Holden Commodore (VF)

Holden Commodore (VF)
Holden Commodore SS sedan
Overview
Manufacturer	Holden (General Motors)
Also called	Holden Calais Holden Ute HSV Gen-F Chevrolet SS (United States) Vauxhall VXR8 (United Kingdom)
Production	2013–2017
Assembly	Australia: Elizabeth, South Australia
Designer	Justin Thompson (2008)
Body and chassis
Class	Executive
Body style	2-door coupé utility 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Platform	GM Zeta
Related	Chevrolet Caprice Holden Caprice (WN)
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 L SIDI V6 3.6 L SIDI V6 6.0 L L77 V8 6.2 L LS3 V8
Transmission	6-speed GM 6L45-E automatic 6-speed GM 6L80-E automatic 6-speed Aisin AY6 manual 6-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,915 mm (114.8 in) (sedan & wagon) 3,009 mm (118.5 in) (ute)
Length	4,947–4,966 mm (194.8–195.5 in) (sedan) 4,919–4,939 mm (193.7–194.4 in) (wagon) 5,062–5,083 mm (199.3–200.1 in) (ute)
Width	1,898 mm (74.7 in)
Height	1,471 mm (57.9 in) (sedan) 1,474 mm (58.0 in) (wagon) 1,494 mm (58.8 in) (ute)
Curb weight	1,622–1,780 kg (3,576–3,924 lb) (sedan) 1,717–1,866 kg (3,785–4,114 lb) (wagon) 1,656–1,733 kg (3,651–3,821 lb) (ute)
Chronology
Predecessor	Holden Commodore (VE)
Successor	Holden Commodore (NG)

The Holden Commodore (VF) is an executive car that has been produced by Holden since June 2013. It is the second and last significant restyled iteration of the final fourth generation of the Holden Commodore to be manufactured in Australia. Its range consists of the sedan and station wagon variants that sell under the luxury Holden Calais (VF) nameplate. Also available is the commercial utility variant that sells under the Holden Ute (VF) nameplate.

The Commodore SS sedan is exported to the United States and rebadged as the Chevrolet SS. Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) uses the VF series as the basis of its performance Gen-F sedan, wagon and utility range, which are also exported to the United Kingdom and rebadged as the Vauxhall VXR8 range.

In December 2013, GM announced that it will discontinue Australian production of the VF Commodore and all other Australian production in 2017.

The VF Commodore is built on an altered version of the Holden designed GM Zeta platform, which was first used in the VE Commodore. The VF is an evolution of the VE, with several visual changes. The VF features new styling at the front and rear, with a more modern, sculpted appearance replacing the simplicity of the VE's design. Changes include altered headlights and tail lamps, alterations to the plastic of the intake and grille and the use of a lip-spoiler instead of a rear wing on the performance models. The bodyshell, windows, doors, mirrors and roof were all carried over from the VE and the wagon and utility variants use the same tail lamps as the VE models. The wheelbase and track also remain unchanged.

The interior has also undergone major changes, with switches such as the boot lid release being relocated from the glove box to the doors and the fitting of an electronic handbrake. All models are fitted with an eight-inch touch screen in the centre console, with keyless entry and auto-park assist also being standard across all models. Other features include a heads-up display on the windscreen, forward and rear collision warning systems, blind spot monitors and a lane departure warning system, however these are not standard on all models. The VF uses an electric power steering system, rather than the hydraulic system used on previous Commodores, which is slightly more fuel-economical at the cost of steering feel.