Specification levels of the Holden VE Commodore

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The Holden VE Commodore is available in seven specification levels, known as the Commodore Omega, Commodore SV6, Commodore SS, Commodore SS V-Series, Berlina, Calais, and the Calais V-Series. A police pack known as the 9C1 is also made available to emergency forces.

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[edit] Specification levels

[edit] Commodore Omega

2006 Commodore Omega shown in Redhot
2006 Commodore Omega shown in Redhot

The Commodore Omega is the baseline variant, replacing the outgoing VZ series Commodore Executive and Acclaim. The Omega is priced from AU$34,490, a mere AU$1,300 over its predecessor’s entry-level equivalent.

The Commodore Omega standard features include:[1]
The Commodore Omega optional features include:[2]

[edit] Commodore SV6

Priced from AU$39,990, the Commodore SV6 is the entry-level variant in the sports sector of the VE.

The Commodore SV6 standard features supersede and add to those of the Commodore Omega variant:[3]
  • 3.6 litre195 kilowatt High Output Alloytec V6 engine
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • 4-way electrically adjustable seat
  • 7 speakers
  • Air conditioning
  • Bluetooth wireless communications
  • Dual exhaust outlets
  • Front fog lamps
  • Leather wrapped steering wheel
  • Side impact airbags (SIAB)
  • Sports suspension
  • 18x8 inch alloy wheels
The Commodore SV6 optional features include:[4]
  • 5-speed automatic transmission
  • 6-disc in-dash CD player with MP3 compatibility
  • Curtain airbags
  • Full sized spare wheel
  • Limited slip differential (LSD)
  • Satellite navigation

[edit] Commodore SS

To be found situated between the Commodore SV6 and below the Commodore SS V, and a price tag starting from AU$44,990 the Commodore SS replaces the preceding VZ Commodore SV8.

The Commodore SS standard features supersede and add to those of the Commodore SV6 variant:[5]
  • 6.0 litre 270 kilowatt Gen IV L98 V8 engine
  • 6-disc in-dash CD player with MP3 compatibility
  • Limited slip differential (LSD)
  • Quad exhaust outlets
The Commodore SS optional features include:[6]
  • 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Curtain airbags
  • Full sized spare wheel
  • Satellite navigation

[edit] Commodore SS V-Series

The Commodore SS V-Series sits at the top of hierarchy as far as the sports variants are concerned. The V-Series sports variety replaces outgoing old VZ series SS and is priced from AU$51,990. The SS V-Series is also known as the SS V.

The Commodore SS V-Series standard features supersede and add to those of the Commodore SS variant:[7]
  • 11 speakers including sub-woofers
  • Alloy faced pedals
  • Colour coded instruments
  • Curtain airbags
  • Dual zone climate control
  • Leather wrapped gear selector
  • Projector headlamps
  • 19x8 inch alloy wheels
The Commodore SS V-Series optional features include:[8]
  • 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Full sized spare wheel
  • Satellite navigation
  • 20 inch alloy wheels

[edit] Berlina

VE Berlina shown with the dual-fuel option which is able to run on LPG and regular 91 RON petrol demonstrating the vehicle's parktronic system.
VE Berlina shown with the dual-fuel option which is able to run on LPG and regular 91 RON petrol demonstrating the vehicle's parktronic system.
"Luxury" type interior of the Berlina with the trademark flush-fitting handbrake lever and wood grain highlights.
"Luxury" type interior of the Berlina with the trademark flush-fitting handbrake lever and wood grain highlights.

The Berlina is the semi-luxury variant of the VE series Commodore. Being priced from AU$39,990, the Berlina is the medium between the Commodore Omega and Calais.

The Berlina standard features supersede and add to those of the Commodore Omega variant:[9]
  • 4-way electrically adjustable seat
  • 6-disc in-dash CD player with MP3 compatibility
  • 7 speakers
  • Bluetooth wireless communications
  • Dual zone electronic climate control
  • Front fog lamps
  • Leather wrapped steering wheel
  • Rear park assist
  • Side impact airbags (SIAB)
  • 17x7 inch alloy wheels
The Berlina optional features include:[10]
  • 3.6 litre 175 kilowatt Alloytec LPG V6 engine
  • 6.0 litre 270 kilowatt Gen IV L98 V8 engine, which incorporates:
    • 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Full sized spare wheel
  • Leather upholstery, which incorporates:
    • Curtain airbags
  • Sports suspension, which incorporates:
    • Limited slip differential (LSD)
  • Rear seat overhead DVD player
  • Satellite navigation

[edit] Calais

VE Calais displaying new projector headlamps and relatively restrained use of chrome.
VE Calais displaying new projector headlamps and relatively restrained use of chrome.
VE Calais shown in Red Passion Metallic displaying the new 17 inch alloy wheels.
VE Calais shown in Red Passion Metallic displaying the new 17 inch alloy wheels.
VE Calais shown with the new LED taillights.
VE Calais shown with the new LED taillights.

The Calais is situated between the Berlina and Calais V-Series luxury variants, and is priced from AU$45,490.

The Calais standard features supersede and add to those of the Berlina variant:[11]
  • 3.6 litre 195 kilowatt High Output Alloytec V6 engine
  • 5-speed automatic transmission
  • 6.5 inch colour LCD multifunction display
  • 9 speakers
  • Curtain airbags
  • Dual exhaust
  • Projector headlamps
  • Leather wrap gear selector
  • Sports suspension
  • Leather seat side bolsters
The Calais optional features include :[12]
  • 6.0 litre 270 kilowatt Gen IV L98 V8 engine, which incorporates:
    • 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Full sized spare wheel
  • Leather upholstery
  • Limited slip differential (LSD)
  • Rear seat overhead DVD player
  • Satellite navigation

[edit] Calais V-Series

The Calais V-Series, also known as the Calais V sits at the top of the VE hierarchy, and is priced from AU$53,490.

The Calais V-Series standard features supersede and add to those of the Calais variant:[13]
  • 11 speakers including sub-woofers
  • Front and rear park assist
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Rear seat overhead DVD player
  • 18x8 inch alloy wheels
The Calais V-Series optional features include:[14]
  • 6.0 litre 270 kilowatt Gen IV L98 V8 engine, which incorporates:
    • 6-speed automatic transmission
  • Full sized spare wheel
  • Limited slip differential (LSD)
  • Satellite navigation

[edit] Limited edition and other specification levels

[edit] Commodore 9C1

The Commodore 9C1, or the Police Pack is a special pack for the VE Commodore that is available to emergency Forces. The 9C1 pack can be optioned on to any specification level in the VE range, but is most commonly seen on the Commodore Omega, SV6 and SS variants.

[edit] Commodore V-Series

The Commodore V-Series is a limited edition of Commodore range based on the Commodore Omega. The Commodore V-Series was released in October 2006, and priced from AU$34,990.

The Commodore V-Series standard features supersede and add to those of the Commodore Omega variant:
  • Air conditioning
  • Body colour exterior door handles
  • Body colour exterior mirrors
  • Sports rear spoiler
  • Special V-Series badging
  • 17x7 inch alloy wheels
The V-Series optional features include:
  • 3.6 litre 175 kilowatt Alloytec LPG V6 engine
  • 6-disc in-dash CD player with MP3 compatibility
  • Bluetooth wireless communications
  • Country pack suspension
  • Curtain airbags
  • Full sized spare wheel
  • Satellite navigation
  • Side impact airbags (SIAB)
  • Sports suspension, which incorporates:
    • Limited slip differential (LSD)

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