Holden Statesman

Holden Caprice / Statesman
Production period:	1990-2017
Class :	Upper class
Body versions :	limousine
Previous model:	Statesman Caprice

The Holden Caprice is a luxury limousine produced by Holden , the Australian General Motors subsidiary, from 1990 onwards. The entry-level version Holden Statesman was produced until 2010, the Caprice until October 2017. The Caprice and Statesman were the first Holden models since the Holden Brougham . However, upper-class models were offered under the Statesman brand between 1971 and 1984 . Both model names were adopted from this.

Year by year

Statesman / Caprice (HQ / HJ / HX / HZ / WB, 1971–1984)

→ Main article : Statesman (make of car)

In July 1971, the Statesman brand with the Statesman Custom and Statesman Deville models was created as the successor to the Holden Brougham . The engines ranged from a 3.3-liter R6, a 4.15-liter and a 5.0-liter V8 to a 5.7-liter V8. The 5.7 liter versions were exported to New Zealand and South Africa under the names Chevrolet 350. Technically, the Statesman models were based on the usual Holden models, but had a wheelbase that was 7.6 cm longer, which benefited the space in the rear, and a modified body.

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  Holden Statesman Caprice HJ
  (1974-1976)

Caprice / Statesman (VQ / VR / VS, 1990-1999)

VQ (1990–1994) VR (1994–1995) VS (1995–1999)
Holden Statesman VR (1994-1995)
Production period:	1990-1999
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Petrol engines : 3.8-5.0 liters (127-200 kW)
Length:	4955-4990 mm
Width:	1795-1812 mm
Height:	1403-1460 mm
Wheelbase :	2825 mm
Empty weight :	1563 kg

In 1990 new Statesman and Caprice models of the VQ series, derived from the contemporary Holden Commodore VN , made their debut . Statesman and Caprice shared the longer wheelbase with the Commodore station wagon and were about 11 cm longer than the Commodore four-door. The bodies with a modified roof line, reminiscent of the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme model, were independent . In addition, the luxury models received the multi-link rear axle as standard, which only took the place of the rigid axle on the Commodore at a surcharge.

In 1991 the series II of the VQ series appeared with (in the Caprice) standard ABS; the Statesman had the Buick- designed 3.8-liter V6 of the Commodore as standard , the Caprice the 5.0-liter V8.

The Statesman / Caprice VQ series produced 9,396 units, 188 of which were exported.

The Statesman / Caprice VR , a heavily redesigned VQ, had a new electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission and a redesigned, more powerful 3.8-liter V6 with higher compression and roller-bearing rocker arms.

In the Statesman / Caprice VS , a further revised V6 of the Ecotec generation and a modified four-speed automatic transmission were used.

In September 1996 the VS series II debuted, which was also available for the first time with a supercharged version of the Buick V6.

In June 1998 the unofficial Series III followed with minor changes.

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  Holden Caprice VQ (1990-1994)

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  Holden Caprice VS (1995-1999)

Caprice / Statesman (WH / WK / WL, 1999-2006)

WH (1999–2003) WK (2003–2004) WL (2004–2006)
Holden Statesman WK (2003-2004)
Production period:	1999-2006
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Gasoline engines : 3.6-5.7 liters (147-250 kW)
Length:	5190 mm
Width:	1850 mm
Height:	1450 mm
Wheelbase :	2940 mm
Empty weight :	1685-1730 kg

In 1999 Holden presented a completely new Statesman / Caprice WH based on the Holden Commodore VS, powered by the well-known 3.8-liter V6 as a naturally aspirated or supercharged engine or a 5.7-liter V8. Again, the body was clearly different from that of the Commodore, although the windshield and doors were identical. As a left-hand drive, the Caprice was exported to the Middle East under the name Chevrolet Caprice .

In 2003 the WH received a facelift with a more angular front section and thus became a WK Statesman / Caprice .

In August 2004 the Statesman / Caprice WL debuted , which was also sold in China as the Buick Royaum and in South Korea as the Daewoo Statesman .

The Statesman / Caprice of the WH, WK and WL series produced a total of 137,206 copies in six years, the vast majority of which, 101,314, were exported.

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  Holden Caprice WH (1999-2003)

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  Stern of the Caprice WH

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  Holden Caprice WL (2004-2006; from Prime Minister Howard )

Caprice (World Cup, 2006-2017)

WM
Holden Caprice World Cup (2006-2010)
Production period:	2006-2017
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Petrol engines : 3.0–6.0 liters (195–270 kW)
Length:	5160 mm
Width:	1899 mm
Height:	1480 mm
Wheelbase :	3009 mm
Empty weight :	1802-1887 kg

Parallel to the completely newly developed Commodore VE, Holden showed the new Statesman / Caprice WM for the first time in July 2006 , both of which are based on General Motors' Zeta platform.

Compared to the Commodore VE, the wheelbase is almost 10 cm longer, the body has a third side window at the rear. The engines available are the 3.6-liter V6 and six-liter V8 adopted from the Commodore.

The second series of the Caprice WM has been available since 2010. At the same time, the Statesman model was discontinued. The 3.6-liter V6 was replaced by a 3.0-liter V6 with gasoline direct injection . The V8 engine is now E85 capable.

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  Stern of the Caprice WM

Variants abroad

On the Chinese market, the Caprice is initially offered as Buick Royaum , since 2007 as Buick Park Avenue , which is available with a 3.6-liter V6 (187 kW / 250 PS), but also with a 2.8- Liter V6 (150 kW / 201 PS) can be equipped. The prices are (as of February 2008) between 329,000 and 499,000 yuan (about 31,500 to 48,000 euros).

In the Gulf States , the car (with left-hand drive) has been offered as the Chevrolet Caprice since 1999 .

The Daewoo Veritas and Bitter Vero are also based on the Statesman of the WM series . Since 2011 the vehicle has been available on the American market as a specially equipped Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) with left-hand drive. A sale to private customers or rental car fleets is not planned.

Web links

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

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

• Australian Holden Statesman site
• New Zealand Statesman Site

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• Terry Bebbington, Michel A. Malik: 45 Years of Holden. Australian Publishing and Printing Company, Sydney NSW 1994, ISBN 0-947216-31-6 .
• Automobile revue. various catalog numbers (dates)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ The Holden Heritage , Factory-Edited Booklet, July 2001 Edition, p. 99
2. ↑ The Holden Heritage . Factory-issued brochure, February 2007 edition, p. 144
3. ↑ Technical Specifications ( Memento of July 23, 2008 in the Internet Archive )
4. ↑ Specifications ( Memento of March 9, 2008 in the Internet Archive )