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Holden VY Commodore

Holden Commodore (VY)
2003 Holden Commodore (VY II) 25th Anniversary sedan (2016-01-04) 01.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Holden (General Motors)
Also called Holden Berlina
Holden Calais
Holden Ute
Chevrolet Lumina
Chevrolet Omega
Production 2002 – 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
Engine

V6

  • 3.8 L 152 kW (204 hp): ECOTEC
  • 3.8 L 171 kW: (229 hp) Supercharged

V8

  • 5.7 L 225 kW (302 hp): Gen III LS1
  • 5.7 L 235 kW (315 hp): Gen III LS1
  • 5.7 L 245 kW (329 hp): Gen III LS1
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)

V6

V8

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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