Holden VZ Commodore - Revision history

KangarooKyle at 08:08, 20 July 2010

2010-07-20T08:08:44Z

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	\|Transmission = 4 speed Automatic<br>5 speed Automatic<br>6 speed Manual<br>6 speed Automatic, RWD		\|Transmission = 4 speed Automatic<br>5 speed Automatic<br>6 speed Manual<br>6 speed Automatic, RWD
	\|Engine = 3.6L [[GM Holden Alloytec engine\|Alloytec]] V6<br>3.6L [[GM Holden Alloytec engine\|Alloytec High-Output]] V6<br>6.0L [[GM LS2 engine\|Gen IV]] V8		\|Engine = 3.6L [[GM Holden Alloytec engine\|Alloytec]] V6<br>3.6L [[GM Holden Alloytec engine\|Alloytec High-Output]] V6<br>6.0L [[GM LS2 engine\|Gen IV]] V8
	\|Power = ~~175 kW~~ @ 6000 rpm<br>320 Nm of [[torque]] @ 2800 rpm<br>'''High Output'''		\|Power = 235 bhp @ 6000 rpm<br>320 Nm of [[torque]] @ 2800 rpm<br>'''High Output'''
	~~190 kW~~ @ 6500 rpm<br>340 Nm @ 3200 rpm		255 bhp @ 6500 rpm<br>340 Nm @ 3200 rpm
	\|Similar = [[Ford Falcon]]<br>[[Audi A6]]		\|Similar = [[Ford Falcon]]<br>[[Audi A6]]
	\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''		\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''

TristanT at 02:25, 2 May 2010

2010-05-02T02:25:23Z

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	For cars with V8s, engines that rattle and burn oil are apparently normal. Many of them have been driven hard and owners should check the clutch and brakes to see if they're worn. Aftermarket modifications could reduce the car's reliability.		For cars with V8s, engines that rattle and burn oil are apparently normal. Many of them have been driven hard and owners should check the clutch and brakes to see if they're worn. Aftermarket modifications could reduce the car's reliability.

			According to Car Survey.org, the average reliability rating is 8 out of 10.

	===Safety===		===Safety===

TristanT at 06:25, 22 November 2009

2009-11-22T06:25:41Z

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	===Engine and Transmission===		===Engine and Transmission===
	Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.		Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.

			'''Manual transmission'''

			Aisin AY6 (6 speed)

			'''Automatic transmissions'''

			GM 4L60-E (4 speed)

			GM 5L40-E (5 speed)

	===Performance===		===Performance===
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	Despite the above recall, the VZ Commodore had been more reliable than its predecessor. One of the reasons behind this is the rapid rear tyre wear affecting older models has been reduced and build quality has improved.		Despite the above recall, the VZ Commodore had been more reliable than its predecessor. One of the reasons behind this is the rapid rear tyre wear affecting older models has been reduced and build quality has improved.

			For cars with V8s, engines that rattle and burn oil are apparently normal. Many of them have been driven hard and owners should check the clutch and brakes to see if they're worn. Aftermarket modifications could reduce the car's reliability.

	===Safety===		===Safety===

TristanT at 06:11, 22 November 2009

2009-11-22T06:11:58Z

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	===Reliability===		===Reliability===
	'''RECALL ALERT:''' Holden recalled 123,719 VZ Commodores to fix 124,000 side airbags. The problem is that there are reports that side airbags had inflated when not intended to. The problem had not only affected the VZ Commodores but [[Holden Statesman\|Statesmans]], [[Holden Crewman\|Crewmans]], [[Holden Monaro\|Monaros]] and HSV models had been affected as well. [http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/4928ACACC3D8A12FCA25713100123661]		'''RECALL ALERT:''' Holden recalled 123,719 VZ Commodores to fix 124,000 side airbags. The problem is that there are reports that side airbags had inflated when not intended to. The problem had not only affected the VZ Commodores but [[Holden Statesman\|Statesmans]], [[Holden Crewman\|Crewmans]], [[Holden Monaro\|Monaros]] and HSV models had been affected as well. [http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/4928ACACC3D8A12FCA25713100123661]

			Despite the above recall, the VZ Commodore had been more reliable than its predecessor. One of the reasons behind this is the rapid rear tyre wear affecting older models has been reduced and build quality has improved.

	===Safety===		===Safety===

TristanT at 08:44, 30 June 2009

2009-06-30T08:44:03Z

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	===Reliability===		===Reliability===
	'''RECALL'''		'''RECALL ALERT:''' Holden recalled 123,719 VZ Commodores to fix 124,000 side airbags. The problem is that there are reports that side airbags had inflated when not intended to. The problem had not only affected the VZ Commodores but [[Holden Statesman\|Statesmans]], [[Holden Crewman\|Crewmans]], [[Holden Monaro\|Monaros]] and HSV models had been affected as well. [http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/4928ACACC3D8A12FCA25713100123661]

	Holden recalled 123,719 VZ Commodores to fix 124,000 side airbags. The problem is that there are reports that side airbags had inflated when not intended to. The problem had not only affected the VZ Commodores but [[Holden Statesman\|Statesmans]], [[Holden Crewman\|Crewmans]], [[Holden Monaro\|Monaros]] and HSV models had been affected as well. [http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/4928ACACC3D8A12FCA25713100123661]

	===Safety===		===Safety===

TristanT at 12:20, 12 June 2009

2009-06-12T12:20:30Z

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	! colspan=4 \|'''Trim'''		! colspan=4 \|'''Trim'''
	\|-		\|-
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| ~~Trim1~~		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| V6 Auto
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| ~~Trim2~~		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| V6 Manual
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| Trim3		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| Trim3
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| Trim4		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| Trim4
	\|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"		\|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
	\|- style="color:#000000; background:#cccccc; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"		\|- style="color:#000000; background:#cccccc; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
	! colspan=4 \|'''~~MPG~~'''		! colspan=4 \|'''l/100 km (city/highway)'''
	\|-		\|-
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| c/h		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| 12-14/10-11
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;"\| c/h		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;"\| c/h
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| c/h		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| c/h

TristanT at 09:32, 2 May 2009

2009-05-02T09:32:09Z

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	===Colors===		===Colors===
	~~List the colors that the particular <MODEL> is offered in.~~		* Sting Red
			* Impulse Blue
			* Turismo
			* Quicksilver
			* Phantom Black
			* White
			* Odyssey (Silver Blue)
			* Ignition (Orange)

	===Main Competitors===		===Main Competitors===

TristanT at 09:13, 2 May 2009

2009-05-02T09:13:53Z

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	===Reliability===		===Reliability===
	~~Warranty options~~ and ~~scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here~~.		'''RECALL'''

			Holden recalled 123,719 VZ Commodores to fix 124,000 side airbags. The problem is that there are reports that side airbags had inflated when not intended to. The problem had not only affected the VZ Commodores but [[Holden Statesman\|Statesmans]], [[Holden Crewman\|Crewmans]], [[Holden Monaro\|Monaros]] and HSV models had been affected as well. [http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/4928ACACC3D8A12FCA25713100123661]

	===Safety===		===Safety===

TristanT at 08:59, 14 April 2009

2009-04-14T08:59:28Z

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	\|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''		\|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''
	\|Transmission = 4 speed Automatic<br>5 speed Automatic<br>6 speed Manual<br>6 speed Automatic, RWD		\|Transmission = 4 speed Automatic<br>5 speed Automatic<br>6 speed Manual<br>6 speed Automatic, RWD
	\|Engine = 3.6L [[GM Holden Alloytec engine\|Alloytec]] V6<br>3.6L [[GM Holden Alloytec engine\|Alloytec High-Output]] V6		\|Engine = 3.6L [[GM Holden Alloytec engine\|Alloytec]] V6<br>3.6L [[GM Holden Alloytec engine\|Alloytec High-Output]] V6<br>6.0L [[GM LS2 engine\|Gen IV]] V8
	\|Power = 175 kW @ 6000 rpm<br>320 Nm of [[torque]] @ 2800 rpm<br>'''High Output'''		\|Power = 175 kW @ 6000 rpm<br>320 Nm of [[torque]] @ 2800 rpm<br>'''High Output'''
	190 kW @ 6500 rpm<br>340 Nm @ 3200 rpm		190 kW @ 6500 rpm<br>340 Nm @ 3200 rpm

TristanT at 08:56, 14 April 2009

2009-04-14T08:56:38Z

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	\|Length = '''Sedan'''		\|Length = '''Sedan'''
	4895 mm<br>'''Wagon'''		4895 mm<br>'''Wagon'''

	5033 mm		5033 mm
	\|Width = 2040 mm		\|Width = 2040 mm
	\|Height = '''Sedan'''		\|Height = '''Sedan'''
	1440 mm<br>'''Wagon'''		1440 mm<br>'''Wagon'''

	1527 mm		1527 mm
	\|Wheelbase = '''Sedan'''		\|Wheelbase = '''Sedan'''
	2789 mm<br>'''Wagon'''		2789 mm<br>'''Wagon'''

	2939 mm		2939 mm
	\|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''		\|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''
	\|Transmission = 4 speed Automatic<br>5 speed Automatic<br>6 speed Manual<br>6 speed Automatic, RWD		\|Transmission = 4 speed Automatic<br>5 speed Automatic<br>6 speed Manual<br>6 speed Automatic, RWD
	\|Engine = 3.6L [[GM Holden Alloytec engine\|Alloytec]] V6<br>3.6L [[GM Holden Alloytec engine\|Alloytec High-Output]] V6		\|Engine = 3.6L [[GM Holden Alloytec engine\|Alloytec]] V6<br>3.6L [[GM Holden Alloytec engine\|Alloytec High-Output]] V6
	\|Power = ~~N/A hp~~ @ ~~N/A~~ rpm<br>~~N/A lb-ft~~ of [[torque]] @ ~~N/A~~ rpm		\|Power = 175 kW @ 6000 rpm<br>320 Nm of [[torque]] @ 2800 rpm<br>'''High Output'''
			190 kW @ 6500 rpm<br>340 Nm @ 3200 rpm
	\|Similar = [[Ford Falcon]]<br>[[Audi A6]]		\|Similar = [[Ford Falcon]]<br>[[Audi A6]]
	\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''		\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''

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	! colspan=4 \|'''Trim'''		! colspan=4 \|'''Trim'''
	\|-		\|-
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| ~~Trim1~~		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| V6 Auto
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| ~~Trim2~~		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| V6 Manual
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| Trim3		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| Trim3
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| Trim4		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" \| Trim4
	\|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"		\|- style="text-align:left; background:#f0f0f0;"
	\|- style="color:#000000; background:#cccccc; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"		\|- style="color:#000000; background:#cccccc; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
	! colspan=4 \|'''~~MPG~~'''		! colspan=4 \|'''l/100 km (city/highway)'''
	\|-		\|-
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| c/h		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| 12-14/10-11
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;"\| c/h		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;"\| c/h
	! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| c/h		! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" \| c/h