Holden VZ Commodore
| Holden Commodore (VZ) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Holden (General Motors) |
| Also called | Holden Adventra (VZ) Holden Berlina (VZ) Holden Calais (VZ) Holden Crewman (VZ) Holden Monaro (VZ) Holden One Tonner (VZ) Holden Ute (VZ) Chevrolet Lumina Chevrolet Omega |
| Production | August 2004 – July 2006 (sedan) August 2004 – August 2007 (wagon, utility) |
| Assembly | Australia: Elizabeth, South Australia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon 2-door coupe utility |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Platform | GM V platform |
| Related |
Holden Statesman/Caprice (WL) Holden Monaro (VZ) HSV Z Series |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,789–2,939 mm (109.8–115.7 in) |
| Length | 4,876–5,033 mm (192.0–198.1 in) |
| Width | 1,842–1,847 mm (72.5–72.7 in) |
| Height | 1,440–1,527 mm (56.7–60.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,569–1,654 kg (3,459–3,646 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Holden Commodore (VY) |
| Successor | Holden Commodore (VE) |
The Holden Commodore (VZ) is an executive car that was produced by the Australian manufacturer Holden from 2004 to 2006 as a sedan, and to 2007 as a wagon and Ute sold alongside the new VE series. It was the fourth and final iteration of the third generation of this Australian made model and the last to spawn coupé and all-wheel drive variants. Its range continued to include the luxury variants, Holden Berlina (VZ) and Holden Calais (VZ).
Released in August 2004, the VZ series was a minor facelift of the previous VY series that featured a new V6 engine in different tune guises. The powerplants included 175 and 190 kW (235 and 255 hp), 3.6-litre Alloytec V6 engines in place of the older 3.8-litre Ecotec V6. Other changes to the V6 was the loss of the supercharger that was included in the S models from the VS to VY, this was also dropped with the 3.8-litre and would not be used with the new 3.6. These new Alloytec DOHC engines have carried on through to the Holden Commodore (VE) which was released in August 2006. A new 5L40-E 5-speed automatic transmission was introduced on the sports and luxury V6 variants.
The advanced 3.6-litre Alloytec engines are more powerful, responsive and fuel-efficient than the outgoing Ecotec V6. Matched to all-new and upgraded transmissions they deliver noticeable increases in all-round driving refinement. To achieve 190 kW (250 hp), the Alloytec V6 gains variable valve timing on both inlet and exhaust sides as well as a dual stage intake manifold, while the 175 kW (235 hp) version retains variable valve timing on the inlet side only. Selected models bring advanced active safety features that electronically assist the driver to maintain vehicle control in emergency situations.
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