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The VY Commodore is much more refined than the previous model in many aspects including the body structure, powertrain and chassis dynamics delivering appreciable improvements in performance, ride, handling, safety and build quality.

The VY Commodore was available in several models. These are the Executive, Acclaim, Berlina, Calais, S, SV8, and the SS. All the models in the VY range were sedans, but the Executive, Acclaim and Berlina models were also available in wagon form. Unusually, the VY also introduced a limited edition SS wagon featuring the same 235 kW (245 kW for Series II) V8, bodykit and sports suspension as the SS sedan. However, it was equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels as opposed to the 18-inch wheels on the sedan. 500 such wagons were produced for Series I and 350 for Series II.^[1]

The front and rear of the body has been completely restyled, with new front grille and headlights, and taillights. As with the exterior the interior has been also been heavily upgraded. Interior upgrade includes a new instrument panel, centre console and steering wheel, and new design transmission shifter and handbrake. There is also a new mobile phone power outlet under the centre console. The new instrument cluster features a large multi-function digital display (single or triple-window, depending on model), which displays information such as radio station display, PRNDL gear selected indicator, trip computer with stopwatch function, service reminders and a help facility.

Standard features now include "twilight sentinel" (on some models) automatic headlamp control, headlamps off programmable time delay, high feature Blaupunkt audio systems, road-speed sensitive intermittent wipers and passenger airbags.

The VY Series II update introduced a 245kW V8 to sports variants and a sportier repositioning of the Calais model. This repositioning included a subtle body kit, the option of a 235kW V8 in place of the previous 225kW and a firmer suspension tune (known as FE 1.5) that was not as stiff as the FE2 suspension on sports variants.

Commodore Executive

The Executive is the baseline model of the VY Commodore range. Pricing for the Executive started from AUD$31,650.

The Executive features included:

• 3.8L 152kW ECOTEC V6
• 5-speed manual transmission (option of 4-speed automatic transmission)
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Brake assist (BA)
• CD player
• Driver's and passenger's airbags
• Independent rear suspension (IRS)
• Power antenna
• Security system
• Trip computer
• 15 inch steel wheels

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Commodore Acclaim

The Acclaim is one model up from the base model of the VY Commodore range. Pricing for the Acclaim started from AUD$37,510.

The Acclaim features included:

• 3.8L 152kW ECOTEC V6
• 4-speed automatic transmission
• Air conditioning
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Brake assist (BA)
• CD player
• Cruise control
• Driver's and passenger's airbags
• Front and rear power windows
• Independent rear suspension (IRS)
• Power antenna
• Security system
• Side impact airbags (SIAB)
• Traction control system (TCS)
• Trip computer
• 15 inch alloy wheels

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Commodore S

The S is the cheapest sports variant. Pricing for the S started from AUD$37,820.

The S features included:

• 3.8L 152kW ECOTEC V6 (option of 171kW Supercharged V6)
• 5-speed manual transmission (option of 4-speed automatic transmission)
• Air conditioning
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Brake assist (BA)
• CD player
• Cruise control
• Driver's and passenger's airbags
• FE2 sports suspension
• Front and rear power windows
• Independent rear suspension (IRS)
• Power antenna
• Security system
• Traction control system (TCS)
• Trip computer
• 16 inch alloy wheels (17 inch alloy wheels on the Series II)

Commodore SV8

The SV8 sits above the S and below the SS. Pricing for the SV8 starts form AUD$40,490.

The SV8 features included:

• 5.7L 235kW V8 (245kW High Output V8 in Series II)
• 6-speed manual transmission (option of 4-speed automatic transmission)
• Air conditioning
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Brake assist (BA)
• CD player
• Driver's and passenger's airbags
• FE2 sports suspension
• Limited slip differential (LSD)
• Independent rear suspension (IRS)
• Power antenna
• Security system
• Traction control system (TCS)
• Trip computer
• 17 inch alloy wheels

Commodore SS

The SS is the top of the line sports model. Pricing for the SS starts form AUD$49,490.

The SS features included:

• 5.7L 235kW V8 (245kW High Output V8 in Series II)
• 6-speed manual transmission (option of 4-speed automatic transmission)
• 6 disc in-dash CD player
• Air conditioning
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Brake assist (BA)
• Cruise control
• Driver's and passenger's airbags
• FE2 sports suspension
• Front and rear power windows
• Independent rear suspension (IRS)
• Limited slip differential (LSD)
• Power antenna
• Security system
• Side impact airbags (SIAB)
• Traction control system (TCS)
• Trip computer
• 18 inch alloy wheels

Berlina

The Berlina is the semi-luxury version of the VY range; it sits above the Acclaim and below the Calais. Pricing for the Berlina starts form AUD$40,850.

The Berlina features included:

• 3.8L 152kW ECOTEC V6 (option of 225kW LS1 V8)
• 4-speed automatic transmission
• 6 disc in-dash CD player
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Brake assist (BA)
• Climate control air conditioning
• Cruise control
• Driver's and passenger's airbags
• Front and rear power windows
• Independent rear suspension (IRS)
• Power antenna
• Security system
• Side impact airbags (SIAB)
• Traction control system (TCS)
• Trip computer
• 16 inch alloy wheels

Calais

The Calais is the top of the line luxury model in the VY range; it sits above the Berlina and combines luxury with performance. Pricing for the Calais starts form AUD$48,250.

The Calais features included:

• 3.8L 171kW Supercharged ECOTEC V6 (option of 152kW ECOTEC V6 or 225kW LS1 V8 then 235kW LS1 V8 in Series II)
• 4-speed automatic transmission
• 6 disc in-dash CD player
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Brake assist (BA)
• Climate control air conditioning
• Cruise control
• Driver's and passenger's airbags
• Front and rear power windows
• Independent rear suspension (IRS)
• Luggage net
• Power antenna
• Rear park assist
• Security system
• Side impact airbags (SIAB)
• Traction control system (TCS)
• Trip computer
• 16 inch alloy wheels

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