Holden Epica Pricing & Specifications
February 23, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
Holden has finally let the word out on the new Korean made Holden Epica. The mid-size sedan, Epica, will be priced from $25,990. The Epica which will go on sale in April 2007 come with a choice of either a 2.0 or 2.5-litre in-line six cylinder engine and a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission, depending on model.
- 2.0-litre Epica CDX manual from $25,990,
- 2.5-litre CDX automatic from $27,990
- 2.5-litre CDXi automatic from $30,990.
An optional pack featuring leather trim with two colour options (CDXi only) will retail for $32,990. GM Holden Marketing Manager Medium Cars, Teresa Basile, said Epica’s sharp pricing represented outstanding value for money.
“Epica has very impressive standard specification, a refined ride, stylish fit and finish and generous interior space. We expect it to be a great alternative to vehicles currently in the mid-size sedan segment. Interest in Epica was very strong at the Brisbane International Motor Show with a high level of inquiries flowing through to dealerships.” Ms Basile said.
I do have to take up MS Basile’s claim that interest was high at the Brisbane International Motorshow, having stood there looking at the epica for a few minutes, lots of onlookers walked past with nothing more than just a glimpse, and the occasional “ah, the new vectra – oh no Epica… is that stil European?” Of course the answer is no, but Holden likes to keep that part rather quite.
- The 2.0-litre engine produces peak power of 105kW and peak torque of 195Nm. 8.2 litres/100km for the 2.0-litre manual variant
- The 2.5- litre engine produces peak power of 115kW and peak torque of 237Nm. 9.3 litres/100km for the 2.5-litre automatic.
Epica CDX standard features include:
- 16-inch alloy wheels (15-inch steel spare)
- front and rear power windows
- cruise control
- air-conditioning
- six-speaker CD audio system (MP3 compatible),
- ABS
- traction control
- front and side airbags for driver and front passenger.
Epica CDXi models include all of the above, plus:
- 17-inch alloy wheels (15-inch steel spare)
- sports body kit
- climate control air conditioning
- side curtain airbags
- electronic driver information display
- eight-speaker six disc audio system (MP3 compatible)
- front fog lamps
- leather wrap steering wheel and gearshift.
Recommended Retail Pricing:
(Excluding dealer delivery and government charges)
- Epica CDX – 2.0-litre – Manual – from $25,990
- Epica CDX – 2.5-litre – Automatic – from $27,990
- Epica CDXi – 2.5-litre -Automatic – from $30,990
Optional leather pack (CDXi only) – $2,000
Metallic Paint – $360
NB – Metallic paint cost included in CDXi pricing.
More about the Epica here & here
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Just a thought, why they bothered with 6 cyl they have the same power outputs as 4 cyl, just added extra weight. Although the power might be coming earlier in the rev range than in most fours.
in fact:
2.0l 105kw@6400RPM
2.5l 115kw@5800RPM
figures were achieved using 95 ron fuel.
no details yet on when those Nm kick in
The Epica engines have a slightly higher amount of torque compared to normal 4 cylinders. I think it is 195Nm and 237Nm for the 2.0 and 2.5 respectively
“Just a thought, why they bothered with 6 cyl they have the same power outputs as 4 cyl, just added extra weight.”
Agreed, I’m guessing Holden think that selling a car this size with less than 6 cyl won’t sell.
“no details yet on when those Nm kick in”
its in the article,
as for the Epica in general,
I surely hope it becomes a miserable failure that will set a precedent for importing Korean cars.
The worse thing that could happen is success for the Epica as it will mean the beginning of a flood of more Korean cars on our doorstep, the way Holden is going,
Despite all the campaigning “Holden means a lot to Australia” I really think it means a lot more to Korea!
Just saw a Chevrolet-badged engineering evaluation vehicle parked in my street (with the badges taped over). But nothing about it looked Chevrolet-like, and the first word I googled was ‘Daewoo’.
They don’t look bad in a bland sort of way, but given the crappy reputation of the Daewoo Barina and Viva for safety and performance, I’ll be steering clear. I hope that the rumours floating around of Skoda’s arrival turn out to be true, because for $25k, I’d much rather an Octavia (or a Focus, Astra, 3, or Golf for something a bit smaller) which’ll probably give equivalent size and space, but with quality underpinnings too.
I think that high pricing wasn’t the only reason the Vectra failed but poor marketing and advertising. When it came out in 2003, I only remember one ad that I saw on the TV and it was crap. It lacked any desire to own or buy a Vectra.
So if the car breaks down, which it will, I would go to Daewoo to get it fixed right lol!
And 115kw out of a 2.5L engine, another laclustre engine from Holden… my previously owned V6 Camry that was 14 years old had 140kw out of a 3L engine… sure this isnt a performance engine, but its 2007 ffs.
“And 115kw out of a 2.5L engine, another laclustre engine from Holden”
With a low output engine, you’d at least expect decent fuel economy but 115KW with 9.3/100 ADR is pretty poor.
My Toyota has a 125KW 2.4L Engine (And its no great engine!!), with a Fuel rating of 9.1/100 ADR. I think it shows the poor level of refinement in the Epica.
I’d have to agree with Sam on this one, What a shame we didn’t get one of these..
http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vx/v.....icleType=C
I for one love my 2004 CDX Vectra, holden no longer selling the Vectra will be a real loss of choice. It is a shame they never really promoted it but that makes it a little more unique, which is great.
My Vectra is the best car I have I owned, it looks great but it is a little different, a European look, it is powerful, it handles well, its it is smooth and quiet on our rough roads and so on.
I bet holden do not sell many Epica’s to current Vectra owners, more sales to Mazada, Audi, Honda.
Peter
WTF is it with FWD cars? Why was the epica not RWD or even AWD, with an powertech v6 shoehorned in? Didn’t Holden say (a few years back) that they were going to do a TORANA again – a small commodore?.
Please god do not tell me that this is it!?
Who signed up on the “WUSS-TRAIN???”
Holden has had that many failures in the past 5 years that they need to THINK!
ie:
CRUISE
CREWMAN – admit it, they have axed it due to dud sales.
ADVENTRA
FRONTERA
Holden – give me a job, and I will give you your next “CULT CAR”.