Holden VZ Commodore
Manufacturer	Holden
Parent company	General Motors
Also called	Chevrolet Lumina
Production	August 2004–present
Assembly	Elizabeth, South Australia, Australia
Predecessor	Holden VY Commodore
Successor	Holden VE Commodore
Class	Full-size
Body style	FR 4-door sedan FR 4-door station wagon
Platform	GM V platform
Engine	V6 3.6 L 172 kW: Alloytec 3.6 L 175 kW: Alloytec 3.6 L 190 kW: Alloytec 190 V8 5.7 L 235 kW: Gen III LS1 5.7 L 250 kW: High Output LS1 6.0 L 260 kW: Gen IV L76
Transmission	6-speed Manual Aisin D173 (V6 only) Tremec T56 (V8 only) 4-speed Automatic GM 4L60 GM 4L65-E 5-speed Automatic GM 5L40-E (190 kW V6 only)
Wheelbase	2789–2939 mm
Length	4876–5033 mm
Width	1842–1847 mm
Height	1440–1527 mm
Curb weight	1569–1654 kg
Fuel capacity	91 RON / 75 L
Related	Holden VZ Adventra Holden VZ Crewman Holden VZ Monaro Holden VZ One Tonner Holden VZ Ute Holden WL Caprice Holden WL Statesman

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Released in August 2004, the car debuted a new generation of 175 and 190 kilowatt (kW) 3.6 litre (L) Alloytec V6 engines in place of the older 3.8 litre ECOTEC V6 engines. These new Alloytec DOHC engines have carried on through to the VE Commodore which was released in August 2006. A new 5L40-E 5-speed automatic transmission sourced from General Motors was introduced on the sports and luxury V6 variants. The watt (symbol: W) is the SI derived unit of power, equal to one joule per second. ... The litre or liter (U.S. spelling, see spelling differences) is a unit of volume. ... 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 Buick V6 engine family, sometimes called the Fireball, is a large V6 engine used by General Motors. ... A cylinder head sliced in half shows two overhead camshafts—one above each of the two valves. ... The Holden VE Commodore was first officially presented at a media launch on July 16, 2006 at Melbourne, Australia, which was viewable live on the internet. ... The 5L40-E (and similar 5L50) are a series of automatic transmissions from General Motors. ... 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. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is the worlds largest car manufacturer. ...

The VZ is notable for being the only Commodore series of recent times to not officially introduce a Series II update to the range, however a number of mechanical changes were made in January 2006. Holden introduced the new L76 6.0 L V8 to its range. The V8 has been slightly detuned, and both Displacement on Demand and variable valve timing have been removed. The base V6 also went from 175 kilowatts to 172 kilowatts and the 190 kilowatt V6 went from 340 to 335 newton metres (Nm) at the same time, to meet new ADR 79/01 (Euro III) emissions standards that became effective January 1, 2006. 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 a piston engine, the valve timing is the precise timing of the opening and closing of the valves. ... Newton metre is the unit of moment in the SI system. ... Euro III (popularly referred to as Euro3) is the emission standard for vehicles introduced in the EU in 1999. ... January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

From August 2006 Holden discontinued the VZ Commodore sedan range in way for the new VE Commodore sedan. The same is to happen to the station wagon variant of the VZ Commodore sometime during 2007.

The advanced 3.6 litre Alloytec engines are more powerful, responsive and fuel-efficient than the outgoing ECOTEC V6. Matched to all-new and upgraded transmissions they deliver noticeable increases in all-round driving refinement. To achieve 190 kilowatts, the Alloytec V6 gains variable valve timing on both inlet and exhaust sides as well as a dual stage intake manifold, while the 175 kilowatt version retains variable valve timing on the inlet side only. Selected models bring advanced active safety features that electronically assist the driver to maintain vehicle control in emergency situations.

The VZ Commodore was available in several model variations. These are the Executive, Acclaim, Berlina, Calais, SV6, SV8 and the SS. All the models in the VZ range were available in sedan form, but the Executive, Acclaim and Berlina models are also available as station wagons.

Specification levels

Commodore Executive

The Commodore Executive was the baseline variant, and was priced from AU$33,160.

The Commodore Executive standard features included:^[1]

• 3.6 L 175 kW Alloytec V6 engine (updated to 3.6 L 172 kW Alloytec V6 engine in January 2006)
• 4-speed automatic transmission
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Auto headlights
• Brake Assist (BA)
• Cruise control
• Driver's and passenger's airbags
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
• Front power windows
• Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
• Power antenna
• Power socket in centre console
• Quad cupholders
• Security system
• Single disc CD player
• Steering wheel audio controls
• Trip computer
• 15x6 inch steel wheels

The Commodore Executive optional features included:^[2]

• Air conditioning
• Alloy wheels
• Country pack suspension
• FE2 sports suspension
• Rear park assist (availiable on sedan only)
• Satellite navigation (availiable on sedan only)
• Side Impact Airbags (SIAB)

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Commodore Acclaim

The Commodore Acclaim sat above the Commodore Executive in specification level hierarchy of the VZ Commodore range, and was priced from AUD$39,050.

The Commodore Acclaim standard features supersede and add to those of the Commodore Executive variant:^[3]

• Air conditioning
• Electronic Brake Assist (EBA) (available on sedan only)
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP) which incorporated:
  • Traction control (available on sedan only)
• Front and rear power windows
• Rear park assist (available on sedan only)
• Side Impact Airbags (SIAB)
• Traction control (available on station wagon only)
• 15x7 inch alloy wheels

The Commodore Acclaim optional features included:^[4]

• Alloy wheels
• FE2 sports suspension
• Satellite navigation

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Commodore SV6

The SV6 is the cheapest sports variant. Pricing for the SV6 started from AUD$38,990.

The SV6 features include:

• 3.6 L 190 kW Alloytec V6
• 6-speed manual transmission (option of 5-speed automatic transmission)
• Air conditioning
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Auto headlights
• Brake assist (BA)
• CD player
• Cruise control
• Driver's and passenger's airbags
• Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
• FE2 sports suspension
• Front fog lamps
• Front and rear power windows
• Independent rear suspension (IRS)
• Leather steering wheel
• Power antenna
• Security system
• Sports body kit
• Traction control system (TCS)
• Trip computer
• 17 inch alloy wheels

Commodore SV8

The SV8 sits above the SV6 and below the SS. Pricing for the SV8 starts form AUD$41,990.

SV8 features include:

• 5.7 L 250 kW LS1 V8 (until 31/12/05, then 6.0 L 260 kW L76 V8 from 1/1/06)
• 6-speed manual transmission (option of 4-speed automatic transmission)
• Air conditioning
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Auto headlights
• Brake assist (BA)
• CD player
• Cruise control
• Driver's and passenger's airbags
• Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
• FE2 sports suspension
• Front power windows
• Independent rear suspension (IRS)
• Limited slip differential (LSD)
• 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$50,990.

SS features include:

• 5.7 L 250 kW LS1 V8 (until 31/12/05, then 6.0 L 260 kW L76 V8 from 1/1/06)
• 6-speed manual transmission (option of 4-speed automatic transmission)
• 6 disc in-dash CD player
• Air conditioning
• Alloy pedals
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Auto headlights
• Brake assist (BA)
• Colour coded instrument cluster
• Cruise control
• Driver's and passenger's airbags
• Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
• FE2 sports suspension
• Front and rear power windows
• Front fog lamps
• Independent rear suspension (IRS)
• Limited slip differential (LSD)
• Power antenna
• Security system
• Side impact airbags (SIAB)
• Sports leather steering wheel
• Traction control system (TCS)
• Trip computer
• 18 inch alloy wheels

Berlina

The Berlina is the semi-luxury version of the VZ range; it sits above the Acclaim and below the Calais in the VZ range. Pricing for the Berlina starts form AUD$42,900.

The Berlina features include:

• 3.6 L 175 kW Alloytec V6 (172 kW in 2006, option of 5.7 L 235 kW LS1 V8 until 31/12/05, then 6.0 L 260 kW L76 V8 from 1/1/06)
• 4-speed automatic transmission
• 6 disc in-dash CD player
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Auto headlights
• Brake assist (BA)
• Climate control air conditioning
• Cruise control
• Driver's and passenger's airbags
• Electronic brake assist (EBA)
• Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
• Electronic stability program (ESP)
• Front and rear power windows
• Independent rear suspension (IRS)
• Leather steering wheel
• Limited slip differential (LSD)
• Power antenna
• Security system
• Side impact airbags (SIAB)
• Rear park assist
• Traction control system (TCS)
• Trip computer
• 16x7 inch alloy wheels

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Calais

The Calais is the top of the line luxury model in the VZ range; it sits above the Berlina and combines luxury with performance. Pricing for the Calais starts form AUD$52,660.

The Calais features include:

• 3.6 L 190 kW Alloytec V6 (option of 5.7 L 235 kW LS1 V8 until 31/12/05, then 260 kW 6.0 L L76 V8 from 1/1/06)
• 5-speed automatic transmission
• 6 disc in-dash CD player
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Auto headlights
• Brake assist (BA)
• Cruise control
• Driver's and passenger's airbags
• Dual zone electronic climate control
• Electronic brake assist (EBA)
• Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
• Electronic stability program (ESP)
• Front and rear power windows
• Independent rear suspension (IRS)
• Limited slip differential (LSD) (with V8)
• Luxury / sports suspension
• Power antenna
• Security system
• Side impact airbags (SIAB)
• Sports leather steering wheel
• Rear park assist
• Traction control system (TCS)
• Trip computer
• 17x8 inch alloy wheels

Limited edition and other specification levels

Commodore 9C1

Holden VZ Commodore SS, fitted with the 9C1 Police Pack

The Commodore 9C1, or the Police Pack was a special pack for the VZ Commodore that was available to the Australian and New Zealand Police Forces. It was based on the Commodore Executive and added various specification upgrades to cater to the needs of the Police Force. Image File history File linksMetadata VZ_SS_Police_Car. ... Image File history File linksMetadata VZ_SS_Police_Car. ...

Commodore Lumina

The Commodore Lumina was launched in September 2005. It was based on the Commodore Executive with AU$6,000 worth of additional features. 3,700 were produced and sold at a price of AU$32,990 each.

Commodore Equipe

April 2005 saw the launch of the Commodore Equipe, a Holden tradition for many recent models of the Commodore. Based on the VZ Executive with AU$5,000 worth of extra features, it sold for AU$33,490 AUD. 3,500 were produced.

Commodore SVZ

In March 2006, Holden produced the limited edition SVZ model. This was based on the Executive model with AU$6,000 worth of extra features for AU$32,990.

Commodore SSZ

Late in 2006, Holden released the limited edition Commodore SSZ. 930 SSZ models were produced. This model featured leather upholstery with SSZ logo, premium performance brakes, colour-coded SSZ instrument cluster, black centre-mounted oil display meters, 18-inch Monaro-style wheels, Rear Parking Assist and Bluetooth, for AU$49,990. The SSZ was quickly discontinued upon arrival of the VE Commodore; however the VE does feature a V-Series model, that is similar to the SSZ. The Monaro is a car produced by Holden, the Australian branch of General Motors. ... Bluetooth logo Bluetooth is an industrial specification for wireless personal area networks (PANs). ... The Holden VE Commodore was first officially presented at a media launch on July 16, 2006 at Melbourne, Australia, which was viewable live on the internet. ...

Notes

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