Holden Commodore SV6 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*

Options Available:

Metallic Paint $500; Limited Slip Differential $360; Leather Upholstery $2500; Sunroof $1990; DVD Player $1290; Six CD Changer $595; Full Size Spare Wheel $350

Sporty gearbox; fuel economy; interior room
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2009 Large Car Comparison

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 Calais V-Series; 3.6-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $56,790
2009 Nissan Maxima Ti; 3.5-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; CVT gearbox; sedan – $46,990
2009 Honda Accord [...]

Holden Commodore SS V-Series Special Edition

Holden Commodore SS V-Series Special Edition Sedan Sportwagon Ute
Special Editions seem to be the flavour of the month with Holden joining Honda, Toyota and Mazda with special editions announced today.

GM Holden is set to release two new special edition models to increase Commodore sales in two different segments.

Firstly the SS V-Series Special Edition sedan, Sportwagon [...]

Holden Commodore LPG Ute Review & Road Test

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
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By Paul Maric

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