| The Holden Statesman offers a locally made | | | | was shaved off the back end, making it a little less |
| alternative to the European prestige cars such as the | | | | bulky. There were also changes on the inside with a |
| BMW and Mercedes Benz. The Holden Statesman is | | | | restyled dashboard. This 2003 model is known as the |
| based on the Commodore but with a longer | | | | WK model. |
| wheelbase for extra passenger room and comfort. | | | | Holden Statesman engine options |
| There are a number of engine options available | | | | As mentioned, the Statesman is available in a naturally |
| including a V6, a V6 supercharged model and a V8 | | | | aspirated V6, a supercharged V6 and a V8. |
| option in later models. | | | | The naturally aspirated V6 3.4 litre Ecotec engine |
| The Holden Statesman is a popular choice with hire | | | | originally had 147 kw of power which was later |
| car drivers and the Commonwealth Government | | | | increased to 152 kw. The supercharged V6 produces |
| owns a fleet of Holden Statesmans to drive our | | | | a much more respectable 171 kw of power |
| esteemed leaders about the nation's capital. The | | | | considering the size and weight of the car. In 2004, the |
| Holden Statesman offers a smooth, quiet ride, | | | | V6 powerplant was updated with the 3.6 litre Alloytec |
| especially in the bush where they handle the rough | | | | engine which boosted the power to 190 kw. While the |
| country roads even better than many of the European | | | | earlier models had a four speed automatic |
| luxury cars. About town however, the sheer size of | | | | transmission, the 2004 WL model included a five |
| the Statesman can make it hard to park in tight spots. | | | | speed automatic gearbox. |
| There have been a number of updates to the Holden | | | | The Holden Statesman also came with the option of a |
| Statesman over the past few years. In 2001, the WHII | | | | 5.0 litre V8 engine although you might find a one owner |
| model included improvements to the car's suspension | | | | 5.0 litre V8 harder to come across as not all that many |
| and ride and the Holden Assist option became | | | | were released. However, in later models a Chev 5.7 |
| available. Holden Assist is an interactive primary | | | | litre V8 engine was available and a good one owner |
| security system which provides on-board assistance | | | | 5.7 litre Chev V8 should be easier to pick up. |
| 24 hours, 365 days of the year. | | | | When buying a one owner Holden Statesman |
| Some of the situations where Holden Assist may be | | | | When buying a one owner Holden Statesman, check |
| of benefit to the Holden statesman driver include: | | | | over the car thoroughly as there were some issues |
| ·Locking the keys in the car | | | | with build quality on earlier models. Later models should |
| ·A flat battery | | | | be okay. As these are fairly complex luxury cars, it will |
| ·In an emergency or crash | | | | pay to get a professional inspection. Also, bear in mind |
| ·If the Holden Statesman is stolen. | | | | that many Holden Statesmans have been used as hire |
| In 2003, the Holden Statesman had a face lift to rectify | | | | cars so check for high kilometres and pay particular |
| some of the criticisms of the looks on the earlier | | | | attention in the rear for wear and tear. |
| models. The front end was remodelled and 44mm | | | | |