Segment: Medium
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
It was the first Holden Commodore that parted away with the European Opel/Vauxhall Omega, and it showed the muscles of the Australian engineering.
While its predecessors were developed on various Opel/Vauxhall models, the fourth generation of the Australian sports-sedan was designed by the Holden engineers in Australia. They didn't want to adopt anything from Europe to their harsh environment.
It might be called a car designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts and families. The latter was added to the engineering requirements just to make a profit out of the Commodore model. Its look was aggressive, with rounded panels that looked like they were about to explode under the inside pressure, and few hundred horses will be unleashed over the road. It was produced in Australia for the U.S. market, where it was sold as the Pontiac G8 while the U.K. received the Vauxhall VXR8 version.
The interior resembled some of the Opel design cues, such as the center stack with the three turning knobs for the HVAC system. The steering wheel and the instrument cluster were also inspired by the Opel/Vauxhall Vectra, which was still in production. Thanks to its big wheelbase, it offered good legroom for the rear seat passengers. For those who needed more, there was also an extended wheelbase version named Statesman/Caprice.
Under the hood, the Commodore was offered with two engines, with different power outputs. The base model, which was mainly built for the masses, was fitted with a 3.6-liter V6 unit. The top version was the SS with a 6.0-liter V8 engine paired to a 6-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 6AT RWD (255 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2986 cm3 |
Power: | 190 KW @ 6700 RPM 258 HP @ 6700 RPM 255 BHP @ 6700 RPM |
Torque: | 214 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 290 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Spark Ignition Direct Injection (SIDI) |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-automatic speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 98V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/63.3 in (1,593/1,608 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3902.8 lbs (1770 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 210 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 4AT RWD (245 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 180 KW @ 6000 RPM 245 HP @ 6000 RPM 241 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 243 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 330 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 98V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/63.3 in (1,593/1,608 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6AT RWD (245 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 180 KW @ 6000 RPM 245 HP @ 6000 RPM 241 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 320 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 98V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/63.3 in (1,593/1,608 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6AT RWD (265 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 195 KW @ 6500 RPM 265 HP @ 6500 RPM 261 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 340 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 98V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/63.3 in (1,593/1,608 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 6AT RWD (354 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5967 cm3 |
Power: | 260 KW @ 5600 RPM 354 HP @ 5600 RPM 349 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 381 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 517 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic transmission with Active Select |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 98V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/63.3 in (1,593/1,608 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3902.8 lbs (1770 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L V8 6MT RWD (367 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5967 cm3 |
Power: | 270 KW @ 5700 RPM 367 HP @ 5700 RPM 362 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 391 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 530 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 98V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/63.3 in (1,593/1,608 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.8 in (2916 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.7 cuFT (246 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3902.8 lbs (1770 kg) |