One of Holden’s many rebadged models, this one from a Daewoo Lacetti, the Holden Viva was a somewhat unloved model from the much-loved brand, a low-powered hatchback as a budget alternative to the European-sourced Astra.
The Astra not only remained more popular, but also outlived the Viva which lasted in Australia for only a few years until it was essentially replaced by the (imported at first, then later Australian-built) Holden Cruze.
The line-up currently starts at $3,190 for the Viva (base) and ranges through to $5,830 for the range-topping Viva (base).