Best Holden Sedans

Nice car but terrible service – Purchased car new in 2018 and then Holden announced it was leaving Australia . Had a minor oil leak and it took holden 10months to get the small part… Read more

from overseas to fix it ! They don’t care about customers now they have left Australia ! Would never had purchased a Holden if I know there were leaving our shores !

Trying to locate coolant lol – HELP PLEASE! I can't find where the coolant is located under the bonnet lol. Or where you put the water. I've had my car for over a year now so I'm… Read more

abit worried lol. Anyone able to advise please? I tried google but it's only directs me to the PDF manual then I'm stumped lol

Stunning outside and in. Driving is an utter pleasure – Prior to the VXR I owned a VT and a VE. I got the commodore bug from my Aunty that absolutely loved and cared for her various models through the 70s,… Read more

80s and early 90s before she passed. I chose the VT and VE on practicality for my work journeys, but the VXR choice was based on aesthetics first (I wanted the VXR the first time I saw it), I then found my attraction to its looks cemented by its drive quality, features and tech. As others here have said it doesn't come with a spare wheel which is a drawback to consider - still, the instant attraction I felt to the VXR's look was the same I had for the Calais decades ago, and although people shunned the VXR (because it's a Vauxhall Insignia GSI, not a holden commodore at all) - I just don't care. This German built car is the best looking, driving and most feature rich car I've had the pleasure to own. My first non-Australian car, the VXR is a total buzz to drive. It's a gorgeous, responsive sports car. I live in the Adelaide Hills and the VXR handles the winding roads and curves tighter but lighter than any Aussie Holden I've driven. It's sexy as hell and feels refined in a European way that I quickly became accustomed to. This car is classy inside and out. I didn't buy it for attention but I quickly found out it's a head-turner after having more than 4 random people tell me it was a good looking car. Even if this had been imported as a Vauxhall Insignia GSI I'd be more than happy to own it. I'm just glad I do. I get the angst from people over GM abandoning Australia and this being pushed as a replacement when it just isn't, but this is an absolutely beautiful car in its own right whatever name it's given. Had it in for a service in June 2023. and found out parts are still readily available for it which is good.

Very good car ! I do 1000kms a week . Never let me down – I work with my astra 2017 sedan LS+ . Got it second hand from the car dealer. Never had a problem. Plenty of power with that little turbo . Very… Read more

cheap on fuel, i think my average is 5.9 Liters for 100kms. I put lots of kms on cars cuz I am a sale rep. Very happy with that .

What next – I bought my 2018 ZB RS V AWD V6 used with 37000kms on the clock. Since owning the car i have had the diff replaced, i took it to the dealers on two… Read more

occasions because of a low drumming noise on take off and when i tapped the accelerator at low speed. They said nothing was wrong until finally the noise became a loud grinding. Replaced under warranty. Next was a shift to park error where the auto trans assembly had to be replaced. Next was the Thermo fans constantly running error, also no temp reading on the gauge and no aircon compressor, takes 10 mins for fans to stop running after the car is turned off. Had the coolant temp sensor replaced , i was dubious as i had read other owners with the same problem had the Thermostat replaced. Well after 3 weeks of having the temp sensor replaced the problem came back, this time with check engine light as well. Back to the dealers and as suspected requires a new Thermostat. Fast forward two months and im still waiting to have it replaced. The new Thermostat is on back order apparently! No idea how much damage this is doing to my engine, gone into limp mode twice! Oh and now the old familiar groaning and thud coming from the diff! Took back in to the dealers who replaced it and low and behold they said its ok and cant hear anything. My wife hears it while were driving around. Well i don't thrash the car, and have it serviced on time as per log book. I fell in love with my car, loved the style , options and performance, now im just beyond belief.

Excellent car! Can't believe it's being discontinued – Purchased this car as a second family car and could not be happier. It is used daily on the freeway, has ample power and is very sturdy. The room in… Read more

the back was important to us also, and it's fantastic. The aircon is also excellent in the back. The appleplay is great for my daughter who is on her P's. In fact, if this car was not discontinued, my daughter would purchase one for herself. We service this car 6 monthly and there have been no issues.

Excellent value for money – Bought a calais v tourer with 7 year warranty and 7 year free road service , after 2 years and 44.000kms the wagon has been great , services are… Read more

capped and still on orginal tyres. Having the top of the range model helps with my opinion somewhat , if you can afford it dont go for the base model ( your missing out big time ) , the kids love the huge panoramic sunroof and the leather massage heated and cooling seats are a bonus, the only issue has been that the rain sensor dosent work but thats fairly in significant. Also the growl from the v6 on startup is a nice touch.....

First small car, fun to drive – My Astra is a 2020 RS Black Edition. Packed with features, this car is a delight to drive. Smooth, quiet, beautiful ride, and performance in the… Read more

warm hatch category. I've driven most of the Astras competition which are very good, but this cars European roots certainly shine through. So glad to have purchased one of these cars at a fabulous end of Holden in Australia price. Having driven large cars all my life, I didn't want to downsize to a buzz box. The 1.6 litre turbo in this car is a little pocket rocket, I love it.

More problems than you would expect – I have a 2018 ZB wagon. It has all the gear needed and when I got it with 9K on the clock it was a very nice car to drive. I have it regularly… Read more

serviced at the dealer. The issues I have had with it have been various. quite a few times it went into limp mode for no reason. Once I drove directly to the dealer, put it on the diagnosis, reset the error code which told them nothing and sent me on my way. I kept losing water and overheating. They kept it overnight to check the head gasket stripped it abck only to let me know that there was a leak in the drain plug. New plug problem fixed. Latest radiator issue was due to thermostat that was not working correctly. No read on the temp gauge, aircon would not work nor would the autostop function. When you topped the car and locked it the fan would run for up to 20 minutes later. I had to wait about 3 months for the new parts to arrive. Then there was a recall for a brake issue. An easy software upgrade fixed that. I am now suffering with transmission and diff problems. At times it sounds as if there is a bucket full of sand in the diff as you drive. When that goes away then you get the thumping and shudders when you take off. Technician had a drive with me and said that it is a common issue and he has replaced some diffs. first thing is to replace the Oil. This keeps it going for a bit longer while the warranty runs out. I will be looking for a replacement during 2023

I love it – Excellent car, after 150k Kilometers 0 problems. Even though its small 1.4L engine, it is powerful and efficient. I would get a brand new if Holden… Read more

still in operation. All the services have been done in Holden, in all this time I have just changed the front break pads, battery still been the original. It is a really reliable car.

Nice car to drive but ages quickly – Looked at the then new 2017 RS but a good trade which meant the RS-V was on offer so went with it. The first 4 years were great. A smooth ride around… Read more

town with plenty of stop even more go. Fuel wandered between 6.5 and 7.5. We have persistent issue with a front panel just below the headlight popping but otherwise no issues. All was good until somebody turned right from the left lane colliding on the front left wheel and drove the car onto the gutter on the right side. $15K worth of damage (close to right-off) but they fixed it over a 3 month period. Now seems OK but that panel still pops. Fuel costs are not helping my like for the car (around $120 a tank) as it does require 95 octane and bad or cheaper fuel makes it cough. Would I buy it again, yes but the world has moved on and hybrids and EV's seem to be the order of the day now.