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Value-Packed Holden Epica Now On Sale Review

April 2007
Filed under: HOLDEN Car News | HOLDEN Headlines

Holden Epica CDXi

2007-04-27 -- Holden’s new value-packed and fuel efficient mid-size sedan, Holden Epica, is now on sale – with a special money back offer for private buyers.

The Holden Epica is available in two variants (CDX and CDXi) with a choice of either a 2.0 or 2.5-litre in-line six cylinder engine, depending on model.

A five-speed manual or automatic transmission is offered depending on model, with the 2.0-litre CDX manual sedan sharply priced at $25,990 (plus dealer delivery and government charges).
Epica’s impressive fuel economy (ADR081/01) is 8.2 litres/100km for the manual variant and 9.3 litres/100km for the automatic – better than some of its four-cylinder rivals in the mid-size sedan segment.

Holden Epica also offers generous interior space, excellent standard specifications, stylish fit and finish and Euro-influenced exterior design.

The 2.0-litre engine produces peak power of 105kW and peak torque of 195Nm*. The 2.5- litre engine produces peak power of 115kW and peak torque of 237Nm*. All models meet Euro IV emission standards.

Holden is also introducing an innovative marketing push to add impact to the new vehicle’s launch. Private customers who choose to purchase another vehicle will have the option to return their vehicle within 30 days or 1500kms – whichever comes first – if they are not satisfied with their purchase. (Business fleet, government and rental buyers are excluded).

The vehicle must be in the same condition as when delivered apart from any normal wear and tear that is to be expected and must be free from any damage (including body and mechanical).

GM Holden Executive Director Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, Alan Batey, said the money back offer added another incentive that gave Epica an edge in this competitive market segment.

“This offer is a unique and differentiated marketing tool to launch the new nameplate in this highly competitive mid-size sedan segment,” Mr Batey said. “We believe Epica stacks up incredibly well against the opposition for specification, value and fuel economy. Adding the money back offer into the mix will be a further attractive incentive for private customers considering this car.”

The money back offer campaign applies to new Holden Epica vehicles purchased from participating Holden dealers and delivered to private (non-fleet) customers between Apr 12, 2007 and Dec 31, 2007 . Full terms and conditions are listed below.

The Holden Epica model line up is:

* Holden Epica CDX - 2.0-litre manual transmission
* Holden Epica CDX - 2.5-litre automatic transmission
* Holden Epica CDXi - 2.5-litre automatic transmission

* Holden Epica CDX standard features include:

o – 16-inch alloy wheels (15-inch steel spare)
o – front and rear power windows
o – cruise control
o – air-conditioning
o – six-speaker CD audio system (MP3 compatible),
o – ABS
o – traction control
o – front and side airbags for driver and front passenger.

* Holden Epica CDXi models include all of the above, plus:

o – 17-inch alloy wheels (15-inch steel spare)
o – sports body kit
o – climate control air conditioning
o – curtain airbags
o – electronic driver information display
o – eight-speaker six-disc audio system (MP3 compatible)
o – front fog lamps
o – leather-wrap steering wheel and gearshift.

An optional pack featuring leather trim (two colour options) is available on CDXi.

Recommended retail price (plus dealer delivery and government charges)

* 2.0-litre Holden Epica CDX sedan (manual) $25,990
* 2.5-litre Holden Epica CDX sedan (automatic) $27,990
* 2.5-litre Holden Epica CDXi sedan (automatic) $30,990

* Optional leather trim pack (CDXi only) $ 2000
* Metallic paint $ 360
(Metallic paint cost included in CDXi pricing)

Accessories

Sports body kit (CDX)
18-inch alloy wheels – chrome
Bluetooth kit
Rear parking sensors
Roof bars
Exhaust tip (stainless steel)

* Power and torque figures as per ECE regulations
Figures quoted using 95 RON (PULP)

Holden Epica Money Back Offer – Terms and Conditions

1. This Money Back Offer Contract only applies to new Holden Epica vehicles that are purchased from participating Holden Dealers and delivered to private (non-fleet) customers between 12 th Apr 2007 and 31 st Dec 2007 (applies to all new Epica “Vehicles”).
2. Any Vehicle that a Customer wishes to return to a Dealer pursuant to this Contract must, when returned by Customer, be in the same condition as when delivered apart from any normal wear and tear that is to be expected and must be free from any damage (including body and mechanical).
3. A Vehicle returned under this Money Back Offer Contract must be returned to the dealer that originally sold the Vehicle.
4. The Customer’s ability to return a Vehicle under this Money Back Offer Contract shall expire on the earlier of 30 days from the date of delivery (inclusive of this date) of the Vehicle or when a total of 1,500 kilometres is displayed on the Vehicle’s odometer.
5. The addition of any non-factory modifications or accessories to the Vehicle at any time after delivery of the Vehicle will void the Customer’s ability to return the Vehicle under this Contract.
6. To gain any financial benefit under this Contract, the Customer must provide proof of purchase of a new (not used) motor vehicle of equal or greater value than that appearing on the original final purchase invoice for the Vehicle (“Replacement Vehicle”). The Replacement Vehicle must have been purchased within 30 days of delivery of the Vehicle. Proof of purchase of a Replacement Vehicle is defined as either an original copy of a paid purchase invoice contract or an original copy of a contract for the sale of a new motor vehicle properly signed and executed by the Customer and a new motor vehicle dealer.
7. Excepting any of the above automatic exclusions from this Money Back Offer Contract (listed in 1 –6), the Dealer agrees to accept any Vehicle covered by this Money Back Offer Contract and shall upon receipt of written approval from the third party Claims Assessor engaged to review Claims, reimburse the Customer the full value of the original final purchase price of the Vehicle. A third party will be fully responsible for assessing all Claims.
8. No liability is accepted by GM Holden Ltd or the Dealer under this Contract for any other agreement or contract that the Customer may have entered into in relation to the Vehicle, including any agreement or contract in relation to the financing of the Vehicle and any associated early termination charges.
9. The Customer’s personal details will be collected and passed to the third party Claims Assessor for the sole purpose of assessing and processing Claims under this Contract. The Dealer is not responsible for assessing the Claims under this Contract but will advise the Customer within seven (7) days of whether a claim has been accepted by the Claims Assessor.

Source: GM / Holden

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