Holden · 2002–2004

Holden Commodore (VY)

The Holden Commodore (VY) is a full-size car that was produced by Holden from 2002 to 2004. It was the third iteration of the third generation of the Commodore. Its range included the luxury variants, Holden Berlina (VY) and Holden Calais (VY); commercial versions were called the Holden One Tonner (VY), Holden Ute (VY), and Holden Crewman (VY). In 2003, the range also saw the introduction of the first Commodore-based all-wheel drive variants, including the Holden Adventra (VY) wagon.

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Predecessor: Holden Commodore (VX) · Successor: Holden Commodore (VZ)

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Overview

Released in September 2002 and produced until August 2004 (with a Series II released in August 2003), the VY series was the first major design departure (both inside and out) of the third generation Commodore range released in August 1997. It launched at the same time as the Ford BA Falcon. The range included the following models: Commodore Executive Commodore Acclaim Commodore SV8 Commodore SS Commodore S Berlina Calais These models were all offered as sedans, and wagons only with the Executive, Acclaim and Berlina. Unusually, the VY also introduced a limited edition SS wagon featuring the same 235 kW (315 hp) V8 (upgraded to 245 kW or 329 hp for Series II), body kit and sports suspension as the SS sedan. However, it was equipped with 17-inch alloy wheels as opposed to the 18-inch wheels on the sedan. The VY was the last Commodore to use the 3.8-litre Ecotec V6 engines originally introduced in the VN Commodore, 16 years prior. Following General Motors and Subaru tie-up in 1999, Holden considered giving the VY Ute for Subaru to sell, in exchange of the Forester SUV being sold in Holden dealerships with Holden badges, as the brand lacked an SUV offering. Subaru considered naming the rebadged Ute the Subaru Brumby. According to former Subaru Australia managing director Nick Senior, the plan was called off due to objection from Subaru Australia.

Development

=== Design === The front and rear of the body had minor restyling, with a new front grille, headlights and taillights. The interior has been significantly upgraded. Interior upgrade includes a new instrument panel, centre console and steering wheel and new design transmission lever and handbrake. There is also a new mobile phone power outlet under the centre console. The new instrument cluster features a large multi-function digital display (single or triple window, depending on model), which displays information such as radio station display, PRND321 gear selected indicator, trip computer with stopwatch function, service reminders and a help facility. Standard features (on some models) now include "twilight sentinel" - automatic headlamp control, programmable headlamps off time delay, high feature Blaupunkt audio systems, road-speed sensitive intermittent wipers and passenger airbags. The VY Series II update added cruise control, front power windows variable front seat lumbar support, and revised interior trims. A 245 kW (329 hp) V8 was introduced to sports variants and a sportier repositioning of the Calais model. This repositioning included a subtle body kit, the option of a 235 kW V8 in place of the previous 225 kW (302 hp) and a firmer suspension tune (known as FE 1.5) that was not as stiff as the FE2 suspension on sports variants. Powertrains.

Models

=== Commodore Executive === The Executive is the baseline model of the VY Commodore range. The Executive features included: 3.8 L 152 kW (204 hp) ECOTEC V6 5-speed manual transmission (option of 4-speed automatic transmission) Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Brake assist (BA) CD player Driver's and passenger's airbags Independent rear suspension (IRS) Power antenna Security system Trip computer 15-inch steel wheels Cruise control Air conditioning Commodore Acclaim. The Acclaim is one model up from the base model of the VY Commodore range. The Acclaim features included: 3.8 L 152 kW (204 hp) ECOTEC V6 4-speed automatic transmission Air conditioning Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Brake assist (BA) CD player Cruise control Driver's and passenger's airbags Front and rear power windows Independent rear suspension (IRS) Power antenna Security system Side impact airbags (SIAB) Traction control system (TCS) Trip computer 15-inch alloy wheels Commodore S. The S is the cheapest sports variant. The S features included: 3.8 L 152 kW (204 hp) ECOTEC V6 (option of 171 kW (229 hp) Supercharged V6) 5-speed manual transmission (option of 4-speed automatic transmission) Air conditioning Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Brake assist (BA) CD player Cruise control Driver's and passenger's airbags FE2 sports suspension Front and rear power windows Independent rear suspension (IRS) Power antenna Security system Traction control system (TCS) Trip computer 16-inch alloy wheels (17-inch alloy wheels on the Series II) Commodore SV8. The VY Commodore was the first to not offer a V8 option on the Executive model. Buyers now had to choose the new SV8 as the cheapest V8 variant. The SV8 was essentially an Executive with a V8 engine, rear spoiler and unique 17 inch alloy wheels. The SV8 features incl

Commercial range

The VU Ute range was facelifted in September 2002 to create the VY-based Ute range. These commercial vehicles received the same upgrades as the sedan/wagon range, which involved a new, sharper-designed nose, and restyled interior. The same three specification models were carried over for the VY and picked up the same upgraded equipment lists as the VY sedans. The VY ute models were not badged as "Commodores". The VY range marked major change for Holden's Ute range, with the 2003 addition of two new models: the return of the One Tonner cab-chassis utility after an 18-year hiatus; and the introduction of Holden's first-ever 4-door utility, arriving in the form of the Crewman. The Crewman brought a longer wheelbase – 3,206 mm (126.2 in) compared to the 2,939 mm (115.7 in) of the Ute; and a shorter tray – 1,463 mm (57.6 in) compared to the 2,193 mm (86.3 in) of the Ute In December 2003, Holden released an all-wheel drive variant of the Crewman known as the Crewman Cross 8. Powered by a 225 kW (302 hp) V8 engine, the Cross 8 featured a modified appearance, more suited to an off-road vehicle. Both the Crewman and One Tonner models added instant sales to the Holden range, sparking rapid expansion of the Holden Ute range, its first major growth spurt since its 1990 reintroduction. Once again the same three specifications were carried over for the VY, with the Ute range available in base Ute, S & SS forms. The same did not apply for the One-Tonner cab-chassis range though – it was available in just two model forms, base and S. Base: Based on Commodore Executive specification. Available with 3.8-litre 152 kW (204 hp) Ecotec V6 S : Based on Commodore S specification. Available with 3.8-litre 152 kW (204 hp) Ecotec V6 – 4sp auto, 5sp manual SS: Based on Commodore SS specification.

Safety

== HSV range (Y Series) == The enhanced performance VY range sold by Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) is marketed as the Y Series and it comprised the variants listed below, alphabetically. For the first time, HSV stopped adopting the same series code as the mainstream donor cars in order to further differentiate its products. Avalanche. The HSV Avalanche is an all-wheel drive crossover SUV that was manufactured by Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) between 2003 and 2005. Based on the Holden Adventra LX8 crossover wagon, the Avalanche range also incorporated a dual-cab utility model known as the HSV Avalanche XUV. The XUV derived from the Holden Crewman Cross8. Both HSV vehicles were built in two series, the 2004 VY Series II (the wagon was actually available as of October/November 2003) and an updated version of the VY Series II, which included some of the upgrades found in the newer VZ Series HSV models. These later models are quite rare, with a building life of nine months from April 2005 to December 2005. As with the related Holden VY all-wheel drive vehicles, the HSV "Y Series" AWD vehicles as built from September 2004 to March 2005 confusingly have "Z Series" compliance and Vehicle Identification Numbers; this correlates to the building of new specification Holden VZ and Z Series HSV non-AWD cars during this period. The updated Avalanches with some of the VZ Series upgrades can be externally visually differentiated from the VY Series versions by their re-profiled front bumper unit that looks less aggressive and which features a more integrated appearance to the auxiliary driving lights. The Avalanche vehicles were fitted exclusively with the 5.7-litre LS1 V8 engine rated at 270 kilowatts (360 hp) of power and 475 newton-metres (350 lb⋅ft) of torque, mated to a four-spee

Exports

Exports of the VY were made to the Middle East as the Chevrolet Lumina from 2002 as per the previous VX series. Trim levels were the Lumina LS sedan and wagon (based on Commodore Executive), Lumina S (Commodore S), Lumina LTZ (Berlina), and Lumina SS (Commodore SS). General Motors do Brasil imported the VY as the Chevrolet Omega from 2003 to replace the VX-based Omega. This update was announced 28 April 2003. The Brazilian model sold as a single-specification CD model, based on the Holden Calais. VY Omega sales ended in 2005 when replaced by the VZ-based model, as announced on 9 March 2005. In September 2003, Chevrolet Lumina exports started in Malaysia in LTZ trim (based on the Holden Berlina), followed by Thailand in October with LTZ (Berlina) and S trims. Singapore was added as an export market by 2004 with the Lumina LTZ. Exports to Singapore ended during 2004; Malaysia and Thailand sales continued in VZ form from 2004. == References ==

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Specifications

name: Holden Commodore (VY)
aka: Holden Berlina, Holden Calais, Holden Ute, Chevrolet Lumina, Chevrolet Omega
Manufacturer: Holden (General Motors)
Production: September 2002 – August 2004
Assembly: Australia: Adelaide, South Australia (Elizabeth)
Class: Full-size
Body style: 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon, 4-door utility, 2 door coupé utility
Layout: FR layout
Platform: GM V platform
Engine: V6, 3.8 L 152 kW (204 hp): ECOTEC, 3.8 L 171 kW: (229 hp) Supercharged ECOTEC V8, 5.7 L 225 kW (302 hp): Gen III LS1, 5.7 L 235 kW (315 hp): Gen III LS1, 5.7 L 245 kW (329 hp): Gen III LS1
Transmission: 5-speed Getrag 260 manual, 6-speed manual TREMEC T56, 4-speed automatic GM 4L60-E
Wheelbase: 2788 mm (sedan), 2938 mm (wagon, utility)
Length: 4891 -
Width: 1842 -
Height: 1450 -
Kerb weight: 1522 -
Related: Opel Omega B, Holden Adventra (VY II), Holden Crewman (VY), Holden One Tonner (VY), Holden Monaro (V2 II and III), Holden Statesman/Caprice (WK), HSV Y Series, Holden SSX
Predecessor: Holden Commodore (VX)
Successor: Holden Commodore (VZ)
Designer: Mike Simcoe
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