Body style: Truck
Segment: Small Pickup
Production years: 2015, 2016, 2017
The Holden Ute was the most practical muscle-car produced in Australia, and its stance and taxation made it a favorite among the petrolheads from there.
Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, and the Ute was doomed after GM's decision to shut down the model just a few years later after it introduced the last generation of this outrageous pickup. In 2015, Holden dared to make the vehicle as a farewell to its customers.
The Ute was based on the same platform as the latest VF platform used for the Commodore lineup. It sported a new front fascia with rounded, angled headlights and a big hexagonal "mouth" in the lower bumper area. A pair of side vents provided air to cool the front brakes and enhanced the car's aggressive look. Behind the short, two-door cabin, Holden installed a covered bed good to carry things. But don't think of the Ute as a regular U-haul vehicle.
Inside, the European style dominated the dashboard and its binocular instrument cluster. The infotainment system featured a 7" touch-screen above the center stack, like in Holden's European cousins (Opel and Vauxhall). The aluminum inserts (silver plastic) and the thick steering wheel completed the car's sporty image, while the high-bolstered seats kept its occupants in place during hard cornering.
Under the hood, Holden offered a choice of two engines for the Ute. While the small, 3.6-liter version was for those who didn't want to tear up the tarmac, the 6.2-liter LS3 under the SS version was clearly the one that turned heads on the streets.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6AT (285 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 209.6 KW @ 6700 RPM 285 HP @ 6700 RPM 281 BHP @ 6700 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 350 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.8 gallons (71.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 199.3 in (5062 mm) |
Width: | 74.7 in (1897 mm) |
Height: | 58.8 in (1494 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/63.5 in (1,600/1,613 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6MT (285 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3564 cm3 |
Power: | 209.6 KW @ 6700 RPM 285 HP @ 6700 RPM 281 BHP @ 6700 RPM |
Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 350 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.8 gallons (71.2 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 199.3 in (5062 mm) |
Width: | 74.7 in (1897 mm) |
Height: | 58.8 in (1494 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/63.5 in (1,600/1,613 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.2L V8 6AT (413 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6162 cm3 |
Power: | 303.8 KW @ 6000 RPM 413 HP @ 6000 RPM 407 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 420 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 570 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.8 gallons (71.2 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 199.3 in (5062 mm) |
Width: | 74.7 in (1897 mm) |
Height: | 58.8 in (1494 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/63.2 in (1,593/1,605 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 11.8 in (300 mm) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.2L V8 6MT (413 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6162 cm3 |
Power: | 303.8 KW @ 6000 RPM 413 HP @ 6000 RPM 407 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 420 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 570 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.8 gallons (71.2 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 199.3 in (5062 mm) |
Width: | 74.7 in (1897 mm) |
Height: | 58.8 in (1494 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.7/63.2 in (1,593/1,605 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 11.8 in (300 mm) |