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Holden VZ Commodore
Holden VZ Commodore SV6
Manufacturer Holden
Parent company General Motors
Also called Chevrolet Lumina
Production August 2004–September 2007
Assembly Elizabeth, South Australia, Australia
Predecessor Holden VY Commodore
Successor Holden VE Commodore
Class Full-size
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
4-door station wagon
Layout FR
Platform GM V platform
Engine(s) V6
  • 3. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles GM Holden Ltd is an Australian automaker based in Port Melbourne Victoria. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. Elizabeth is a suburb in the northern extent of Adelaide, South Australia. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Holden VY Commodore is the twelfth model of the Holden Commodore range produced by Holden between September 2002 and August 2004 The Holden VE Commodore is the fourteenth and current model of the Holden Commodore, a Full-size car produced by Holden, the Australian subsidiary Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A full-size car is a Marketing term used in North America for an Automobile larger than a Mid-size car. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of See also GM V platform (FWD The V platform, or V-body, Automobile platform name was used twice by General Motors. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 6 L 172 kW: Alloytec
  • 3. The 3600 LY7 (and derivative LP1) are members of General Motors ' new High Feature (or HFV6) engine family of modern DOHC 6 L 175 kW: Alloytec
  • 3. 6 L 190 kW: Alloytec 190
V8
  • 5. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 7 L 235 kW: Gen III LS1
  • 5. The LS series is a new design intended as the only V-8 engine utilized in General Motors ' line of RWD cars and trucks 7 L 250 kW: High Output LS1
  • 6. 0 L 260 kW: Gen IV L76
Transmission(s) 6-speed Manual 4-speed Automatic 5-speed Automatic
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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The Holden VZ Commodore is the thirteenth model of the Holden Commodore lineup, a full-size car produced by the Australian automotive marque, Holden. The Holden Commodore is an Automobile manufactured by the Holden division of General Motors (GM in Australia and formerly in New Zealand A full-size car is a Marketing term used in North America for an Automobile larger than a Mid-size car. GM Holden Ltd is an Australian automaker based in Port Melbourne Victoria.

Released in August 2004, the car debuted a new generation of 175 and 190 kilowatt (kW) 3. The watt (symbol W) is the SI derived unit of power, equal to one Joule of energy per Second. 6 litre (L) Alloytec V6 engines in place of the older 3. The litre or liter (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 A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 8 litre ECOTEC V6 engines. The Buick V6, initially marketed as Fireball at its introduction in 1962 is a large V6 engine used by General Motors. These new Alloytec DOHC engines have carried on through to the VE Commodore which was released in August 2006. Overhead camshaft, commonly abbreviated to OHC, Valvetrain configurations place the engine Camshaft within the Cylinder heads above the The Holden VE Commodore is the fourteenth and current model of the Holden Commodore, a Full-size car produced by Holden, the Australian subsidiary A new 5L40-E 5-speed automatic transmission sourced from General Motors was introduced on the sports and luxury V6 variants. The 5L40-E (and similar 5L50) are a series of Automatic transmissions from General Motors. An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States.

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. The LS series is a new design intended as the only V-8 engine utilized in General Motors ' line of RWD cars and trucks 0 litre V8 to its range. The V8 has been slightly detuned, and both Displacement on Demand and variable valve timing have been removed. See the main article on Variable displacement for other similar systems Active Fuel Management (formerly known as Displacement on Demand In a Piston engine, the valve timing is the precise timing of the opening and closing of the valves 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. Newton metre is the unit of moment ( Torque) in the SI system European emission standards define the acceptable limits for exhaust emissions of new vehicles sold in EU member states New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

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, most of which cartried over from the VY range, with the exception of the newly introduced SV6, a specification level that replaced the S range. All models in the Commodore range (Executive, Acclaim, Berlina, Calais, SV6, SV8 & SS) were available as sedans, whilest wagon varients of the Executive, Acclaim & Berlina were available. The VZ was the last Commodore lineup to use the Executive & Acclaim nameplates, both of which would be later replaced by a new Omega model in the VE Commodore.

Sales of the VZ Commodore failed to match those of the preceding VY Commodore in light of rising small car sales, higher fuel prices and growing interest in the VZ's replacement, the VE.

The VZ Commodore sedans were superseded by the VE Commodore range in August of 2006, whilst the Wagon & Ute ranges lived on for almost another year. The Holden VE Commodore is the fourteenth and current model of the Holden Commodore, a Full-size car produced by Holden, the Australian subsidiary Ute production ended in August of 2007, whilst the last wagon rolled off Holden's Elizabeth plant line on September 6th 2007. [1]

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Issues and criticism

The ride and handling of the VZ were noted to be inferior to that of its main competitor, the Ford Falcon. Many motoring journalists noted that whilst the Commodore was still a worth competior, it was not up to the levels of the-then BA Falcon. One such journalist from drive.com was quoted as saying: "The problem is that giving this outdated chassis extra power and torque isn’t something it really needs. The equivalent XR Falcons embarrass it for handling and ride prowess on a winding road. Still, it’s fun if you’re into wearing out rear tyres real fast. "[2]

Specification levels

Commodore Executive

2005 Holden VZ Commodore Executive sedan.
2005 Holden VZ Commodore Executive sedan.
VZ Commodore SVZ (2006) interior fitted with sports trim.
VZ Commodore SVZ (2006) interior fitted with sports trim.

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

The Commodore Executive standard features included:[3]
The Commodore Executive optional features included:[4]

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. An anti-lock braking system, or ABS (from the German, A nti' b' lockier' s' ystem) is a safety system on Motor vehicles Brake Assist (BA or BAS) is a generic term for an Automobile braking technology that increases braking pressure in an emergency situation Cruise control (sometimes known as speed control or autocruise) is a system that automatically controls the rate of motion of a Motor vehicle. An airbag is part of a vehicle's safety restraint system a flexible envelope designed for rapid inflation in an automobile Collision, to prevent vehicle occupants Electronic brakeforce distribution or EBD is an Automobile Brake technology that automatically varies the amount of Force applied to each of Power windows or electric windows are Automobile Windows which can be raised and lowered by depressing a button or Switch, as opposed Independent suspension is a broad term for any Automobile suspension system that allows each wheel on the same Axle to move vertically (i A Compact Disc (also known as a CD) is an Optical disc used to store digital data, originally developed for storing digital audio The term air conditioning refers to the cooling and dehumidification of indoor air for Thermal comfort. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS is the standard generic term for satellite navigation systems that provide autonomous geo-spatial positioning with global coverage

The Commodore Acclaim standard features supersede and add to those of the Commodore Executive variant:[5]
The Commodore Acclaim optional features included:[6]

Commodore SV6

The SV6 was the cheapest sports variant. Brake Assist (BA or BAS) is a generic term for an Automobile braking technology that increases braking pressure in an emergency situation Electronic stability control ( ESC) is a computerized technology that improves the safety of a vehicle's handling by detecting and preventing skids A traction control system ( TCS) also known as Anti-Slip Regulation ( ASR) on current production Vehicles are typically (but not necessarily Parktronic System (PTS, also called Acoustic Parking System (APS Park Sensor, Park Radar or Park Distance Control (PDC, is a parking-assistance Pricing for the SV6 started from AUD$38,990.

The SV6 features included:

Commodore SV8

The SV8 sat above the SV6 and below the SS. Pricing for the SV8 was priced form AUD$41,990.

SV8 features included:

Commodore SS

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

The SS was the top line sports model. Pricing for the SS started at AUD$50,990.

SS included such features as:

Berlina

The Berlina was the semi-luxury version of the VZ range; it sited above the Acclaim and below the Calais in the VZ range. Pricing for the Berlina began from AUD$42,900.

The Berlina features included:

Calais

The Calais is the top of the line luxury model in the VZ range; it sat above the Berlina and combined luxury with performance. A limited slip differential ( LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational Velocity Pricing for the Calais began at AUD$52,660.

The Calais features included:

Limited edition and other specification levels

Commodore 9C1

2006 Holden VZ Commodore SVZ
2006 Holden VZ Commodore SVZ

The Commodore 9C1, or the Police Pack, was a special pack for the VZ Commodore that was available to both the Australian, New Zealand police forces, as well as several Middle Eastern Police Forces. It was based on the Commodore Executive and added various specification upgrades to cater to the needs of the Police Force.

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 Monaro is an Automobile which was produced by Holden, the Australian branch of General Motors from 1968 to 1977 and then re-introduced Bluetooth is a wireless protocol utilizing short-range communications technology facilitating data transmission over short distances from fixed and/or mobile devices creating wireless 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 Holden VE Commodore is the fourteenth and current model of the Holden Commodore, a Full-size car produced by Holden, the Australian subsidiary The SSZ also had a steeper diff ratio of 3. 7:1 compared to the standard 3. 08:1

References

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  2. ^ >Holden VZ Commodore SS. Retrieved on June 23, 2007. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  3. ^ Holden VZ Commodore Executive standard features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on December 8, 2006. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  4. ^ Holden VZ Commodore Executive optional features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on December 8, 2006. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  5. ^ Holden VZ Commodore Acclaim standard features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on December 8, 2006. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  6. ^ Holden VZ Commodore Acclaim optional features. Unofficial Holden Commodore Archive. Retrieved on December 8, 2006. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
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