Holden Commodore (VF)

Holden Commodore (VF)
2014 Holden Commodore (VF) SV6 sedan
Overview
ManufacturerHolden
Also calledHolden Calais
Holden Ute
HSV Gen-F
Chevrolet SS (United States)
Vauxhall VXR8 (United Kingdom)
ProductionJune 2013 – October 2017
AssemblyAustralia: Adelaide, South Australia (Elizabeth)
DesignerJustin Thompson (2008)
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size
Body style2-door coupé utility
4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel drive
PlatformGM Zeta
RelatedChevrolet Camaro (fifth generation)
Chevrolet Caprice
Holden Caprice (WN)
Powertrain
Engine3.0 L LF1 V6
3.6 L LFX V6
6.0 L L77 V8
6.2 L LS3 V8
6.2 L LSA V8 (HSV only)
6.2 L LS9 V8 (HSV only)
Transmission6-speed GM 6L45-E automatic
6-speed GM 6L80-E automatic
6-speed GM 6L90-E automatic (LSA only)
6-speed Aisin AY6 manual
6-speed Tremec TR-6060 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 2,915 mm (114.8 in) (sedan & wagon)
  • 3,009 mm (118.5 in) (ute)
Length
  • 4,947–4,966 mm (194.8–195.5 in) (sedan)
  • 4,919–4,939 mm (193.7–194.4 in) (wagon)
  • 5,062–5,083 mm (199.3–200.1 in) (ute)
Width
  • 1,898 mm (74.7 in)
Height
  • 1,471 mm (57.9 in) (sedan)
  • 1,474 mm (58.0 in) (wagon)
  • 1,494 mm (58.8 in) (ute)
Curb weight
  • 1,622–1,780 kg (3,576–3,924 lb) (sedan)
  • 1,717–1,866 kg (3,785–4,114 lb) (wagon)
  • 1,656–1,733 kg (3,651–3,821 lb) (ute)
Chronology
PredecessorHolden Commodore (VE)
SuccessorHolden Commodore (ZB)

The Holden Commodore (VF) is a full-size car that was produced by Holden between June 2013 and October 2017.[1] It was the second and last significantly restyled iteration of the fourth (and final) generation of the Holden Commodore to be manufactured in Australia. Its range included the sedan and station wagon variants that sold under the luxury Holden Calais (VF) nameplate. Also available was the commercial utility variant that sold under the Holden Ute (VF) nameplate.

From 2013 to 2017 an improved version of the Commodore SS V sedan was exported to the United States badged as the Chevrolet SS; an evolution of the badging practice used on the previous-generation Commodore that was sold in North America as the Pontiac G8 from 2008 to 2009, prior to the Pontiac brand being discontinued. Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) used the VF series as the basis of its performance Gen-F sedan, wagon and utility models, which were also exported to the United Kingdom rebadged as the Vauxhall VXR8 range.

In December 2013, GM announced that it would discontinue all Australian production in 2017.[2]

  1. ^ "Finally, the new 'world class' Holden VF Commodore has landed in Australia". News.com.au. 10 February 2013. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2013.
  2. ^ Griffiths, Emma (11 December 2013). "Holden to cease its manufacturing operations in Australia by 2017". ABC News. Retrieved 11 December 2013.