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40 years of Commodore DNA and learning inspire evolution of an icon
Next-generation Commodore launches after over 200,000km local testing and unique Holden engineering input Long list of Commodore firsts including Adaptive AWD, 360-degree camera and heated and cooled massage seats Next-generation Commodore turns night into day with Adaptive LED Matrix headlights – 32 lights reading road, other cars and pedestrians All-new Commodore awarded 5-star ANCAP Your grandparents had one, so did your parents, and now it’s your turn, as the all-new Holden Commodore is finally launched. And, just as Australian drivers have evolved and progressed over the past 40 years, so has the iconic Commodore with cutting-edge technology at the forefront of Holden’s new hero. With 40 years of applied learning, the all-new Commodore feels like a leap forward while retaining its unmistakable Aussie DNA offering a long list of Commodore firsts sure to set Australian driver pulses racing. Designed for the ultimate in driver confidence, wet road performance and an effortless launch, Commodore’s all-new Adaptive All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) is standard on all 3.6-litre models and provides new-generation, state-of-the-art Twinster technology. The twin clutch system reads road inputs up to 100 times per second and distributes power between front and rear axles and laterally between rear axles. In short, Commodore’s Adaptive AWD system makes sure the most effective wheels are driving the vehicle at all times. There’s also other goodies such as a 360-degree camera that gives the driver a bird’s eye view of the car to help in those awkward parks or tight space manoeuvres. Add to that, Advanced Park Assist takes control of the steering in parallel and perpendicular parks and there’s not much left for un-confident parkers to fear! Holden’s premium LED Matrix headlights are back too, and this time, they’re bigger, brighter and better than before. A staggering 32 LED light system work seamlessly together to track around road corners, dip down in sections to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers or pedestrians and effectively turn night into day. They also do a fancy dancing light show on start up because, well, why not? Commodore’s Hands-free Power Tailgate takes it to the next level, allowing drivers to open the vehicle boot with a simple kick motion. But that’s not the only cool bit. To help make sure the driver’s kick is in the right place, Commodore beams down a Batman-style Holden logo to aim at. No Bat-phone required. “Commodore has been at the forefront of delivering new driver technology to Australians for the past 40 years and the 2018 Commodore elevates that to the next level,” said Holden’s Executive Director – Marketing, Mark Harland. “We’ve got genuine state-of-the-art technology such as the LED Matrix headlights and Adaptive AWD but also a long list of user friendly features such as heated and cooled seats, massage driver’s seat and colour head-up display. “In terms of safety, Commodore delivers in spades with a 5-star ANCAP rating, Emergency Braking, auto headlights and rear-view camera available as standard across the entire range. And with the range starting at just $35,990 driveaway, it all adds up to phenomenal value for money for our customers.” The 2018 Commodore has been the recipient of significant Holden engineering input, designed to ensure the car has the distinctive and engaging feel Australians expect from a Commodore. High-tech driving aides, in addition to years of experience tuning every Commodore from the 1998 VT Commodore onwards, have resulted in Holden’s Lead Dynamics Engineer, Rob Trubiani, being confident this is undoubtedly a driver’s car. “We’ve spent a lot of time making sure the new Commodore has the feel and handling you’d expect from a Commodore,” said Trubiani. “We’ve worked on some unique content, including a distinctive Aussie steering tune to give it that familiar feel but it’s the adaptive AWD that impresses most. “The adaptive Twinster AWD system gives Commodore traction to a level it’s never had before. In the wet, it sticks to the road like glue and in the dry, it feels like it’s running on rails which is great for giving drivers confidence that when they turn the wheel, they know exactly where the car will go and what it will do.” The all-new Holden Commodore will be available from Holden dealers nationwide from late February 2018 with customers encouraged to go and see for themselves what all the fuss is about. STANDOUT STATE-OF-THE-ART TECH FEATURES Remote Start – start the vehicle before you get in to give the climate control a head start. Great for hot summer days. Advanced Park Assist – can’t park to save your life? The 2018 Commodore will do it for you with the push of a button! Hands-free power tailgate – everybody likes the challenge of trying to carry all the food shopping bags into the house in one go but, closing the car boot can sometimes scupper that dream. A kick of the foot takes that problem away in Tourer and Sportwagon. Game on. Adaptive AWD – the 2018 Commodore’s all-wheel-drive system reads the road 100 times per second to ensure the most effective wheels are engaged. Wireless phone charging – because wires are so 2017. Colour Head-up display – further developed since its introduction on VF Commodore, head-up display allows drivers to see their speed, navigation and more on the windscreen, which means more time with eyes on the road. Adaptive LED Matrix Headlights – they dance on hello, bend around corners and block out oncoming cars to avoid dazzling drivers. Who knew lights could be cool? 360-degree camera – Commodore’s front and rear camera is also supplemented by two side cameras to give drivers a bird’s eye view of the car during tricky manoeuvres. ![]() Matrix Headlight ![]() Handsfree Tailgate (Tourer) ![]() VXR Cluster
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They are trying so hard to make it appear australian. Just because they had a bit of input into a couple of areas does not make it australian. If that was the case then the Ranger and Everest are australian being wholey designed and engineered here.
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Um, no.
My grandparents had an Austin 7 and a Nissan Cedric wagoon . ![]()
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Equivalent to a Mondeo. Wheels Feb 22 has a 3,000km road test. I would like to see a comparison with the Mondeo, Mazda 626, Kia Optima etc .. The RSV AWD V6 is $42,990 drive away. Those headlights will require a bank loan to replace!!!
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I remember when Ford at a six gauge instrument panel. Speed, tacho, fuel, temp, oil pressure and volt.
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I dont mean the presence of it, I just mean the dumb increments. On face value, it looks like they cant count. But, being holden owners, that is probably true also.
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Yes my grandparents had one, my parents had one... but i own a FALCON!!!
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RIP Holden.
We know the average Holden fan isn't playing with a full deck, but even they'll see the new "Commodore" for the pup it is.
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Marketing: "40 years of Commodore DNA and learning inspire evolution of an icon"
Reality: "We decided to import a car from overseas" |
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You guys are giving Holden all the publicity it wants. the more people yap and talk about something the more 'air time' it gets....keep quiet and it will die.
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Looking good like they will be the best Holden ever.
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Am I imagining things or is there actually two temperature gauges?
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The one in the tacho looks to be oil temp. Our BMW has it....must be a euro thing!
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No! Oil temp, and water temp.
I would prefer oil pressure, but maybe I'm old fashioned ;-)
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looks like those two gauges (oil temp/volt) are just part of the display screen, so maybe changeable to something more useful? note the complete lack of talk about power/torque which usually fill Holden marketing guff - means they don't want to talk about it - i.e. it'll have trouble pulling the skin off a custard.
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But at least all the early V8 commodores got full instruments (6 gauges - speed,tach, fuel, temp, oil press, volts)- even in 1978 - even base models. The mid-level 6s got the same except for the tach being swapped out for the vac. gauge, but by VK all models had the full compliment, with the exception of the base model 6s having the vac gauge. A far cry from competitors who had very little in the lower spec models of the era. |
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The question that will stump all Commodore drivers in the future...
How we gunna do dowies in a front wheel drive? |
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Those were the days...
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My grandad's last car was an XY Fairmont, not an Opel.
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“Forty years of Commodore DNA and learning inspire evolution of an icon”.
Yep, back to the evolution, Opel Commodore. Always an Aussie car. ![]()
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I really don't know how it's going to end up being accepted. It's already polarised many GM fans as you'd expect . Anywhere between a decent seller to a total fail is on the cards despite reports that the car and tech is pretty decent to say the least.
Could be GMH's AU Falcon in a fashion. Despite being well built , superior in dynamics and engineering and different to the previous iliterations of the Falcons , the AU divided the loyal fans and journo's . Turned out to become one of the most passionately owned of all the Falcons as it's legendary reliability and unique character took over. The new Commodore might be exactly the same once people really look deeper into the differences from previous Commodores that we got comfortable with. So long as they can add some Australian-ness to the car it might grow it's own status different to the previous ones. We'll see. |
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I had my first $1000+ service charge for a daily driver in a Mondeo
This will be the same, with similar euro design themes I realised such service charges buys a man a lot of fuel. I went back to Falcon and DIY servicing. Service costs of <$70-$100 and 20-30 minutes of my time. (OEM filters and synthetic oils bought ahead of need when on special). |
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*cough....xe falcon.
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