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Holden VE Commodore
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Holden VE Commodore | |
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aka | Pontiac G8 Chevrolet Lumina Vauxhall VXR8 Sportwagon |
Production | 2007 - present |
Class | Large Commercial |
Body Style | 4 dr Sedan 5 dr Wagon (Sportwagon) Utility |
Length | 4894 mm (Sedan) 4900 mm (Wagon) 5055 mm (Ute) |
Width | 1899 mm |
Height | 1476 mm (Sedan and Wagon) 1497 mm (Ute) |
Wheelbase | 2915 mm (Sedan and Wagon) 3009 mm (Ute) |
Weight | Sedan
1690 kg (Omega) Ute 1697-1745 kg (Omega) Sportwagon 1785 kg (Omega) |
Transmission | 4 speed Automatic 5 speed Manual 5 speed Automatic 6 speed Manual 6 speed Automatic, RWD |
Engine | 3.6L Alloytec V6 6.0L Gen VI V8 6.2L LS3 V8 |
Power | N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm |
Similar | Ford Falcon/G6-series/Ute Dodge Charger/Magnum Toyota Aurion Pontiac GTO and G8 |
Designer | Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort) |
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Recent Changes
In 2008, Holden has reduced the Commodore's power output to 175 kW in all V6 models
Styles and Major Options
Omega
- 16 inch Alloy wheels
- Air conditioning
- Anti-lock brakes
- Dual front airbags
- Front side airbags
- Side curtain airbags
- Alarm
- Audio - Aux input socket (MP3, CD, Cassette)
- Brake assist
- CD player
- Electronic Stability Control
- Traction control
- Cruise control
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Power steering
- Power windows (front and rear)
- Trip computer
- Bluetooth system (Optional)
- 6 disc CD stacker (Optional)
- DVD Player (Optional)
- Limited Slip Differential (Optional)
- Metallic paint (Optional)
- Rear park assist (Optional, not avaiable in Dual Fuel model)
- Full-size spare wheel (Optional)
- Electric sunroof (Optional)
- Country suspension (Optional, not available in Dual Fuel model)
- Sports suspnesion with Limited Slip Differential (Optional)
- Holden Assist Ultra Telematics Monitoring Service (Optional, added in 2007)
- Tyre sealant and air compressor kit (Optional)
Berlina
- 6 inch Multifunctonal display
- 17 inch Alloy wheels
- Fog lamps
- Dual zone Climate Control Air Conditioning
- Anti-lock brakes
- Automatic Headlamp Mode
- Dual front airbags
- Front side airbags
- Side curtain airbags
- Alarm
- Audio - Aux input socket (MP3, CD, Cassette)
- Brake assist
- CD player
- Electronic Stability Control
- Traction control
- Cruise control
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Leather Appointed Seats
- Leather Wrapped Sttering Wheel
- Rear park assist
- Power steering
- Power windows (front and rear)
- Trip computer
- Bluetooth system (Optional)
- 6 disc CD stacker (Optional)
- DVD Player (Optional)
- Limited Slip Differential (Optional)
- Metallic paint (Optional)
- Full-size spare wheel (Optional)
- Electric sunroof (Optional)
- Sports suspnesion with Limited Slip Differential (Optional)
- Holden Assist Ultra Telematics Monitoring Service (Optional, added in 2007)
- Tyre sealant and air compressor kit (Optional)
SV6
- 18 inch Alloy wheels
- Anti-lock brakes
- Air Conditioning with Pollen Filter
- Dual front airbags
- Front side airbags
- Side curtain airbags
- Alarm
- Audio - Aux input socket (MP3, CD, Cassette)
- Bluetooth system
- Cruise control
- Full bodykit (front & rear spoiler, side skirts, rear apron)
- Brake assist
- CD Player
- Corner Braking Control
- Electronic Stability Control
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Power steering
- Power windows (front and rear)
- Traction control
- 6 disc CD changer (Optional)
- DVD Player
- Holden Assist Ultra Telematics Monitoring Service (Optional)
- Limited Slip Differential (Optional)
- Metallic Paint (Optional)
- Full-size spare wheel (Optional)
- Rear park assist (Optional)
- Electric sunroof (Optional)
SS
- 18 inch Alloy wheels
- Air Conditioning with Pollen Filter
- Dual front airbags
- Front side airbags
- Side curtain airbags
- Alarm
- Audio - Aux input socket (MP3, CD, Cassette)
- Brake assist
- Bluetooth system
- Full body kit (front & rear spoiler, side skirt, rear apron)
- 6 disc CD changer
- CD player
- Cornering Braking Control
- Electronic Stability Control
- Traction control
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Limited Slip Differential
- Power steering
- Power windows (front and rear)
- DVD Player (Optional)
- Holden Assist Ultra Telematics Monitoring Unit (Optional)
- Metallic paint (Optional)
- Rear park assist (Optional)
- Full-size spare wheel (Optional)
- Electric sunroof (Optional)
SSV
- 19 inch Alloy wheels
- Anti-lock brakes
- Dual Zone Climate Control Air Conditioning with Pollen Filter
- Dual front airbags
- Front side airbags
- Side curtain airbags
- Audio - Aux input socket (MP3, CD, Cassette)
- Alarm
- Bluetooth system
- Brake assist
- Full bodykit (front & rear spoiler, side skirts, rear apron)
- 6 disc CD changer
- CD Player
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Corner Braking Control
- Rear park distance control
- Electronic brakeforce distribution
- Limited Slip Differential
- Power steering
- Power windows (front and rear)
- DVD Player (Optional)
- GPS (Optional)
- Holden Assist Ultra Telematics Monitoring Service (Optional)
- Metallic paint (Optional)
- Rear parking sensors (Optional)
- Full-size spare wheel (Optional)
- Electric sunroof (Optional)
Calais
- 6 inch Multifunctional Display
- 17 inch Alloy Wheels
- Anti-lock Brakes
- Automatic Headlamp
- Audio - Aux Input Socket (MP3, CD, Cassette)
- Bluetooth System
- CD Player
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Electronic Stability Control
- Front Foglamps
- Leather wrap gear selector
- Leather wrap multi-functional steering wheel
- Leather appointed seats
- Projector Headlamps
- Rear park assist
- Traction Control
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Full-size Spare Wheel (Optional)
- Tyre Sealant and Air Compressor Kit (Optional)
Calais V
- 6 inch Multifunctional Display
- 18 inch Alloy Wheels
- Anti-lock Brakes
- Automatic Headlamp
- Audio - Aux Input Socket (MP3, CD, Cassette)
- Bluetooth System
- CD Player
- Chrome Finish Mouldings
- Decklid Lip Spoiler
- Driver's Seat Position Memory
- DVD Player
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
- Electronic Stability Control
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- Front Foglamps
- Leather wrap gear selector
- Leather wrap multi-functional steering wheel
- Leather appointed seats
- Projector Headlamps
- Traction Control
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Full-size Spare Wheel (Optional)
- Tyre Sealant and Air Compressor Kit (Optional)
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Engine and Transmission
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Performance
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Reliability
FIRST RECALL
V6 VE Commodores and WM Statesmans have a risk that one of the fuel lines in the engine compartment may have a rub condition with a fuel vapour hose clip. [1]
SECOND RECALL
Holden recalled nearly 13,000 Commodores and Statesmans with a fault of the rear seatbelt buckles.[2]
THIRD RECALL
More than 86,000 Commodores and Statemans have a fuel tank design fault which could cause a fire. [3]
Safety
At first, the VE Commodore scored only 4 stars (27.45 out of 37) in 2006. The car came with dual airbags and stability control as standard whereas side and curtain airbags were a $2000 option and because the car tested wasn't equipped with side airbags, the default score was only 4 stars.
ANCAP result for 2006 Holden Commodore VE Omega
In 2008, side thorax and curtain airbags were made standard and enabled the Commodore to earn a maximum of 5 stars (33.45 points out of 37). It now joins its rival, the Ford Falcon as the two locally built cars to earn 5 stars by ANCAP.
ANCAP result for 2008 Holden Commodore VE Omega
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Colors
- Heron White
- Red Hot
Metallics
- Phantom
- Provence (Light Blue)
- Sandstorm
- Red Passion
- Nitrate (Silver)
- Karma (Blue-green)
- Evoke (Grey)
- Atomic (Bright Green)
- Voodoo (Bright Blue)
- Ignition (Orange)
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Interior
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Sportwagon
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In 2008, Holden just released a new re-designed wagon for the Commodore known as a Sportwagon. Based on the sedan platform, the Sportwagon features a stylish and sporty appearance, much like the designs of sportswagons on sale in Europe and Holden wants to attract buyers with this subject matter. Apart from some compromises such as a reduced cargo area and thich D pillars, the Sportwagon was considered a rewarding drives compared with other normal station wagons as it offered better ride and handling. Likewise, the cargo area of the Sportwagon carries 895 litres of luggage and with the back seats folded down, the cargo area's increased to 2000 litres.
That doesn't mean though that the Sportwagon isn't short on boot space. It does feature some clever concepts such as the hinges that were further forward. This is nifty for putting tall luggage in without the hassle of budging against the roof and it's very good for limited space behind the car. It features numerous tie-down hooks, a power socket and an ingenius dual-level cargo blind.
The Sportwagon had won the 2009 Australian International Design Award and had eclipsed Toyota Corolla sales since its launch.
See Wikicars' comprehensive: Holden Sportwagon Review.
Worldwide
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Design quirks and oddities
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Awards
- 2006 CarsGUIDE Car Of The Year
- 2006 Motor Bang For Your Buck
- 2006 Wheels Car Of The Year
- 2007 Motor Bang For Your Buck
- 2009 Australian International Design Award (Sportwagon)
See Also
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