EXPERT RATING
8.0

Likes

Probably the best looking ZB Commodore
Comfortable but dynamic chassis
Choice of trim levels

Dislikes

Not available with the sweet 2.0 turbo petrol
Not available with the diesel either
Malcolm Flynn
Editor
21 Mar 2018
2 min read

The Tourer is the off-road flavoured version of the all-new ZB Commodore line-up, with a little extra ground clearance (overall height increase: 42mm) and an unpainted plastic bodykit to help protect it on dirt roads.

The Tourer is available in two trim levels, comprised of the $45,990 Calais Tourer and the $53,990 Calais-V Tourer. From launch, Holden is offering a drive-away pricing deal for the Calais Tourer of $47,990, which includes all on-road costs.

The Calais Tourer sits closer to the LT on features, but adds leather trim, front seat heaters, 8.0-inch multimedia screen with built-in GPS navigation system and DAB+ digital radio, wireless phone charging  blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert  and 18-inch alloys.

The Calais-V Tourer adds a Bose premium sound system, ventilated front seats, a massage function and powered side bolsters for the driver’s seat, heated rear seats, a sports steering wheel with paddle shifters, 360 degree cameras, colour head-up display, adaptive LED headlights, a panoramic glass roof and 20-inch alloys.

The Tourer is only available with the 235kW/381Nm V6 petrol engine, which also brings the clever Twinster all-wheel drivetrain. Like all petrol ZB Commodores, the Tourer is paired with a nine-speed torque converter auto. The official combined fuel consumption figure for both variants is 9.1L/100km.

Read the full 2018 Holden Calais review

Holden Calais 2018: Tourer

Engine Type V6, 3.6L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 9.1L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $17,710 - $22,440
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$22,658
Based on 64 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$12,439
HIGHEST PRICE
$29,990
Malcolm Flynn
Editor
Back when all cars burned fuel and couldn't drive themselves, Mal was curing boredom by scanning every car his parents' VB Commodore drove past. His childhood appreciation for the car world exploded during a three-year stint in the US, and serious questions were asked when he spent a good chunk of his uni career perfecting lap times at Wakefield Park. Mal got his big break scooping the VE II Commodore, before a stint at Overlander magazine and kicking off his online career with The Motor Report in its heyday. These days he's exactly the same height as Michael Schumacher and uses his powers for good at the helm of CarsGuide's editorial team. Mal proudly shuns brand allegiance and counts three young kids, an EH Holden, NA MX-5, KE20 Corolla, W116 Mercedes-Benz and the world's most versatile Toyota Echo among his personal stable. He also craves a Subaru Vortex, so get in touch if you know where to find one.  
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Pricing Guide
$12,439
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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