• Next-generation Commodore range pricing to start from just $35,990 driveaway
  • Value packed range includes long list of Commodore firsts including Adaptive AWD, 360-degree camera and heated and cooled massage seats
  • Next-generation Commodore turns night into day with Adaptive LED Matrix headlights - 32 lights that read the road, other cars and pedestrians
  • Commodore's local development team hosted over 400 customers on special drive days held at Holden's Lang Lang Proving ground
  • Entire next-gen Commodore range due to launch in early 2018

Don't you just hate it when car companies bring out a new car and charge through the nose for it? Well, that's not the case with the next-generation Commodore, despite its stunning looks, huge list of high-tech features and great driving dynamics.

Next-generation Commodore pricing begins at just $35,990 (driveaway) for the entry level LT 2.0-litre turbo, which is $3,935 less than its base model predecessor, Commodore VFII Evoke (at driveaway).

'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.'

While Holden has rested the famous SS badge, for the time being, there is still a familiar name sitting within the range - the much-loved, Calais.

Synonymous with comfort and luxury, the Calais and Calais V nameplates are retained and promise a raft of sophisticated, premium additions like heated and cooled massage seats, leather steering wheel and wireless phone charging. What's more, they're great to drive with all V6 models coming with Commodore's Adaptive AWD system as standard

Heading up the sports side of the range is the 3.6-litre V6 AWD, Commodore VXR that delivers performance in a new way for Commodore, with Continuous Damping Control suspension, front Brembo brakes and Adaptive AWD - the first time AWD has featured across the Commodore range.

Adding to the great driving dynamics is the priceless amount of work local Holden engineers have undertaken - on the V6 AWD models in particular. The local testing kilometre count is fast approaching 150,000km - enough to circle the world almost four times - focusing on a unique local suspension and steering tune to fine-tuning radio and satellite navigation reception.

But, local testing isn't just about engineers shutting themselves off from the world, Holden has asked Commodore lovers for their feedback as the evolution of an icon nears completion.

'We've hosted over 400 customers at the Lang Lang proving ground in the last few months to show them the next-generation Commodore in development and get their feedback on how it drives,' said Holden's Vehicle Development Manager, Jeremy Tassone.

'We've had a few skeptical people come for a drive but once they've been in the car and experienced the work the team has put in, they've left with huge smiles on their faces. It's been great to see and be able to involve them.'

The all-new Holden Commodore will be available from Holden dealers nationwide from late February 2018.

2018 HOLDEN COMMODORE PRICING - DRIVEAWAY PRICING

Liftback (sedan)

LT 2.0-litre turbo$35,990

RS 2.0-litre turbo$38,990

RS V6 AWD$42,490

Tourer (high-ride)

Calais Tourer V6 AWD$47,990

2018 HOLDEN COMMODORE FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

LT: Liftback and Sportwagon

  • 2.0-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
    • o 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

  • 3.6-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
    • Full iPod® integration including Siri Eyes Free
    • Embedded Satellite Navigation
    • 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
    • Full iPod® integration including Siri Eyes Free
    • Embedded Satellite Navigation
    • DAB+
  • 4.2-inch colour cluster screen
  • 3.6-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

  • 3.6-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

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