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Holden Calais 2010
Carsguide Paul Gover had this to say at the time: A small but worthwhile change.
You can read the full review here.The 2010 Holden Calais carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2100 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
Holden Calais 2010 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2010 Holden Calais will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Holden Calais vary from 17x7 inches to 19x8 inches.
Holden Calais Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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base | Sedan | 225x55 R17 | 17x7 inches | 225x55 R17 | 17x7 inches | |
V | Sedan | 245x45 R18 | 18x8 inches | 245x45 R18 | 18x8 inches | |
V | Sedan | 245x40 R19 | 19x8 inches | 245x40 R19 | 19x8 inches | |
V 60TH Anniversary | Sedan | 245x45 R18 | 18x8 inches | 245x45 R18 | 18x8 inches | |
base | Wagon | 225x55 R17 | 17x7 inches | 225x55 R17 | 17x7 inches | |
V | Wagon | 245x45 R18 | 18x8 inches | 245x45 R18 | 18x8 inches | |
V | Wagon | 245x40 R19 | 19x8 inches | 245x40 R19 | 19x8 inches | |
V Redline Edition | Wagon | 245x40 R19 | 19x8 inches | 245x40 R19 | 19x8 inches |
Holden Calais 2010 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
Holden Calais Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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(base) | Sedan | 6.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO | $13,090 | $17,490 | |
(base) | Sedan | 3.6L ULP 6 SP AUTO | $10,010 | $13,750 | |
V | Sedan | 6.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO | $15,840 | $20,350 | |
V | Sedan | 3.6L ULP 6 SP AUTO | $6,600 | $9,240 | |
(base) | Wagon | 3.6L ULP 6 SP AUTO | $10,450 | $14,300 | |
V | Wagon | 6.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO | $16,390 | $21,010 | |
V | Wagon | 3.6L ULP 6 SP AUTO | $7,700 | $10,890 | |
V Redline Edition | Wagon | 6.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO | $16,940 | $21,780 |
Holden Calais 2010 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2010 Holden Calais are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1899mm x 1476mm and can vary on the basis of model.
Holden Calais Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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base | Sedan | 1476x1899x4900 mm | 110 mm | |
V | Sedan | 1476x1899x4900 mm | 110 mm | |
V 60TH Anniversary | Sedan | 1476x1899x4900 mm | 110 mm | |
V Redline Edition | Sedan | 1476x1899x4900 mm | 110 mm | |
base | Wagon | 1476x1899x4900 mm | 110 mm | |
V | Wagon | 1476x1899x4900 mm | 110 mm | |
V Redline Edition | Wagon | 1476x1899x4900 mm | 110 mm |
Holden Calais 2010 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2010 Holden Calais is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Holden Calais currently offers fuel consumption from 9.9 to 14.6L/100km. The Holden Calais is available with the following fuel types: PULP and ULP.
Holden Calais Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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base | Sedan | 6.0L,PULP,6 SP AUTO | 14.6L/100km | |
base | Sedan | 3.6L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 9.9L/100km | |
V | Wagon | 6.0L,PULP,6 SP AUTO | 14.6L/100km | |
base | Wagon | 3.6L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 10.3L/100km |
Holden Calais 2010 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Holden Calais 2010 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Holden Calais 2010: Is the engine worth replacing?
The bad news, Andrea, is that your car is probably worth between $8000 and $11,000 and maybe even less as a trade-in. Certainly that figure will be less if you don’t fix the engine problem, so that’s your starting point for working out the mathematics of your situation.
The one thing you haven’t told me is whether the car is a V8 or a six-cylinder car. If it’s a V8, I reckon you’d be spot on the money with a lifter, rocker or valve-spring problem as these engines were notorious for these components wearing out in roughly the mileage you’ve noted (sometimes less). The good news is that it’s not a terribly involved or costly (relatively) fix.
If, however, the car is a V6, then you might be in a bit deeper. These engines were even more notorious for stretching their timing chains and that can lead to all sorts of engine noises as well as a check-engine light illuminating on the dashboard. This is a bigger, more expensive fix, too, and since a V6 Calais will be worth less in the first place, it might be better to simply replace the whole engine. There’s also the very strong possibility that the cost of repairs will simply not stack up against the value of the car.
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Navigation maps wrong in Calais
I believe you're locked into getting the dealer to do the update when you buy a factory-fitted system and I'm not aware of a way around that problem. Your experience is well worth noting for others who might be taking delivery of a new car. It's a good idea to check the maps that come with the car, as they are often well out of date, and demand they be updated before you drive away in the car. While the car is at the dealer's you have some negotiating power, once you drive away it's much harder.
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Holden Calais fuel economy
It's a little higher than I would expect, but roof racks and bikes carriers would have an adverse effect of the fuel consumption, and it would be even more affected by carrying bikes.
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Calais battery
It is not unusual for the battery to be placed in the boot; some carmakers have been doing that for many years. You might notice that it's often placed there in race cars for weight distribution reasons, to get more weight over the rear wheels, but in regular passenger cars it's mostly done for packaging reasons. One look at the engine bay of most cars today is enough to know that it's a pretty crowded place, and putting the battery in the boot alleviates that problem.
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Holden Calais 2010 Towing capacity
The Holden Calais has maximum towing capacity of 2100kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
Holden Calais Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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base | Sedan | 3.6L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 2100kg | |
base | Sedan | 6.0L,PULP,6 SP AUTO | 2100kg | |
V | Sedan | 3.6L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 2100kg | |
V 60TH Anniversary | Sedan | 3.6L,ULP,5 SP AUTO | 2100kg | |
base | Wagon | 3.6L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 2100kg | |
V | Wagon | 3.6L,ULP,6 SP AUTO | 2100kg | |
V | Wagon | 6.0L,PULP,6 SP AUTO | 2100kg | |
V Redline Edition | Wagon | 6.0L,PULP,6 SP AUTO | 2100kg |