As far as hot Commodores go, they don’t get much hotter than the Holden Commodore SS-V Redline edition. Created as a sportier version of the SS and SS-V, the SS-V Redline edition gives buyers the added option of firmer suspension, aftermarket Bre
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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Special editions are always fun and these two are no exception.
Model Tested:
2010 HSV Maloo GXP; 6.2-litre V8 LS3; six-speed automatic $53,990
2010 Holden Commodore SS V-Series Ute Special Edition; 6.0-litre V8; six-speed automatic $49,49
Works best at play
Model Tested:
2009 Holden Commodore SS Ute; 6.0-litre V8 AFM petrol; six-speed automatic; utility - $44,490*
Options (as fitted):
Metallic Paint $500 (Voodoo); Hard Tonneau $3,030; 20-inch Alloy Wheels $2,369; Mat
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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Ford Falcon vs. Holden Commodore vs. Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord vs. Toyota Aurion vs. Skoda Superb
Models Tested:
2009 Ford Falcon G6E Turbo; 4.0-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan - $57,490
2009 Holden Commodore C
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.
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