Holden Adventra

Holden Adventra
Overview
Manufacturer	Holden
Production	2003–2006
Assembly	Elizabeth, South Australia, Australia
Body and chassis
Class	Crossover SUV
Body style	5-door station wagon
Chronology
Predecessor	Holden Frontera
Successor	Holden Captiva

The Holden Adventra is a crossover SUV manufactured between 2003 to 2006 by Holden, the Australian arm of General Motors (GM). The Adventra is based on the Holden Commodore station wagon of the same years, but features an all-wheel drive configuration as opposed to a rear-wheel drive running gear.

Sales of the Adventra range never achieved Holden's expectations, especially in comparison to the rival Ford Territory, and it was ultimately phased out of production in 2006 to make way for the newly introduced Captiva, imported from GM Daewoo in South Korea.^[1]

VY II (2003–2005)

Holden VY Adventra
Overview
Production	2003–2005
Body and chassis
Related	Holden VY Commodore
Powertrain
Engine	5.7 L Gen III V8
Transmission	4-speed GM 4L60-E automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,947 mm (116.0 in)
Length	5,047 mm (198.7 in)
Width	1,934 mm (76.1 in) (excluding mirrors)
Height	1,654 mm (65.1 in)

The original Adventra was derived from the VY II Commodore, available in two equipment levels—CX8 and LX8—with a standardised driveline consisting of a single powertrain combination. That being, a 5.7 litre Generation III V8 engine rated at 235 kilowatts (315 hp) and a four-speed automatic transmission.

Over the standard Commodore wagon, the Adventra adds a 60/40 split rear tailgate, additional gauges (above the central ventilation outlets. Black plastic accents on the front and rear bumpers along with the wheel guards visually distinguished the Adventra from the Commodore.

Extra-cost options available included third row seating, cargo hold down nets, and an off road recovery kit.

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  VY II Adventra in burgundy

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  VY II Adventra rear view

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  VY II Adventra CX8

VZ (2005–2006)

Holden VZ Adventra
Body and chassis
Related	Holden VZ Commodore
Powertrain
Engine	3.6 L Alloytec V6
Transmission	4-speed GM 4L65-E automatic (V8) 5-speed GM 5L40-E automatic (V6)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,947 mm (116.0 in)
Length	5,047 mm (198.7 in)
Width	1,934 mm (76.1 in)
Height	1,654 mm (65.1 in)

An interim VZ Adventra appeared in August 2004 at the time of the release of the VZ Commodore range, but this was in essence the familiar VY body with VZ engine,running gear,ECU and a VZ compliance plate. A true VZ series facelift was introduced in February 2005 and with it, the introduction of a V6 engine as the principal power unit. Adventra was now available in a choice of four equipment levels: SX6, CX6, LX6, and LX8, with a 3.6 litre V6 engine affording 190 kilowatts (250 hp) and a five-speed automatic transmission. The V8 engine from the VY iteration was uprated to 250 kilowatts (340 hp), although, now available solely in the premium LX8 model. Production of the V8-powered Adventra ceased in December 2005, due only to the fact that Holden ceased manufacturing the Generation III power unit and did not see a strong enough business case to invest in the new 6.0 litre Generation IV V8 for the Adventra's all-wheel drive application.

These were unofficially imported to the United Kingdom, but were never badged as Opel or Vauxhall vehicles.

References

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