As for VY, but with minor grille and small trim alterations inside and out.
Matching the resurging BA Falcon, power front windows, adjustable front lumbar, overhead sunglasses holder, audible/visual driver’s seatbelt warning and rear reading lights, while cruise control is also standard.
There are steering column modifications aimed at reducing occupant injury in a frontal collision, all wagons feature clear taillight lens, an aircraft-style cargo rails and a retracting roller blind.
New-design alloys were incorporated where standard. The GEN II 5.7-litre V8 was upgraded to a 245kW/465Nm unit mated to a four-speed auto or six-speed manual gearbox.
It now features a front suspension strut tower brace “to cope with the additional energy load associated with heavy acceleration and high torque sports performance”. There are also new colours.
New standard features: Side airbags, overhead sunglasses holder, audible/visual driver’s seatbelt warning, rear reading lightsSpecial editions:· May ’04 - SS Wagon
