The all-new 2018 Holden Commodore will go on-sale in late February 2018 from $35,990 driveaway and tops out at $53,990+ORC for the Calais-V Tourer V6 AWD.
THE 2018 HOLDEN COMMODORE which Practical Motoring has already tested in Opel Insignia form will go on-sale here from late February 2018. Pricing kicks off from $33,690+ORC for the entry-level 2.0L LT or $35,990 drive-away.
“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,” Harland said.
Holden is keen to play up the work it’s done on the new Commodore and particularly the V6 variants which all get all-wheel drive as standard. Holden said its engineers had run up more than 150,000km in testing to give the Commodore a unique suspension and steering tune to its European cousins.
2018 HOLDEN COMMODORE KEY FEATURES
LT: Liftback and Sportwagon
- 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 o Lane Departure Warning o Following Distance Indicator o 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
- 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 o Full iPod integration including Siri Eyes Free o Embedded Satellite Navigation o 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 o Full iPod integration including Siri Eyes Free o Embedded Satellite Navigation o DAB+
- 2-inch colour cluster screen
- 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
- 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
2018 HOLDEN COMMODORE PRICING
LIFTBACK
LT 2.0L – $33,690+ORC – DIESEL ADDS $3000
CALAIS – $40,990+ORC – DIESEL ADDS $3000
CALAIS-V V6 AWD – $51,990+ORC
RS 2.0L – $37,290+ORC
RS V6 AWD – $40,790+ORC
RS-V V6 AWD – $46,990+ORC
VXR V6 AWD – $55,990+ORC
SPORTWAGON
LT 2.0L – $35,890+ORC – DIESEL ADDS $3000
RS 2.0L – $39,490+ORC
RS-V V6 AWD – $49,190+ORC
TOURER
CALAIS TOURER V6 AWD – $45,990+ORC
CALAIS-V TOURER V6 AWD – $53,990+ORC
DRIVE-AWAY PRICING
LIFTBACK
LT 2.0L – $35,990
RS 2.0L – $38,990
RS V6 AWD – $42,490
TOURER
CALAIS TOURER V6 AWD – $47,990
Race enthusiasts have given loyal support to Holden going back to the era before the HK Monaro GTS 327. That support has continued through the Torana and Australian Commodore era. The “win on Sunday Sell on Monday eras”! I don’t think that V8 Supercars helped that because track cars are so different to street cars.
Now let’s see if there’s a HSV Opelfwdodore. If HSV doesn’t make a HSV version of the ZB, can Holden really expect loyal enthusiasts to take an interest in the car?
In my opinion, it was not the best idea to move away from the RWD V8 format at the same time as ceasing Oz production. It’s a shame that the Oz RWD Commodore V8 could not have remained in production until the RHD Camaro was ready for release in Oz. It’s great to see that HSV looks like converting the Camaro to RHD but it would be nice to have a factory RHD car that is in the Mustang $ ballpark.
Looks like interesting times for Commodore. How long will the ZB be with us?
RS-V features over RS: Liftback and Sportwagon
6-litre V6 AWD engine
.. you report !
… 6-litre ??