Holden VE Commodore

Holden Commodore (VE)
Holden Calais V sedan
Overview
Manufacturer	Holden (General Motors)
Also called	Holden Berlina Holden Calais Holden Ute HSV E Series Chevrolet Lumina Chevrolet Omega Pontiac G8 Vauxhall VXR8 CSV CR8
Production	July 2006 - May 2013 (sedan) August 2007 – May 2013 (utility) July 2008 – May 2013 (wagon)
Assembly	Australia: Elizabeth, South Australia
Designer	Peter Hughes (2003)
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car Sports sedan
Body style	2-door coupé utility 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Platform	GM Zeta
Related	Buick Park Avenue (China) Holden Statesman/Caprice (WM) CSV GTS Bitter Vero Sport
Powertrain
Engine	3.0 L SIDI V6 3.6 L Alloytec V6 3.6 L SIDI V6 6.0 L Generation 4 Alloy V8
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,915 mm (114.8 in)
Length	4,894–4,900 mm (192.7–192.9 in) (sedan) 4,896–4,904 mm (192.8–193.1 in) (wagon)
Width	1,899 mm (74.8 in)
Height	1,471–1,476 mm (57.9–58.1 in)
Kerb weight	1,690–1,825 kg (3,726–4,023 lb) (sedan) 1,837–1,988 kg (4,050–4,383 lb) (wagon)
Chronology
Predecessor	Holden Commodore (VZ)
Successor	Holden Commodore (VF)

The Holden Commodore (VE) is an executive car that was produced by the Australian manufacturer Holden from 2006 to 2013. It was the first iteration of the fourth and last generation of this Australian-made model. Its range included the luxury variants, Holden Berlina (VE) and Holden Calais (VE); utility models were included as the Holden Ute (VE).

As opposed to the VZ and all models previous which used Opel-sourced platforms adapted both mechanically and in size for the local market, the whole-new VE programme is the first Commodore to be developed exclusively by Holden in Australia. Despite its status as an all-new model, engines—comprising the 3.6-litre V6 and more powerful 6.0-litre V8—have been largely carried over from the VZ series. Innovative features to help minimise export redevelopment costs, such as a symmetrical centre console housing a flush-fitting hand brake lever, facilitate the conversion to left-hand drive. Internationally, the VE was badge engineered as the Chevrolet Lumina, Chevrolet Omega and Pontiac G8.

Holden implemented a staged roll-out of the VE variants, releasing the sedan first in July 2006. Prior to this, Holden stated they would manufacture two parallel generations of Commodores until the new station wagon and utility body styles were launched. Variants by Holden's performance vehicle partner, Holden Special Vehicles (HSV), were released soon after the sedan's debut alongside the long-wheelbase WM Statesman/Caprice models. The VE Ute did not enter production until 2007 when it was accompanied by the previewing of a Sportwagon concept. The Sportwagon itself was subsequently introduced in July 2008 with the standard Commodore wheelbase instead of the extended wheelbase of previous Commodore wagons.