We do not reside in Australia. Therefore, here we are at the very end of our Tuesday night bringing you the latest and greatest on the 2018 Holden Commodore. Because (major) time changes.
Holden invited local media, in a very rare move, to sample the 2018 Holden Commodore over a year before the vehicle will reach consumers, while also providing specific details on the 2018 Commodore straight from the brand’s mouth. And there’s a lot of information involved, dear readers.
Foremost, scrap what you may have heard or still personally believe: the 2018 Holden Commodore is going back to its German roots and will be a completely rebadged variant of the 2018 Opel Insignia. No panel changes, nothing. Just badges.
However, the Australian flavor is skin deep. Holden has been involved with this Commodore/Insignia for over five years now, when it began searching for life after VF Series II. Holden engineers campaigned hard for a V6-powered, all-wheel drive Commodore to replace the current Commodore SS. So, it’s coming.
“Holden has been engaged in this program from the outset to ensure the next-generation Commodore lives up to its legendary nameplate,” said Jeremy Tassone, Holden’s Engineering Group Manager for Vehicle Development.
“We know the first imported Commodore will come under a lot of scrutiny and we know we have a lot to live up to – this car delivers in spades”
The 2018 Commodore will be headlined by the 3.6-liter LGX V6 engine with 308 hp and 272 lb-ft of torque. Power is shifted through a nine-speed automatic, then sent to a “Twinster” all-wheel-drive system with torque vectoring, twin-clutch rear differential and adaptive suspension.
Thanks to the much lighter weight E2XX platform, weight is down up to 661 pounds depending on which engine is under the bonnet. And, speaking of engines, the 3.6-liter V6 will be joined by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine, both mated to front-wheel drive models only.
Holden also confirmed the 2018 Commodore will be a liftback, while a station wagon will also arrive to round out the Commodore lineup. The ute, unfortunately, is dead.
Further details are being held closely for the time being, but the 2018 Holden NG Commodore, short for “New Generation”, will arrive not long after the final VF Series II leaves the Elizabeth factory in February of 2018.
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High output V6 is cool …. AWD is cool ….. no V8 …..no RWD ….no ute …. not cool.
I just wish they would stop calling this a Commodore.
There was still a missed opportunity here, unless HSV is gonna cover that with a twin turbo V6 and a performance tuned awd system to match (which I’m sure Holden has done with the V6 model). It would have been nice to see the Commodore get a second wind on Alpha, but management has to do what they feel is best for business .
This also makes me wonder what is next for the Impala, there is some decision making that needs to be done with it if it already hasn’t. The Malibu has gotten very close in size and doing quite well, I’m hoping GM brings the Impala back to RWD merge the SS with it and gives us a full line up to compete against the charger. Give it a sleek, aggressive, sporty exterior and a stylish yet sporty interior with rear legroom and u have a winner on your hands
Lets hope trump gets elected
Then the usa will not have any car manufacturers cos the world will be at war with the usa
I see ww3 coming and the states getting nuked
If it’s the LGX 3.6 I believe that should be 308KW or roughly 413HP. It would make more sense given the HP ratings in other applications. I think the TQ is mislabeled or misquoted as well. (Possibly 572NM which would be roughly 421 lbs/ft)
Sorry, I’m typing LGX and thinking LF3. Now I’m just surprised that the LGX is the “headline” engine. Hopefully that doesn’t really mean the “Top of the Line” engine.
Nice. Apparently the Euro-OPC versions will get a 2L Turbo.
media said opc version 3l tt engine 400 hp + or something. same base engine with cadillac but opc take some modifications. old engine is 2.8 t 325hp
And here we go. My to the very last hopes just got crushed. Very disappointing. Not disappointed in the car itself. I’m sure it’ll be a beast but it shouldn’t be called Commodore. Call it what it is, a Holden Insignia.
This is AWFUL!
The hatchback is truly icky, like the Panamera.
This will sell as well as the Ford Taurus Blob in the early 1990’s did in Aussie land. They said that was going to replace the Falcon…
i hope GM will consider making a 4 door coupe version.
I believe a 4 door coupe will look more sporty.
Fastbacks can be done right if the tale has more of a trunk look. The 2017 Buick Lacrosse has this look.
Just keep building the commodore in australia its simple
Are those the same wheels from the Malibu 2LT?
The desecration of a truly iconic nameplate and the ruination of the only car in the Holden lineup that was actually worth buying. GM you shall reap what you sow, and this pitiful Commodore replacement will be a complete flop. I’m nearly in tears writing this but it is the blatent truth…..
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What ever happened to free speach
Its a dog act what you have done to holden
They might also be looking to introduce Chevrolet full time into auatrailia. Chevrolet can focus on vehicles such as the camero and the corvette for sport cars. Such a move will make the introduction of the silverados into austrailia where the Holden Colorado is dominate. That is what is happening in Europe.
If this is the new Commodore then it’s about as exciting as thinking you’re getting a dirt bike from Santa and getting a scooter!!! Holden’s version of a Toyota Camry!! 🙁