The Nova was sold and marketed under the Holden nameplate, and although referred to as the GM S platform, was nearly identical to the Corolla.

[3] In all years, the Nova was outsold by the Toyota Corolla in Australia, and the car was replaced by the Holden Astra in 1996.

[4] The LE and LF series, based on the Corolla E90 were sold between August 1989 and September 1994.

[4] The LF Nova, available from October 1991, added fuel injection to the 1.6-litre unit, now rated at 75 kilowatts (101 hp).

Four-door sedan and five-door hatchback options were offered for both levels, and all engines featured fuel injection.