Holden Calais

The Holden Calais is an Australian prestige sedan that has embodied mechanical excellence and Holden's refinement since 1978. Initially launched as a top-tier variant of the intermediate sedan segment, the Holden Calais story spans several generations marked by constant design and technology evolution. Positioned between family sedans and exceptional vehicles, the Calais appeals to customers seeking premium comfort and moderate performance, competing with models such as the Ford Fairlane and Chrysler 300C in the Australasian market. Across Holden Calais generations, the model benefited from major restylings, notably the introduction of more powerful V8 engines, improved comfort systems and progressive adoption of modern onboard technologies. The latest Holden Calais model generations display contemporary design blending clean lines and generous proportions, associated with V6 and V8 engines offering a balance between road liveliness and controlled consumption. Built in Australia until production ended in 2017, the Calais remains a symbol of the local automotive industry, with a heritage of over forty years of innovation and reliability that explains its notable presence in the used market and emotional attachment among collectors.