2018 Holden ZB Commodore Pricing and Specification revealed

The next-generation Holden Commodore is finally upon us, with the first imported production model set to hit Holden showrooms from late February 2018.

The premiere of Holden’s German-built, Opel Insignia-based Commodore comes after months of intensive steering and suspension tuning on local roads around Victoria by the company’s Melbourne-based engineering and chassis division. Replacing the Australian-built VF Commodore, the new ZB Commodore will be available in liftback, wagon and crossover body styles, spanning the entry-level, Calais and VXR trim levels. It will be the first ever modern Commodore to see the absence of a ute body.

Power comes from a 191kW / 350Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol driving the front wheels, or a 235W / 381Nm 3.6-litre atmospheric V6 paired with the nameplate’s first ever all-wheel drive system. Both engines are matched with new 9-speed automatic transmission.

The rejigged line-up also sees a reduction in price across the range, with the entry level LT 2.0-litre turbo priced from $33,690 plus on-road costs, a drop of $1,800 compared to its base model predecessor, the VFII Evoke. The news for customers gets even better with a driveaway offer at launch of just $35,990 – that’s $3,935 less than its predecessor.

A new four-cylinder turbo diesel will join the range as the most fuel efficient model in late 2018. It will fetch a premium of $3,000 over the equivalent 2.0 turbo petrol counterpart.

“The next-generation Commodore is a stunning vehicle that’s already getting rave reviews in Europe in Opel Insignia guise,” said Holden’s Executive Director – Marketing, Mark Harland.

“It looks sleek and sporty on the outside, while inside it’s refined and sophisticated with intelligent use of premium materials and a long list of user-friendly high-tech features like Adaptive Cruise Control, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless phone charging.

“As well as being able to access the range from just $35,990 on-the-road, customers are given peace of mind to test the car in their own time and see how well it fits in their daily lives with our Take Your Time test Drive.”

While Holden has rested the famous SS badge, for the time being, there is still a familiar name sitting within the range – the much-loved, Calais.

As the luxury flavor of the range, the Calais and Calais V nameplates are retained and promise a raft of sophisticated, premium additions like heated and cooled massage seats, leather steering wheel and wireless phone charging. The Calais is powered by either the 2.0 turbo four cylinder or 3.6-litre normally aspirated V6.

Heading up the sports side of the range is the 3.6-litre V6 AWD, Commodore VXR that delivers performance in a new way for Commodore, with Continuous Damping Control suspension, front Brembo brakes and Adaptive AWD.

2018 Holden Commodore pricing (excluding on-roads)

Liftback (Sedan)

LT 2.0-litre turbo ^* $33,690
Calais 2.0-litre turbo ^* $40,990
Calais-V V6 AWD                                              $51,990
RS 2.0-litre turbo                                               $37,290
RS V6 AWD                                                      $40,790
RS-V V6 AWD                                                   $46,990
VXR V6 AWD                                                    $55,990

Sportwagon

LT 2.0-litre turbo ^* $35,890
RS 2.0-litre turbo                                               $39,490
RS-V V6 AWD                                                   $49,190

Tourer (High Ride)

Calais Tourer V6 AWD                                       $45,990
Calais-V Tourer V6 AWD                                    $53,990

^* diesel available – $3,000 premium

Driveaway Pricing

LT 2.0-litre turbo                                                $35,990
RS 2.0-litre turbo                                               $38,990
RS V6 AWD                                                      $42,490

Tourer (High Ride)

Calais Tourer V6 AWD                                       $47,990

2018 Holden Commodore Specification

LT: Liftback and Sportwagon

• 2.0-litre turbo engine
• 9-speed automatic transmission
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Auto headlamps with LED Daytime Runnings Lights
• LED tail lights
• Passive Entry and Push-button Start
• Remote Start
• Holden Eye Forward Facing Camera
  • Autonomous Emergency Braking
  • Lane Keep Assist
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Following Distance Indicator
  • Forward Collision Alert with Head-Up Warning
• Advanced Park Assist (semi-automatic parking)
• Rear View Camera. Front and Rear Park Assist
• Rain Sensing Wipers
• Holden MyLink Infotainment System with 7-inch high-resolution colour touch-screen display
  • Apple CarPlay® and Android® Auto phone projection
  • Full iPod® integration including Siri Eyes Free
• Cruise Control
• Leather Steering Wheel
• 8-way Power Driver Seat
• 60/40 split-folding rear seats
• Spacesaver spare wheel
• Diesel engine option

RS features over LT: Liftback and Sportwagon

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Sports body kit
• Sports front seats
• Side Blind Zone Alert
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Leather sport steering wheel
• Rear lip spoiler
• Handsfree power tailgate (Sportwagon only)

RS-V features over RS: Liftback and Sportwagon

• 3.6-litre V6 AWD engine
• 9-speed automatic transmission
• Adaptive AWD with electric LSD
• Hi Per Strut Suspension
• Rear Sports Fascia
• Wireless phone charging
• Ambient Lighting
• Holden MyLink Infotainment System with 8-inch high-resolution colour touch-screen display
  • Apple CarPlay® and Android® Auto phone projection
  • Full iPod® integration including Siri Eyes Free
  • Embedded Satellite Navigation
  • DAB+
• 8-inch colour cluster screen
• Colour Head-up display
• Leather appointed seat trim
• Heated front seats
• Sports steering wheel with paddles
• Alloy pedals

VXR features over RS-V: Liftback only

• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Selectable mode Continuous Damping Control (CDC) suspension
• Brembo brakes (front)
• Electric Sunroof
• VXR floor mats & sill plates
• Adaptive LED Matrix Headlights
• 360-degree camera
• Adaptive cruise control
• Performance leather sports seats
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated rear seats
• Driver & Passenger seat power side bolsters
• BOSE premium audio

Calais features over LT: Liftback and Tourer

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Leather appointed seat trim
• Heated front seats
• Wireless phone charging
• Side Blind Zone Alert
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Holden MyLink Infotainment System with 8-inch high-resolution colour touch-screen display
  • Apple CarPlay® and Android® Auto phone projection
  • Full iPod® integration including Siri Eyes Free
  • Embedded Satellite Navigation
  • DAB+
• 4.2-inch colour cluster screen
• 3.6-litre V6 AWD engine (Tourer only)
• Adaptive AWD with electric LSD (Tourer only)
• High-ride suspension (Tourer only)
• Handsfree power tailgate (Tourer only)

Calais-V features over Calais: Liftback and Tourer

• 3.6-litre V6 AWD engine
• 9-speed automatic transmission
• Adaptive AWD with electric LSD
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Rear lip spoiler
• Adaptive LED Matrix head lights
• Electric sunroof (Liftback only)
• Panoramic sunroof (Tourer only)
• 8-inch colour cluster screen
• Colour Head-up display
• 360-degree camera
• BOSE premium audio
• Driver seat power side bolsters
• Massage driver seat
• Ventilated front seats
• Heated rear seats
• Sports steering wheel with paddles