Holden Commodore 2006 News

Holden chairman and managing director Mike Devereux said the company was building a world-class car for local and export markets. "The VF represents a sea-change in terms of the type of vehicle we can create in this country, it's a class above anything that we've ever done or has ever been done in this country, we're very proud that you can export things from Australia - they have to be world-class and this fantastic manufacturing facility and the team that put the VF together have delivered on that," he said. The car is being unveiled well before it goes on sale in June as the export version - the Chevrolet SS - is being revealed in the US tomorrow. The export model, which supplies the body aesthetics for the Chevrolet NASCAR competitor, will debut at the upcoming Daytona 500, unveiled by former Holden boss, now GM North America president Mark Reuss. Mr Devereux has again defended the co-investment strategy with the state and federal governments, which was expected to reap $6 billion of local economic benefit - through component suppliers and down to workers wages - during the life-cycle of the next-generation products out to 2022. Mr Devereux said the company was conscious of providing value for the governments’ $275 million co-investment package. "It's two billion for VF and four billion for the next-gen models, between 2016 and 2022 in economic activity and injection in the Australian economy, he says. "The country understands what manufacturing means to the country, we need to fight for our right to be able to have high-tech manufacturing," he says. "We take our taxpayer assistance very seriously and we want to make sure we provided a great return on investment for everybody in the country and we believe we're doing just that," he said. SA Premier Jay Weatherill believes the $50 million co-investment in Holden's manufacturing future represented value-for-money for tax payers. "We've invested $50 million and it's going to leverage the future of 16,000 jobs in SA, I think on anybody's reckoning that is a great deal for this state - a billion worth of investment through until 2022, that's the agreement that has been reached."  

It's the SS-V muscle car that will become the next Holden hero and, in another landmark Carsguide exclusive, our five million readers are seeing it first.The V8-powered VF flagship packs all the breakthrough features of the first Commodore makeover since the arrival of the VE - from self parking and anti-collision systems to an Audi-style luxury interior - with new front and rear panels including a lightweight aluminium bonnet and boot.No-one outside Holden is driving the VF for another six weeks, but the Carsguide crew has seen the car and climbed all over both the SS-V and the impressive new Calais luxury runner. Our early verdict? It's a sure-fire winner.The VF also proves the Commodore is not dead yet, even before a fresh commitment to the car that now stretches out beyond 2020. The pricing and lineup are still a closely-guarded secret, but it's inevitable that so much new technology in the VF will mean a rise from today's $37,990 starting point.The SS-V is the standout, from its signature ‘Fantale’ hero colour and optional 20-inch black alloy wheels to a driver-focussed cabin and a tiny spoiler sitting on top of the boot. But it's the basic changes - especially in the cabin - that elevate the car way beyond anything that's worn a Commodore badge in the past.“We're back,” says Holden's president, Mike Devereux, as he introduces the VF at a secret press briefing ahead of customer deliveries in June. “This is the most technologically-advanced car ever created in this country, without a doubt. What is different about today's vehicle is both the sophistication, technology and refinement.''The arrival of the VF means the end of the working-class Commodore, as all the changes for 2013 push the car upmarket and away from its humble start in 1978. Holden admits it's now chasing people who want a Commodore on their own terms, not workers who were forced to take one as a company car. “This is a no-excuses car,'' says Devereux.Holden has spent more than $500 million to design and develop the VF, which looks more muscular and modern despite what are relatively-minor exterior changes. The mid-section of the car carries over, although you would hardly know it from the contoured bonnet, aggressive nose, raised boot and the cabin renovation that brings a new dashboard and a whole suite of new electronics.Holden has even managed to crib some extra visibility by trimming down the A pillars which have been a VE bugbear, although the mirrors are still the same and still undersized by world standards. “I wouldn't say it's more extreme, but the persona has changed a little bit,'' says Holden's hero designer, Richard Ferlazzo, talking about the SS-V.“It's not about scaring women and children, it's about looking purposeful. You don't have to apologise for this. All cars have some sort of connection with speed. It's not all anti-social, it's enjoyable.''But he also knows what wins hearts -- and buyers -- who are also considering Euro luxury cars and full-loaded SUVs. “The interior is what everybody is going to be talking about. Not just in the technology, but the premium content and the fit-and-finish,'' Ferlazzo says.The look is completely new and dominated by an eight-inch colour touch screen that controls everything from new-generation satnav to automotive Apps. There is a similar smaller screen set ahead of the driver - and standard on all models - but the Commodore now gets a heads-up display. The quality of the materials in the car is a huge improvement, the window switches are moved from the console to the driver's door, and there is an electronic parking brake. On the safety side, the VF is a landmark local car with everything from blind-spot warning to front and rear anti-collision systems, a rear-view camera and a self-parking system that works for both parallel and reverse slots.The changes to the VF reflect the changes in the Australian automotive landscape, as the car faces incredibly tough opposition on all fronts. It's not good enough in 2013 to bowl up a car that's basically just an FJ Holden for everyone. It has to be targeted, and the SS-V is laser-locked on shoppers who want Euro-style quality with Aussie muscle.“We’re back, better than ever. It's game on," says Devereux. But this is just the first chapter of a story that will run for months, so stay tuned to Carsguide for the next instalment on the mechanical developments, ahead of the all-important first drive.New look front and rearAluminium bonnet and bootLED daytime running lampsNew wheelsNew dashboard with 8-inch colour touch-screenHeads-up display for driverElectric power steering and electronic park brakeSelf-parking systemFront and rear collision warningsCommodore or Falcon, Ford or Holden? That was the only real choice in new-car showrooms for nearly 20 years. But things have changed massively over the past decade and the old-time family favourites are now retreating faster than dinosaurs facing the ice age. So, what's the VF Commodore up against in 2013 and how does it rate against  rivals that are similarly priced - or costlier - in a fragmented showroom stoush?Here are the likely suspects for the Commodore's new-age cross-shopping contest:MASTER BLASTER: BMW M5 - $229,500The SS-V is finally on the right page for luxury buyers, thanks to that gorgeous cabin. The 6-litre V8 is old-school against the twin-turbo BMW, but the Holden hero is a bargain by any measure. And there are HSV VFs to come.FAMILY HAULER: Hyundai Santa Fe - $36,990If you really need seven seats you don't want a Commodore, but lots of families have forgotten that motoring can still be fun. The VF delivers, with the promise of better efficiency than a hulking people mover.DOWNSIZER DREAM: Mazda6 - $33,460A medium-sized car delivers similar cabin space to a Commodore in 2013, and the 6 is only a little shorter overall than the Holden. The challenge now is to deliver an ownership experience to rival a Mazda or Honda or Subaru dealership.EURO SNOBBERY: Mercedes-Benz A Class - $35,600Badge buyers love the Germans, and the new Benz-BMW-Volkswagen babies are great little cars at tasty prices. They will make things tough for the Calais, but cannot match its V8 pace or cabin space. 

... the Holden Racing Team’s 2013 V8 Supercar – was designed by a woman.Holden colour and trim designer Charlene Spiteri, who drives a Holden Barina, normally spends her week working on the Commodore’s interior upholstery and exterior colours.But the Melbourne RMIT graduate in textile design has also worked on the designs of the last six Holden Racing Team race cars – in her own time after hours. “It’s a labour of love,” she told News Limited.Although matte paint has appeared on exotic supercars, and even a $32,000 Hyundai coupe, the matte white finish on the 2013 HRT Commdore is the believed to the first on a V8 Supercar. The new livery also marks the return of the Holden lion on the bonnet since 2009.“Matte paint is a trend in performance cars these days,” says Spiteri. “You see it on Lamborghinis and BMWs and there’s no reason we shouldn’t put it on our best Commodore. Matte paint is the elite of exterior paint. The technology has improved to the point that we can finally put it on the race car.”But Holden says there are no plans to use matte paint on its road cars anytime soon. Unlike some matte finish cars (which reflect 20 per cent of light as opposed to 80 per cent on a gloss finish), the HRT Commodore racer is painted rather tan covered in adhesive wrap.“Contrary to perception, although has a silky finish, it’s still just as slippery through the air as a gloss paint,” Spiteri said. “The boys have nothing to worry about.”Spiteri has done the last six HRT cars but she's most proud of this one. “They’ve all been awesome but this is my favourite. When people see it at the track I think they’ll take a second look.”This reporter is on Twitter: @JoshuaDowling 

Holden Racing Team drivers Garth Tander and James Courtney took the covers off the new Commodore that will spearhead their 2013 V8 Supercar championship. Both drivers are hoping for a reversal of fortunes after the team’s first winless season in 20 years; HRT has not won a championship in 10 years. “We’ve hit the reset button,” says Tander, who last won Bathurst two years ago, and a championship in 2007 for another Holden team. “The new Car of the Future rules means new opportunities.” This year will mark the arrival of two new manufacturers – Nissan and Mercedes-Benz – thanks to revised reglations that allow teams to fit any sedan body over common underpinnings. Everything except the V8 engines are standardized across all teams this year. “I think we’re in with a great shot, testing has been going really well,” said Courtney, who is yet to win at Bathurst but won a championship while driving for Ford in 2010. “I think the shake-up we had last year has really prepared us for this year.” HRT tested the new VF Commodore V8 Supercar today at Calder Park Raceway on the outskirts of Melbourne, before loading the car onto a truck for the official unveiling inside the lobby of Holden’s Port Melbourne head office. Holden repeated its commitment to V8 Supercars after speculation about the future of the company’s role with the road-going Commodore likely shifts to front-wheel-drive in 2017. The new rules would allow Holden to race any sedan body, regardless of the road car’s mechanicals, just as Nissan has done with its V6 front-drive Altima, which will be unveiled in Melbourne tomorrow. “HRT has been a mainstay of Australian motorsport and will continue to be a mainstay of Australian motorsport,” Tander said. Both drivers are looking forward to getting behind the wheel of their new V8 Supercar at next Saturday’s pre-season test at Sydney’s Eastern Creek Raceway, which is open to the public. But they’re more focused on the opening round, Adelaide’s Clipsal 500 in three weeks. “We’ve had a fantastic off-season and we’re ready to get on the track and size up against the competition,” says Tander. “Adelaide has always been strong for Holden and HRT. It’s an important race for us. It’s the start of the season and, with the new rules, we’re all going into it with more unknowns than any season before.” Despite Holden's flagship team HRT being overshadowed by the performance of Triple 8 Racing, which switched from Ford to Holden in 2010, the Commodore has had an unbeatable racing record since Peter Brock drove the first one to championship and Bathurst victory in 1980. Of Holden's 29 Bathurst wins, 22 were with the Commodore; the VE model has won the last four Bathurst 1000 races and was the first car in Australian motorsport history to win 100 championship races. This reporter is on Twitter: @JoshuaDowling

That's the incredible significance of the unveiling of the upcoming VF Commodore as the Chevrolet SS in Las Vegas this morning.The SS will be Chevrolet's frontline race weapon in the NASCAR oval-track racing series and will also become a showroom car in the third quarter of next year with the potential to build an export business that's way bigger than Holden managed in the days when it was exporting the Pontiac G8 to the USA.This time around, around 3000 Chevrolet dealers - who operate under the slogan 'Heartbeat of America' - will be selling the SS as the brand's V8-powered performance flagship. "The new SS won't be mistaken for any other car. It bears a striking resemblance to the road car," says Mark Reuss, formerly chairman of Holden and now president of GM North America, at the unveiling of the Nascar racer."We've putting the stock back in stock car racing." Reuss warns against reading too much into the appearance of the SS racer and its impact on the upcoming VF Holden, but confirms that the shape of the race car - especially its wildly flared guards, bulging bonnet and sculpted sides - will be reflected in the SS.The Holden name was only used once in the press preview of the SS in Las Vegas but its importance is not lost on former NASCAR champion Tony Stewart, who has raced in Australia three times since the 1990s in dirt-track cars. "How do I feel about racing a Holden? Real good," Stewart tells Carsguide."I've been a fan of the brand since I first raced in Australia in 1995. I'm going to have one of these as a road car, real soon." The Chevrolet SS road car will be revealed in February at Daytona in the lead-up to the start of the 2013 NASCAR season, two months before the expected on-sale date of the VF Commodore in Australia. 

The homegrown Holden Commodore will be unveiled as Chevrolet’s new NASCAR racer in the USA in Las Vegas tomorrow. US exports of the Commodore are due to resume next year after the previous deal collapsed in 2009, when General Motors shut down the Pontiac brand in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis. Racing the Commodore as a NASCAR will put the Commodore in front of North America’s second biggest TV sport audience behind football, watched domestically by 75 million fans per year. The tie-up makes Holden and Chevrolet more closely aligned than ever before, with every car in the Holden line-up now sold as a Chevrolet overseas. However, the president of General Motors North America, Mark Reuss, says the Holden badge will not be replaced by the Chevrolet symbol in Australia – even though such a move would bring ‘Holden’ into Chevrolet’s global sponsorships, such as the $559 million seven-year naming rights deal with the Manchester United soccer team. “The Holden brand is precious, there is nothing like that brand in the portfolio of General Motors,” Reuss told News Limited at the Los Angeles motor show overnight. “I’d fight for that. It’s too strong. It’s one of the jewels in the GM crown.” Although Reuss is a Detroiter, he has a soft spot for Holden, having been the boss of General Motors’ Australian outpost in 2008 and 2009.  When Reuss returned to the US, he shipped back a classic 1959 Holden to restore. Reuss was instrumental in getting the Commodore back to North America, and the Holden Caprice US police-car export deal. Chevrolet is yet to announce details about its version of the Commodore, which will be sold only as a V8 performance model, but Reuss likened it to a "four-door Corvette". “It will be closer to the refinement and performance of the new Corvette than the one you know today,” he said. “It’s a big change. These will be cars that people really want.” Reuss says there are “no sales targets” for the Commodore on its second attempt at cracking the lucrative US market, after the company was caught out dearly with over-supply last time around. “When we get orders for this car, we will signal the factory in Adelaide, they will make the cars, put them on a boat and they’ll come over here,” he said. “I’ve lived through the other one and it was the wrong way to distribute cars.” Reuss said he didn’t want Holden’s factory to “staff-up a whole bunch of people and then happens, we’ve got to do something with those people. I don’t want to do that.” More than 41,000 Commodores were sold as Pontiacs between November 2007 and February 2009, almost equivalent to Holden’s annual sales of Commodore at the time – but the deal ended when the Pontiac brand was axed in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis. “It was a big loss when we lost the Pontiac G8,” Reuss said at the time.  

Called the Z-Series range it provides excellent value for money. Not that Holden’s marketing guys would kick a rival when they’re down... Interestingly the Commodore Z-Series is offered on comfort and sports models across all VE body styles. Meaning it’s aimed at a much winder spread of buyers than conventional special editions. Holden’s sales chief, John Elsworth explains, “Whether you are looking for exceptional value, more comfort and luxury or real sports performance, there’s something for everyone with this new Z-Series range. Anyone in the market for a large sedan, family Sportwagon or a great Aussie ute, there’s really never been a better time to buy a Holden.” In sedan and Sportwagon format the Holden Commodore Z-Series comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, front foglamps with chrome surrounds and rear park assist combined with a rearview camera. The sedan gets a front spoiler. Inside there are leather seats and steering wheel trim. The Commodore SV6 and SS Z-Series get the above listed items, except that it receives 19-inch alloy wheels in place of the 18-inch alloy wheels already fitted. They also receive ‘Z-Series’ carpet mats. Holden has really opened up with the SSV Z-Series sedan, Sportwagon and ute. They get the styling and handling dynamics provided by FE3 sports suspension and front Brembo brakes. The sedan has a sunroof. Again, ‘Z-Series’ carpet mats and badges make them stand out from the crowd. Coinciding with the new Z-Series packs, Holden has introduced a new colour. Tagged ‘Alchemy’ it’s a luxurious deep purple hue based on the stunning shade that wowed car enthusiasts worldwide when used on the Efijy show car a few years back. Try saying Holden FJ with a strong Italian accent to get the right sound for the Efijy... The complete Holden Commodore Z-Series range is: COMFORT RANGE Z-Series sedan petrol: from $37,990 (automatic) Z-Series sedan LPG: from $40,490 (automatic) Z-Series Sportwagon petrol: from $39,990 (automatic) Z-Series Sportwagon LPG: from $42,490 (automatic) SPORTS RANGE SV6 Z-Series sedan petrol: from $42,790 (manual), $43,790 (automatic) SV6 Z-Series sedan LPG: from $46,290 (automatic) SV6 Z-Series Sportwagon petrol: from $45,790 (automatic) SV6 Z-Series Sportwagon LPG: from $48,290 (automatic) SV6 Z-Series utility petrol: from $38,490 (manual), $39,490 (automatic) SV6 Z-Series utility LPG: from $41,990 (automatic) SS Z-Series sedan petrol: from $47,790 (manual), $49,790 (automatic) SS Z-Series Sportwagon petrol: from v$49,790 (manual), $51,790 (automatic) SS Z-Series utility petrol: from $42,490 (manual), $44,490 (automatic) SSV Z-Series sedan petrol: from $55,290 (manual, $57,290 (automatic) SSV Z-Series Sportwagon petrol: from $57,290 (manual), $59,290 (automatic) SSV Z-Series utility petrol: from $47,490 (manual), $49,490 (automatic)  

The Daytona 500-mile is the most prestigious event in Nascar Sprint Cup and Commodores – rebadged as Chevrolet SS racers – will take pride of place in the GM world when they tackle the punishing event. Well, that’s not quite right, motorsport followers are well aware that every car competing in Nascar has exactly the same body shape. Stickers with name badges, headlights and grilles are attached to make them look like the cars they are named for. The strict rules Nascar rules are aimed at making the racing close, noisy and eventful. Crowds numbering in the hundreds of thousand love the format. Holden has just announced the new VF Commodore will be exported to the USA in late 2013, being sold over there as the new Chevrolet SS high-performance sedan. As part of the promotion of the Chevrolet SS the nameplate will be used on the Nascar racers. This will be the first time in 17 years that Chevrolet will sell a rear-wheel-drive sedan in the US, the company has been promoting front-wheel-drive in the meantime. Mark Reuss, GM President of North America, and one time president of Holden in Australia, said that as a passionate race fan and performance car enthusiast he was thrilled with the announcement. “I am delighted to say that Chevrolet will deliver a true rear-wheel-drive Nascar racecar in the SS that very closely links the performance sedan that will be available for sale,” Reuss said. “The Chevrolet SS is a great example of how GM is able to leverage its global product portfolio to deliver a unique performance experience that extends well beyond the track and I am personally looking forward to driving it.” Holden’s executive director of engineering, Greg Tyus, said Chevrolet and its customers would benefit from Holden’s proven expertise in developing and manufacturing rear-wheel drive cars. Mr Tyus said, "We were responsible for the design and engineering of the Chevrolet Camaro, VE Commodore was sold as the Pontiac G8 and we are currently exporting the Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle – so we understand the needs of the North American market." Despite the difficulties of trading in the current economic environment, Holden vehicle exports were up 54 per cent in 2011 compared to 2010. "Today's announcement shows that we can, and will, continue to pursue targeted, profitable export programs that add value to Holden and GM. “We continue to export our engineering and design capability around the GM world and we have significant vehicle export programs to the Middle East, New Zealand and North America. Mr Tyus went on to say, “I’m incredibly proud of the talent we have here at Holden to design, engineer and build performance vehicles that appeal to both local and overseas markets and the new VF Commodore will be no different. Our expertise in this arena is second to none and highlights the flexibility of Holden’s Elizabeth manufacturing operations. It's great to have secured this new export program that will continue to support our plant." The VF Commodore won’t be an all-new car, but a major revamp of the current VE series. It had been intended for the VF to have all new sheet metal when it launch date was set as 2012, but the GFC and the severe financial problems experienced by General Motors meant the budget simply wasn’t available. Instead, the VF is likely to share the central part of its body with the VE Commodore, but have new front and rear ends. Whether this goes as far as replacement front and rear guards is simply a matter of speculation. Our feeling is that they will be, perhaps even with the use of aluminium the front guards and bonnet to reduce weight. Changes to the style, front and rear, will not only be aimed at a fresh new appearance but also at improved aerodynamics to help the VF cleave the air more cleanly. Expect heavily revised engines that have significantly lower fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. Similarly, automatic transmissions may receive taller gearing and electronics designed to chase lower engine speeds for given car speeds. Low rolling resistance tyres may be part of the package. We also anticipate an all-new interior look, or at least a heavily revised one.  

The Adelaide-built VF Commodore sedan is destined to return to the sizeable US automotive market from late 2013. It will join the Chevrolet family as the SS Performance model, alongside the Holden Caprice that's already on US soil as a police vehicle. The company's executive director of engineering Greg Tyus says it will be a limited production derivative of the upcoming VF Commodore, designed, engineered and built by Holden giving the Chevrolet brand a new rear-wheel drive performance sedan for the first time in 17 years. "The Chevrolet SS will be their new top-of-the-range rear wheel drive high performance sedan and as such will become Chevrolet's next NASCAR racecar and will debut next year at the Indy 500," he says. The Holden announcement was short on drivetrain, pricing or model line-up details but the VF Commodore will be engineered for better fuel economy and lighter kerb weight - including a larger percentage of high-tensile hot-pressed body parts sourced from Australian suppliers. Mr Tyus says the US performance model wouldn't involve major changes at the company's Elizabeth manufacturing facility - or any increase in workforce size - but he would not speculate on Sportwagon or Ute models joining the SS Performance sedan in the US. The VE Commodore Ute was up for export to the US when the Pontiac brand was selling the Commodore as a G8 sedan - even having design elements in place to pass US regulations and undergoing climate testing for that region - but the demise of the Pontiac program halted that. "Despite the fact that exports in today's economic conditions are tough, we can and will continue to pursue targeted and profitable export programs." "Holden has a great track record of producing performance cars for GM, the design and engineering of the Chevrolet Camaro, the VE Commodore and the Pontiac G8, we're currently exporting the Caprice police patrol vehicle," Mr Tyus says. Despite slow police patrol vehicle sales in the US, Mr Tyus says there is a lot of demand from "a different segment" for the higher-spec performance sedan, which also has supporters in high places. Former Holden bosses Mark Reuss and Alan Batey are now both high up the GM North America tree - Reuss is now GM North America President and Alan Batey was recently been appointed to the newly-created position of GM vice president, U.S. Sales and Service, reporting to Reuss. Mr Reuss says he was thrilled with the announcement. "I am delighted to say that Chevrolet will deliver a true rear-wheel-drive NASCAR racecar in the SS that very closely links the performance sedan that will be available for sale," Reuss says. "The Chevrolet SS is a great example of how GM is able to leverage its global product portfolio to deliver a unique performance experience that extends well beyond the track and I am personally looking forward to driving it," he says. Mr Tyus says Holden's track record in producing the Chevrolet and the now-defunct Pontiac G8 had generated support for Holden to produce another car. "There was a lot of clamouring for us to do something after that, in terms of our track record we're known for performance rear-wheel drive sedans and we anticipate that will continue," he says. Holden had already sent more than 30,000 G8 sedans and sold more than 40,000 re-badged Monaros - sold as Pontiac GTOs - over a four year stint from 2002. Holden has exported around 750,000 vehicles around the world in the five decades since it first loaded a boat full of FJs and sent them to New Zealand in 1954. The VE-based Pontiac G8 sedan export program came to a halt in 2009 with more than 36,000 G8s built in Adelaide and sent to the US.  

Holden engineers clocked up some 1.3 million development kilometres in the LPG Commodore and produced 78 testing and evaluation prototypes. Holden developed a `raft of local engineering solutions' for the LPG Commodore to improve driveability and to cut running costs. Holden claims the LPG car costs roughly the same to run as a small or medium-sized petrol car. They evaluated liquid and vapour-injection LPG systems opting for vapour injection. According to Holden, vapour injection provides lower fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions compared to liquid, while vapour also uses fuel more efficiently with fewer pumping and parasitic losses. Holden says vapour systems are less mechanically demanding and therefore better suited to the varying grades of LPG fuel found across Australia. Ford, which uses Liquid LPG injection on its LPi Falcon, has a different view. The heart of the LPG Commodore is the 3.6-litre, double overhead cam V6 engine, with four valves per cylinder. This engine has been re-designed to run solely on LPG and therefore has allowed for design optimisation in several key areas. As LPG contains a higher octane rating than petrol, new pistons of an optimised design have been used to raise the compression ratio to 12.2:1 to take full advantage of LPG fuel. A particular highlight of the dedicated LPG Commodore is the new six-speed automatic transmission. Lighter, smarter and more refined, this new transmission boasts sophisticated control software that optimises shift patterns to provide outstanding driveability. It produces 180kW of power and 320Nm of torque. In Omega spec, it records 11.8L/100km on the ADR combined cycle and the LPG range scores 4.5 stars from the Green Vehicle Guide, and exceeds projected Euro 6 exhaust emissions standards. Touring range is around 700km from the 84-litre aluminium tank that resides behind the rear axle to optimise boot space. Dedicated LPG is available across a range of current Commodore sedans, Sportwagons utes and long wheelbase Caprice. The additional cost is $2500 with a Federal Government rebate of $2000 available.