Holden Commodore (VL)

Holden Commodore (VL)
1986 Holden Commodore (VL) Executive sedan
Overview
ManufacturerHolden (General Motors)
Also calledHolden Calais (VL)
ProductionFebruary 1986–August 1988
AssemblyAustralia: Adelaide, South Australia (Elizabeth),
Melbourne, Victoria (Dandenong)
New Zealand: Wellington (Trentham)
Indonesia: Surabaya (PT. Udatin)
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size
Body style4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformGM V platform
RelatedOpel Rekord E
Opel Senator
Powertrain
Engine
  • 2.0 L RB20E I6 (New Zealand, Southeast Asia)
  • 3.0 L RB30E I6 (Australia, New Zealand)
  • 3.0 L RB30ET I6 (Australia)
  • 5.0 L Holden V8 engine (Australia, New Zealand)
Transmission5-speed manual
3-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,668 mm (105.0 in)
Length4,766 mm (187.6 in)
Width1,722 mm (67.8 in)
Height1,363–1,368 mm (53.7–53.9 in)
Curb weight1,250–1,350 kg (2,760–2,980 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHolden Commodore (VK)
SuccessorHolden Commodore (VN)

The Holden Commodore (VL) is a mid-size car that was produced by Holden from 1986 to 1988. It was the final iteration of the first generation of the Holden Commodore and included the luxury variant, Holden Calais (VL). Between February 1986 and August 1988, 151,801 VL model Commodores were built.