Holden · 2000–2017
Holden One Tonner
The Holden Ute is a coupe utility built by Holden, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors, from 2000 to 2017. The word "ute" is a colloquial term used commonly in Australia for 'coupe utility'. Between 2003 and 2007, Holden built a crew cab version, called the Holden Crewman and between 2003 and 2005 a cab chassis version known as the Holden One Tonner. The VX Commodore-based Ute launched with a locally built 3.8-litre Ecotec V6 engine of Buick design. A 5.7-litre Generation III V8 engine option was also available, but this was replaced by the 6.0-litre Generation 4 in 2006, and updated to the L98 specification later on that year. In 2004, Holden replaced the V6 with a 3.6-litre Alloytec unit. The Australian-assembled Ute was to be sold in the United States as the Pontiac G8 ST starting in 2009 alongside the four-door Commodore-based G8 sedan. However, due to GM's company-wide model review, due to the 2008 financial crisis, such plans were shelved on 6 January 2009. Exports of the G8 sedan remain unaffected. Sales of the Ute in South Africa as the Chevrolet Lumina SS commenced during 2006/2007 and in Middle East in 2009/2010, making it the first full-size Chevrolet coupé utility ever since the 1987 discontinuation of the El Camino (even though this Lumina was never sold in the USA).
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First generation (2000–2007)
=== VU === Holden introduced the Ute range with the VU, replacing the Holden VS Utility. The VU's arrival was a full 36 months after the VT Commodore sedan, meaning it arrived in time for the launch of Holden's VX Commodore series. The VU utilises the same wheelbase as the VT Commodore station wagon and WH Statesman/Caprice, meaning a wheelbase increase of 116 mm (4.6 in). The Ute employs the same interior as the Commodore, while also picking up the VX's upgraded equipment lists and re-styled exterior design. Base : Built up from the Commodore Executive's specification. Available with 3.8-litre 152 kW (204 hp) Ecotec V6 - 4sp auto, 5sp manual or the optional 5.7-litre 225 kW (302 hp) Generation 3 V8 - 6sp manual or 4sp automatic. S : Based on Commodore 'S' specification. Available with 3.8-litre 152 kW (204 hp) Ecotec V6 - 4sp auto, 5sp manual speed or the optional 5.7-litre 225 kW (302 hp) Generation 3 V8 - 6sp manual or 4sp auto. SS : Based on Commodore SS specification, minus side-impact airbags. Available with a 5.7-litre 225 kW (302 hp) Generation 3 V8 - 6sp manual or 4sp auto The range received a minor refresh with the VU series II, releasing alongside the VX Series II. In October 2001 The VU Ute came out in a special edition "SS Fifty" (pictured right) to mark the 50th anniversary. This model has only 500 units produced. Every SS 50 was identical in terms of color schemes, all 500 units were released with a black exterior and a partial leather interior that contained plenty of "hyper yellow" accents. Other items that made the SS 50 different were the chrome sports bar on the back, unique black-and-yellow engine cover, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, handbrake cover and gear knob as well as a color-coded instrument cluster to match the leather bolsters on the
Second generation (2007–2017)
=== VE === 2007 saw the launch of Holden's eagerly anticipated VE Ute range, unveiled to the media in August, with showroom sales began later in the month. The new generation designated VE, based on the VE Commodore tackles an upward consumer tendency towards using utes as lifestyle vehicles. This further shifts the ute away from the traditional workhorse market. Omega: The base model, having similar standard features to the Omega sedan but can carry more than the SS-V, SS and SV6. It has the standard 3.6-litre V6 180 kW (241 hp) and 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft). The manual version of the Omega came with the 3.6-litre High-Output V6 with 195 kW (261 hp) and 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) but only until the mid-2009 MY10 update. SV6: A sportier version of the V6 ute, the SV6 replaced the S-pack from previous models. This Ute has the 3.6-litre High-Output V6 with 195 kW (261 hp) and 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft). Which has been recently updated to 210 kW (282 hp) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) engine. SS: The SS ute is the V8 version of the ute, it has the same 6-litre V8 as the sedan with 270 kW (362 hp) and 530 N⋅m (391 lb⋅ft). SS-V: A higher spec edition of the SS and based on the SS-V Sedan, it has a 6-litre V8 with 270 kW (362 hp) and 530 N⋅m (391 lb⋅ft). SS-V Redline (Series II):A performance version of the SS-V offering Brembo brakes, 19-inch Alloy wheels, FE3 Super Sports Performance Suspension and a mandatory tyre inflater kit. Unlike the previous VU–VZ generation, no double-cab, cab-chassis or AWD variants are offered. Safety. === VF === Like other models in the VF range, VF Ute brought updated features and styling. Much of the bodywork from the C-pillar to the rear of VF Ute remained unchanged from VE Ute. Production of VF Ute, along with other locally produced models, ended in 2017 with the cl
Holden Crewman
The Holden Crewman is a utility vehicle built by Holden. The Crewman is a 4-door version of the Holden Ute. Holden Launched the VY Crewman in September 2003. The VZ Crewman was introduced in conjunction with the VZ Commodore and Ute in August 2004. The Crewman differs from standard Holden Utes in that it features a second row of seating; 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 kilowatt V8 engine, the Cross 8 featured a modified appearance, more suited to an off-road vehicle. The HSV Avalanche XUV by Holden Special Vehicles is a modified Crewman Cross 8. VY. 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. The Crewman launched conjointly with the rest of Holden's VY Series 2 range, the major update being the addition of 10 kW (13 hp) to the Gen.3 V8. By December 2003 the Crewman range had expanded to include Holden's very first AWD utility in the form of the Crewman Cross 8. The Cross 8 received bolstered wheelarches, raised ride height as well as additional equipment, with the sole drivetrain being the recently upgraded Gen.3 V8 connected to a 4-speed automatic. V6-powered versions of the One Tonner & Crewman were only available with automatic transmission. The VY's were superseded by the arrival of the VZ range in August 2004. VZ. The 3.6 V6 Alloytec 175 was the stand
Holden One Tonner
The Holden One Tonner is a cab chassis utility vehicle that was produced by Holden between 1971 and 1985, from the Holden HQ to WB, and again between 2003 and 2005, with the VY and VZ Commodore. It was sold in South Africa as the Chevrolet El Toro between 1974 and 1978. HQ. The HQ One Tonner was produced from 1971 to 1974. It was offered with the 2.8L 173 and 3.3L 202 I6s, and the 4.1L 253 and 5.0L 308 Holden V8 engines. HJ. The HJ series was produced from 1974 to 1976. It was offered with the 2.8-litre and 3.3-litre I6s, and the 4.2-litre and 5.0-litre V8s. Unlike the other HJ models, which were easily identified from the HQ by having a squared-off frontal treatment with wraparound indicator lights. The One Tonner in base form still used its own unique front treatment introduced with the previous HQ range, and would continue with the model until 1980 with the WB series. HX. The HX series was produced from 1976 to 1977. The HX models featured only minor updates to the exterior, notably the grille and badgework. A 3.3-litre 202 I6 engine was available, as were 4.2-litre 253 and 5.0-litre 308 V8s. All were modified low-emission units to comply with the new ADR27A regulations, and were notably less powerful than their predecessors. The 2.8-litre inline six available in the HJ series was no longer offered. HZ. The HZ series was produced from 1977 to 1980. Offering the 3.3-litre 202 I6, 4.2-itre 253, 5.0-litre 308. Alongside the rest of the HZ range the One Tonner saw the introduction of "Radial Tuned Suspension" (RTS) across all models. RTS made significant changes to the suspension of the car, greatly improving the handling. WB. The WB series was produced from 1980 to 1985. It was offered with the 3.3 Litre Straight six Blue engine as standard, the 4.2-litre 253 V8 was off
Holden Special Vehicles
Starting in 1990, Holden's performance outfit, Holden Special Vehicles (HSV), built a performance version of the ute named the Maloo.
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Specifications
- name
- Holden Ute
- aka
- Chevrolet Lumina UTE, Pontiac G8 ST (cancelled)
- Manufacturer
- Holden
- Production
- 2000–2017
- Assembly
- Australia: Adelaide, South Australia (Elizabeth)
- Predecessor
- Holden Utility
- Successor
- Holden Colorado
- Class
- Light commercial vehicle
- Body style
- 2-door coupe utility, 4-door crew cab, 2-door cab chassis
- Related
- Holden Commodore, Holden Crewman, Holden One Tonner, HSV Maloo
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- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_UteCC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1375024677 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1980_Holden_HZ_One_Tonner_cab_chassis_01.jpgCC BY-SA 2.5 · Photo: The original uploader was ElBarto at English Wikipedia. · retrieved 2026-10-01
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