The Holden WK Statesman Its A Techno Wizard
The Statesman is based on the VY Commodore platform, and share V6 and V8 engines and transmissions, and the basic look. Techno wizardry abounds on the General’s biggest, from rear parking sensors to automatic headlights. Electric wing mirrors are heated to reduce fogging, and the passenger side mirror automatically dips when reversing to reduce the chance of ‘kerbing’ your alloy wheels.
Cruise control, electric windows, remote central locking, multi-stack CD player; the luxury duo has all expected of prestige cars, but not to the level of European models. Holden Assist is standard. They’ll even notify you if the car’s battery is running low – too much DVD watching while stationary perhaps?
. From the pictures, we count no less than 47 buttons and knobs on the central instrument panel alone, not to mention window controls and door-mounted buttons. And this, despite having a menu-driven digital display which holds information about driving data, climate control and on-board entertainment systems.
Statesman gets all-new front seats incorporating active head restraints, along with plenty of bolstering and support. Seat fabric is velour and suede on the Statesman
The General’s luxury twins will debut a couple of locally built firsts, including the active head restraints first seen on Saab 9-5 and 93, and more recently on Holden Vectra. Active front head restraints are said to reduce the risk of neck injury or ‘whiplash’ in low-speed rear impacts.
Both models get dual front airbags, front side airbags & pyrotechnic seatbelt pretensioners. The seatbelts now also limit the force applied to the chest in an impact. Additionally, the B-pillar has been strengthened to reduce side impact intrusion.
Active safety features include switchable traction control and antilock brakes. No stability control, brake assist or brakeforce distribution yet.
The WK Statesman will be offered with three engines: 3.8-litre V6 with 152kW and 305Nm; a supercharged 3.8-litre V6 — now with Dampolator — producing 171kW and 375Nm on premium unleaded; and the Gen III 5.7-litre V8 has 235kW and 460Nm. Search Used Peugeot Cars For sale Meath for a car that suits your needs. Find Used Peugeot Cars For Sale Kildare