Holden Unveils Production Commodore Sportwagon at Melbourne Show |carscoop's

The production version of Holden’s all new VE Commodore Sportwagon was unveiled today at the Melbourne Motor Show. The stylish rear-wheel-drive station will be available in the full range of VE Commodore variants including Omega, Berlina and Calais, plus the sporty SV6, SS and the range topping SS V and Calais V models. Engine options start from the base 241 Hp 3.6-liter V6 unit and top with the 362 Hp 6.0-liter V8. According to Holden, the Sportwagon prices are 1,000 AUD more than its Commodore sedan equivalents. –Details and pics after the jump

Press Release:

GM Holden released pricing for the all-new VE Sportwagon at the Melbourne International Motor Show today, adding great value to its list of attractive features.

The 2008 VE Sportwagon range starts from as little as $37,790 # for Omega, with each of the seven models only $1,000 more than their VE sedan equivalent.

At $41,290 #, the new VE Sportwagon Berlina is an amazing $5,600 less than its VZ wagon equivalent whilst offering a range of engineering advances and safety features including Electronic Stability Program (ESP ® ) , Rear Park Assist and six airbags which are standard across the range.

Having more than doubled the model range from three in VZ to seven in VE, the new Sportwagon offers buyers more choice and more features to further enhance its appeal to both private and business customers.

GM Holden’s Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, Alan Batey, said value and choice would be key features that would attract buyers to the new VE Sportwagon.

“The Australian market is becoming increasingly challenging and at Holden we believe the VE Sportwagon’s pricing, sedan-like handling and stylish design will ensure it has the competitive edge it needs to succeed in its segment.

“The extended VE range offers real choices in practicality and flexibility to both the business buyer and Aussie families.

“With safety features such as ESP and six airbags as standard across the range, many potential buyers will see this as a great value car which ticks all the right boxes,” Mr Batey said.

VE Sportwagon Model and Powertrain Line-up:

Omega Alloytec V6 with 4 speed auto transmission

Berlina Alloytec V6 with 4 speed auto transmission

SV6 High Output Alloytec V6 with 5 speed auto transmission

SS Gen 4 V8 with 6 speed manual transmission -or-
Gen 4 V8 with 6 speed auto transmission (optional)

SS V-Series Gen 4 V8 with 6 speed manual transmission -or-
Gen 4 V8 with 6 speed auto transmission (optional)

Calais High Output Alloytec V6 with 5 speed auto transmission

Calais V-Series High Output Alloytec V6 with 5 speed auto transmission -or-
Gen 4 V8 with 6 speed auto transmission (optional)

# RRP – excludes dealer delivery and Government charges

VE Sportwagon Highlights

Overview:

Great style, performance and practicality
All the storage advantages that comes with a wagon
Seats 5 adults in comfort
Higher cargo floor making it easier to load items into the cargo area
Flexible cargo cover for security, with innovative D-pillar tracks for added functionality
60:40 split 2nd row seat which can be folded flat for storage of larger items
Innovative opening tailgate which requires less opening space

Safety

Electronic Stability Program (ESP ® ) standard on all models
Driver, front passenger and side impact airbags standard on all models
Curtain airbags standard on all models
Occupant protection system designed for the real world driving environment
Ultra-stiff body structure, multiple load path strategy and structurally optimised front & rear deformation zones

Technology

Rear Park Assist standard on all models
Roof-mounted DVD system available on selected models
Integrated navigation system available on all models
Multi-function driver information display system

Performance

The multi-link Linear Control Suspension system is the most advanced suspension design ever under a Holden
Large, fade-resistant brake systems help reduce stopping distances
Increased diameter wheel and tyre packages for braking and cornering control
As on sedan, two V6 engine versions will be available: an Alloytec 3.6 litre V6 with single exhaust; and the Alloytec High Output 3.6 litre V6 with dual exhaust
6.0 litre Generation 4 Alloy V8 coupled with a six-speed manual transmission, or optional six-speed automatic transmission

Omega
Standard features on Omega include:

3.6L Alloytec V6, peak power 180kW, peak torque 330Nm*, four-speed automatic
Electronic Stability Program (ESP ® ) including Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Electronic Brake Assist and Traction Control
Four 16-inch alloy wheels
Multifunction steering wheel
Multifunction driver display
Cruise control
Rear Park Assist
Automatic headlamp mode
Single disc CD player
Dual stage front airbags; side and curtain impact airbags

Berlina
Berlina has all Omega standard features and in addition:

Four 17-inch alloy wheels
Front fog lamps
Leather wrap steering wheel
Trip computer with triple display
Bluetooth ® connectivity for compatible mobile phones
Six-disc in-dash CD player, MP3 compatible
Four-way electric adjustment of driver’s seat
Dual zone electronic climate control
Six-inch multifunction display screen

SV6
SV6 features include:

3.6L High Output Alloytec V6, peak power 195kW, peak torque 340Nm*, five-speed automatic with Active Select
Sports suspension
Four 18-inch alloy wheels
Leather wrap steering wheel
Bluetooth ® connectivity for compatible mobile phones
Single disc CD player
Sports interior
Sports body kit
Dual exhaust
Chrome highlights
Rear Park Assist

SS
SS features include:

6.0L V8, peak power 270kW, peak torque 530Nm ** , six-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic with Active Select
Limited Slip Differential
Sports suspension
Four 18-inch alloy wheels
Bluetooth ® connectivity for compatible mobile phones
Six-disc in-dash CD player, MP3 compatible
Sports front seats
Rear Park Assist

SS V
SS V has all SS standard features and in addition:

Projector headlamps
Alloy faced pedals
Four 19-inch alloy wheels
Leather wrap gear selector
Leather wrap sports profile steering wheel
Leather seat inserts
Dual zone electronic climate control
6.5-inch multi-function display screen
Zone based Rear Park Assist

Calais
Calais features include:

3.6L High Output Alloytec V6, peak power 195kW, peak torque 340Nm*, five-speed automatic with Active Select
Four 17-inch alloy wheels
Leather wrap gear selector
Leather wrap steering wheel
Trip computer with triple display
Bluetooth ® connectivity for compatible mobile phones
Projector headlamps
Six-disc in-dash CD player, MP3 compatible
Six-way electric adjustment of driver’s seat
Dual zone electronic climate control
6.5-inch multi-function display screen
Zone based Rear Park Assist