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Holden Commodore Review, For Sale, Colours, Models, Specs & News

The locally-built Holden Commodore was kind of like Australia's girl next door – we fell for it almost as soon as it arrived in showrooms back in 1978. And just like the girl next door who grew into a beautiful woman, the last Australian-built VF II was the best Holden ever made. 

However, the end of local manufacturing meant the final ZB Commodore wasn't from next door, but from the other side of the planet. The German-built model's prices ranged from $13,980 for the Commodore LT to $27,977 for the Commodore RS.

In a weird way, it kind of works; the original Commodore was basically a reengineered version of the Opel Rekord, so the circle had been completed. After a dramatic decline in sales, the Commodore nameplate was finally discontinued in Australia in December of 2019.

Holden Commodore Colours

  • Summit White
  • Nitrate Silver
  • Abalone White
  • Cosmic Grey
  • Absolute Red
  • Mineral Black
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Holden Commodore 2019.

Holden Commodore Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Holden Commodore varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $20,900 and going to $41,140 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2020 Wagon 2.0L, PULP, 9 SP AUTO $20,900 $36,190
2020 Hatchback 2.0L, PULP, 9 SP AUTO $21,010 $41,140
2019 Hatchback 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $16,500 $40,150
2019 Wagon 2.0L, PULP, 9 SP AUTO $18,810 $35,310
2018 Wagon —, PULP, 9 SP AUTO $32,560
2018 Hatchback 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $14,850 $37,070
2017 Sedan 3.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $15,840 $60,280
2017 Hatchback 2.0L, PULP, 9 SP AUTO $15,950 $32,010
2017 Wagon 3.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $16,720 $55,770
2016 Sedan 3.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $13,750 $52,140
2016 Wagon 3.0L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $14,520 $54,010
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Holden Commodore Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Holden Commodore here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • My Holden SS V8 commodore is chugging

    The first thing to do is make sure your battery is earthed properly and all the relevant electrical contacts are tight and clean. Low voltage or a poor connection can easily cause the problems you're seeing, especially if they've all occurred more or less at the same time.

    The next thing is to have the vehicle electronically scanned. That will tell you what faults the on-board computer has spotted, and you can then tackle them logically instead of replacing parts that don't fix the actual problem. The rough running could be anything from a dud oxygen sensor to a fuel-injection problem and lots in between.

    I would suspect the heating and air-conditioning problems are separate to the engine's poor running, but anything's possible when a car's electronics start playing up.

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  • Can my 2005 Commodore VZ run on e10?

    It's good news. Your car is indeed compatible with E10 fuel which means you can use the slightly cheaper fuel without risking damage to your vehicle. The car should also run exactly the same as it does on normal unleaded petrol, although you may find you use slightly more fuel per 100km. This should, however, be more than offset by the savings you'll make at the pump.

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  • Will a VT Commodore V6 3.8-litre engine fit into a 2004 WK Statesman V6 3.8?

    Both those models of Holden used the same engine; the L36 (Holden's internal code) Ecotec V6. As such, you should be able to fit the engine from the VT Commodore into the Statesman with very few other changes. The biggest hurdle will be if the Commodore donor car was a manual-transmission vehicle, as the ECU may be different to the Statesman's unit to allow for control of the electronic transmission. The best bet is to retain the Statesman's wiring and computer and change over only the engine hardware from the Commodore.

    The other (minor) catch is that the VT's version of the V6 was tuned for 147kW, while the later version of the same engine in the Statesman was good for 152kW. There was a small torque difference, too (304Nm plays 305Nm). So you'll be trading off a small amount of performance but, realistically, not enough to notice.

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  • I have purchased a VF commodore via private seller in QLD. Can I register the vehicle in my name, after obtaining a RWC?

    Whether you can register the car or not, is not your biggest hurdle here. Because somebody else (a finance company or bank in this case) has a financial interest in the vehicle, the law in Queensland states that the car may be repossessed by that finance company or bank as a means of recovering the debt, even though the debt was not incurred by you.

    Fundamentally, the private seller who sold you the car was not legally in a position to do so for the simple reason that the car was not theirs to sell. Because that financial institution still had a stake in it (as loan security or whatever) the car was not fully owned by the private seller. The car did not, as the law calls it, have a clear title.

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    If the financial body decides to repossess the car, you would have the choice of letting them do so (and waving goodbye to your money and your car) or paying out the amount of money in dispute. Either that or contact the seller and convincing them to make good on their loan repayments.

    You can avoid this situation by doing a PPSR check (in most states) which will alert you to a vehicle that is encumbered. The official advice it to never buy a car with money still owing on it or is in any way encumbered. The other alternative is to buy from a licensed car dealer or trader as, under the law, they must guarantee clear title on any vehicle they sell.

    So, before attempting to spend more money on registering the car, talk to the company with the interest in the car and try to come to an arrangement regarding the car’s future. You will have very little recourse if the car is repossessed as the company involved is well within the law to take this action.

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Holden Commodore Wheel Size

The Holden Commodore has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 225x55 R17 for Hatchback in 2020 with a wheel size that spans from 17x7.5 inches.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2020 Hatchback 225x55 R17 17x7.5 inches 225x55 R17 17x7.5 inches
2020 Wagon 225x55 R17 17x7.5 inches 225x55 R17 17x7.5 inches
2019 Hatchback 225x55 R17 17x7.5 inches 225x55 R17 17x7.5 inches
2019 Wagon 225x55 R17 17x7.5 inches 225x55 R17 17x7.5 inches
2018 Hatchback 225x55 R17 17x7.5 inches 225x55 R17 17x7.5 inches
2018 Wagon 225x55 R17 17x7.5 inches 225x55 R17 17x7.5 inches
2017 Hatchback 225x55 R17 17x7.5 inches 225x55 R17 17x7.5 inches
2017 Wagon 225x55 R17 17x7.5 inches 225x55 R17 17x7.5 inches
2017 Sedan 225x60 R16 16x7 inches 225x60 R16 16x7 inches
2016 Sedan 225x60 R16 16x7 inches 225x60 R16 16x7 inches
2016 Wagon 225x60 R16 16x7 inches 225x60 R16 16x7 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Holden Commodore Wheel Sizes

Holden Commodore Dimensions

The dimensions of the Holden Commodore Hatchback, Wagon and Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2020 Hatchback 1455x1863x4897 mm 105 mm
2020 Wagon 1483x1863x4986 mm 105 mm
2019 Hatchback 1455x1863x4897 mm 105 mm
2019 Wagon 1483x1863x4986 mm 105 mm
2018 Hatchback 1455x1863x4897 mm 105 mm
2018 Wagon 1483x1863x4986 mm 105 mm
2017 Sedan 1476x1899x4894 mm 110 mm
2017 Hatchback 1455x1863x4897 mm 105 mm
2017 Wagon 1483x1863x4986 mm 105 mm
2016 Sedan 1476x1899x4894 mm 110 mm
2016 Wagon 1476x1899x4894 mm 110 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Holden Commodore Dimensions

Holden Commodore Fuel Consumption

The Holden Commodore is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Diesel, PULP and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 5.6L/100km for Hatchback /Diesel for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2020 Hatchback 5.6L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2020 Hatchback 7.4L/100km 2.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2020 Hatchback 8.9L/100km 3.6L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2020 Wagon 5.7L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2020 Wagon 7.7L/100km 2.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2019 Hatchback 5.6L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2019 Hatchback 7.4L/100km 2.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2019 Hatchback 8.9L/100km 3.6L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2019 Wagon 5.7L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2019 Wagon 7.7L/100km 2.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2018 Hatchback 5.6L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2018 Hatchback 7.4L/100km 2.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2018 Hatchback 8.9L/100km 3.6L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2018 Wagon 5.7L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2018 Wagon 7.7L/100km 2.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2017 Hatchback 5.6L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2017 Hatchback 7.4L/100km 2.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2017 Hatchback 8.9L/100km 3.6L ULP 9 SP AUTO
2017 Sedan 8.3L/100km 3.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2017 Sedan 11.5L/100km 6.2L PULP 6 SP MAN
2017 Wagon 5.7L/100km 2.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2017 Wagon 7.7L/100km 2.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO
2017 Wagon 8.6L/100km 3.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2016 Sedan 8.3L/100km 3.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2016 Sedan 11.5L/100km 6.2L PULP 6 SP MAN
2016 Wagon 8.6L/100km 3.0L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2016 Wagon 11.7L/100km 3.6L PULP 6 SP AUTO
* Combined fuel consumption See All Holden Commodore Pricing and Specs for 2020

Holden Commodore Towing Capacity

The Holden Commodore has maximum towing capacity of 2100kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2020 Hatchback 1800kg 2100kg
2020 Wagon 1800kg 2100kg
2019 Hatchback 1800kg 2100kg
2019 Wagon 1800kg 2100kg
2018 Wagon 0kg 2100kg
2018 Hatchback 1800kg 2100kg
2017 Sedan 1600kg 2100kg
2017 Wagon 1600kg 2100kg
2017 Hatchback 1800kg 2100kg
2016 Sedan 1600kg 2100kg
2016 Wagon 1600kg 2100kg
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Holden Commodore Seats

The following Holden Commodore is available with five seats. The LT variant comes with Jet Black cloth seat trim. The RS variant is available with Jet Black cloth and Sportec seat trim. Jet Black perforated leather-appointed seat trim is available on the RS-V, VXR and Calais-V variants. The Calais comes with Jet Black leather appointed trim.

Shown above are seat details for the Holden Commodore 2019.