Holden VY Commodore

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Holden VY Commodore
Holden VY Berlina
Manufacturer Holden
Parent company General Motors
Also called Chevrolet Lumina
Chevrolet Omega
Production September 2002–August 2004
Predecessor Holden VX Commodore
Successor Holden VZ Commodore
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
Layout FR layout
Platform GM V platform
Engine(s) V6
  • 3.8 L 152 kW: ECOTEC
  • 3.8 L 171 kW: Supercharged
V8
  • 5.7 L 225 kW: Gen III LS1
  • 5.7 L 235 kW: Gen III LS1
  • 5.7 L 245 kW: Gen III LS1
Transmission(s) 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Length 4891 mm (192.6 in)–5046 mm (198.7 in)
Width 1842 mm (72.5 in)–1847 mm (72.7 in)
Height 1450 mm (57.1 in)–1545 mm (60.8 in)
Curb weight 1522 kg (3355 lb)–1590 kg (3505 lb)
For complete overview of all Commodore models, see Holden Commodore.

The Holden VY Commodore is the twelfth model of the Holden Commodore range produced by Holden between September 2002 and August 2004. The VY Commodore was the successor to the Holden VX Commodore and in August 2003 a Series II of the VY series was released. But in August 2004 the VY series made way for the updated Holden VZ Commodore range.

The VY Commodore is much more refined than the previous model in many aspects including the body structure, powertrain and chassis dynamics delivering appreciable improvements in performance, ride, handling, safety and build quality.[citation needed]

The VY Commodore was available in several models. These are the Executive, Acclaim, Berlina, Calais, S, SV8, and the SS. All the models in the VY range were sedans, but the Executive, Acclaim and Berlina models were also available in wagon form. Unusually, the VY also introduced a limited edition SS wagon featuring the same 235 kW (245 kW for Series II) V8, bodykit and sports suspension as the SS sedan. However, it was equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels as opposed to the 18 inch wheels on the sedan. 500 such wagons were produced for Series I and 350 for Series II.[1]

Sales of the VY Commodore failed to match those of the earlier VT model.[citation needed]

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[edit] Design

The front and rear of the body has been completely restyled, with new front grille and headlights, and taillights. As with the exterior the interior has been also been heavily upgraded. Interior upgrade includes a new instrument panel, centre console and steering wheel, and new design transmission lever and handbrake.[2] There is also a new mobile phone power outlet under the centre console. The new instrument cluster features a large multi-function digital display (single or triple-window, depending on model), which displays information such as radio station display, PRND321 gear selected indicator, trip computer with stopwatch function, service reminders and a help facility.

Standard features now include "twilight sentinel" (on some models) automatic headlamp control, headlamps off programmable time delay, high feature Blaupunkt audio systems, road-speed sensitive intermittent wipers and passenger airbags. The revamped Series II models from 2003

The VY Series II update added cruise control, front power windows variable front seat lumbar support, and revised interior trims. A 245 kW V8 was introduced to sports variants and a sportier repositioning of the Calais model. This repositioning included a subtle body kit, the option of a 235 kW V8 in place of the previous 225 kW and a firmer suspension tune (known as FE 1.5) that was not as stiff as the FE2 suspension on sports variants.

[edit] Models

[edit] Commodore Executive

The Executive is the baseline model of the VY Commodore range. Pricing for the Executive started from AUD$31,650.

The Executive features included:

[edit] Commodore Acclaim

The Acclaim is one model up from the base model of the VY Commodore range. Pricing for the Acclaim started from AUD$37,510.

The Acclaim features included:

[edit] Commodore S

The S is the cheapest sports variant. Pricing for the S started from AUD$37,820.

The S features included:

[edit] Commodore SV8

The SV8 sits above the S and below the SS. Pricing for the SV8 starts form AUD$40,490.

The SV8 features included:

  • 5.7 L 235 kW V8 (245 kW High Output V8 in Series II)
  • 6-speed manual transmission (option of 4-speed automatic transmission)
  • Air conditioning
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Brake assist (BA)
  • CD player
  • Driver's and passenger's airbags
  • FE2 sports suspension
  • Limited slip differential (LSD)
  • Independent rear suspension (IRS)
  • Power antenna
  • Security system
  • Traction control system (TCS)
  • Trip computer
  • 17 inch alloy wheels

[edit] Commodore SS

Holden VY Commodore SS
Holden VY Commodore SS

The SS is the top of the line sports model. Pricing for the SS starts from AUD$49,490.

The SS features included:

  • 5.7 L 235 kW V8 (245 kW High Output V8 in Series II)
  • 6-speed manual transmission (option of 4-speed automatic transmission)
  • 6-disc in-dash CD player
  • Air conditioning
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Brake assist (BA)
  • Cruise control
  • Driver's and passenger's airbags
  • FE2 sports suspension
  • Front and rear power windows
  • Independent rear suspension (IRS)
  • Limited slip differential (LSD)
  • Power antenna
  • Security system
  • Side impact airbags (SIAB)
  • Traction control system (TCS)
  • Trip computer
  • 18 inch alloy wheels

[edit] Berlina

The Berlina is the semi-luxury version of the VY range; it sits above the Acclaim and below the Calais. Pricing for the Berlina starts form AUD$40,850.

The Berlina features included:

[edit] Calais

Holden VY Calais sedan
Holden VY Calais sedan

The Calais is the top of the line luxury model in the VY range; it sits above the Berlina and combines luxury with performance. Pricing for the Calais starts form AUD$48,250.

The Calais features included:

  • 3.8 L 171 kW Supercharged ECOTEC V6 (option of 152 kW ECOTEC V6 or 225 kW LS1 V8 then 235 kW LS1 V8 in Series II)
  • 4-speed automatic transmission
  • 6-disc in-dash CD player
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
  • Brake assist (BA)
  • Climate control air conditioning
  • Cruise control
  • Driver's and passenger's airbags
  • Front and rear power windows
  • Independent rear suspension (IRS)
  • Luggage net
  • Power antenna
  • Rear park assist
  • Security system
  • Side impact airbags (SIAB)
  • Traction control system (TCS)
  • Trip computer
  • 16 inch alloy wheels

[edit] References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to:
  1. ^ Holden VY Commodore limited edition Commodore SS station wagon. www.webwomabt.com.au. Retrieved on October 21, 2006.
  2. ^ Holden Commodore VY. Unique Cars and Parts. Retrieved on 2007-08-06.
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