Holden has revealed first details of the all-new, next-generation Commodore, a car which will set new benchmarks in its segment for technology, style, practicality and driving dynamics.
Headlined by the V6 flagship model, the new Commodore will honour the legendary nameplate by being the most technologically-advanced Holden ever.
The top version has cutting-edge all-wheel-drive system channeling 230kW and 370Nm to the road, combined with adaptive suspension technology, a company-first nine-speed automatic transmission and torque-vectoring all-wheel drive.
These are figures for the top V6 version; however four-cylinder front-wheel drive models will also be available. And gone is the four-door layout; like its biggest likely competitor, the Ford Mondeo, the next Commodore will be five-door hatchback only.
Based on General Motor’s new ‘E2’ global architecture, engineered in Germany and shared with the Opel Insignia, the new Commodore has also been co-developed under the expert and watchful eye of Holden’s Australian engineers to ensure the all-new Commodore continues a four-decade tradition of setting new benchmarks.
“Holden has been engaged in this programme from the outset to ensure the next-generation Commodore lives up to its legendary nameplate,” said Jeremy Tassone, Holden’s Engineering Group Manager for Vehicle Development.
“Our engineers have ensured the new model has specific Holden DNA and continue to do extensive tuning and development at our Lang Lang Proving Ground in Victoria.”
The next-generation Commodore will be launched in New Zealand in 2018 and information regarding pricing, specification, full details of driver, safety and additional infotainment technology will be confirmed closer to launch.
Highlights:
- Next-generation Commodore built in Germany on all-new, global E2 architecture shared with Opel Insignia
- Lightweight construction methods result in 200kg - 300kg weight savings compared to current Commodore
- Flagship model offers V6 AWD drivetrain with Holden-first 9-speed transmission
- V6 engine delivers 230kW / 370Nm while being incredibly efficient thanks to Stop-Start technology and Active Fuel Management
- 2.0T petrol and 2.0T diesel front-wheel drive models also available
- Liftback and Sportwagon body-styles
- Cutting-edge, adaptive all-wheel-drive system with torque vectoring and twin-clutch (‘Twinster’) rear differential system
- Adaptive suspension
- Next-generation matrix lighting system
- Infotainment includes:
- Apple Car Play and Android Auto
- 8-inch configurable LCD instrument display,
- Next-gen Head-Up display
NB: The pictures shown are of disguised vehicles.
