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Holden HZ Wheel Size

The Holden HZ has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to wheel size, these range from 14x6 inches for Commercial in 1980.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
1980 Commercial 14x6 inches 14x6 inches
1980 Sedan 14x5 inches 14x5 inches
1980 Ute 14x6 inches 14x6 inches
1980 Wagon 14x5 inches 14x5 inches
1979 Commercial 14x6 inches 14x6 inches
1979 Sedan 14x5 inches 14x5 inches
1979 Ute 14x6 inches 14x6 inches
1979 Wagon 14x5 inches 14x5 inches
1978 Commercial 14x6 inches 14x6 inches
1978 Sedan 14x5 inches 14x5 inches
1978 Ute 14x6 inches 14x6 inches
1978 Wagon 14x5 inches 14x5 inches
1977 Commercial 14x6 inches 14x6 inches
1977 Sedan 14x5 inches 14x5 inches
1977 Ute 14x6 inches 14x6 inches
1977 Wagon 14x5 inches 14x5 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Holden HZ Wheel Sizes

Holden HZ Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Holden HZ varies based on the trim level you choose. 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
1980 Sedan 3.3L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1980 Ute 4.1L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN
1980 Wagon 5.0L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1980 Commercial 5.0L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN
1979 Sedan 3.3L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1979 Wagon 3.3L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1979 Commercial 3.3L, Leaded, 3 SP MAN
1979 Ute 3.3L, Leaded, 3 SP MAN
1978 Sedan 3.3L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1978 Ute 3.3L, Leaded, 3 SP MAN
1978 Wagon 5.0L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1978 Commercial 5.0L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN
1977 Sedan 3.3L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1977 Commercial 3.3L, Leaded, 3 SP MAN
1977 Wagon 4.1L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO
1977 Ute 4.1L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN
1969 Sedan 5.0L, Leaded, 2 SP AUTO
See All Holden HZ Pricing and Specs

Holden HZ Colours

  • Tuxedo Black
  • Palais White
  • Saddle Tan
  • Sandlewood
  • Mojave Beige
  • Malachite
  • Sage Green
  • Reef Green
  • Nocturne Blue
  • Mirage Blue
  • Atlantis Blue
  • Mistral Grey
  • Aztec Silver
  • Ashley Grey
  • Dark Carmine
  • Firethorn
  • Flamenco Red
  • Panama Green
  • Jasmine Yellow
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Holden HZ 1980.

Holden HZ Dimensions

The dimensions of the Holden HZ Sedan, Ute, Wagon and Commercial vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
1980 Sedan 1400x1892x4846 mm 173 mm
1980 Ute 1399x1887x4938 mm 173 mm
1980 Wagon 1415x1892x4897 mm 173 mm
1980 Commercial 1608x1887x4938 mm 173 mm
1979 Ute 1399x1874x4854 mm
1979 Commercial 1608x1887x4938 mm 173 mm
1979 Wagon 1415x1892x4897 mm 173 mm
1979 Sedan 1400x1892x4846 mm 173 mm
1978 Commercial 1608x1887x4938 mm 173 mm
1978 Ute 1399x1874x4854 mm
1978 Sedan 1400x1892x4846 mm 173 mm
1978 Wagon 1415x1892x4897 mm 173 mm
1977 Commercial 1608x1887x4938 mm 173 mm
1977 Sedan 1400x1892x4846 mm 173 mm
1977 Ute 1399x1874x4854 mm
1977 Wagon 1415x1892x4897 mm 173 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Holden HZ Dimensions

Holden HZ Fuel Consumption

The Holden HZ is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Leaded fuel type(s).

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
1980 Commercial 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
1980 Sedan 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
1980 Ute 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
1980 Wagon 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
1979 Commercial 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
1979 Sedan 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
1979 Ute 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
1979 Wagon 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
1978 Commercial 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
1978 Sedan 3.3L Leaded 4 SP MAN
1978 Ute 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
1978 Wagon 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
1977 Commercial 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
1977 Sedan 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
1977 Ute 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
1977 Wagon 3.3L Leaded 3 SP MAN
1969 Sedan 5.0L Leaded 2 SP AUTO
* Combined fuel consumption See All Holden HZ Pricing and Specs for 1980

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