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− | '''Holden Commodore (VE). 2006 to date (prod. 80,410 sold in Australia only through February 2008). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon, 2-door utility. F/R, 3564 cm³ petrol and petrol–LPG (V6 DOHC), 5967 cm³ (V8 OHV).''' Billion-Australian-dollar investment saw development of first all-Australian Holden since the demise of the WB series in the 1980s. No hand-me-down Opel parts; VE Commodore in fact forms the basis of other Zeta-platform cars in the GM empire. Competent and handsome large sedan and utility; Sportwagon on same wheelbase to launch 2008. Much larger in all key dimensions than VZ, front wheelarch particularly noticeable as styling feature. Rejigged trim levels with Commodore Omega new base model, SV6, SS and SS-V the sporting models, Berlina the mid-line one (no Commodore badge on exterior), and Calais and Calais V at top. Exported as [[Chevrolet Lumina]] (Middle East), [[Chevrolet Omega]] (Brazil), [[Pontiac G8]] (with some changes, especially for GXP model; see separate entry) and [[Vauxhall V]]XR (based on [[HSV]] versions). Fuel consumption poorer than predecessor (no diesels, though dual-fuel LPG–petrol model appeared soon after launch) and ANCAP safety rating only four stars—VY predecessor managed five. | + | '''Holden Commodore (VE). 2006 to date (prod. 80,410 sold in Australia only through February 2008). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon, 2-door utility. F/R, 3564 cm³ petrol and petrol–LPG (V6 DOHC), 5967 cm³ (V8 OHV).''' Billion-Australian-dollar investment saw development of first all-Australian Holden since the demise of the WB series in the 1980s. No hand-me-down Opel parts; VE Commodore in fact forms the basis of other Zeta-platform cars in the GM empire. Competent and handsome large sedan and utility; Sportwagon on same wheelbase to launch 2008. Much larger in all key dimensions than VZ, front wheelarch particularly noticeable as styling feature. Rejigged trim levels with Commodore Omega new base model, SV6, SS and SS-V the sporting models, Berlina the mid-line one (no Commodore badge on exterior), and Calais and Calais V at top. Exported as [[Chevrolet Lumina]] (Middle East), [[Chevrolet Omega]] (Brazil), [[Pontiac G8]] (with some changes, especially for GXP model; see separate entry) and [[Vauxhall VXR8]] (based on [[HSV]] versions). Fuel consumption poorer than predecessor (no diesels, though dual-fuel LPG–petrol model appeared soon after launch) and ANCAP safety rating only four stars—VY predecessor managed five. |
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| ==Off-site links== | | ==Off-site links== |
− | *[http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/49905D493E1D7934CA257300001B6452 GoAuto: ‘Holden defends its billion-dollar car as new evidence shows a lower crash score’] | + | *[http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/49905D493E1D7934CA257300001B6452 ''GoAuto'': ‘Holden defends its billion-dollar car as new evidence shows a lower crash score’] |
| + | *[http://www.jackyan.com/blog/2006/07/holden-launches-its-billion-dollar.html ''Jack Yan: the Persuader Blog'': ‘Holden launches its billion-dollar baby’] |
Revision as of 13:26, 18 March 2008
Holden Commodore (VE). 2006 to date (prod. 80,410 sold in Australia only through February 2008). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon, 2-door utility. F/R, 3564 cm³ petrol and petrol–LPG (V6 DOHC), 5967 cm³ (V8 OHV). Billion-Australian-dollar investment saw development of first all-Australian Holden since the demise of the WB series in the 1980s. No hand-me-down Opel parts; VE Commodore in fact forms the basis of other Zeta-platform cars in the GM empire. Competent and handsome large sedan and utility; Sportwagon on same wheelbase to launch 2008. Much larger in all key dimensions than VZ, front wheelarch particularly noticeable as styling feature. Rejigged trim levels with Commodore Omega new base model, SV6, SS and SS-V the sporting models, Berlina the mid-line one (no Commodore badge on exterior), and Calais and Calais V at top. Exported as Chevrolet Lumina (Middle East), Chevrolet Omega (Brazil), Pontiac G8 (with some changes, especially for GXP model; see separate entry) and Vauxhall VXR8 (based on HSV versions). Fuel consumption poorer than predecessor (no diesels, though dual-fuel LPG–petrol model appeared soon after launch) and ANCAP safety rating only four stars—VY predecessor managed five.
Manufacturing location: Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Marque: Holden | Model: Holden Commodore | Predecessor: Holden Commodore (VZ)
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