The Commodore VE series II range comes with performance upgrades, as well as with a touch screen entertainment system for all the models. The feature comes with a 6.5-inch LCD color display, Bluetooth, wireless and USB connectivity.
Mike Devereux, the company’s chairman and managing director said that the carmaker has decided to offer future Commodore owners the possibility to enjoy advanced technology that increases efficiency without sacrificing performance.
“We’re listening and we know Australians want better performance - but better performance doesn’t mean going faster in a straight line,” Devereux said, showing the company's intentions for the Commodore range. “Better performance means driving more efficiently, more sustainably and the addition of simple-to-use technology that makes driving safe and fun at the same time. Series II makes these features available to every buyer across the Commodore range.”
The models using the 3-liter SIDI V6 unit and the 6-liter V8 engine can run on petrol, bio-ethanol or E85, a mixture that contains up to 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent petrol. The 3.6-liter SIDI V6 powerplant will also be flex-fuel capable by 2012. Devereux said that choosing to use bio-ethanol will cut CO2 emissions by around 40 percent.
The Commodore is also destined for the export markets, being offered in both left and right hand drive versions and usually wearing the Chevrolet badge.
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