United Australian Automobile Industries
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| United Australian Automobile Industries | |
|---|---|
| Type | Automotive |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Holden, Toyota |
| Headquarters | Victoria, Australia |
| Industry | Automotive |
| Products | Motor vehicles |
United Australian Automobile Industries (UAAI) was a firm founded in Australia in 1989. It was formed as the result of an agreement between the Australian subsidiary of General Motors, Holden and Toyota. For Holden, it replaced the earlier Holden-Nissan joint venture that had existed in 1983.
Three vehicles were produced as a result of this venture, the Holden Nova, Holden Apollo and Toyota Lexcen. However, many buyers could tell that the cars were merely badge-engineered versions of Holden Toyota cars, and usually opted to purchase the original manufacturer's equivalent instead.
[edit] Holden Apollo
Also marketed by UAAI was the Holden Apollo, which was basically a badge-engineered Toyota Camry sedan and wagon.
Due to poor sales of the Nova, and Apollo which were basically badge engineered Toyota cars, led to dissolution of UAAI. The break-up of UAAI happened in 1996, but there were still enough cars left until 1997.
[edit] Holden Nova
Replacing the Holden Astra (which was a rebadged Nissan Pulsar) was the Nova.
The Nova was a rebadged Toyota Corolla with a different grille and headlamps. This was similar to the then-contemporary Chevrolet Prizm sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
[edit] Toyota Lexcen
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