Piazza (1986 to 1987)

The Holden Piazza (produced locally between 1986 and 1987) remains one of the most enigmatic chapters in Holden's history—a rebadged Isuzu designed by the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro that served as the first factory-turbocharged car in Holden showrooms. In the 2026 Australian market, the Piazza has ascended to "cult hero" status; market values for running examples typically range from $15,000 to $28,000 AUD, while pristine, manual survivors can fetch between $32,000 and $55,000 AUD due to their extreme scarcity, with only 379 units ever sold here. Its desirability is fueled by its "retro-futuristic" 80s aesthetic—featuring pop-up headlights and a unique digital binnacle—attracting a dedicated buyer pool of Radwood-era collectors, JDM enthusiasts, and Holden completionists who value its wedge-shaped silhouette over traditional Aussie muscle. Locally, liquidity is highest for cars that have avoided the notorious "licorice camshaft" wear and retain their complex, satellite-pod interior switchgear, as 2026 buyers prioritise original factory-spec survivors over modified examples.

The Holden Piazza (produced locally between 1986 and 1987) remains one of the most enigmatic chapters in Holden's history—a rebadged Isuzu designed by the legendary Giorgetto Giugiaro that served as the first factory-turbocharged car in Holden showrooms. In the 2026 Australian market, the Piazza has ascended to "cult hero" status; market values for running examples typically range from $15,000 to $28,000 AUD, while pristine, manual survivors can fetch between $32,000 and $55,000 AUD due to their… Read more