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Encyclopedia > Holden VE Commodore
Holden VE Commodore
Manufacturer Holden
Parent company General Motors
Also called Chevrolet Lumina
Chevrolet Omega
Production 2006–present
Assembly Elizabeth, South Australia, Australia
Predecessor Holden VZ Commodore
Class Full-size car
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
Platform FR GM Zeta platform
Engine(s) V6
  • 3.6 L Alloytec
  • 3.6 L LPG Alloytec
  • 3.6 L High Output Alloytec
V8
Transmission(s) 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic
  • GM 4L60-E
5-speed automatic
  • GM 5L40-E
6-speed automatic
Wheelbase 2915 mm (114.8 in)
Length 4894–4900 mm (192.8–192.9 in)
Width 1899 mm (74.8 in)
Height 1476 mm (58.1 in)
Curb weight 1690–1825 kg (3726–4023 lb)
Related Holden WM Caprice
Holden WM Statesman
Pontiac G8
Vauxhall VXR8

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Full-scale production commenced on July 13, 2006, and the official unveiling took place at a media launch in Melbourne on July 16, 2006.[1] The VE is the first Commodore model designed entirely in Australia, with previous generations based on Opel-sourced platforms that had been adapted both mechanically and in size for the local market.[1] To date the annualised sales of the VE have failed to match those of the record-breaking VT Commodore from 1997. is the 194th day of the year (195th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Melbournes CBD has grown to straddle the Yarra River in three major precincts. ... is the 197th day of the year (198th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... This article is about the European car manufacturer. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The Holden VT Commodore, released in 1997, was loosely based on the Opel Omega, and saw a coupe version, the Monaro, which resurrected a famous Holden brand name from the 1960s and 1970s. ...


Prior to the release of the VE model, Holden stated that they would manufacture two parallel generations of Commodores until the launch of station wagon and utility body styles,[2] and shortly afterwards they also announced that engines and transmissions would largely be carried over from the previous VZ model.[3] In 2007 the VE Commodore became the fifth Commodore model to receive the prestigious Wheels Car of the Year award.[4] Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Pickup. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Transmissions provide a speed-power conversion known as gear reduction (in speed) to a higher torque (rotational force) using gearsets. ... The Holden VZ Commodore was the thirteenth model generation of the Holden Commodore, a full-size car produced by the Australian automotive marque, Holden. ... Wheels magazine has announced its Car of the Year every year since 1963, with the exception of 1972, 1979 and 1986 when no cars were considered worthy of the honour. ...


The design of this new model included innovative features to help minimise export costs, such as a symmetrical centre console that houses a flush-fitting handbrake lever to facilitate its conversion to left-hand drive.[5] The mainstream VE also forms the basis of the long-wheelbase WM Statesman and Caprice.[1] The center console (British English: centre console) in an automobile refers to the control-bearing surfaces in the center of the front of the vehicles interior. ... Emergency brake handle in a German train around 1920 An emergency brake is a brake system that is generally only to be used in emergency situations to slow or stop a machine. ...  drive on right drive on left Keeping to either the left or the right prevents vehicles moving in opposite directions from colliding with each other. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... WM Statesman WM Statesman The Holden WM Statesman was announced alongside the VE Commodore on July 16, 2006 at the Melbourne Convention Centre. ... The Holden WM Caprice features the same bodyshell as the Holden WM Statesman, the WM Caprice represents the top of the Holden line-up. ...

Contents

History of development

Holden's designers and engineers began laying down the basics of a clean-sheet Commodore in 1999. In the seven years of development, the car came to be Holden's largest and most costly project representing an expenditure exceeding AU$1 billion and 3.4 million kilometres (2.1 million mi) of testing.[6][7] ISO 4217 Code AUD User(s) Australia, Kiribati, Nauru, Tuvalu, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, and Norfolk Island Inflation 3. ... km redirects here. ... A mile is a unit of length, usually used to measure distance, in a number of different systems, including Imperial units, United States customary units and Norwegian/Swedish mil. ...


Design

In 1999 Peter Hughes, Holden's manager of exterior design, produced a two-dimensional image of a sketch drawn earlier by Michael Simcoe, Holden's design director at the time. Known in house as the "Bill of Design", the sketch formed the design basis for the production-ready car. Various elements of the sketch were changed, including the rear tail lamps, the low-profile side window cluster and the drawn out wheelbase, but the aggressive stance remained.[8] The lighting system of a motor vehicle consists of lighting and signalling devices mounted or integrated to the front, sides and rear of the vehicle. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


Holden introduced several safety initiatives in the design of the new Commodore, including relocating the fuel tank in front of the rear-axle line, instead of behind.[1] A more crash-resistant rear-end was also seen as necessary. The design though had to incorporate a spacious boot and a spare-wheel bay that could house the largest-sized wheel to be fitted to the car. Automobile are not safe is the avoidance of automobile accidents or the minimization of harmful effects of accidents, in particular as pertaining to human life and health. ... It has been suggested that Racing Fuel Cell be merged into this article or section. ... This 1931 Ford Model A features a separate trunk on its rear trunk rack. ...

Early 1999 design sketch by Peter Hughes formed the basis for VE Commodore profile.

In 2004, just two years before the release of the VE Commodore, Holden unveiled the Torana TT36 concept car at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The TT36 served as a preview of the VE, and allowed Holden to gauge the public reaction to its styling. Much of the Torana’s styling drew on the essence of the VE's design. Some production-ready components carried over from the TT36 including the steering wheel, the window and rear-view mirror switch cluster, and the handbrake lever.[8] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Holden Torana was a car produced by General Motors Holden (GMH), the Australian subsidiary of General Motors. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Automotive design. ... The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of 4,119,190, and 151,920 in the City of Sydney, as of the 2006 census. ... A modern road cars steering wheel Steering wheels from different periods A steering wheel is a type of steering control used in most modern land vehicles, including all mass-production automobiles. ... The rear-view mirror of a Mazda 626. ... Emergency brake handle in a German train around 1920 An emergency brake is a brake system that is generally only to be used in emergency situations to slow or stop a machine. ...


Engineering

Shortly after penning the first design sketches, Holden engineers began work on developing the chassis. Opel, which had provided the basis for all previous Commodore generations, ceased production of their rear-wheel drive Omega. This meant that Holden had two options: to use another General Motors platform, or to develop an all-new vehicle.[9] GM's new premium rear-wheel drive Sigma platform was about to see production in the 2002 Cadillac CTS. Holden's engineers were offered this platform, but decided it was not appropriate.[10] The Sigma platform’s double A-arm front suspension and extensive use of aluminium was too costly for a car that was to be sold for around AU$35,000. The luggage compartment was deemed too small, and the Sigma interior package could not be stretched sufficiently to become a family-sized car, and in particular the rear-seat shoulder width was too tight. Look up Chassis in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is an engine/transmission layout used in automobiles. ... There was also an Oldsmobile Omega, an unrelated vehicle in the 1970s/80s The Opel Omega was an executive car produced by the German automaker Opel between 1986 and 2003. ... Sigma is General Motors new mid-size rear-wheel drive automobile platform. ... The CTS (C-Series Touring Sedan) [1] is a mid size entry level Luxury car made by General Motors for the Cadillac brand. ... A double wishbone suspension is an automobile independent suspension design using two parallel wishbone-shaped arms to locate the wheel. ... General Name, Symbol, Number aluminium, Al, 13 Chemical series poor metals Group, Period, Block 13, 3, p Appearance silvery Standard atomic weight 26. ...

2003 design sketch of the Commodore SS V is close to the final styling, with only slight differences to the bonnet and side vents.

These major drawbacks made Holden decide to develop an all new platform, known as the GM Zeta platform,[1] on which a number of forthcoming General Motors vehicles will also be based. The Zeta platform has already replaced the GM V-body and will eventually replace the front-wheel drive W-body, K-Body and G-body platforms after 2010. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A flipfront provides easy access to the engine bay. ... Zeta is the original name for General Motors full-size rear-wheel drive automobile platform. ... The V platform, or V-body, automobile platform name was used twice by General Motors. ... Front-wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... The W-body is a automobile platform from General Motors which underpins midsize cars with front wheel drive. ... The General Motors K platform (commonly called the K-body) was the basis of the Cadillac Seville model over two entirely different automobile platforms. ... The General Motors G platform (also called G-Body) automobile platform name was used twice. ...


Another contentious issue was the engine packaging. Holden's designers wanted the engine positioned well behind the front axle to allow short overhangs and an overall sportier appearance, whereas the crash engineers were concerned that this would reduce the body's impact absorption in an accident. Negotiation between designers and crash engineers resulted in moving of some of the engine components, like the battery, into the boot. This freed valuable front-end space. While not achieving the design department's original targets, the compromise allowed the retention of much of the car's sporting profile while complying with crash standards.[11] By having the engine moved back and further down, the VE Commodore also benefits from near perfect 50:50 weight distribution across all variants, leading to superior handling.[12] An axle is a central shaft for a rotating wheel or gear. ... Weight distribution refers to the apportioning of weight within a vehicle, but is used most often to refer to cars, airplanes, and watercraft. ...


The VZ Commodore introduced the Alloytec V6 engine, which Holden originally intended for the VE. However, Holden was concerned about the risks of introducing a new platform and drivetrain at the same time, so they introduced the Alloytec V6 in the proven VZ model. This allowed time to address any issues or faults before fitting it to the VE. This was a prudent decision and the introduction of a refined version of the engine for the new platform included updated components and gave five–seven kilowatts (7–9 hp) more power.[13] The 3600 LY7 (and derivative LP1) are members of General Motors new High Feature (or HFV6) engine family of modern DOHC V6s. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The watt (symbol: W) is the SI derived unit of power, equal to one joule per second. ... hp, see HP (disambiguation) The horsepower (hp) is the name of several non-metric units of power. ...


Innovations

Denny Mooney was appointed chairman of Holden in September 2003, by which time development of the VE Commodore was well underway. Key design and engineering work was being finalised, and investment was already being made in making the tooling with which to manufacture the car. One of Mooney's priorities was to improve the perceived quality issues that surrounded the previous generations of Commodores. The interior quality benefited dramatically from this additional emphasis; Mooney pushed for panel gaps to be reduced by a further 0.5 millimetres (0.02 in) over previous targets.[8][14] Smaller panel gaps are just one of the ways that Holden have developed the VE to pitch it against the European competitors. Through the use of advanced steels and intensive design, the body structure is 50% stiffer than the outgoing model, benefiting from noise and vibration reductions, handling and crash safety.[15] However the new body has resulted in substantially increased weight over the outgoing model.[5] Denny Mooney is the chairman of the Holden automobile manufacturer based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... A Chairman is the presiding officer of a meeting, organization, committee, or other deliberative body. ... A millimetre (American spelling: millimeter, symbol mm) is an SI unit of length that is equal to one thousandth of a metre. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The steel cable of a colliery winding tower. ... Stiffness is the resistance of an elastic body to deflection or deformation by an applied force. ... Car handling and vehicle handling is a description of the way wheeled vehicles perform transverse to their direction of motion, particularly during cornering and swerving. ...

Full-size clay model created near completion of CAD work. A 1997 VT clay model can be seen in the background.

The development of the new car led Holden to redesign the Elizabeth plant in South Australia so that entire sections of the car can be assembled off the foremost production line. This new production method allows for complete sub-sections like the engine and transmissions to be constructed seamlessly together on rigs that simplify production. This process is applied to the front-end module of the VE Commodore, consisting of the headlights, bumpers, airbag sensors and other accessory components. It can be easily removed as one-piece leading to lower repair costs and easier access to the engine bay.[16] This design represents the first time such a method has been used within General Motors, and garnered the SAE Australasia's 2006 Automotive Engineering Excellence Award.[17] A modular design structure known within Holden as "Flex Vision" has been applied to the interior where fundamentally different components such as audio units and instrument clusters can be swapped out for the different Commodore variants, creating radically varied interior look and feel without much higher costs.[5] The upshot of this is much greater differentiation between the variants than the outgoing model creating three distinct interior looks, dubbed: Functional, Performance and Luxury. The closely related long-wheelbase WM Statesman and Caprice feature a fourth interior type referred to as Prestige.[1] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Holden VT Commodore, released in 1997, was loosely based on the Opel Omega, and saw a coupe version, the Monaro, which resurrected a famous Holden brand name from the 1960s and 1970s. ... Elizabeth is a suburb in the northern extent of Adelaide, South Australia. ... Capital Adelaide Government Constitutional monarchy Governor Marjorie Jackson-Nelson Premier Mike Rann (ALP) Federal representation  - House seats 11  - Senate seats 12 Gross State Product (2004-05)  - Product ($m)  $59,819 (5th)  - Product per capita  $38,838/person (7th) Population (End of September 2006)  - Population  1,558,200 (5th)  - Density  1. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The bumper of a BMW M5, highlighted in red A bumper is a part of an automobile designed to allow one vehicle to impact with another and to withstand that collision without severe damage to the vehicles frame. ... For the Mozilla crash reporting software previously called Airbag, see Breakpad. ... A mechanic working on the rear end of a car. ... The Society of Automotive Engineers is a professional organisation and standards body for the engineering of powered vehicles of all kinds - cars, trucks, boats, aircraft and more. ... WM Statesman WM Statesman The Holden WM Statesman was announced alongside the VE Commodore on July 16, 2006 at the Melbourne Convention Centre. ... The Holden WM Caprice features the same bodyshell as the Holden WM Statesman, the WM Caprice represents the top of the Holden line-up. ...


Additional detail touches were added to the VE, such as a new four-strut hinge system for the boot (as used on upmarket European models) to replace space intrusive, much maligned "gooseneck" hinges as used on previous Commodores.[1] High-specification variants see expandable door pockets and a Saab-like "blackout" feature which illuminates only the speedometer at night to enhance driver focus on the road.[5] An innovative flush-fitting handbrake set into a symmetrical centre console means the lever can be easily reversed to sit on the opposite side of console for left-hand drive export markets, minimising redesign costs.[5] Saab Automobile AB is a subsidiary of General Motors. ... Speedometer gauge on a car, showing the speed of the vehicle in miles and kilometres per hour on the out– and inside respectively. ... The center console (British English: centre console) in an automobile refers to the control-bearing surfaces in the center of the front of the vehicles interior. ...  drive on right drive on left Keeping to either the left or the right prevents vehicles moving in opposite directions from colliding with each other. ...


Engine and mechanicals

Internal cut-away revealing the VE's engine bay and suspension setup.

Six-cylinder variants receive a revised version of the Australian-built Alloytec V6 engine. Power has increased over the VZ Commodore and engine noise reduced by using new timing chains, among other modifications. Fuel economy figures for variants utilising the 180 kilowatt (241 hp) V6 show a small reduction in consumption over the previous Alloytec engines, bringing it into line with its then current rival, the Ford BF Falcon at 10.9 L / 100 km (21.6 mpg U.S. / 25.9 mpg imp). Fuel consumption results for other variants are mixed when compared to VZ models, due primarily to increased weight.[18] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 743 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (3033 × 2446 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 743 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (3033 × 2446 pixel, file size: 1. ... The 3600 LY7 (and derivative LP1) are members of General Motors new High Feature (or HFV6) engine family of modern DOHC V6s. ... Fuel economy in automobiles is the amount of fuel required to move the automobile over a given distance. ... The Ford BF Falcon is a full-size sedan that is manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in Victoria, Australia. ... Imperial Measure was a former system of measurement used in some Commonwealth nations, most notably the United Kingdom and Canada. ...


An updated version of the long-serving four-speed automatic transmission remains for the 180 kilowatt (241 hp) V6. A modified version of the L76 V8 engine is also carried-over, producing an extra 10 kilowatts (13 hp) of power. This new engine (designated L98) does not readily support fuel-saving Displacement on Demand technology, unlike the L76.[19] An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. ... The LS is Generation III and Generation IV, the latest evolution of General Motors line of small-block V8 engines. ... The LS is Generation III and Generation IV, the latest evolution of General Motors line of small-block V8 engines. ... Active Fuel Management (formerly known as Displacement on Demand) is a trademarked name for the automobile variable displacement technology from General Motors. ...


In October 2006, Holden introduced a dual-fuel version of the Alloytec V6, able to run on both petrol and LPG. Featuring an advanced Sequential Vapour Gas Injection (SVGI) system and hardened valve seats to cope, the new V6 produces five kilowatts (7 hp) and five newton metres (5 ft·lbf) less than the conventional V6 when run on LPG, for a total of 175 kilowatts (235 hp).[20] Although LPG prices are lower, the engine uses a large 100 kilogram (220 lb) cylindrical gas tank which causes decreased boot space and slightly increased fuel consumption. Autogas is the common name for liquified petroleum gas when it is used as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Newton metre is the unit of moment (torque) in the SI system. ... The foot-pound force (symbol: ft·lbf) is an English unit of work or energy from the English Engineering System. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et...


Holden was able to take advantage of a loophole in government legislation, allowing an AU$2,000 rebate on LPG installation because the unit is fitted post-production by Holden's customisation arm HSVi. Normally, people would only be entitled to a AU$1,000 rebate for new cars pre-installed with LPG.[21] The dual-fuel option is available on the Commodore Omega, Berlina and the soon to be discontinued VZ Executive station wagon.[22] The Holden VZ Commodore was the thirteenth model generation of the Holden Commodore, a full-size car produced by the Australian automotive marque, Holden. ...


Transmission options comprise of the Aisin AY6 and Tremec T-56 six-speed manuals, the four-speed automatic GM 4L60-E, and the five-speed automatic GM 5L40-E. The GM 6L80-E six-speed automatic transmission is offered on variants sporting the 6.0 litre V8 engine. Both the five and six-speed automatics feature Active Select controls allowing manual gear selection. Having undergone significant revisions, the T-56 gains extra synchromesh, shorter clutch action and a more tightly-spaced M10 gearset shared with the Chevrolet SSR.[23] The AY-6 is a 6-speed manual transmission manufactured by Aisin. ... The T-56 six speed manual transmission has been used in a wide range of vehicles from General Motors, Dodge, and Ford Motor Company. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The 4L60-E (and similar 4L65-E) is a series of automatic transmissions from General Motors. ... The 5L40-E (and similar 5L50) are a series of automatic transmissions from General Motors. ... The 6L80 (and similar 6L90) is a 6-speed automatic transmission built by General Motors at their Willow Run Transmission plant, in Ypsilanti, MI. It was introduced in late 2005, and is very similar in design to the smaller 6L45/6L50, produced at GM Powertrain in Strasbourg, France. ... Tiptronic is a type of discrete automatic transmission developed by Porsche and used in its vehicles and those of its licensees. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... For other uses, see Clutch (disambiguation). ... The Chevrolet SSR (the SSR standing for Super Sport Roadster) was a convertible pickup truck produced from the Chevrolet division of American automaker General Motors from 2003 through 2006. ...


New double-pivot MacPherson strut front suspension and a four-link independent rear suspension have been introduced to replace the previous simple MacPherson strut design front and much criticised semi-trailing arm rear suspension for dramatically improved ride and handling.[5] A simple MacPherson strut suspension on the left front wheel of a rear-wheel drive vehicle. ... A multi-link suspension is a type of vehicle suspension design typically used in independent suspensions, using three or more lateral arms, and one or more longitudinal arms. ... Independent suspension is broad term for any automobile suspension system that allows each wheel on the same axle to move vertically (i. ... A trailing-arm suspension is an automobile suspension design in which one or more arms (or links) are connected between (and perpendicular to) the axle and the chassis. ...

Powertrain
Engine Displacement[24] Power[25] Torque Transmission
3.6 L Alloytec V6 3,564 cc (217 cu in) 180 kW (241 hp) @ 6,000 rpm 330 N·m (243 ft·lbf) @ 2,600 rpm 4-speed GM 4L60-E automatic
3.6 L LPG Alloytec V6[26] 175 kW (235 hp) @ 6,000 rpm 325 N·m (240 ft·lbf) @ 2,600 rpm
3.6 L High Output Alloytec V6 195 kW (262 hp) @ 6,500 rpm 340 N·m (251 ft·lbf) @ 2,600 rpm 6-speed Aisin AY6 manual
5-speed GM 5L40-E automatic
6.0 L Generation 4 Alloy V8[27] 5,967 cc (364 cu in) 270 kW (362 hp) @ 5,700 rpm 530 N·m (391 ft·lbf) @ 4,400 rpm 6-speed Tremec T-56 manual
6-speed GM 6L80-E automatic

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Specification levels

Main article: Specification levels of the Holden VE Commodore
The Calais V boasts projector headlamps and seven-spoke alloy wheels.

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Commodore Omega

Replacing the outgoing Commodore Executive and Acclaim, the Omega offers a halfway point in terms of equipment levels.[28] The most significant gain over the Executive is the Bosch Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 8.0 system, now standard across the range.[13] Like all VE models, the Omega uses a spacesaver spare tyre. A full-sized, matching 16 inch (400 mm) spare tyre is available as an optional extra.[29] Logo of Robert Bosch GmbH Robert Bosch GmbH [1] is a German corporation which was started in 1886 by Robert Bosch in Stuttgart, Germany. ... Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is the generic term for systems designed to improve a vehicles handling, particularly at the limits where the driver might lose control of the vehicle. ...


Commodore SV6

Building on the Omega, the SV6 is equipped with the more powerful High Output variant of the Alloytec V6 engine, coupled to an Aisin six-speed manual transmission. Air conditioning, a key feature missing on the Omega, comes standard on the SV6. A body kit and sports suspension similar to the V8 Commodore SS/SS V variants is also fitted. The SV6 sports the Performance interior look, characterised by an accentuated matte black centre console and red lighting, as opposed to the silver Functional-style interior of the Omega.[29] Note: in the broadest sense, air conditioning can refer to any form of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. ... Hyundai Coupé with body kit. ...

Holden V-Series insignia, as used on the SS and Calais V-Series editions.

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Commodore SS

Offering similar equipment levels to the SV6, the Commodore SS uses the 6.0 litre V8 engine and T-56 six-speed manual transmission. The SS is recognisable from its quad exhaust outlets in place of the SV6 dual outlets. The resulting specification level is much higher than the outgoing minimalist SV8 and only missing a few cosmetic touches of the previous flagship Commodore SS.[29] An exhaust pipe is usually a pipe used to guide waste exhaust gases away from a controlled combustion inside an engine or stove. ... The Holden VZ Commodore was the thirteenth model generation of the Holden Commodore, a full-size car produced by the Australian automotive marque, Holden. ... The Holden VZ Commodore was the thirteenth model generation of the Holden Commodore, a full-size car produced by the Australian automotive marque, Holden. ...


Commodore SS V-Series

Sitting at the top of hierarchy in the sports sector, the SS V-Series represents the first time this type of naming has been applied to Holden products. The V-Series naming is reminiscent of the V-badging on selected Cadillac models, another member of the General Motors family. The badge design on the bootlid bears strong resemblance to the ones used by Cadillac. But whereas Cadillac uses it to signify high-performance versions of its products, Holden V-Series variants boast extra features. The V-Series variants were introduced, largely due to a fully optioned Commodore SS in the VZ range being rather successful.[30] The Cadillac V-Series is the name of high performance vehicles tuned by the General Motors Performance Division for the Cadillac division of General Motors. ... Cadillac is a brand of luxury vehicles, part of General Motors, produced and mostly sold in the United States and Canada. ... The Holden VZ Commodore was the thirteenth model generation of the Holden Commodore, a full-size car produced by the Australian automotive marque, Holden. ...


Based on the Commodore SS variant, the SS V offers extra luxuries at a similar price point to the old SS. Inside, the SS V is recognisable by the metallic look pedals and instruments matched with the exterior colour. Additionally, the entire dashboard can be optioned in a range of loud colours: bright red, orange or black.[8] The SS V exterior is equally adventurous, exhibiting five-spoke 19 inch (480 mm) alloy wheels and the option of larger 20 inch (500 mm) wheels: the largest wheels ever fitted to a Holden car.[29] Hot metal work from a blacksmith In chemistry, a metal (Greek: Metallon) is an element that readily loses electrons to form positive ions (cations) and has metallic bonds between metal atoms. ...

Luxury-type interior of the Calais V displaying VE's trademark handbrake lever and satin-finished highlights.

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Berlina

Priced lower than the outgoing model, the second tier Berlina retains a similar amount of equipment. The exterior styling is similar to the Omega but gaining extra touches such as front fog lamps and seven-spoke 17 inch (430 mm) alloy wheels. It features the Luxury-type interior with a large LCD centre display and is the only model in the VE range that features wood grain highlights.[29] The lighting system of a motor vehicle consists of lighting and signalling devices mounted or integrated to the front, sides and rear of the vehicle. ... Reflective twisted nematic liquid crystal display. ... Wood grain describes the alignment, texture and appearance of the wood fibres. ...


Calais

Like the Berlina, the Calais retains the features of the outgoing model but at a significantly lower price point. Offering a blend of luxury and sporting character, it pairs the High Output Alloytec V6 engine of the SV6 with the five-speed automatic transmission. Unlike the previous model Calais which featured a semi-sport suspension setup known as FE1.5, the VE shares the Commodore SS/SS V stiff sports suspension.[29]


Calais V-Series

Based on the Calais, the V-Series edition shares Luxury-style interior, but adds real aluminium highlights. Being the flagship of the Commodore range, it comes with everything the VE has to offer and serves as a stepping stone to the luxury long-wheelbase Statesman/Caprice range.[29] WM Statesman WM Statesman The Holden WM Statesman was announced alongside the VE Commodore on July 16, 2006 at the Melbourne Convention Centre. ... The Holden WM Caprice features the same bodyshell as the Holden WM Statesman, the WM Caprice represents the top of the Holden line-up. ...


Market

In the United States, the VE will be sold as the G8 under the Pontiac nameplate.
Australian sales[31]
Month/year Units sold
October 2006 5,455[32]
November 2006 5,238[33]
December 2006 5,276[34]
January 2007 3,474[35]
February 2007 5,544[36]
March 2007 5,752[37]
April 2007 4,724[38]
May 2007 5,001[39]
June 2007 5,588[40]

At the time of launch in Australia, Ford’s BF Falcon directly competed with the VE Commodore. Ford has since revised its Falcon line-up, and in November 2006 Toyota released their key Aurion model to the Australian market.[41] The front-wheel drive Mitsubishi 380 may also indirectly compete with the Holden Commodore.[42] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2592x1944, 2348 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2592x1944, 2348 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... The Pontiac G8 is a rear-wheel drive sedan produced by General Motors to be released for the 2008 model year under the Pontiac name. ... Pontiac is a marque of automobile produced by General Motors and sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico from 1926 to the present. ... Ford Motor Company is an American multinational corporation and the worlds third largest automaker after Toyota and General Motors, based on worldwide vehicle sales. ... The Ford BF Falcon is a full-size sedan that is manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in Victoria, Australia. ... Toyota Motor Corporation ), or Toyota is a Japanese multinational corporation and the worlds largest automaker by sales revenue as of 2007[3] (in front of General Motors). ... The Toyota Aurion (pronounced or-ree-on) is a large car unveiled at the Melbourne Motor Show 2006, that will be produced by Toyota Motor Corporation Australia. ... Front-wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... The Mitsubishi 380 is the successor to the Mitsubishi Magna/Verada line of vehicles built by Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd (MMAL). ...


The VE Commodore was well received in the Australian market, where it has consistently outsold rivals in the large car segment. Its position as Australia's outright best selling car was challenged in 2007 by the Toyota Corolla in the face of increasing petrol prices,[35] and later by the launch of an all-new model.[40] However, as petrol prices have stabilised, the Commodore has generally maintained a consistent lead over the Corolla, and sales are nearly double that of its closest segment competitor, the Ford Falcon.[42] The Toyota Corolla is a compact car produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota, which has become very popular throughout the world since the nameplate was first introduced in 1966. ... Long-term U.S. gasoline prices, 1990-2007 (adjusted for inflation using the U.S. CPI). ... This article is about the Australian car model. ...


Market for the VE Commodore extends further than Australia. Designed with export markets in mind, VE Commodores are sold in New Zealand, Brazil, the Middle East and South Africa. For the latter two markets, they are rebadged as the Chevrolet Lumina and marketed alongside the WM Statesman/Caprice-based Chevrolet Caprice.[43] Since 2007, sales of the Berlina have commenced in Brazil, where it is sold as the Chevrolet Omega.[44] Shanghai GM announced that a WM Statesman derived Buick Park Avenue will be manufactured for the Chinese market, utilising Australian-built versions of the GM High Feature engine. The Park Avenue replaces the Buick Royaum; a rebadged version of the WL Statesman.[45] This announcement came only days after a multi-million dollar deal was made to market the WM Caprice in South Korea as the Daewoo L4X.[46] A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... The Chevrolet Lumina is a full-size car produced by Holden in Australia and exported to the Middle East, South Africa and Thailand since 1997. ... WM Statesman WM Statesman The Holden WM Statesman was announced alongside the VE Commodore on July 16, 2006 at the Melbourne Convention Centre. ... The Holden WM Caprice features the same bodyshell as the Holden WM Statesman, the WM Caprice represents the top of the Holden line-up. ... The Chevrolet Caprice is a full-size car produced by Holden in Australia. ... The Chevrolet Omega is a large automobile sold by General Motors do Brasil. ... Shanghai General Motors Company Limited (Shanghai GM) is a subsidiary of General Motors, and manufactures and sells automobiles in mainland China. ... The Buick Park Avenue is a full-size car, to be manufactured by GM Shanghai for 2008. ... The 3600 LY7 (and derivative LP1) are members of General Motors new High Feature (or HFV6) engine family of modern DOHC V6s. ... Export success: the 2001 Chevrolet Caprice, identical in most respects to the Holden Statesman The Holden Statesman is a full-size luxury automobile built by Holden of Australia dating from 1971. ... The Holden WL Statesman is a full-size car that was produced by Holden in Australia up until September 2006. ... The Daewoo L4X is a full-size car, to be manufactured by Holden in Australia for 2008. ...


GM and Holden confirmed V6 and V8 versions of the Commodore will be exported to the United States as the 2008 Pontiac G8 to replace the ageing Pontiac Grand Prix, in a deal to last the life cycle of the car.[47] This announcement coincided with a Pontiac unveiling at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. VE Commodores have also been sampled by Opel in Germany, while Opel's equivalent in the United Kingdom, Vauxhall have commenced sales of the HSV Clubsport R8, badged as the Vauxhall VXR8.[48] The Pontiac G8 is a rear-wheel drive sedan produced by General Motors to be released for the 2008 model year under the Pontiac name. ... The Pontiac Grand Prix is an automobile produced by the Pontiac division of General Motors. ... Pontiac is a marque of automobile produced by General Motors and sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico from 1926 to the present. ... The Jeep testdrive hill at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show The Chicago Auto Show is held annually in February at Chicagos McCormick Place convention complex. ... This article is about the European car manufacturer. ... For information about the football team see Vauxhall Motors F.C. Vauxhall Motors is a UK car company. ... The Vauxhall VXR8 is the new flagship performance sedan of the British marque that goes on sale in July 2007 as a 2008 model. ...


Issues and criticism

The fitment of a space-saver tyre to all models across the range has come under heavy criticism, as Holden is the first manufacturer to fit a temporary spare tyre to an Australian-built car. The tyre can be driven for 500 kilometres (300 mi) at a maximum speed of 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph). Concerns have been raised by the public over its usefulness in remote Australian outback areas, far from any tyre repair centres and asserts that it is a cost-cutting measure.[49] Similar concerns have been raised in the media, although Holden maintains that this is a weight-saving feature and allows for full-size spare tyres to be purchased at an additional cost.[50][51] Kilometres per hour (American spelling: kilometers per hour) is a unit of both speed (scalar) and velocity (vector). ... A tourism sign post Yalgoo, Western Australia The Dingo Fence near Coober Pedy Fitzgerald River National Park in Western Australia Outback refers to remote and arid areas of Australia, although the term colloquially can cover any lands outside of the main urban areas. ...


On the base Omega model, air conditioning is an extra-cost option. Critics have seen this as unforgivable considering Australia is a country well known for its overall hot climate and especially since its Falcon and Aurion rivals have it as standard.[52] Note: in the broadest sense, air conditioning can refer to any form of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning. ... This article is about the Australian car model. ... The Toyota Aurion (pronounced or-ree-on) is a large car unveiled at the Melbourne Motor Show 2006, that will be produced by Toyota Motor Corporation Australia. ...


Concerns have also been levelled at VE fuel consumption figures, where the heavier body has negatively impacted and produced mixed official fuel economy results, particularly for V8 variants.[53] Arch-rival Ford has taken advantage of this to criticise the Commodore, as its latest Ford BFII Falcon update brings improved fuel consumption figures of 10.7 L / 100 km (22.0 mpg U.S. / 26.4 mpg imp) for the base XT model and 10.2 L/100 km (23.1 mpg U.S. / 27.7 mpg imp) with an optional six-speed automatic.[54][55] Real-world testing has confirmed the difference in fuel consumption.[51][56] Fuel economy in automobiles is the amount of fuel required to move the automobile over a given distance. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration, although modern automotive versions use a 90 degree block angle. ...


The introduction of the new model has resulted in a few embarrassing "teething" issues. The Commodore has been recalled twice since its release. The initial October 16, 2006 recall affecting 1,521 V8 Commodore, Statesman and Caprice models involved a faulty fuel hose, causing a fuel smell to enter the cabin.[57] A second November 10, 2006 recall affecting 12,830 early-build Commodores, Statesmans and Caprices resulted from defective rear seatbelt anchors.[58] October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... WM Statesman WM Statesman The Holden WM Statesman was announced alongside the VE Commodore on July 16, 2006 at the Melbourne Convention Centre. ... The Holden WM Caprice features the same bodyshell as the Holden WM Statesman, the WM Caprice represents the top of the Holden line-up. ... is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... A three-point seat belt. ...


The ANCAP crash test results rates the VE lower in the offset frontal impact test than the previous generation Commodore. The overall crash score was marginally higher than the outgoing VZ, for a rating of four stars out of a possible five.[59] The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) is an automobile organisation operated to give consumers coherent results on the protection given by vehicles in front and side impact collisions. ...


Notes and references

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  3. ^ Heasley, Andrew (2006-07-17). New Commodore $1bn in the making. The Age. Retrieved on 2007-04-03.
  4. ^ 2006 Wheels Car of the Year. Wheels magazine (2007-02-01). Retrieved on 2007-03-10.
  5. ^ a b c d e f VE Commodore eMag (PDF). Fairfax Media. Retrieved on 2006-10-31.
  6. ^ Holden VE Commodore Launched. CarAdvice.com.au Pty Ltd (2006-07-16). Retrieved on 2006-10-31.
  7. ^ Commodore VE: Tested to destruction. News Limited (2006-07-26). Retrieved on 2006-11-12.
  8. ^ a b c d Newton, Bruce; Peter Robinson & Mike McCarthy et al. (October 2006), "2006 Collector's Edition VE Commodore: The Full Story", Wheels magazine: 34–41, 44–46, 32, 94
  9. ^ Hull, Nick (2006-07-28). First Sight: Holden VE Commodore and Statesman. Car Design News Ltd. Retrieved on 2007-01-27.
  10. ^ Butler, Glenn (2006-07-17). VE NEWS: Design Story - Exteriors. Fairfax Media. Retrieved on 2006-10-31.
  11. ^ Newton, Bruce (2006-07-25). VE NEWS: 30 minutes with Tony Hyde. Fairfax Media. Retrieved on 2006-10-31.
  12. ^ Sophisticated new suspension system for Commodore. Holden New Zealand (2006-07-24). Retrieved on 2006-10-31.
  13. ^ a b Knowling, Michael (2006-08-28). VE Commodore Tech Overload. autospeed.drive.com.au. Retrieved on 2007-03-06.
  14. ^ Hagon, Toby (2006-07-17). VE NEWS: Inside the Commodore. Fairfax Media. Retrieved on 2007-03-29.
  15. ^ Hagon, Toby (2006-07-25). VE NEWS: VE Commodore a body-builder. Fairfax Media. Retrieved on 2007-04-11.
  16. ^ Newton, Bruce (2006-07-25). VE NEWS: Crash costs down for VE Commodore. Fairfax Media. Retrieved on 2006-11-01.
  17. ^ Automotive Engineering Excellence Awards 2006. SAE Australasia. Retrieved on 2006-11-01.
  18. ^ Holden VE Commodore: fuel economy figures. Holden New Zealand (2006-07-24). Retrieved on 2006-10-27.
  19. ^ Newton, Bruce (2006-09-20). Holden Calais V V8. Fairfax Media. Retrieved on 2007-01-12.
  20. ^ Holden Dual Fuel now in VE range LPG. CarAdvice.com.au Pty Ltd (2006-10-19). Retrieved on 2006-11-12.
  21. ^ LPG Vehicle Scheme. AusIndustry. Retrieved on 2006-12-11.
  22. ^ Factory Fitted LPG System. Southgate Holden (2006-12-01). Retrieved on 2006-11-12.
  23. ^ New six-speed automatic transmission for V8 Commodores. Holden New Zealand (2006-07-24). Retrieved on 2006-10-27.
  24. ^ VE Commodore Specifications (PDF). GM Holden Ltd. Retrieved on 2007-07-16.
  25. ^ All power figures are measured in accordance with the ECE standard.
  26. ^ Performance figures attained when running on LPG. The engine will produce the same figures as the Alloytec 180 V6 when run on petrol.
  27. ^ Performance figures attained when running on 98 RON premium unleaded fuel. Using 91 RON fuel will result in slightly lower power and fuel economy.
  28. ^ The Holden Heritage - 13th Edition, part three (PDF) 29–30. General Motors. Retrieved on 2007-04-29.
  29. ^ a b c d e f g McKinnon, Bill (2006-08-19). Holden VE Commodore. The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved on 2007-03-09.
  30. ^ Hagon, Toby (2006-07-16). New names, features for VE Commodore. Fairfax Media. Retrieved on 2007-02-24.
  31. ^ Sales figures cover shifted units of both VE sedans and VZ Commodore station wagons.
  32. ^ Spinks, Jez (2006-11-03). Commodore thrashes Falcon in October sales. Fairfax Media. Retrieved on 2007-06-25.
  33. ^ Commodore, 380 lose ground in car sales figures. Australian Broadcasting Corporation (2006-12-05). Retrieved on 2007-06-25.
  34. ^ New Car Sales Stats. New Zealand Automobile Association. Retrieved on 2007-06-25.
  35. ^ a b Smaller cars power ahead. News Limited (2007-02-09). Retrieved on 2007-06-25.
  36. ^ Sturrock, Peter (2007-03-06). Record Motor Vehicle Sales in February. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. Retrieved on 2007-06-25.
  37. ^ Sturrock, Peter (2007-04-04). All-Time Record First Quarter for Car Sales. Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. Retrieved on 2007-06-25.
  38. ^ Spinks, Jez (2007-05-07). Commodore clear leader as record sales run ends. Fairfax Media. Retrieved on 2007-06-25.
  39. ^ Porter, Ian (2007-06-06). Large-car sales bounce back. Fairfax Media. Retrieved on 2007-06-25.
  40. ^ a b Spinks, Jez (2007-07-04). New Corolla pips Commodore in sales debut. Fairfax Media. Retrieved on 2007-07-04.
  41. ^ Stanford, James (2006-10-20). Ford Falcon BF MkII: back in the fight. News Limited. Retrieved on 2007-02-21.
  42. ^ a b Montgomery, Garth (2006-11-03). Holden VE Commodore sales fail to revive market. News Limited. Retrieved on 2007-02-21.
  43. ^ First Look : 2007 Chevrolet Lumina. Drive Arabia. Retrieved on 2006-11-24.
  44. ^ Pettendy, Marton (2007-07-05). Commodore goes to Rio. John Mellor Pty Ltd. Retrieved on 2007-07-06.
  45. ^ Dornin, Tim (2007-04-11). Holden to export engines to China. Fairfax Media. Retrieved on 2007-04-15.
  46. ^ Sinclair, Mike. Holdens to Korea -- it's official. ninemsn. Retrieved on 2007-04-08.
  47. ^ Butler, Glenn (2007-02-08). Holden confirms Pontiac deal. Fairfax Media. Retrieved on 2007-02-08.
  48. ^ Thorp, Chris (2007-03-06). Vauxhall unleashes all-new supersaloon. Dennis Publishing Limited. Retrieved on 2007-07-16.
  49. ^ Dowling, Joshua; Hudson, Jaedene (2006-07-21). VE NEWS: Commodore's $3500 tyre change. The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved on 2007-03-12.
  50. ^ VE NEWS: Did Holden mislead over tyres?. The Sydney Morning Herald (2006-07-21). Retrieved on 2006-11-12.
  51. ^ a b McGrath, Gavin; Smith, Graham; Stanford, James (2006-08-25). BF Falcon vs VE Commodore. News Limited. Retrieved on 2006-11-12.
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  53. ^ Butler, Glenn (2006-07-24). Mixed results for Commodore fuel economy. Fairfax Media. Retrieved on 2006-11-12.
  54. ^ Hudson, Jaedene (2006-08-18). Ford taunts Holden over fuel consumption. The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved on 2006-11-12.
  55. ^ Hepworth, Kevin (2006-10-04). Ford Falcon BF II: pricing, testdrive. News Limited. Retrieved on 2006-11-12.
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For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... December 11 is the 345th day of the year (346th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 335th day of the year (336th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Holden New Zealand Limited (renamed in 1994 from General Motors New Zealand Limited) is General Motors sales subsidiary in New Zealand and was incorporated as a company on January 4, 1926. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 205th day of the year (206th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the Australian car manufacturer. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 197th day of the year (198th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations is a working party of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is the worlds second largest auto company by sales revenue as of the first sales quarter of 2007 (behind Toyota Motor Company). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 29 is the 119th day of the year (120th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... August 19 is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... March 9 is the 68th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (69th in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 197th day of the year (198th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that John Fairfax Holdings be merged into this article or section. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... February 24 is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Holden VZ Commodore was the thirteenth model generation of the Holden Commodore, a full-size car produced by the Australian automotive marque, Holden. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that John Fairfax Holdings be merged into this article or section. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Australian Broadcasting Corporation or ABC is Australias national non-profit public broadcaster. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... December 5 is the 339th day (340th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 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Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 157th day of the year (158th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that John Fairfax Holdings be merged into this article or section. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that John Fairfax Holdings be merged into this article or section. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... October 20 is the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... News Limited was the principal holding for the business interests of Rupert Murdoch until the formation of News Corporation in 1979. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... News Limited was the principal holding for the business interests of Rupert Murdoch until the formation of News Corporation in 1979. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 328th day of the year (329th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 186th day of the year (187th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 101st day of the year (102nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that John Fairfax Holdings be merged into this article or section. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 105th day of the year (106th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... ninemsn is a 50/50 joint venture between Microsoft and Publishing and Broadcasting Limited (PBL) . It effectively acts as the website for both the Nine Network and MSN, and is one of Australias websites. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 8 is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that John Fairfax Holdings be merged into this article or section. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 65th day of the year (66th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 197th day of the year (198th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... March 12 is the 71st day of the year (72nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 237th day of the year (238th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... News Limited was the principal holding for the business interests of Rupert Murdoch until the formation of News Corporation in 1979. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 201st day of the year (202nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 65th day of the year (66th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 205th day of the year (206th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that John Fairfax Holdings be merged into this article or section. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... October 4 is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... News Limited was the principal holding for the business interests of Rupert Murdoch until the formation of News Corporation in 1979. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Australian (informally referred to as The Oz) is a national daily broadsheet newspaper published by Rupert Murdochs News Corporation. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 166th day of the year (167th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that John Fairfax Holdings be merged into this article or section. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

 v • d • e Holden, a subsidiary of General Motors, automobile timeline, 1980s–present
Type 1980s 1990s 2000s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Subcompact Barina Barina Barina Barina Barina
Gemini Gemini
Compact Viva Viva
Astra Astra Nova Nova Astra Astra Astra Astra
Mid-size Camira Apollo Apollo Vectra Vectra Epica
Commodore
Full-size Commodore Commodore Commodore
Statesman Statesman Statesman Statesman
Caprice Caprice Caprice Caprice
Sports Piazza Calibra Tigra
Monaro
Utility Rodeo Rodeo Rodeo
Ute Ute Ute Ute
1 Tonne One Tonner
Crewman
Van Scurry Combo Combo
Shuttle
Compact MPV Zafira
Mini SUV Drover Cruze
Mid-size SUV Frontera Frontera Captiva
Jackaroo Jackaroo Jackaroo Adventra
Full-size SUV Suburban


 

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