I agree - Holden is aiming at a price conscious buyer who is looking for a well specced and comfortable vehicle. No doubt the Epica will also score a minimum of 4 ANCAP stars so the safety aspect is well covered.
And you know what? The Epica probably will succeed where the Vectra failed. It is a competent vehicle, it is well priced and as you suggest rjastra, it's sourced from a company that can respond quickly to change.
If the Mondeo is to be launched for sale in October with a diesel in the range, then the Epica will more than likely have one in September.
I wonder if there will be an additional bodystyle for Epica? A wagon in the works maybe?
And a 3.6 Captiva.... sounds interesting. It would probably be in MaXX spec, although a Captiva V Series wouldn't go astray.....