Holden Caprice (WM)

For a complete overview of all Caprice & Statesman models, see Holden Caprice.

Holden Caprice
2006–2009 Holden Caprice (WM Statesman)
Overview
ManufacturerHolden (General Motors)
Also called
Production
  • August 2006 – October 2017 (Caprice)
  • August 2006 – September 2010 (Statesman)
AssemblyElizabeth, South Australia
DesignerMike Simcoe
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury car[1][2]
Body style4-door, 5-seat saloon
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformGM Zeta platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,009 mm (118.5 in)
Length
  • 5,160 mm (203.1 in)
  • 5,175 mm (203.7 in) (Park Avenue)
Width1,899 mm (74.8 in)
Height1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Curb weight1,885–1,920 kg (4,156–4,233 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHolden Caprice (WL)

The WM and WN series are the third and final generation of the Holden Caprice/Statesman, a range of full-size luxury saloons produced by the Australian manufacturer Holden from August 2006 to October 2017, sold primarily in Australia and New Zealand. They were also exported in various guises to the United States, the Middle East, China and South Korea. The range debuted alongside the smaller VE series Holden Commodore, which the Caprice shares its "Zeta" platform with, on 16 July 2006 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The WM Caprice and Statesman were an A$190 million investment, in combination with the $1.03 billion VE Commodore programme.[3] The car's main target market was to senior Federal and State politicians, government officials, businesspeople and private buyers in Australia and overseas.[4] In August 2010 the WM Series II was released, and the 'Statesman' variant was discontinued, leaving only the Caprice.[5] The range was updated further to the WN in 2013, followed by the WN Series II in 2015. Holden discontinued production of the Caprice, retired the range and exited the large luxury sedan segment as of October 2017.[6]

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  2. ^ "Holden Caprice Black". milimo.
  3. ^ Pleffer, Ashlee (31 August 2006). "Quick spin: Holden WM models". News.com.au. Archived from the original on 3 September 2006. Retrieved 15 August 2007.
  4. ^ "Holden WM Caprice & Statesman Revealed". HSPN Global News. 16 July 2006. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 18 August 2007.
  5. ^ "Holden Statesman is dead". carsales.com.au.
  6. ^ "Bad News From Oz: No More Holden Caprice After 2017". gmauthority.com.