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The advanced 3.6 L 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. Selected models bring advanced active safety features that electronically assist the driver to maintain vehicle control in emergency situations.

The VZ Commodore is available in several models. These are the Executive, Acclaim, Berlina, SV6, SV8 and the SS. All the models in the VZ range are sedans, but the Executive, Accliam and Berlina models are also available in wagon form.

The VZ features:

• New generation Alloytec V6 engines
• All-new 5-speed Active Select automatic
• All-new 6-speed manual transmissions
• Upgraded 4-speed automatic
• Electronic Stability Program
• Electronic Brake Distribution
• Brake Assist
• Corner Brake Control
• Upgraded ABS and Traction Control
• Sports performance Commodore SV6 joins the range, replacing the Commodore S

Executive

VZ Holden Commodore Executive sedan

The Exectutive is the baseline model of the VZ Holden Commodore range. The Executive features include: Image File history File links VZ_holden_commodore_executive_sedan_front. ... Image File history File links VZ_holden_commodore_executive_sedan_front. ...

• Alloytec V6
• 4 speed automatic transmission
• Security system
• IRS
• ABS brakes
• Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
• Brake Assist (BA)
• 15x6 inch steel wheels
• Cruise control
• Auto headlights
• Basic trip computer
• Driver's and passenger's airbags
• CD player, steering wheel audio controls
• Power antenna
• Power socket in centre console
• Power front windows
• 4 cupholders

Accliam

VZ Holden Commodore Acclaim sedan

The Accliam is the second model from the base and its features include those found on the Exectutive, plus:

• Electronic Brake Assist (EBA) (sedan only)
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP) including traction control (sedan only)
• Traction control (wagon only)
• 15x7 inch alloy wheels
• Rear Park Assist (on sedan)
• Side Impact Airbags (SIAB)
• Air conditioning
• Four power windows

Berlina

VZ Holden Commodore Berlina sedan

The Berlina is the third model from the base and its features include those found on the Exectutive, plus:

• LSD (with V8)
• Traction control
• 16x7 inch alloy wheels
• Leather steering wheel
• Rear Park Assist (on sedan)
• Trip computer
• Side Impact Airbags (SIAB)
• 6 disc in-dash CD player
• Climate control air conditioning
• Four power windows

SV6

VZ Holden Commodore SV6 sedan

The SV6 is the base sports model and its features include those found on the Exectutive, plus:

• Alloytec 190kW V6
• 6 speed manual transmission
• FE2 sports suspension
• Traction control
• 17 inch alloy wheels
• Front foglamps
• Sports body kit
• Leather steering wheel
• Air conditioning
• Four power windows

SV8

VZ Holden Commodore SV8 sedan

The SV8 is the second model form the base sports model and its features include those found on the Exectutive, plus:

• High Output V8 (until 31/12/05, then 260kW 6.0L V8 from 1/1/06)
• 6 speed manual transmission
• LSD
• FE2 sports suspension
• Traction control
• 17 inch alloy wheels
• Air conditioning

SS

VZ Holden Commodore SS sedan

The SS is the top of the line sports nodel and its features include those found on the SV8, plus:

• 18 inch alloy wheels
• Sports leather steering wheel
• Colour coded instrument cluster
• Alloy pedals
• 6 disc in-dash CD player
• Four power windows
• Side Impact Airbags (SIAB)