New VE Commodore
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Mr Mooney said safety was a key factor in the new vehicle, with the acclaimed crash avoidance technology Electronic Stability Program (ESP®
standard and curtain airbags available on the entire VE sedan range.
“The chassis is designed to accommodate a range of active and passive safety technologies as well as the crashworthiness expected in many different markets,” he said.
“We have used more super-strength and high-strength steels than ever before in Commodore’s structure. Real world crash performance was a huge priority throughout its development.”
Mr Mooney announced a revised model line-up for the new range, including a new name to Holden, Omega, to replace Executive and Acclaim.
“We are also adding extra class with the introduction of a new concept, the V Series, to highlight our top-of-the-line offerings. This will commence with the SS V and Calais V,” he said.
“The peak power of our advanced Alloytec V6 engines, made right here in Australia , will move up to 180 and 195 kilowatts respectively.
“ The six-litre V8 will stamp its authority with peak power and torque of 270 kilowatts and 530 Newton metres which will really deliver the performance Holden buyers know and love.
“We will introduce a new six-speed automatic transmission for V8 models, sharing it with GM’s premium cars such as Cadillacs and the Chevrolet Corvette.
“We have introduced all-new front and rear suspension systems to provide outstanding handling without sacrificing ride comfort. The car’s microprocessing capability has more than doubled and allows us to provide new levels of safety and user-friendly features.”
Model lineup
The new Omega and V Series models feature in a revised Commodore lineup. Omega replaces Executive and Acclaim while the V Series adds new variants to the leading SS and Calais nameplates.
- Omega (new) – 3.6L V6, peak power 180kW, peak torque 330Nm, four-speed automatic
- Berlina – 3.6L V6, peak power 180kW, peak torque 330Nm, four-speed automatic; 6.0L V8, peak power 270kW, peak torque 530Nm, six-speed automatic
- SV6 – 3.6L V6, peak power 195kW, peak torque 340Nm, five-speed automatic or six-speed manual
- SS – 6.0L V8, peak power 270kW, peak torque 530Nm, six-speed automatic, six-speed manual
- SS V (new) - 6.0L V8, peak power 270kW, peak torque 530Nm, six-speed automatic, six-speed manual
- Calais – 3.6L V6, peak power 195kW, peak torque 340Nm, five-speed automatic; 6.0L V8, peak power 270kW, peak torque 530Nm, six-speed automatic
- Calais V (new) – 3.6L V6, peak power 195kW, peak torque 340Nm, five-speed automatic; 6.0L V8, peak power 270kW, peak torque 530Nm, six-speed automatic
Engines
- Two variants of the advanced all-aluminium 3.6L Alloytec V6 engine will be offered
- The high output Alloytec will deliver peak power of 195kW @ 6500rpm and peak torque of 340Nm @ 2600rpm, up 5kW and 5Nm
- The Alloytec V6 will deliver peak power of 180kW @ 6000rpm and peak torque of 330Nm @ 2600rpm, up 8kW and 10Nm
- Increased output from the new 6.0L Generation 4 V8 engine to peak power of 270kW @ 5700rpm and peak torque of 530Nm @ 4400rpm, up 10kW and 20Nm. This makes the new engine the most powerful standard Holden ever produced
- Plans for a 3.6L dual fuel LPG Alloytec V6 engine later in the year.
Transmissions
Five transmissions will be offered, comprising three automatic and two manual transmissions. An all-new six-speed automatic transmission will be offered for V8 variants, shared with General Motors’ flagship Cadillac cars and the Chevrolet Corvette.
- GM 6L80E six-speed automatic transmission with Active Select (introduced in the Cadillac STS-V in the United States ) makes its Australian debut as an option in all V8 variants
- Tremec T56 six-speed manual in SS and SS V
- GM 5L40E five-speed automatic with Active Select in Calais V6
- Aisin AY6 six-speed manual in SV6
- GM 4L60E four-speed automatic in Omega and Berlina
Safety
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP® standard on all models
- Driver, front passenger and side impact airbags available on all models
- Occupant protection system designed for real world driving environment
- Curtain airbags available on all models - standard on SS V, Calais and Calais V; optional on Omega, Berlina, SV6 and SS
- Ultra-stiff body structure, multiple load path strategy, structurally optimised front and rear deformation zones
- Greatly expanded use of super-strength and high-strength steels in the body
Technology
- All-new heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
- Zone-based front and rear park assist systems available on selected models
- Multi-function display reporting system
- Bluetooth standard on all models except optional on Omega
- Roof-mounted DVD systems available on all models
- Auxiliary plug in audio systems to accommodate MP3 devices
- Integrated navigation and telematics systems available later in 2006
History
VE is the 14 th series of Commodore since the original VB Commodore was released in 1978. The VB Commodore was introduced as a replacement for the iconic Kingswood family. New generations of Commodore were introduced in 1988 with the VN series and the VT series in 1997.
Commodore has been Australia's best selling car for each of the past 10 years, including the end of the VS series (1996), VT series (1997-2000), VX series (2000-2002), VY series (2002-2004) and the outgoing VZ series (2004-2006).
It is Australia's best selling car year to date in 2006, a significant achievement given general awareness of the pending VE arrival.
Loads more pics here www.gminsidenews.com/forums/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=526&page=1
Plus loads of articles video's and more pics here http://drive.com.au/Editorial/Article
Mr Mooney said safety was a key factor in the new vehicle, with the acclaimed crash avoidance technology Electronic Stability Program (ESP®
standard and curtain airbags available on the entire VE sedan range. “The chassis is designed to accommodate a range of active and passive safety technologies as well as the crashworthiness expected in many different markets,” he said.
“We have used more super-strength and high-strength steels than ever before in Commodore’s structure. Real world crash performance was a huge priority throughout its development.”
Mr Mooney announced a revised model line-up for the new range, including a new name to Holden, Omega, to replace Executive and Acclaim.
“We are also adding extra class with the introduction of a new concept, the V Series, to highlight our top-of-the-line offerings. This will commence with the SS V and Calais V,” he said.
“The peak power of our advanced Alloytec V6 engines, made right here in Australia , will move up to 180 and 195 kilowatts respectively.
“ The six-litre V8 will stamp its authority with peak power and torque of 270 kilowatts and 530 Newton metres which will really deliver the performance Holden buyers know and love.
“We will introduce a new six-speed automatic transmission for V8 models, sharing it with GM’s premium cars such as Cadillacs and the Chevrolet Corvette.
“We have introduced all-new front and rear suspension systems to provide outstanding handling without sacrificing ride comfort. The car’s microprocessing capability has more than doubled and allows us to provide new levels of safety and user-friendly features.”
Model lineup
The new Omega and V Series models feature in a revised Commodore lineup. Omega replaces Executive and Acclaim while the V Series adds new variants to the leading SS and Calais nameplates.
- Omega (new) – 3.6L V6, peak power 180kW, peak torque 330Nm, four-speed automatic
- Berlina – 3.6L V6, peak power 180kW, peak torque 330Nm, four-speed automatic; 6.0L V8, peak power 270kW, peak torque 530Nm, six-speed automatic
- SV6 – 3.6L V6, peak power 195kW, peak torque 340Nm, five-speed automatic or six-speed manual
- SS – 6.0L V8, peak power 270kW, peak torque 530Nm, six-speed automatic, six-speed manual
- SS V (new) - 6.0L V8, peak power 270kW, peak torque 530Nm, six-speed automatic, six-speed manual
- Calais – 3.6L V6, peak power 195kW, peak torque 340Nm, five-speed automatic; 6.0L V8, peak power 270kW, peak torque 530Nm, six-speed automatic
- Calais V (new) – 3.6L V6, peak power 195kW, peak torque 340Nm, five-speed automatic; 6.0L V8, peak power 270kW, peak torque 530Nm, six-speed automatic
Engines
- Two variants of the advanced all-aluminium 3.6L Alloytec V6 engine will be offered
- The high output Alloytec will deliver peak power of 195kW @ 6500rpm and peak torque of 340Nm @ 2600rpm, up 5kW and 5Nm
- The Alloytec V6 will deliver peak power of 180kW @ 6000rpm and peak torque of 330Nm @ 2600rpm, up 8kW and 10Nm
- Increased output from the new 6.0L Generation 4 V8 engine to peak power of 270kW @ 5700rpm and peak torque of 530Nm @ 4400rpm, up 10kW and 20Nm. This makes the new engine the most powerful standard Holden ever produced
- Plans for a 3.6L dual fuel LPG Alloytec V6 engine later in the year.
Transmissions
Five transmissions will be offered, comprising three automatic and two manual transmissions. An all-new six-speed automatic transmission will be offered for V8 variants, shared with General Motors’ flagship Cadillac cars and the Chevrolet Corvette.
- GM 6L80E six-speed automatic transmission with Active Select (introduced in the Cadillac STS-V in the United States ) makes its Australian debut as an option in all V8 variants
- Tremec T56 six-speed manual in SS and SS V
- GM 5L40E five-speed automatic with Active Select in Calais V6
- Aisin AY6 six-speed manual in SV6
- GM 4L60E four-speed automatic in Omega and Berlina
Safety
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP®
standard on all models - Driver, front passenger and side impact airbags available on all models
- Occupant protection system designed for real world driving environment
- Curtain airbags available on all models - standard on SS V, Calais and Calais V; optional on Omega, Berlina, SV6 and SS
- Ultra-stiff body structure, multiple load path strategy, structurally optimised front and rear deformation zones
- Greatly expanded use of super-strength and high-strength steels in the body
Technology
- All-new heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
- Zone-based front and rear park assist systems available on selected models
- Multi-function display reporting system
- Bluetooth standard on all models except optional on Omega
- Roof-mounted DVD systems available on all models
- Auxiliary plug in audio systems to accommodate MP3 devices
- Integrated navigation and telematics systems available later in 2006
History
VE is the 14 th series of Commodore since the original VB Commodore was released in 1978. The VB Commodore was introduced as a replacement for the iconic Kingswood family. New generations of Commodore were introduced in 1988 with the VN series and the VT series in 1997.
Commodore has been Australia's best selling car for each of the past 10 years, including the end of the VS series (1996), VT series (1997-2000), VX series (2000-2002), VY series (2002-2004) and the outgoing VZ series (2004-2006).
It is Australia's best selling car year to date in 2006, a significant achievement given general awareness of the pending VE arrival.
Loads more pics here www.gminsidenews.com/forums/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=526&page=1
Plus loads of articles video's and more pics here http://drive.com.au/Editorial/Article
Edited by ringram on Sunday 16th July 09:14
This quote on one of the articles is particularly interesting and confirms some of the rumours bandied around on here earlier.
"The short wheelbase SS-V or an even more sporty Holden Special Vehicles version will go to the UK in extremely limited numbers, replacing the out-of-production Monaro.
Cars are also being sent to Opel in Europe for evaluation. But Mooney is dubious about a positive reception there. "
I think maybe both models. As in CV8 and VXR.
"The short wheelbase SS-V or an even more sporty Holden Special Vehicles version will go to the UK in extremely limited numbers, replacing the out-of-production Monaro.
Cars are also being sent to Opel in Europe for evaluation. But Mooney is dubious about a positive reception there. "
I think maybe both models. As in CV8 and VXR.
A new 4 door HSV? Yes please 
I seriously think they will sell better than the 2 door, I am one of 6 potential owners I know of who expressed a preference (LOL!), who decided not to part with our 4 doors for a Monaro in the hope a GTS / GTSR replacement would be introduced 
Are you accepting deposits Caspy......................?
I seriously think they will sell better than the 2 door, I am one of 6 potential owners I know of who expressed a preference (LOL!), who decided not to part with our 4 doors for a Monaro in the hope a GTS / GTSR replacement would be introduced Are you accepting deposits Caspy......................?
The next two door is almost certainly going to be based on the new Camaro. It will likely be badged and maybe even made in the US as a Pontiac GTO. All will be based on the same architecture of this new VE Commodore platform though.
The Commodore could even end up as the new Pontiac Grand Prix.
The Commodore could even end up as the new Pontiac Grand Prix.
Here are some more pics.........These are from www.ls1.com.au which is probably the best source of info on the new Commodore......
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