivability of your Caprice. At its heart is a new, purpose-engineered 3.6L Vapour Injection LPG V6 engine, teamed with new-generation 6-speed automatic transmission, which generates 180kW # of power at 6000 rpm and produces 320Nm # of torque at 2000 rpm. All the while, the purpose bulit LPG Caprice offers improved environmental credientials, achieving a meagre 198 grams of CO2 per kilometre.
# Maximum figure as per ECE regulations
Even Better LPG integration
The seamless integration of LPG into the vehicle introduces a new 'invisible' tank design.
Set below the boot floor it maximises your cargo carrying capacity when an inflator kit is
fitted. This means tools, timber and all your day-to-day necessities can easily be loaded
into the tray.
Recommended Tyre Inflator Kit for LPG models
Bio-ethanol. The intelligent fuel of the future.
Available on petrol Caprice models, you now have the flexibility to run your Caprice on petrol or Bio-ethanol. It's the perfect advance, making Caprice the perfect choice. A cleaner burning energy source that contains up to 85% ethanol, Bio-ethanol not only shrinks emissions, it actually enhances engine performance.
Changing Australia’s fuel landscape
Ethanol has a very exciting future
Ethanol technology is so clever, that within a few years we’ll be able to create the fuel from everyday materials, including household waste like shopping bags and cardboard boxes.
Fuel solution that supports the economy
Holden is working alongside the Victorian State Government and a group of leading companies to establish Australia's first ethanol plant, capable of turning materials such as household rubbish and building waste into more than 200 million litres of ethanol a year.
Visit Ethanol Answers website >
Active Fuel Management ( AFM )
A true innovation, Active Fuel Management (AFM) is a fuel saving technology. Available on automatic V8 models, AFM automatically switches the engine from eight cylinder operation to four, when less engine power is required. It gives you full V8 performance when it's needed, and improved fuel economy when it's not.
AFM Engine
Availability (auto only): Caprice V-Series
Power (ECE, kW)#: 260kW @ 5,600rpm
Torque (ECE, kW)#: 517Nm @ 4400rpm
Fuel Economy Auto: 12.3L*/100km
Available Transmission: 6 speed automatic
Caprice V-Series Automatic. Fuel economy based on combine urban/highway ADR 81/02 testing.
# Maximum figures as per ECE regulations
What are the Benefits?
Reduced CO2
It's not just fuel that you're conserving. Active Fuel Management reduces Greenhouse Gas emissions to the same extent as it reduces fuel consumption.
Adapted for Your Driving Conditions
Most V8 cars have more power than owners demand in all conditions. With AFM, owners can save fuel. The Gen IV 6.0L engine saves fuel by using only half of the V8 engine's cylinders and seamlessly reactivating the other cylinders when you need additional power for acceleration or load.
Seamless Transition
The engine's Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) is used to balance torque following cylinder deactivation or reactivation. All cylinders are reactivated when you require acceleration or full torque, the transition takes less than 20 milliseconds and is virtually impossible to detect as you drive.
Fuel Efficiency
If you often travel long distances at steady speeds you can expect lower operating costs and fuel-efficiency improvements. You can look forward to gains of up to 1.0 Litre per 100km and potentially more in certain driving conditions. And you can still experience the outstanding power of the Gen IV 6.0L V8 engine when you need it.
Spark Ignition Direct Injection ( SIDI )
Introducing the Spark Ignition Direct Injection V6. State-of-the-art technology that delivers incredible fuel economy, the world-class refinement and extra engine performance without compromise.
SIDI Engine
3.6L V6 SIDI Engine
Availability (auto only): Caprice
Power (ECE, kW)#: 210kW @ 6,700rpm
Torque (ECE, kW)#: 350Nm @ 2,800rpm
Fuel Economy Auto: 9.8L*/100km
Available Transmission: 6 speed automatic
* Fuel economy based on combine urban/highway ADR 81/02 testing.
# Maximum figures as per ECE regulations
Efficiency Facts
Efficiency figures for Caprice SIDI, Automatic Transmission
1 Tank Range (combined fuel economy)*: 723km
Fuel Consumption (L/100km)*: 9.8L per 100 Km
CO2 Emission (grams per kilometre)*: 233g per Km
* Things you need to know.
What are the Benefits?
Lower CO2
An innovation in the Ecoline range of alternative fuels and fuel saving technolgies, the SIDI engine also generates lower CO2. Now that's some serious smarts.
Smoother Drive
A breakthrough in V6 engine design, Holden's Spark Ignition Direct Injections (SIDI) technology produces greater power and smoother power delivery over a broader rev range. That means, your Caprice will drive like a Caprice should.
Driving performance
Exhilarating rear-wheel driven performance has always been the hallmark of Caprice and with the SIDI engine now delivering the right amount of power and torque when its needed, you'll command the road at every turn.
Choose your Series II Caprice
Caprice
- 3.6L SIDI Direct Injection V6
- Touch-screen Holden-iQ System
- Holden-iQ Satellite Navigation - touch-screen full colour mapping
- Rear View Camera