Chevrolet Epica 2006–2010 car dimensions: 4805 mm long, 1810 mm wide and 1450 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,500 kg. Braked towing is 1,700 kg.
The cabin is spacious for five with good head, leg and shoulder room plus a 60/40 split-folding rear seat. Higher grades add automatic climate control, leather seating surfaces, heated front seats and an eight-way power driver's seat. Cruise control is standard with steering-wheel controls on many versions. Base models have manual air conditioning. Driver aids include ABS and traction control as standard, with electronic stability control on higher trims. No factory touchscreen, reverse camera or advanced collision systems appear in the equipment lists.
Boot space is a useful 480 litres with the rear seats up. The 60/40 split-fold rear seats add versatility for longer items, though no expanded volume figure is published. The large opening and gas-strut boot lid make loading straightforward despite a relatively high sill.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1700 kg on many petrol versions and 1200 kg on some diesels, with unbraked limits around 700-750 kg. Payload sits between roughly 360 and 485 kg depending on engine and market. The car suits light work or family trips but has no published heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages.
The cabin offers a quiet, refined feel with soft-touch moldings, chrome accents and supportive seats that have side bolstering. Front seats are comfortable for long drives, with eight-way power adjustment and heating available on higher grades along with leather surfaces. Automatic climate control keeps the spacious five-seat interior even, while the 60/40 split rear bench fits three adults and the boot holds luggage easily. A power sunroof brings in light on equipped cars.
Petrol and diesel engines offered with combined fuel use in the mid single figures to low teens per 100 km depending on variant.
Service interval listed at 10,000 miles.
ANCAP crash test result of 4 stars.
Standard safety kit includes ABS, four-wheel disc brakes, dual-stage front airbags, side airbags and curtain airbags plus pretensioners and LATCH anchors.
Traction control standard. electronic stability control on later or higher grades.
Warranty cover of 3 years or 100,000 km / 60,000 miles.
Fuel options cover smooth inline-six petrol units and a common-rail turbo diesel. Economy figures published for the range sit between roughly 6 and 9 litres per 100 km combined, with the diesel the thriftier choice for longer runs. A 65-litre tank supports decent range between fills.
Servicing follows a 10,000-mile schedule with an early complimentary inspection at 3,000 km or three months. Routine work is straightforward at the dealer network, and the car carries a three-year factory warranty covering major components.
Safety equipment centres on a rigid passenger cell with high-strength steel, ABS and four-wheel discs. Six airbags (front, side and curtain) are fitted across most markets, backed by belt pretensioners and child anchors. The Holden-badged version scored four ANCAP stars. stability control became more widely available later in the run.
Living with the Epica means a composed multi-link rear ride, simple daily checks and ready parts support through the global GM network. Keep fluids topped and follow the schedule to maintain the quiet cabin and smooth power delivery over high mileages.
Length 4805 mm, Width 1810 mm, Height 1450 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (Epica 2006–2010)
Sources: manufacturer data, auto-data.net and cataloge.eu, Holden Epica service data and multiple spec pages.