2006 Holden Calais V review from Australia and New Zealand
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only thing to go wrong in 2 months of ownership has been a plastic clip on the rear parcel shelf. Only cost 60 cents, so not a major issue.
The car is still young though, and under warranty, so I will update in the future.
General comments?
For a large car this car handles brilliantly. Huge grip from the 245 rubber. The performance is amazing from any revs, and the throttle response is crisp. Transmission gets a little jerky in first to second if I am a bit abrupt on the throttle. In the 07 cars this was fixed, as it was only a software issue.
The running costs are high, especially the fuel. I am averaging 14.5L/100km in all city driving, so is not as bad as it could be. Also I am running it on 98, so that is 10 cents a litre dearer again.
This car is the Calais V, so is equipped with everything, and is extremely comfortable. I only gave it a 7 because the Calais is now setup for sport rather than luxury, but the car has a good blend of handling prowess and comfort, but other people might prefer the Berlina, which is setup for all luxury driving.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 6.0L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Most recent distance | 26000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Bluebird |
| Date of Entry | 27th November, 2007 |