Holden · 2004–2007

Holden Commodore (VZ)

The Holden Commodore (VZ) is a full-size car that was produced by Holden from 2004 to 2006 as a sedan and to 2007 as a wagon and Ute sold alongside the new VE series. It was the fourth and final iteration of the third generation of the Commodore and the last to spawn a coupé variant. Its range continued to include the luxury variants, Holden Berlina (VZ) and Holden Calais (VZ).

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Predecessor: Holden Commodore (VY) · Successor: Holden Commodore (VE)

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Overview

Released in August 2004, the VZ series was a minor facelift of the previous VY series that featured a new V6 engine in different tune guises. The powerplants included 175 and 190 kW (235 and 255 hp), 3.6-litre Alloytec V6 engines in place of the older 3.8-litre Ecotec V6. Other changes to the V6 was the loss of the supercharger that was included in the S models from the VT to VY, this was also dropped with the 3.8-litre and would not be used with the new 3.6. These new Alloytec DOHC engines have carried on through to the Holden Commodore (VE) which was released in July 2006. A new 5L40-E 5-speed automatic transmission was introduced on the sports and luxury V6 variants. The advanced 3.6-litre Alloytec engines were more powerful, responsive and fuel-efficient than the outgoing Ecotec V6. To achieve 190 kW (255 hp), the Alloytec V6 gains variable valve timing on both inlet and exhaust sides as well as a dual stage intake manifold, while the 175 kW (235 hp) version retains variable valve timing on the inlet side only. Selected models bring advanced active safety features that electronically assist the driver to maintain vehicle control in emergency situations. The VZ Commodore was available in several model variations, most of which carried over from the VY range, with the exception of the newly introduced SV6, a specification level that replaced the S range. All models in the Commodore range (Executive, Acclaim, Berlina, Calais, SV6, SV8 and SS) were available as sedans, while wagon variants of the Executive, Acclaim and Berlina were available. Berlina and Calais models were not badged or marketed as Commodores. The VZ was the last Commodore line-up to use the Executive and Acclaim trim levels. The VZ is notable for being the only Commodore series of recent times to not o

Models

=== Executive === The Executive was the baseline model. The VZ series was the last one to include this nameplate, which was first introduced in 1984. The Commodore Executive standard features included: 3.6 L 175 kW (238 PS; 235 hp) Alloytec V6 engine (updated to 3.6 L 172 kW (234 PS; 231 hp) Alloytec V6 engine in January 2006) 4-speed automatic transmission Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Auto headlights Brake assist (BA) Cruise control Driver's and passenger's airbags Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) Front power windows Power antenna Power socket in centre console Quad cupholders Security system Single disc CD player Steering wheel audio controls Trip computer 15-inch steel wheels The Commodore Executive optional features included: Air conditioning Alloy wheels Country pack suspension FE2 sports suspension Rear park assist (available on sedan only) Satellite navigation (only available on the sedan) Side Impact Airbags (SIAB) Acclaim. The Acclaim sat above the Executive in the specification level hierarchy of the VZ range. The VZ series was the last one to include this nameplate, which was first introduced in 1993. The Commodore Acclaim standard features supersede and add to those of the Commodore Executive variant: Air conditioning Electronic Brake Assist (EBA) (available on sedan only) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) which incorporated: Traction control system (available on sedan only) Front and rear power windows Rear park assist (available on sedan only) Side Impact Airbags (SIAB) Traction control (available on station wagon only) 15x7 inch alloy wheels The Commodore Acclaim optional features included: Alloy wheels FE2 sports suspension Satellite navigation SV6. The SV6 was the baseline sports variant, replacing the S model that was last seen in the VY

Limited edition and other models

=== Commodore 9C1 === The Commodore 9C1, or 'Police Pack', was a special pack for the VZ Commodore that was available to all police organisations in Australia, New Zealand and several in the Middle East. It was based on the Commodore Executive with various added specification upgrades to cater for its specific role. Most 9C1s were delivered in white, though unmarked vehicles were offered in other colours. Specification upgrades included: 4 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, Side) Interior light with integrated individual map lights and Interior light lock-out switch (Centre console mounted button, isolates glovebox light, boot and interior dome and map reading lights) FE2 suspension 15x7JJ silver painted steel rims and silver plastic centrecaps with Bridgestone 'Turanza' ER30 225/60/R15 tyres Black-coloured dash surrounds (standard VZ Commodore Executive had greyish coloured surrounds) Front and rear power windows (standard VZ Commodore Executive only had front apart from higher models) Limited-slip differential or Traction control Sump protector guard Larger higher capacity battery with 450 CCA and 115 min RC Police-certified speedometer with 2 km/h (1 mph) increments marked two horns – standard 400 Hz horn plus a more powerful 450 Hz horn ABS Upgraded front brake pads (Bendix ultimate on front, PBR akebono on rear) Additional wiring loom (supplying power for beacons, siren, radios etc.) Additional firewall access grommets for wiring Commodore Lumina. The Commodore Lumina was launched in January 2005. It was based on the Commodore Executive. 3,700 were produced. Commodore Equipe. April 2005 saw the launch of the Commodore Equipe, a Holden tradition for many recent models of the Commodore. Based on the VZ Acclaim. 3,500 were produced. Commodore SVZ. In March 2006, Holden pro

Commercial range

Whilst the sedan VZ range received both versions of the Alloytec V6, the Ute and Crewman range received just the lower-capacity small 3.6L V6- Alloytec 175 – it was the standard base engine across the entire ute & Crewman range, with a six-speed manual. A 4-speed automatic was also available as an option, however. Crewman vehicles were factory speed limited to 160 km/h due to the long length of driveshaft. The Crewman also suffered a larger turning circle and heavier fuel consumption than the ute, due to the longer, heavier wheelbase chassis. The One Tonner and Crewman ranges shared the same base specification models, as shown below: Base model Crewman/Ute adopting the specifications of the Commodore Executive. Available with 3.6-litre 175 kW (235 hp) Alloytec V6 – six-speed manual or four-speed automatic. 175 kW at engine flywheel, and typically 119–122 kW at the rear wheels due to drivetrain losses. S Crewman/Ute- based on Commodore SV6 specification. Available with 3.6-litre 175 kW (235 hp) Alloytec V6 – six-speed manual or four-speed automatic The S specification was rebranded as SV6 in August 2006, and the five-speed auto from the sedan became available, with no other changes. The V8 SS received a power increase to 235 kW (315 hp). Based on Commodore SS specification (minus side-impact airbags on cab-chassis). Available with a 5.7-litre 235 kW (315 hp) Gen III V8, or the new 260 kW (349 hp) 6.0-litre L98 – six-speed manual or four-speed auto. The Crewman was also available in a higher spec Cross 8 form, whilst the VZ Crewman Cross 6 was essentially a lower powered, base model V6 version of the Cross 8. The One Tonner was available with the following specifications: Base model adopting the specifications of the Commodore Executive. Available with 3.6-litre 175 kW

HSV range (Z Series)

The enhanced performance VZ range sold by Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) was released in 2004 as the Z Series. Its standard range included the models listed below. Clubsport. The Clubsport was powered by the LS2 engine a 6.0 L, 16-valve pushrod V8 producing 297 kW (404 PS; 398 hp) at 6000 rpm and 510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft) at and 4400 rpm. There was the choice of either a Six-speed manual or four-speed auto. Fuel consumption was 15.9 L/100 km. A Clubsport R8 was also available, with greater equipment (e.g. leather seats and extra instrument gauges) and revised wheels design and upgraded braking system. In July 2005, HSV also produced a manual-only Clubsport and Clubsport R8 "Dealer Team Spec" (DTS), comprising Stage 1 and optional Stage 2 packages. Stage 1 included upgraded tyre and wheel package, lighter overall weight and Stage 2 included other upgrades such as enhanced driver interface, adjustable suspension and tyre pressure monitors. The Z Series was the first range with which HSV reached the Middle East with the one-make racing ClubSport R sedans. Senator. The Z Series no longer featured the Senator Signature nameplate. The new Senator featured a more subtle styling, with 19 in (482.6 mm) wheels as standard. The engine was a new 6.0-litre LS2 V8 (as featured on the C6 Corvette) pushing out 297 kW (398 hp). Newly designed rear mufflers give the car a slightly deeper sound. The Senator's weight increased to 1,835 kg (4,045 lb), 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) takes 6.4 seconds and has a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph) (limited). The fuel economy was officially rated at 10–12 litres/100 km on the highway, and a jump to 18–22 litres/100 km through the cities. Dimensions were 1,450 mm (57.1 in) height, 4,984 mm (196.2 in) length, 1,842 mm (72.5 in) width and the wheelbase is 2,788 mm (1

Exports

Exports of the VZ sedan were made to the Middle East as the Chevrolet Lumina from 2004 as per the previous VY series. Trim levels were the Lumina LS (based on Commodore Executive), Lumina S (Commodore SV6 with 175 kW), Lumina LTZ (Berlina), Lumina SS (Commodore SS) and Lumina Royale (Calais). As with the previous VY model, exports to Malaysia and Thailand continued in VZ form as the Chevrolet Lumina, sold in LTZ trim (based on the Holden Berlina). Exports ceased during 2005. General Motors do Brasil imported the VZ as the Chevrolet Omega from 2005 to replace the VY-based Omega. This update was announced 9 March 2005. The Brazilian model sold as a single-specification CD model, based on the Holden Berlina with some additional Calais equipment. VZ Omega sales officially ended in 2007 when replaced by the VE-based model, as announced on 4 July 2007.

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Specifications

name

Holden Commodore (VZ)

Manufacturer

Holden (General Motors)

aka

Holden Adventra (VZ), Holden Berlina (VZ), Holden Calais (VZ), Holden Crewman (VZ), Holden Monaro (VZ), Holden One Tonner (VZ), Holden Ute (VZ), Chevrolet Lumina, Chevrolet Omega

Production

August 2004 – July 2006 (sedan), August 2004 – August 2007 (wagon, utility)

Assembly

Australia: Adelaide, South Australia (Elizabeth)

Class

Full-size

Body style

4-door sedan, 4-door station wagon, 2-door coupe utility

Layout

Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive

Platform

GM V platform

Related

Opel Omega B, Cadillac Catera, Holden Statesman/Caprice (WL), Holden One Tonner (VY), Holden Monaro (VZ), HSV Z Series

Engine

3.6 L Alloytec 175 (LE0) V6, 3.6 L Alloytec 190 (LY7) V6, 5.7 L Gen III (LS1) V8, 6.0 L Gen IV (L76) V8, 6.0 L Gen IV (L98) V8, 6.0 L Gen IV (LS2) V8 (HSV only)

Transmission

4-speed 4L60-E automatic (V6, V8 5.7 L), 4-speed 4L65-E automatic (V8 6.0 L), 5-speed 5L40-E automatic (V6 190KW), 6-speed Aisin D173 manual (V6), 6-speed Tremec T56 manual (V8)

Wheelbase

2788 mm (sedan), 2938 mm (wagon, utility)

Length

4876 -

Width

1842 -

Height

1440 -

Kerb weight

1569 -

Predecessor

Holden Commodore (VY)

Successor

Holden Commodore (VE), Holden Commodore Calais Tourer (ZB) (for Adventra)

Designer

Mike Simcoe

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Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q917214CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Commodore_(VZ)CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1370579209 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:WA_Police_MIG_sedan.jpgCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Nachoman-au · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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