Holden Caprice (VQ)

The Holden Caprice (VQ) was the 1990 to 1994 series of Holden's top luxury sedan, sold alongside the near identical Holden Statesman (VQ). It was the first Statesman built on the Commodore line instead of the older large Holden body. It used the longer station wagon wheelbase for extra rear legroom, a glass covered C-pillar that gave a wrap-around rear window look, an all-new rear end and independent rear suspension. Holden aimed it at Ford Australia's Fairlane and LTD and put its effort into comfort features and mechanical improvements more than a distinctive shape, which drew the complaint that it looked like a Commodore in a dinner suit. Series I arrived in March 1990 on the VN Commodore, Series II followed in December 1991 on the VP, and a last update came in late 1993. The Caprice added alloy wheels, a larger sound system and chrome and woodgrain trim over the Statesman. Some cars served as ministerial cars, and a few became hearses or limousines.