Holden Nova

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Holden Gemini
Production period: 1989-1996
Class : Compact class
Body versions : Limousine , station wagon
Previous model: Holden LD Astra
Successor: Holden TR Astra

The Holden Nova is a compact class passenger car that was manufactured from 1989 to 1996 by the Australian automobile manufacturer Holden , the subsidiary of General Motors there , based on the construction plans of the Japanese Toyota Corolla in Altona (Victoria) . It was the successor to the Astra based on the Nissan Sunny . Australian sister models were the Toyota Corolla Conquest and the Toyota Tazz .

Year by year

LE / LF Nova (1989-1994)

LE Nova (1989–1991)
LF Nova (1991–1994)
Holden LF Nova SL / X (1993-1994)

Holden LF Nova SL / X (1993-1994)
Production period: 1989-1994
Body versions : Limousine , station wagon
Engines: Otto engines :
1.4–1.8 liters
(60–86 kW)
Length: 3995-4195 mm
Width: 1655 mm
Height: 1365 mm
Wheelbase : 2430 mm
Empty weight :
Holden LE Nova SL / E (1989-1991)
Holden LF Nova SL / X (1991-1994)

In July 1989 the successor to the Astra LD appeared . It was called LE Nova and was based on the Toyota Corolla E90 . Unlike the original in Japan, the LE Nova was only available as a 4-door sedan and 5-door station wagon. The motorization also differed from the Corolla: There was a 1.4-liter four-cylinder in-line engine with 60 kW and an engine of the same design with 1.6 l displacement and an output of 67 kW. As with the Nissan-based predecessor, there were three trim levels: SL - available only as a hatchback - SL / X and SL / E . There was also a choice of three different transmissions: a manual five-speed transmission was standard; On request, the SL and SL / X could be equipped with a three-stage automatic, the SL / E with a four-stage.

The slightly revised successor LF Nova came in October 1991 and showed a slightly changed front and rear, as well as some mechanical improvements. All models with the exception of the SL now had the 1.6-liter engine - which was available with a carburetor (67 kW) or injection (76 kW) - and the SL / E was only available as a notchback sedan. For this purpose, the sporty GS model was available from October 1992 as a syringe model in the station wagon series . Its equipment was essentially the same as that of the SL / E, but its seats were covered with flatter fabric and it had a sports steering wheel with thick spokes. Above all, however, it was the only model to have the 1.8-liter engine with 86 kW.

From 1993 the SL / E was no longer offered. The 1.4-liter engine was also eliminated.

model designation Vehicle type Construction period
LE-8LD68 Nova SL 5-door station wagon 07 / 1989-08 / 1991
LE-8LR68 Nova SL / X 5-door station wagon 07 / 1989-10 / 1991
LE-8LR69 Nova SL / X Sedan 4 doors 07 / 1989-10 / 1991
LE-8LV68 Nova SL / E 5-door station wagon 07 / 1989-08 / 1991
LE-8LV69 Nova SL / E Sedan 4 doors 07 / 1989-08 / 1991
LF-8LD68 Nova SL 5-door station wagon 07 / 1989-1994
LF-8LR68 Nova SL / X 5-door station wagon 05 / 1992-1994
LF-8LR69 Nova SL / X Sedan 4 doors 05 / 1992-1994
LF-8LR69-A8L Nova GS Sedan 4 doors 10 / 1992-1994
LF-8LV69 Nova SL / E Sedan 4 doors 08 / 1991-1994

LG Nova (1994-1996)

LG Nova (1994-1996)
Holden LG Nova GS (1994-1996)

Holden LG Nova GS (1994-1996)
Production period: 1994-1996
Body versions : Limousine , station wagon
Engines:
Gasoline engines : 1.6–1.8 liters
(76–86 kW)
Length: 4369 mm
Width: 1684 mm
Height: 1359-1405 mm
Wheelbase : 2464 mm
Empty weight :
Holden LG Nova SL / X (1994-1996)

From 1994 there was the LG Nova , which was based on the Toyota Corolla E10, which had been offered in Japan since 1992 . The changes were accordingly: The car was a little bigger and was only available with the two injection engines. There were only two equipment lines left: the SL / X with a 1.6-liter R4 engine and the sporty GS with a 1.8-liter R4 engine, both as a notchback and a station wagon.

model designation Vehicle type Construction period
LG-8LR68 Nova SL / X 5-door station wagon 1994-1996
LG-8LR68-A8L Nova GS 5-door station wagon 1994-1996
LG-8LR69 Nova SL / X Sedan 4 doors 1994-1996
LG-8LR69-A8L Nova GS Sedan 4 doors 1994-1996

In 1996 the LG Nova was discontinued in favor of the TR Astra , which was built on the basis of the Opel Astra .

Web links

Commons : Holden Nova  - collection of images, videos and audio files

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  • Bebbington, Terry & Malik, Michel A .: 45 Years of Holden , Australian Publishing and Printing Company, Sydney NSW (1994), ISBN 0-947216-31-6
  • The Holden Heritage . Edition July 2001. Brochure published by the factory on its own history.