HOLDEN Adventra 2003-2007 Photos, engines & full specs

GM thought it might be a good idea to take a station-wagon, lift its suspension, add some moldings, and call it a day.

While it was born as a Holden Commodore Station-wagon, the crossover went through a design and engineering process that transformed it into a lifestyle crossover. It was not an off-road vehicle, but it was good to go on any road, not a track. And it was not afraid of slippery surfaces either, since it was fitted with an all-wheel-drive system.

On the outside, the Adventra featured a front fascia with a body-colored bumper on the upper side, while the lower side was black and fitted with an underbody silver protection. On the sides, the carmaker installed black plastic moldings on the wheel-arches and the side sills. In the back, the liftgate could have been open completely or just the rear window. Finally, Adventra came fitted as standard with roof-rails, good for bicycles, canoes, or surfboards.

Inside, It was a well-packed Commodore with bucket seats at the front and a split-bench in the rear. The dashboard was carried over from its sibling, with large, clear dials inside the rounded instrument cluster. It was fitted as standard with air-conditioning and an audio system, mounted on the center stack.

Under the hood, Holden packed a choice of three engines, starting with a 3.6-liter V6. The full-option version sported a 5.7-liter V8 engine. All versions were paired to an automatic transmission that sent the power to all corners.