Holden Commodore (VY)
| Holden Commodore (VY) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Holden (General Motors) |
| Also called | Holden Berlina Holden Calais Holden Ute Chevrolet Lumina Chevrolet Omega |
| Production | September 2002 – August 2004 |
| Assembly | Australia: Elizabeth, South Australia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon 2 door coupé utility |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | GM V platform |
| Related |
Opel Omega B Holden Adventra (VY II) Holden Crewman (VY) Holden One Tonner (VY) Holden Monaro (V2 II and III) Holden Statesman/Caprice (WK) HSV Y Series |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 5-speed Getrag 260 manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,891–5,046 mm (192.6–198.7 in) |
| Width | 1,842–1,847 mm (72.5–72.7 in) |
| Height | 1,450–1,545 mm (57.1–60.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,522–1,590 kg (3,355–3,505 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Holden Commodore (VX) |
| Successor | Holden Commodore (VZ) |
The Holden Commodore (VY) is an executive car that was produced by the Australian manufacturer Holden from 2002 to 2004. It was the third iteration of the third generation of this Australian made model. Its range included the luxury variants, Holden Berlina (VY) and Holden Calais (VY); commercial versions were called the Holden One Tonner (VY), Holden Ute (VY), and Holden Crewman (VY). In 2003, the range also saw the introduction of the first Commodore-based all-wheel drive variants, including the Holden Adventra (VY) wagon.
Released in September 2002 and produced until August 2004 (with a Series II released in August 2003), the VY series was the first major design departure (both inside and out) of the third generation Commodore range released in August 1997. It launched at the same time as the Ford Falcon (BA).
The range included the following models:
These models were all offered as sedans, and wagons only with the Executive, Acclaim and Berlina. Unusually, the VY also introduced a limited edition SS wagon featuring the same 235 kW (315 hp) V8 (upgraded to 245 kW or 329 hp for Series II), bodykit and sports suspension as the SS sedan. However, it was equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels as opposed to the 18-inch wheels on the sedan. 500 such wagons were produced for Series I, and 350 for Series II.
The VY was the last Commodore to use the 3.8-litre Ecotec V6 engines.
The front and rear of the body had minor restyling, with new front grille, headlights and taillights. The interior has been significantly upgraded. Interior upgrade includes a new instrument panel, centre console and steering wheel and new design transmission lever and handbrake. There is also a new mobile phone power outlet under the centre console. The new instrument cluster features a large multi-function digital display (single or triple-window, depending on model), which displays information such as radio station display, PRND321 gear selected indicator, trip computer with stopwatch function, service reminders and a help facility.
Standard features (on some models) now include "twilight sentinel" - automatic headlamp control, programmable headlamps off time delay, high feature Blaupunkt audio systems, road-speed sensitive intermittent wipers and passenger airbags.
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