Holden Commodore history (1978-2020, VB to ZB) photos
The Holden Commodore will be axed in 2020 after a 42 year run, most of it as built in Australia large RWD sedan and one of the country’s most popular cars.
The Holden Commodore will be axed in 2020 after a 42 year run, most of it as built in Australia large RWD sedan and one of the country’s most popular cars.
Blame SUVs, but the Holden Commodore and Astra are going away, and will be withdrawn from the Australian market by the end of 2020.
The RWD Holden Commodore SS, with its 304kW (408hp) 6.2-liter V8 and 6-speed manual, will be replaced in 2018 with the 3.6-liter V6, AWD, auto only VXR.
The NG Holden Commodore VXR has a 3.6-liter V6 with 235kW (315hp) and 381Nm (281 lb-ft), Twinster AWD, a 9-speed automatic, and Brembo brakes.
For its last year in production, the Holden Commodore SV6 gains a heads up display, satellite navigation, and black highlights for its wheels.
The last ever Holden Commodore SS-V Redline sedan has a black grille, trunk spoiler, hood vents, mirrors, fender vents, and new V sill plates.
For its last model year, the Holden Commodore SS-V Redline ute has a black grille, hood vents, mirrors, wheels, sports bar, and V sill plates.
For 2017 the Holden Calais V gains new wheels, badging, self dimming mirrors, jet black interior, and a steering wheel from the SS-V.
Only 360 Holden Commodore Director sedans will be made with a 6.2-liter LS3 V8, MagneRide suspension, 20-inch wheels, and a black roof.
The 2017 Holden Commodore Magnum is a limted run of 240 utes, and has a 6.2-liter LS3 V8, 20-inch wheels, Brembo brakes, and sedan FE3 suspension.