2012 Holden Commodore fuel efficiency, design upgrades

2012 Holden Commodore fuel efficiency, design upgrades

The 2012 Holden Commodore will benefit from improved fuel efficiency for some automatic models, flex-fuel capability across the range, and some subtle design and equipment enhancements when it goes on sale in Australia from the middle of this month

The fuel efficiency gains range from one to three per cent across the range of Commodore sedan, Sportwagon, Ute and Caprice vehicles equipped with the brand’s V6 engines and six-speed automatic transmission.

While the improvements are marginal, they achieve a major milestone from an image perspective for the brand, with the 3.0-litre Holden Commodore Omega sedan and Sportwagon and the Berlina sedan sliding from 9.1 litres/100km to 8.9 litres/100km on the combined cycle.

Importantly, the fuel consumption reductions mean the entry-level Commodore is now 1.0 litre/100km more efficient than the comparative Ford Falcon XT and the Toyota Aurion AT-X (both 9.9 litres/100km), and only 0.1 litres/100km shy of the outgoing Toyota Camry (8.8 litres/100km).

2012 Holden Commodore fuel efficiency improvements (all models not mentioned carry over figures from 2011 model year):

• Omega/Berlina sedan 3.0 SIDI – 8.9 litres/100km (from 9.1)
• SV6 sedan 3.6 SIDI – 9.5 litres/100km (from 9.8)
• Calais/Calais V sedan 3.6 SIDI – 9.5 litres/100km (from 9.8)
• Omega Sportwagon 3.0 SIDI – 8.9 litres/100km (from 9.2)
• Berlina Sportwagon 3.0 SIDI – 9.2 litres/100km (from 9.4)
• Calais/Calais V Sportwagon 3.6 SIDI – 9.8 litres/100km (from 9.9)
• SV6 Ute 3.6 SIDI – 9.8 litres/100km (from 9.9)
• Caprice 3.6 SIDI – 9.8 litres/100km (from 9.9)

As a result, the increased efficiency has also led to similar improvements in the Commodore’s CO2 emissions, ranging from one to 3.5 per cent reductions for the above models. The Omega Sportwagon enjoys the largest improvement, falling from 218g/km to 210g/km on the combined cycle.

Holden says the savings are the result of its ongoing work in vehicle mass reduction, along with upgrades to the six-speed automatic transmission to reduce mechanical losses. The 3.0 SIDI V6 variants also benefit from a new torque converter, while the air conditioning system has been re-engineered to be more efficient and draw less operating power.

Holden also confirmed the larger 3.6 SIDI V6 engine is now flex-fuel compatible, meaning every model in the new 2012 Commodore range can be powered by bio-ethanol/E85, which is a fuel blend comprising 85 per cent ethanol and 15 per cent petrol.

Holden Chairman and Managing Director, Mike Devereux, said running a Commodore on bio-ethanol/E85 had the potential to reduce ‘well-to-wheel’ CO2 emissions by as much as 40 per cent compared with petrol.

Mr Devereux confirmed Holden would introduce a new range of dedicated LPG-powered models early in 2012 in an attempt to further reduce the Commodore’s emissions and running costs, and to offer competition to the newFord Falcon Ecolpi.
“Alternative fuels like bio-ethanol and LPG offer great potential for Australia through reduced CO2 emissions, regional development and energy independence,” he said.

“Bringing more dedicated LPG and flex-fuel vehicles to market will help drive demand for these Australian-made fuels and demystify and make people aware of the benefits they offer.”

Mr Devereux said Holden was currently working on new features for future Commodores, including weight-saving aluminium body panels and electronic power steering.

Holden says the 2012 Holden Commodore model year update will also bring with it some “subtle design enhancements and other features”, which are set to be revealed in the coming days before the start of production. Stay tuned.

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2012 Holden Commodore visual updates

2012 Holden Commodore visual updates.

 2012 Holden Commodore visual updates

The facelifted 2012 Holden Commodore will come with subtle exterior revisions, as well as two new colours. New Redline editions will also come standard with FE3 sports suspension

The 2012 Holden Commodore will feature some styling tweaks and revisions over the current MY11 Commodore. On the outside the new Holden Commodore Omega will get 16-inch alloy wheels as standard while the front end will feature chrome trimming highlights. The Berlina model adds chrome trimming to the foglight surrounds while inside will feature silver stitching when optioned up with the leather pack.

The new Holden Calais will receive no change, however, the Calais V-Series will now feature a lip spoiler mounted on the boot lid. Other visual changes for the new model include a chrome-trimmed front air dam section for the SV6 and SS variants, while the SS V-Series will get red stitching when ordered with the Redhot interior trim option. Redline versions, in sedan, wagon and ute forms, will all come with FE3 sports suspension

Two new colours will be added to the options list for the new model: Perfect Blue and Chlorophyll teal green. Both new colours will be available across the range.

The 2012 Holden Commodore goes into production today, ahead of its official on-sale date in the middle of this month.

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2012 Holden Colorado Crew Cab at Australian

2012 Holden Colorado Crew Cab at Australian.

2012 Holden Colorado Crew Cab at Australian.

The 2012 Holden Colorado Crew Cab has been previewed at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show in the form of a new show car design that was developed and built in Australia.

 The all-new Colorado will become Holden’s entrant in the invigorated and highly competitive light commercial vehicle segment, following the release of new or updated versions of the Volkswagen Amarok, Toyota HiLux, Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50.

 The unveiling of the Crew Cab show car follows a similar unveiling of a Chevrolet-badged four-door Colorado in Buenos Aires last month and the world premiere of the expanded-cab Colorado in Bangkok in March

 The Holden Colorado Crew Cab show car gives us our best idea yet of what to expect from the production model, as it is finished with a locally styled front fascia, bonnet, bumpers and tailgate. Features unlikely to reach showrooms include the various LED assemblies (headlights, taillights and lower front daytime running lights) and the 20-inch satin-finish alloy wheels.

 Like the other Colorado show cars before it, the The Holden Crew Cab is powered by a 2.8-litre diesel engine. (The current-generation Holden Colorado diesel is powered by a 120kW/360Nm 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine.) Holden says this is just “one of a number of engines” that will be offered in the new ute.

 Holden is yet to reveal the new engine’s performance data, although expect it to sit somewhere between the current engine’s output and the 147kW/470Nm to be offered by the all-new Ford Ranger and Mazda BT-50’s 3.2-litre five-cylinder turbodiesel.

 The show car’s interior is trimmed in full blue leather with white highlights and leather stitching, although most production models will get a less luxurious cloth upholstery design.

 Holden Chairman and Managing Director, Mike Devereux, said the Colorado concept on display in Melbourne would give showgoers a pretty good insight into the final design of next year’s production model.
“Although this is a show vehicle, the fundamental design and proportions are true to form for the production version of the Colorado hitting Holden showrooms next year,” Mr Devereux said.
“Without doubt the new Colorado will be the biggest and toughest member of the Holden family – equally at home as a workhorse or active lifestyle vehicle.
“And as our centrepiece for the Melbourne Show, it also demonstrates the capability of the Holden Design Studio, which is an industry leader in stunning global show vehicles.”

Full pricing and specification details will be revealed closer to the Australian launch of the 2012 Holden Colorado in the first quarter of next year.

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2011 Holden VE II Ute SV6

2011 Holden VE II Ute SV6

2011 Holden VE II Ute SV6

VE and WM-Series II is the latest version of Australia's most popular sedans, wagons, utilities, luxury cars and a long wheelbase. New range has seen the refinement to the formula that made Holden Commodore of the best-selling car for 14 years, directly importing intelligent multimedia technologies, fuel economy, and the ability to use eco-friendly bioethanol.

VE Series II brings more multimedia features than ever by Commodore allnew infotainment system, which produces a fully integrated Bluetooth ®, USB and iPod whole range.

Known as the Holden-iQ, the system is controlled by a chip, a user-friendly touch screen mounted in the center console - the cornerstone of an updated interior design on all models.

Presentation of increased music features plug-and-play and the ability to encode and store up to 15 CDs in an internal flash drive, the system also provides advanced satellite navigation on some models, there including the state of alert live traffic to help drivers avoid congestion delays.

The technology includes intelligent Commodore Series II powertrain lineup, offering further improve fuel economy on all models.

Holden is a thrifty 3.0-liter V6 SIDI hours achieved by the fuel economy of 9.1 liters per 100 km in the official test ADR81/02. Two percent to 13 percent improvement in fuel consumption over the profits made in September last year, when the technology Direct Injection Spark Ignition engine was presented to the Commodore range.

The 3.6-liter V6 Sidi used to provide models Commodore, average fuel economy gains of more than three percent of all models, while luxury and performance powered by Holden V8 Gen IV improvements averaging more than six percent.

In an important step towards creating a cleaner fuel landscape of Australia, Series II customers will be able to run their cars on bio-ethanol, known in many markets such as E85, a blend containing up to 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.

Bio-ethanol is a renewable fuel that can be made from a variety of waste products from the production of wheat and sugar and even households. In Australia today the use of fuel reduces emissions of lifecycle CO2 by almost 40 percent compared to gasoline.

A first for an Australian car manufacturing, models of the Series II V6-powered 3.0-liter and 6.0 liter V8 Sidi flex-fuel capability, so they can run on bioethanol E10, without lead, Premium, or a combination of both.

LWB

For luxury cars long wheelbase Series II Holden will offer two versions of specific buyers flagship model Caprice.

The introduction of a major upgrade of WM Series II in September will mark the debut of the Holden Caprice V-Series.

Sporting a luxurious V-series of the same name as the premium Holdens and defines this model is the top-of-the-range.

complete program is Caprice Series II, which shares the stretched silhouette, alloy wheels of 18 inches and a strong design character of its counterpart.

This move, Holden Statesman for a long time to stop the tag name.

VE and WM functionality Series II model line-up and new

Omega Sedan, Sport Wagon and Ute - New standard features include:

color touch screen system with iQ Holden-CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, iPod support integrated Bluetooth ® improved (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth ® audio streaming

Dual-zone electronic climate control

3.0-liter direct-injection V6 engine Sidi (new Ute)

6-speed automatic transmission with Active Select (new Ute)

Flex-fuel capability, allowing the vehicle to run on bioethanol E10, unleaded premium or a combination

Berlina Sedan and Sport Wagon - New standard features include:

Holden-color touch screen, the iQ is a single CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB, auxiliary input jack, a built-in iPod support, Enhanced Bluetooth ® (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth ® audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB flash memory

Dual-zone electronic climate control

Flex-fuel capability, allowing the vehicle to run on bioethanol E10, unleaded premium or a combination

New 17-inch wheels machined aluminum (4)

New seats with bolsters and cloth inserts Sportec

SV6 Ute and sedan and Sportwagon - New standard features include:

color touch screen system with iQ Holden-CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, iPod support integrated Bluetooth ® improved (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth ® audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB of flash storage disk

Dual-zone electronic climate control

New sport front seats

New sport of high clarity instrumentation

New 18-inch wheels machined aluminum (4)

New interior color and cut

SS and the Sedan, Sport Wagon and Ute - New standard features include:

Holden-color touch screen, the iQ is a single CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB, auxiliary input jack, a built-in iPod support, Enhanced Bluetooth ® (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth ® audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB of flash storage disk

Dual-zone electronic climate control

The new sport of high-clarity of the instrumentation

New 18-inch machined alloy wheels (4)

New interior colors and trim

Flex-fuel capability, allowing the vehicle to run on bioethanol E10, unleaded premium or a combination

SS V-Series Sedan, Sport Wagon and Ute - New standard features include:

color touch screen system with iQ Holden-CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, iPod support integrated Bluetooth ® improved (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth ® audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB of flash storage disk

New Interior Trim

New alloy wheels 19 "(4)

Navigation with Live Traffic

Rear Park Assist (with the exception of Ute)

rear view camera (except Ute)

Flex-fuel capability, which allows the vehicle to drive into bioethanol, E10, Unleaded, Premium, or a combination of

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2011 Holden VE II Commodore SV6

2011 Holden VE II Commodore SV6

2011 Holden VE II Commodore SV6 Review

VE and WM series II marks the latest versions of the most popular sedans in Australia, cars, utilities and luxury vehicles with long wheelbase. The new series saw Holden fineness of the formula that made the nation's best selling car in the Commodore for 14 consecutive years by the introduction of intelligent multimedia technology, fuel economy improved and the ability to run on the bio-ethanol.

2011 Holden VE II Commodore SV6

VE Series II brings more multimedia features than ever by Commodore allnew infotainment system, which produces a fully integrated Bluetooth ®, USB and iPod whole range.

Known as the iQ-Holden, the system is controlled by an intelligent, easy to use touch screen mounted in the center console - the cornerstone of internal date on all models.

Presentation of increased music features plug-and-play and the ability to encode and store up to 15 CDs in an internal flash drive, the system also provides advanced satellite navigation on some models, there including the state of alert live traffic to help drivers avoid congestion delays.

The technology includes intelligent Commodore Series II powertrain lineup, offering further improve fuel economy on all models.

Holden thrifty 3.0-liter V6 now Sidi realize a savings of 9.1 liters of fuel per 100 km in the official test ADR81/02. The improvement of two percent adds up to 13 percent fuel economy in September last year, when the technology Direct Injection SI Engine was introduced in the region Commodore.

 that 3.6-liter SIDI V6 models used to power the average earnings Commodore fuel economy of more than three percent for all models of luxury and performance driven Gen IV V8 Holden improve an average of more than six percent.
In an important step towards a cleaner fuel the Australian landscape, Series II, guests can also drive their cars into bioethanol, which is known in many markets E85, a blend of ethanol up to 85 per cent of petrol and 15 per percent.

Bio-ethanol is a renewable fuel that can be made from a variety of waste products from the production of wheat and sugar and even households. In Australia today the use of fuel reduces emissions of lifecycle CO2 by almost 40 percent compared to gasoline.

A first for an Australian car manufacturing, models of the Series II V6-powered 3.0-liter and 6.0 liter V8 Sidi flex-fuel capability, so they can run on bioethanol E10, without lead, Premium, or a combination of both.

A long wheelbase

For luxury cars long wheelbase Series II Holden will offer two versions of specific buyers flagship model Caprice.

The introduction of a major upgrade of WM Series II in September will mark the debut of the Holden Caprice V-Series.

The luxury sport V-Series designation matches other premium Holden and identifies this model as a premium.

Assembly is on the Caprice Series II, which shares the stretched silhouette, the 18-inch alloy wheels and a strong design character of its counterpart.

With this move, Holden left his plate of long-term status.

VE and the characteristics of the WM Series II range of models and new

Omega Sedan, Ute and Sportwagon - New standard features include:

Holden-color touch screen, the iQ is a single CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB, auxiliary input jack, a built-in iPod support, Enhanced Bluetooth ® (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth ® audio streaming

Dual-zone electronic climate control

3.0-liter direct injection V6 SIDI (again Ute)

6-speed automatic transmission to select an active (on the new Ute)

Flex-fuel capability, allowing the vehicle to run on bioethanol E10, unleaded premium or a combination

Sedan Sedan and Sport Wagon - New standard features include:

Holden-color touch screen, the iQ is a single CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB, auxiliary input jack, a built-in iPod support, Enhanced Bluetooth ® (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth ® audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB flash memory

Dual-zone electronic climate control

Flex-fuel capability, which allows the vehicle to drive into bioethanol, E10, Unleaded, Premium, or a combination of

The new 17-inch wheels machined alloy (4)

The new cloth seats and supports more Sportec

SV6 and Sedan, Sport Wagon and Ute - New standard features include:

color touch screen system with iQ-Holden CD, MP3, USB, auxiliary input jack, support for the iPod integrated Bluetooth ® increased (book screen phone, dialing, touch screen, Bluetooth ® Audio Streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB of flash storage disk

Dual-zone electronic climate control

New sport front seats

The new sport of high-clarity of the instrumentation

New 18-inch machined alloy wheels (4)

The new interior color and finish

SS and the Sedan, Sport Wagon and Ute - New standard features include:

color touch screen system with iQ Holden-CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, iPod support integrated Bluetooth ® improved (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth ® audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB flash memory

Dual-zone electronic climate control

New sport of high clarity instrumentation

The new 18-inch wheels machined alloy (4)

New interior color and cut

Flex-fuel capability, allowing the vehicle to run on bioethanol E10, unleaded premium or a combination

SS V-Series Sedan, Sport Wagon and Ute - New standard features include:

color touch screen system with iQ Holden-CD player, MP3 compatibility, USB input, auxiliary input jack, iPod support integrated Bluetooth ® improved (phone screen, touchscreen dialing, Bluetooth ® audio streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB flash memory storage

New Interior Trim

New alloy wheels 19 "(4)

Live Traffic Navigation

rear parking aid (except Ute)

rear view camera (except Ute)

Flex-fuel capability, which allows the vehicle to drive into bioethanol, E10, Unleaded, Premium, or a combination of

Calais Sedan and Sport Wagon - New standard features include:

color touch screen system with iQ-Holden CD, MP3, USB, auxiliary input jack, support for the iPod integrated Bluetooth ® increased (book screen phone, dialing, touch screen, Bluetooth ® Audio Streaming

Virtual CD changer, 1 GB flash memory storage

New interior

New 18-inch wheels machined aluminum (4)

Leather appointed seats

leather gear selector surround


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