Holden Commodore LPG Ute Review & Road Test
September 4, 2009 by Paul Maric
Holden’s take on Australia’s cheap fuel – LPG.
Model Tested:
- 2009 Holden Commodore Omega LPG Ute; 3.6-litre, six-cylinder, dual fuel; four-speed automatic; utility – $36,890*
Options:
- Metallic Paint $500 (Fitted – Nitrate Metallic); Six CD Stacker $595;
LPG integration; value for money; styling
Power and torque; automatic transmission
CarAdvice Rating: 
By Paul Maric
When it comes to tools of the trade, one of the most important is the humble utility. Created by Ford back in the mid ‘30’s, the utility has been a tradie’s best friend ever since.
While some tradesmen buy utilities to portray an image and to serve next to no function, HSV Maloo anyone, Holden and Ford still sell ‘grass roots’ utilities that serve both form and function.
I jumped behind the wheel of the base spec Holden Omega Ute, this one had a slight twist though, it was powered by Liquid Petroleum Gas – better known as LPG.
Inside the cabin, you’ll be hard pressed to spot any differences between the LPG powered Omega Ute and the dedicated petrol powered Omega Ute.
The in dash fuel gauge reads the amount of petrol available, while a little switch with LEDs next to the rubbish compartment controls the LPG system.
Holden’s LPG ute is a dual fuel arrangement – in comparison to the system Ford uses which is dedicated LPG, and as such, the vehicle still requires unleaded fuel to start and warm up the engine, hence the requirement for the petrol tank and petrol fuel gauge.
After starting, the system will automatically seamlessly switch to LPG (if selected) once it’s at operating temperature.
Holden took their designers and engineers to task with the VE Ute, giving it more room behind the driver and passenger seats and increasing the airy feel of the cabin.
The end result is a an impressive 220-litres of storage space behind the seats, leaving enough room to store odds and ends when you have a passenger on board – a common deficiency for single cab utes.
There’s plenty of plastic around the cabin though. It’s not hard to tell that you’re driving a base model and as such you miss out on some creature comforts like automatic climate control, six-stack CD player, alloy wheels and the like.
The steering wheel also feels exceptionally nasty. It’s made out of what appears to be a rubbery plastic which could whither away in the heat of a summer’s day.
On the flip side though, the interior is rugged and built for use, meaning that it should stand the test of time, especially for hard working tradies who depend on their utilities.
I guess you’re wondering where the LPG tank lives. Unfortunately the downside to vehicles fitted with LPG is that they require room to store the tank. In Holden’s case the 73-litre LPG tank lives between the cabin and the tray. The end result is the tray losing storage space due to the protruding LPG tank.
The plastic cover over the tank does a good job of concealing the 73-litre tank. But, a loose cover that obscures the emergency stop dials wouldn’t go back on once it was taken off. As a result it remained off, exposing the system to water until the vehicle was returned.
It was a bit disappointing to see the lack of a lock on the tray. It could be opened and closed irrespective of the vehicle’s lock status. So even if you were to fit a cargo cover, would be thieves could still take as they pleased from the tray.
While LPG has its advantages, the drive certainly wasn’t one of them.
The engine sounds much like any other Omega engine, but is totally let down by a four-speed gearbox that feels reminiscent of yesteryear. The gearbox results in slow acceleration and a total lack of response from the normally spritely engine.
Producing 175kW and 318Nm of torque, the combination is enough to keep most punters happy, but had yours truly a bit disappointed.
Holden engineers have perfected the ride quality though. The Omega Ute rides and handles just like its sedan counterpart, soaking up bumps in the road with great ease. You’d be hard pressed to notice any difference between the sedan and ute when it comes to handling and ride.
The official fuel consumption figure of the LPG powered Omega Ute is 15.1-litres/100km, but I achieved around 16.0-litres/100km on test.
Cargo capacity is reduced by 109kg due to the LPG tank, taking it down to 700kg. The braked towing capacity of 1600kg remains though.
The Holden Commodore range starts at $33,490, while the LPG Omega demands a $3400 premium. Buyers can also claim a $2000 rebate from the Federal Government to alleviate the extra cost of the system, effectively reducing the premium to $1400.
Holden’s take on the LPG work vehicle has proven to be a success and I like what they’ve done.
It most certainly won’t go anywhere in a hurry and isn’t loaded to the hilt with features, but performs as every tradesman would expect it to – well, at least it will for those tradesmen who don’t insist on having a V8 and losing their cargo capacity by lowering their ute and fitting it with flash wheels.
The Holden Commodore Omega LPG Ute is priced well and looks pretty good too in my opinion. If you’re a sensible tradie looking for an LPG utility and have Holden running through your veins, there’s no better option in my opinion.
EDIT: Images of tray added below.
*Pricing is a guide as recommended to us by the manufacturer.
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Specifications:
- Engine: 3565cc V6
- Power: 175kW @ 6500rpm
- Torque: 318Nm @ 2400rpm
- Induction: Naturally aspirated
- Transmission: Four-speed automatic
- Driven Wheels: Rear
- Brakes: Four-wheel discs
- Top Speed: N/A
- 0-100km/h: N/A
- CO2 Emissions: 244g/km
- Fuel Consumption: 15.1-litres/100km (ADR combined)
- Fuel Consumption: 16.0-litres/100km (as tested)
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 73-litres
- Fuel Type: Unleaded and Liquid Petroleum Gas
- ANCAP Rating: Four star
- Airbags: Driver and passenger
- Safety: ABS brakes with EBD and BA. ESP.
- Spare Wheel: Full-size steel wheel
- Suspension: Independent front and rear
- Cargo Capacity: 700kg
- Tow Capacity: 1600kg (braked)
- Turning Circle: 11.3-metres
- Warranty: Three-year/100,000km
- Weight: 1745kg
- Wheels: 16-inch steel with 225/60R16 tyres
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A picture of the tray where the LPG tank is would be handy to give a visual of how much room the tank takes up.
If you want a serious work ute, you go ford.
this is a waste of time.
I agree. Unless you’re thinking of an XR, in which case you’ve already decided to compromise utility for performance, may as well buy the better handling ute from the Red corner.
Im pretty sure the XR6 LPG ute has the same rear springs as the base ute, so you look fast, but go slow.
I agree Toxic_Horse
Motorhead:
Sorry about that, I had a pic but accidentally deleted it!
I’ve added a picture courtesy of Holden to give you an idea of the tray dimensions.
It’s not so bad. Space is gone, but it’s neat.
Agreed, i was expecting to see an LPG tank just sitting there like a tow truck
Not only does the new tray liner with the little step at the front conseal the LPG cylinder but it also gives yur loyal K-9 a raised platform to watch the world go by.. and saves him/her from being hit by anything else you have on board.. he/she now has their own little space
that fuel consumption doesn’t make sense to me… i thought these things were meant to be alright on fuel?
Howie, LPG uses alot more fuel per 100km, but LPG is so much cheaper the ULP, it works out to be cheaper, if you live in a city.
In my rural town, LPG works out to cost about the same I think.
“If you’re a sensible tradie looking for an LPG utility and have Holden running through your veins, there’s no better option in my opinion.” Haha I love it! Doesn’t that make this ute the only option and also make the tradie less than sensible?
I think the review is a little bit misleading. The standard petrol-only Ute suffers from the same driveability issues as the dual-fuel LPG Ute. The driveline used on Holden’s base-model cars is miserably dated. The IMPCO-BRC Sequent 56 LPG system used on the Holdens, however, is significantly better than the Vialle vapouriser system used by Ford.
Ha hahahaha, I’d rather have a Hilux SR ute with ABS and converted to gas. Heavier payload, better towing capacity and converted to gas it still has more Torque than the Commodore. Oh and it would be 4 Grand cheaper after the LPG rebate. Buy alot of LPG and insurance for 4 G’s.
Nice try though Holden!
Except the Hilux runs into an issue when it comes to corners and absorbs bumps in the road like a block of cheese absorbs water off a table.
In addition, it lacks ESP, creature comfort features and is more expensive.
We have the latest poverty pack 2wd V6 auto Hilux’s at work and they are rubbish. I never thought a Hilux model could be so bad, very poor handling, poverty seats, basic fittings. Mahindra’s pik-up could/ would be a far better buy and drive.
Swampdog, have you ever driven a Mahindra??? Probably not based on you assertation that it would be a better drive and buy than a Hilux. The Mahindra makes a 1985 XF ute look good. And if resale value is a concern you may as well wipe your backside with the cheque your going to use to pay for it and flush it. The return is about the same.
So I slightly ;) overstated Dlr1, IMO the current Hilux is Toyotas answer to the Reliant Robin.
Dave,
I think the article takes into consideration that the base driveline in the Omega will be the 3.0 SIDI with 6 speed auto from later this month. However the LPG engine continues with the 4 speed auto for now.
The based Omega (petrol) is still going to be sold with the old 3.6l motor LY7, with the old 4 speed auto. No more manual will be offered in Omega ute for now.
I believe the SIDI engine, 6speed Auto for Omega ute will come out in 6-12 months. Also Holdens are adapting LPi for all of their vehicles meaning what fuel economy you get on petrol will be the same as LPG and giving a power boost of 5-10%.
That’s one plain looking ute!
I think anyone who could afford to wait would be hanging on for the big update to the Falcon’s LPG I6 next year.
More expensive? Yeah the 4×4 Dualcab might be more expensive, but the 4×2 single cab Utility SR is 27,990, add ABS for 800 and LPG for 4500, then take off the Rebate of 2000 and you get a total of 31,290. Still cheaper than the Commie and not harsh on the bumps like you might suggest. Like I said, tows more, loads more and has more torque. I know which one I would buy.
The Jap utes are pigs to drive end of story.
Ive driven my fair share of a big mix of utes and I settle for Falcon ute every time with Commy second.
Agree, the Jap utes are not as comfy, do not ride and handle better but they are better work horses and more reliable and have diesel options. That has been my experience from ownership of the Red and Blue and a few Jap brands.
Sorry Gilly,
but you seem to forget that the Falcon ute can come with an alloy tray and 1 tonne suspension which also makes it a damn fine work horse when shopping in base mode.
Above and beyond carrying capacity you must also factor being able to actually pull that 1 tonne load, not just carrying it.
That is the other area where all signs point to Falcon Ute
Andrew, I have owned a BA Falcon ute in that spec (lpg) and believe me without carrying even half that pay load it chewed through diffs, ball joints and had the gear box replaced twice. I would not even start to talk about the Holden Commodore ute before it. I have had no problems with my current Mazda Bravo (on lpg)and a Diesel Navara from a decade ago. Most utes today can pull a tonne with little effort as well.
I love this QUOTE,……………
looking for an LPG utility and have Holden running through your veins, there’s no better option in my opinion.
THERE IS NO OTHER OPTION IF THATS YOUR CRITERIA ha ha ha ha ha.
Also to note, sure the Commodore system is a more techniclly advanced system than Fords, BUT it cant run to its optimum because they have to strike a compromise with tuning as it is dual fuel.
Fords LPG system which would do wonders with an upgrade still very much holds its own because they are able to tune it to heavily suit LPG as its only run on LPG.
therefore they are able to get more out of it
You also dont have the LPG tank taking up tray space in the Falcon.
And also the Falcons I6 is a strong motor to start with unlike Holdens V6
The problem with “optimisng” an engine for LPG is that tolerances decrease. The quality of LPG varies all the time and higher compression ratios and aggressive tunes will mean a highly likelihood of improper operation (e.g. pinging when the LPG quality is low). The difference between a dual-fuel and dedicated LPG engine when running an INJECTED LPG system is extremely minor when you take the required tolerance levels into account.
Paul,
whats with your comment on the tailgate not locking???
If you do fit a hard lid or roller cover and lock that, it prevents from opening the tailgate.
Unless you mean fitment of a “soft” tonneau cover then I say name one soft tonneau cover that is lockable……….
I think Paul means by “the tailgate not locking” is that it doesn’t have a Key operated or Remote Controlled deadlock like the Sportwagon does. However; neither does the Falcon ute.
If you own a ute and want security/flexibility then consider a Roll-a–back Tonneau cover..
It’s like a remote controlled Roll-a-door for your car – It can be locked at 25%-50%-75% open which means you are able carry tall long/loads – like a trail bike or a piece of furniture etc.. [and the door can help hold loads in place]
Whereas with a Regular Hard Tonneau which is hinged and supported by Pneumatic struts you would have to take the cover off
I know what Paul was getting at,
I just dont know what the point is.
I think Paul was referring to the little plastic hatch on the tub liner above where the LPG tank is. Most tradies that I see have a lockable hard cover.
Well the panel to the the LPG cylinder has a small plastic “twist- lock” on it and we all know how “fragile” some of the plastics used in modern cars can be.. particularly access panels [like this] or cowlnigs etc
Once they come off they can be a bugger to put back and secure properly
Maybe Holden should have come up with a “snap-lock” seal like the soft tonneau cover does
I dunno, I think that Holden badge on the grill could be a little bigger :-D
It certainly has grown over the years hasnt it
All it means is that the red-neck hill-billies will have to look for bigger Chev badges to replace them with.
I saw a VE ute at a car show in Adelaide where the owner had a custom made one piece-bonnet which actually flowed over the front to form the grille as well – the Holden logo was cut-out with a plasma cutter….Cool!
Well Andrew, you settle for your comfy little Falcon or Commodore, most real tradesmen prefer a proper work horse so will choose a Hilux ( best selling Utility) over these airey fairey attempts at a true Utility, END OF STORY boyo.
The Current Hilux only carries the good reputation of the previous model. In comparison they are nothing special compared to the Japanese competition.
Highest selling from aggressive fleet pricing to mining companies does not make the Hilux better either.
You know exactly how many Hilux’s fleet buyers have snapped up do you? Have a guess at the private versus fleet ratio and I’ll tell you if you are even close Gilly.
Oh and before you grace us with your vast knowledge of Toyota’s I must inform you I work for them and can easily obtain the figures if I so please.
Considering you work for totyota i really do wonder how independant your opinion is.
Hilux’s aren’t as good as previous models – like both holden and falcon utes they are becoming less orientated towards true work horses with every model.
You cannot and never will compare a hilux to a falcon/commodore. Different horses for different courses! I own a japanese dual cab 4×4 after owning a falcon ute! I would have the falcon back in a heart beat – however i now need a vehicle with ride height to go off road and the RTV didnt give me the security of four wheel drive. The handling comfort and performance is great with the versatility of a tray! Carrying loads would stick with leafs – holdens rear end is more suited to the holden boys who buy an ss and only carry the surf board or dog in back.
The only other things that is lacking is the versatility of a diesel option which all jap utes now offer from memory – possibly falcon/commodore in future.
that my 2 centys anyway
Just because Toyota pays me, doesn’t mean I am not capable of being critical of their products. I currently own a VW and have owned several other manufacuters products in the past, none of them were Toyotas. I have a particular Bias for VAG products as I have a history with them, mostly in Europe. I work for Toyota because they build a good product, reliable, durable but not particularly to my driving preference ( give or take several current models, the Aurion being one.)
I have owned several Falcons and Commodores and driven a few of the newer models and find them all to be a long way behind many other manufacturers ( despite the badge mentality many people hold for them.) My reasoning behind prefering the Hilux over this wanna be is in the pictures. The Commy is shown on a building site, and for 33,000 dollars I was pointing out the cheaper more capable Hilux would be the better choice. You may have reasons for believing otherwise, but that is you opinion.
When the Amarok arrives I will prefer that over the Luxie, even if I am still working for Toyota, does that answer your question?
Carfanatic
So when the blind sheep come in to buy one of your rubbish Toyotas do you point out the lack of standard ESP on the Crap-olla. The sh!tty 3 star safety of the Hiace or the no star no airbag safety(or lack of) on the $65k Troopcarrier. Or do you just use Toyota’s usual PR bullsh!t and just plain lie to them.
ooooooo, I seem to have hit a nerve with Captain Nemo? Settle down Nemo, Toyota doesn’t have the most exciting cars in the world, they certainly don’t have the safest, nor the cheapest. They certainly don’t have the most dangerous, nor the most expensive cars and their build quality is superior to any thing Holden has. I won’t say Ford isn’t in contention, because Ford actually have some nice cars. What Toyota does have is durability and reliability, that is what got them to number one. They do the job they were designed to do and if they don’t then other car manufacturers will have something that does.
Now my advice to you is to either stop being a Prat or go for a long drive until you can be sensible.
That’s true.. Toyota’s reputation is built on Reliability – and to a lesser extent Build Quality
However; their reputation has started to suffer somewhat as a number of customers of more recent model Toyota’s have been letting others know about problems they have had and how poorly they have been treated by Toyota in regards to resolving these issues.. not to mention the number of [worldwide] recalls Toyota have had.
Yet there is one thing that Toyota lacks which Holden and Ford don’t – and that is Longevity. I mean how many Oz-Built Toyota’s do you see on the roads that are more than 20 years old?
Wheelnut, you have brought up this 20 year old thing before. If you want to go back 20 years, you are roughly looking at EA Falcons and VN Commodores. (I think) Not too many of those left on the roads.
That’s true – but there are even less Corollas / Coronas [from the 80s] on our roads aren’t there..?
However; I said MORE THAN 20 years – which therefore includes Holdens and Fords build during the 50s 60s 70s…. not just the 80s
Quote: What Toyota does have is durability and reliability, that is what got them to number one. They do the job they were designed to do and if they don’t then other car manufacturers will have something that does.”
You’re right there are a number of manufacturers who have a similar product which does what it was designed to do just as well as the Toyota if not Better.. in most cases Better
Because in a number of areas Toyota is one of the more recent entrants into a particular market sector in an attempt to try and take on more established rivals that have been doing what they were designed to do for years.
However what really made Toyota number one are the Spin Doctors in Toyotas marketing department who try to convince those who are unable to think for themselves that the Toyota is the original; the class leader; full of innovative features etc. when in fact its just not true – They should be done for false advertising
BTW; I apologise for using Toyota and Innovative in the one sentence
And look at the ‘innovation’ that this ute is dripping with.
Aaahhh I think you will find that over the years both Holden and Ford have been the first to introduce more new innovative features on the Falcon and Commodore than what Toyota have on any of their locally built offerings
You are getting a Ute mixed up with a Pick Up .. A Ute is a vehicle which is based on a sedan but is capable of carrying an “oversized” load in the back – just like the original Ford Ute was back in the 1930s. Whereas a Pick up is built on a sepperate more rigid frame.. which is why a ute feels more stable more integrated etc
This is a UTE [as is the Falcon] – the Hilux the Navara the Rodeo the Triton etc are all Pick-Ups.. They are similar yet [fundamentally] different.
Thus must be about the 50th different commodore varient reviewed
Falcon Ute E-gas for about 30k flat, heaps more torque (383Nm), better 4spd auto, better interior, better payloads and towing capacity (with the leaf rear), and also looks HEAPS BETTER. No-one who’s serious about owning a proper work ute would even go near the Holden yard.
371Nm for the E-gas Falcon, not 383Nm – and that’s when it’s running well. The antiquated LPG system used by Ford is a lot more troublesome than the injected system used by GM.
371nm is still more than the Commy, not to mention still more than turbo diesel Hilux.
I still wouldnt say the LPG system used by Ford is troublesome, basic yes, but not really troublesome.
Its the same system you will find in Taxis. If it was that bad surely they would go fishing for an aftermarket fitment.
And yes, I also used to own as E-Gas, and never had any probs.
Best improvement I made to it though was to put a battery in with more CCA’s, It single handidly cut down the cranking time by a couple of spins of the starter.
The biggest problem with the Holden system (like many dual fuelers) is when you switch between fuels the can can become very rough.
Its not uncommon for the vehicle to run badly on petrol after running LPG.
Im guessing it confuses the computer……..
Where’s the bench seat and cab-chassis models?
Is it injected LPG or vapor system?
If this is lathargic, what the hell is the new 3L not going to go like?
No Carfanatic you didn’t hit a raw nerve i just love pointing out to people what crap cars Toyota make. And you still didn’t answer my question do you lie to customers about Toyota’s crap safety ratings?? And it seems your the one upset if you need to start calling me names.
But Capt’n – he is a Toyota fan so its only natural for him to breach the code of conduct resort to personal attacks/insults when he doesn’t understand or comprehend what is being said or when his [so-called] facts are proven to be wrong and he starts losing an arguement – I mean look at D!ngo; Dan and Tomas79 for example.
Not only that but like most Toyota fans on here he was the first to hijack the topic by mentioning Toyota – because [like most Toyota fans] Toyota is the only car manufacturer he knows anything about [in detail] so he wanted us to start talking about Toyota instead. that way he could feel as if he was part of the discussion
I work for Toyota, I don’t sell them you idiots and when a similar position in VW comes up I’m out of here, that however doesn’t change the fact that I would still buy a Hilux for 4 grand less ( over and above this ute) and for the REASONS I mentioned. It has more TORQUE, can TOW more and takes a HEAVIER load in the back. Any one of you experts wanna dispute those three reasons? Other than that I wouldn’t buy a Luxie, even for 4 wheel driving.
Well I think Paul Maric disputed 3 reasons why you wouldnt buy a Roll-lux
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“Except the Hilux runs into an issue when it comes to corners and absorbs bumps in the road like a block of cheese absorbs water off a table.
In addition, it lacks ESP, creature comfort features and is more expensive.”
You say that you want us to compare apples with apples yet you are comparing apples with oranges.
As I said before the Hilux is not a Ute its a Pick-Up. A ute is a sedan based commercial vehicle – that is its uses the same platform as a regular sedan – Whereas the Hilux is built on a sepperate rigid chassis – that is it doesn’t use the same platform as a Camry or Aurion.
Which is why the Holden and Falcon Utes handle like a car whereas the Hilux handles like a Boat
Gee this new comments system is hard to follow
Carfanatic,
Well you only sell Hilux’s right??
So you have never had to operate various utes for their purpose???
If thats true you seem to have a lot to say about something you know nothing about.
I will take one bit of your advice though, I will infact stick to my “comfy” Falcon ute.
I want a ute that has seats you dont slide around in, comfy nice interior, nice style, plenty of pulling power (and I mean plenty).
Also one that offers safety that isnt 3rd world and comes with steering that isnt 12 turns lock to lock.
Oh, and I also forgot im not fussed on the poor road feel offered in the jap utes nor the rear end jarring that comes the slightest bumps on the road.
Oh hang on, I just remembered more………
What about having to rev the jappers rings off just to get them moving??? they fit them with gutless motors and make up for it by pulling the gears close to each other making them a pain to drive.
Oh and by doing that they manage to achive absolutely shocking fuel economy.
A couple of guys that work for me have japper utes and they get worse economy than me whilst Im the one lugging aroung a greater load.
Get into the real world!!!!!!!!!!
Go check out some building sites or something and you will find not many hiluxs to be found.
The only Hiluxs to be found are generally labelled in company writing belonging to a company that exhibits 30 examples and just fishes for the best deal.
Those tradies that just want a cheap ute, but at the same time one that will do the job will be driving vehicles such as Rodeos and Tritons as they offer much better value for the private buyer than the Hilux.
Those that want more than just a ute you will see going for the falcon, those that dont want any practicalities will go for the commy.
A mate of mine loves his Holdens, (but I wont hold that against him) The biggest problem wth the rear suspension is when you put a load on it the rears camber out meaning you chew through the tyres like a rat.
Falcon ute doesnt have that problem
“Get into the real world!!!!!!!!!!
Go check out some building sites or something and you will find not many hiluxs to be found.
The only Hiluxs to be found are generally labelled in company writing belonging to a company that exhibits 30 examples and just fishes for the best deal”
Exactly, they are not the choice of tradies and more fleet orientated. I might add to get the same interior creature comforts of a base FG ute, the Hilux will need to be of the SR5 spec so there goes valid price comparisons.
On another note, my Mazda ute has similar fuel consumption with its 4 banger to my last Falcon ute. Both on LPG.
If Ford made a dual cab (territory based?)option It would be considered just for the comfort and mile chewing ability. I refuse to buy a Holden ute again, a mates Crewman SS is the thirstiest and most problematic P.O.S he has ever owned!
Once again, I never said anything about creature comforts, I focused on three reasons ( all superior to this Commodore), and each and everytime you all go back to the comfort of the vehicle.
I repeat, I never once mentioned comfort. Now change your record because it’s getting boring!
A Toyota dealer calling himself “Carfanatic”??
Ill pay that!!!!!
The Hilux may carry more and may tow more than the Commodore – it should; seeing as its a Pick up and not a Ute like the Commodore is
However because suspension in the Hilux is stiffer than that in the Commodore – the ride for the occupants is nowhere near as good as the Commodor; or your load should you be carrying anything fragile
The Hilux doesn’t absorb the bumps and other imperfections in the road as well nor does it handle as well around corners [even at reasonably safe speeds]. its steering is virtually dead
You wouldn’t want to go from Sydney to Perth in a Hilux because by the end of it your back would be absolutely stuffed and your muscles etc would be in pain – unlike driving a Commodore ute
The Commodore only has one real direct rival – the Falcon Ute.. end of story
Your Toyota cheer girl role is getting boring too!
Yes, Ok on to your 3 reasons……
Falcon has more torque, can carry a Heavier load and can tow more than Hilux making all your “3 Reasons” for the Hilux being the Tradies choice totally misguided.
The many many reasons I mentioned after that just shows that the Falcon ute just offers so much more.
4 Grand cheaper you say for the Lux???
Yeah but you get a vehicle that should be 10 grand cheaper.
4 Grand is nothing to the Tradie who writes it off on Tax anyway.
You also wont find a Tradie buying a Bunnings branded power drill over a Makita or Dewalt just because they are Hundreds cheaper will you???
4 Grand is nothing for a piece of equipment that does the job with out frustration.
For example I paid 700 Bucks for my cordless drill when I could have easily bought an “Ozito” branded Drill from Bunnings for $30.
Why??? because its frustrating to use equipment that isnt easy to use and isnt powerfull enough.
I bought a Falcon ute over a Jap ute even though I could have easily picked up a run out Japper from some dealer for 20K
Why???? because its frustrating to use equipment that isnt easy to use and isnt powerfull enough.
Im hearing you Gilly on the Terry based Ute.
Thats the only thing that might see me out of a Falcon ute branded vehicle, Ill be fronting up tomorrow if they do it.
Our only hope is if the Aussie designed T6 global truck platform is heavily Terry influenced
Waw! that’s cooooool
IMO, LPG technology may well be what saves Holden and Ford. When the economy revs up again the price of Diesel and Petrol will sky rocket.