Holden Commodore (VS)

Holden Commodore (VS)
Holden Commodore Equipe sedan
Overview
Manufacturer	Holden (General Motors)
Also called	Holden Berlina (VS) Holden Calais (VS) Opel Calais Toyota Lexcen (T4)
Production	1995–1997 (sedan, wagon) 1995–2000 (utility)
Assembly	Australia: Elizabeth, South Australia
Body and chassis
Class	Executive
Body style	2-door coupé utility 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Platform	FR GM V platform
Related	Holden Statesman/Caprice (VS) HSV VS series CSV VS series Opel Omega A
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L C25XE V6 (export only) 3.8 L ECOTEC 3800 V6 3.8 L Supercharged ECOTEC V6 5.0 L 5000i V8
Transmission	4-speed 4L60-E automatic 5-speed Borg-Warner T-5 manual 5-speed Getrag 260 transmission manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Sedan: 2,731 mm (107.5 in) Wagon: 2,822 mm (111.1 in)
Length	Sedan: 4,861 mm (191.4 in) Wagon: 4,903 mm (193.0 in)
Width	1,794 mm (70.6 in)
Height	1,476 mm (58.1 in)
Curb weight	1,385–1,477 kg (3,053–3,256 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Holden Commodore (VR)
Successor	Holden Commodore (VT) (sedan, wagon) Holden Ute (VU) (utility)

The Holden Commodore (VS) is a executive car that was produced by the Australian manufacturer Holden from 1995 to 1997. It was the fourth and final iteration of the second generation of this Australian made model. Its range included the luxury variants, Holden Berlina (VS) and Holden Calais (VS). Its utility version remained in production as a VS Series III alongside the new VT series until 2000.

Launched in April 1995, the VS Commodore served as a mechanical update of the second generation architecture, destined to assist sales before the all-new VT model in August 1997. The extent of exterior changes veered not much further than a redesigned Holden logo and wheel trims. An updated Ecotec (Emissions and Consumption Optimisation through TEChnology) version of the Buick V6 engine coincided with the changes to the engine in the United States. The Ecotec engine packed 13 percent more power, an increase of 17 kilowatts (23 hp) over the VR, cut fuel consumption by 5 percent, and increased the compression ratio from 9.0:1 to 9.4:1. Holden mated the new engine with a modified version of the GM 4L60-E automatic transmission, bringing improved throttle response and smoother changes between gears. Safety features were also improved, with a passenger airbag becoming available. The limited edition VS wagon with manual gearbox was limited to a production of 300.

The Series II update of June 1996 brought elliptical side turn signals, interior tweaks and the introduction of a L67 Supercharged V6 engine for selected trim levels. The new supercharged engine slotted in between the existing engines in the lineup and was officially rated at 165 kW (221 hp), just 3 kW (4.0 hp) below the V8.

The VS Commodore was the last of which to be sold as Toyota Lexcens, as Holden and Toyota ended their model-sharing scheme. The last Lexcens were built during 1997.