Super TestCar reviews - Holden - Commodore - rangeHolden modelsCommodore Acclaim sedan Acclaim wagon Berlina 3.0 sedan Berlina sedan Calais sedan Calais V Calais V Sportwagon Calais V V8 sedan Calais V V8 Sportwagon Calais V6 Calais V8 sedan Evoke Executive LPG sedan Executive sedan Executive wagon LPG range LT Liftback diesel Omega MY10 sedan Omega sedan Omega Sportwagon range RS 2.0 turbo S Supercharged sedan Sportwagon Sportwagon SSV Redline SS sedan SS V SS V Redline SS V sedan SS-V Redline sedan SV6 sedan SV8 sedan Vacationer 5-dr wagon VXR Research Holden OverviewHolden fits E85 3.0 V6 and 6.0 V8 engines to its MY11 Series II Commodore range14 Sep 2010 MOST of the changes for Holden’s Series II VE Commodore range have been applied to a subtly tweaked exterior, led by E85 ethanol-compatible 3.0-litre V6 and 6.0-litre V8 engines that emit slightly less CO2 and deliver improved mid-range performance, but offer no real fuel consumption or cost gains. At least both new E85 engines come for free, just like the advanced new touch-screen multimedia system that is standard in all models and, in flagship V-Series variants, also offer the ability to alert drivers of upcoming traffic situations, including speed cameras. Throw in the $2500 option of sharper Redline Edition models (comprising beefier Brembo brakes, polished wheels and, on sedans, a firmer FE3 suspension tune) and Holden looks to have covered most bases in its first facelift of Australia’s top-selling model. Model release date: 1 September 2010 to 1 May 2013 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelTHREE years after the billion-dollar VE Commodore was launched, Holden released the upgraded MY10 model with a direct-injection SIDI 3.6-litre petrol V6, plus a smaller new 3.0-litre version exclusively for the fleet-oriented Omega and family friendly Berlina models. While that lowered the Commodore’s base fuel consumption rating to 9.3L/100km, it also pushed up the retail price by $700, to $39,990 for the base sedan and $33,490 for the ute, which missed out on the slick new 3.0-litre six and six-speed automatic combination. Get the full story: Holden's 3.0-litre Commodore Omega does the job, but is not so thrifty around town |
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