More showpony than workhorse
Model Tested:
2010 Holden VE Commodore Series II SV6 Ute; 3.6-litre V6, petrol; six-speed automatic; two door utility: $39,490*
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When Holden released the VE Commodore Series II, the big news
Holden’s three keywords in introducing the upgraded and revised VE Series II Commodore range are “future friendly” and “clever”. The Holden Commodore is both – although not quite mind-bogglingly so on either count.
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The Patterson Cheney Race Sport range is guaranteed to put hair on your chest.
Model Tested:
2010 Holden Commodore RS400T; 6.0-litre V8; six-speed manual: $14,990
2010 Holden Commodore SS-V Special Edition Ute RS350; 6.0-litre V8; six-spe
Comparing the outgoing Omega to the new one is like comparing chalk and cheese
Model Tested:
2009 Holden Commodore Omega; 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan - $39,990*
Options:
Metallic Paint $500 (Fitted);
Holden Commodore Review & Road Test
Holden's SIDI equipped automatic and manual gearboxes are like chalk and cheese.
Model Tested:
2009 Holden Commodore SV6; 3.6-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed manual; sedan - $42,790*
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If Holden's 'billion dollar baby', the VE Commodore, had engines like these back in 2005 then it truly would have been worthy of the rave reviews it received at the time.
While I would concede that the looks, which personally don't overly appe
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);