Holden WM Caprice

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Holden WM Caprice
Manufacturer	Holden
Parent company	General Motors
Also called	Buick Royaum Chevrolet Caprice Daewoo LX4
Production	September 2006–present
Assembly	Elizabeth, South Australia, Australia
Predecessor	Holden WL Caprice
Class	Full-size
Body style	4-door sedan
Platform	GM Zeta platform
Engine	V6 3.6 L 195 kW: Alloytec 195 V8 6.0 L 270 kW: Gen IV L98
Transmission	6-speed automatic 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase	3009 mm
Length	5160 mm
Width	1899 mm
Height	1480 mm
Curb weight	1891 kg
Fuel capacity	91 Octane/73 L
Related	Holden VE Commodore Holden WM Statesman Pontiac G8 Vauxhall VXR8

The Holden WM Caprice is a full-size car produced by Holden in Australia since September 2006. The vehicle deubuted alongside the VE Commodore and WM Statesman on July 16, 2006 at the Melbourne Convention Centre. With the Statesman's export plans, it was felt that its launch should be simultaneous with that of the Commodore, rather than months later, as had been the convention.

The Caprice features the same bodyshell as the WM Statesman, and possesses a sportier character than the more conservative luxury Statesman. To this end, the Caprice comes standard with a 6.0 litre L98 V8 producing 270 kilowatts coupled to the GM 6L80E six-speed automatic transmission as featured on sports Commodore variants. However a 195 kilowatt 3.6 litre Alloytec V6 is available as an option.

Further points of differentiation to the Statesman include sports suspension, larger 18 inch alloy wheels and dual rear seat LCD screens (with DVD player) as standard.