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We Hear: 2017 Holden VF Commodore Series II Features Director, Motorsport And Commemorative Editions

Come late 2017, Holden manufacturing will fall silent for good, as the 2017 Holden VF Commodore Series II officially exits production. However, Holden has a few things up its sleeve to send the Aussie motoring icon out on a high note, as we have learned the 2017 VF Series II will feature not one, not two but three special editions to end local production.

The special editions will include a new Director edition, Motorsport edition and Commemorative edition.

Commodore Director Edition

The Director will revive a controversial nameplate from Holden and Holden Dealer Team’s past, most associated with the late, great Peter Brock. As for the vehicle itself, it is expected to feature “Director” spelled across the decklid and feature more luxurious appointments. Silver Brembo brakes, heated and cooled seats, Magnetic Ride Control and unique 20-inch wheels with a red band running around the diameter are said to be planned.

Commodore Motorsport Edition

The Motorsport edition is said to be what replaced what we once knew as the Bathurst edition. This special edition will feature slotted brake discs, heated and cooled memory seats, Magnetic Ride Control and a standard blackout package.

Commodore Commemorative Edition

Finally, the Commodore Commemorative edition will feature dozens of special attributes to create a unique, final send off edition for the VF Series II. This vehicle is still being held closely, and we do not know exactly what will be present design wise.

A select few new colors will join the VF Series II range, but no changes in engine output or overall engineering are planned. Furthermore, regular Commodore sport models will receive the blackout package standard, with chrome trim becoming a no-cost option.

The 2017 VF Commodore Series II will become available in February of 2017 after the 2016 model year wraps up in January of 2017.

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Comments

  1. I’d wait a bit before buying this one. There’s a chance Holden could do a limited run 2018 MY sendoff. Chrysler is doing the same with my 200, doing a three month run in 2016 as a 2017 model year.

    And I also suspect if demand stays slow-but-steady that CKDs could be built and sent to Korea for sales later, as a backup plan in case Opel’s return to Holden’s lineup fares as well as it did the last time.

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  2. Hi there. Can you please clarify a question with the Director Edition.

    Can you please tell me if it will come with “memory seats” similar to the Motorsport Edition?

    In the article above you stated that the Director will only come with “heated and cooled seats” ?

    I’m just wondering if this was an accidental omission?

    Regards Mark

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    1. Mark,

      Nothing was mentioned about memory seats for the Director, but I would guess they’d be present. The Director will take a more luxurious approach altogether.

      Cheers,

      -Sean

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  3. Hi Sean,
    Good to see that the American auto media knows more about the three new models planned than the Australian media……could it be that the Aussie media have an embargo on the information or are they simply not doing their jobs and reporting this information?

    I’m interested further in the Director……There has been nothing new reported in the Australian media since May, when rumors surfaced relating to the Director, based on the Calais V 6.2litre.

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  4. The Calais Director is just the Chevrolet SS built in RHD format, the MRC and seat cooling function are the giveaway.

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  5. Hi there, how do I secure purchase of the 2017 series 2 Motorsport edition and approx what is the estimated cost?

    Kind regards. Phillip

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