THE new Commodore Sportwagon is a gamble for Holden, with the company betting on an upmarket euro feel and design for its traditionally fleet-oriented large wagon to help fortify Commodore’s slipping position as the top-selling nameplate in the market. While many private buyers have deserted the large wagon in favour of SUVs in recent years, Holden believes its stylish modern interpretation of the Aussie family wagon will not only keep fleets happy but also lure private buyers back from ponderous SUVs. Perhaps such buyers will realise that the Sportwagon has all the SUV interior practicality with better road manners and performance - not to mention more metal for the money - than any similarly-sized SUV wagon.