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- Designed, engineered and built for Aussie conditions.
The Holden Commodore VF was a significant model in the Australian automotive landscape, produced between 2013 and 2017. Part of General Motors’ Holden division, the VF series represented the final evolution of a locally designed and manufactured large sedan, marking the end of an era for Australian automotive manufacturing.
Built on the Zeta platform, the VF Commodore offered both sedan and wagon body styles, along with a ute version. The model was praised for its refined design, improved build quality, and enhanced fuel efficiency compared to its predecessors.
Under the bonnet, buyers had a choice between various engine options. These included a 3.0-litre V6 producing 185 kW, a more potent 3.6-litre V6 pumping out 210 kW, and a 6.0-litre V8 that churned out 270 kW. Some models were equipped with a 6.2-litre V8, delivering even greater performance.
Transmission options included a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic, and the range was rear-wheel drive.
Fuel economy was improved across the VF range, with the V6 engines offering consumption figures as low as 9.0 litres per 100 kilometres.
The interior of the VF Commodore was noted for its higher-quality materials and more modern design. A wide range of technological features was included, such as the MyLink infotainment system, a reversing camera, and parking sensors.
Safety was a strong point for the VF series, with a 5-star ANCAP rating. Standard features included Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS), and a comprehensive suite of airbags.
The Holden Commodore VF was available in a number of trim levels, catering to a broad spectrum of buyers from the fleet-oriented Evoke to the performance-driven SS V Redline.
With the closure of Holden’s manufacturing facilities in Australia in 2017, the VF marked the end of Australian-built Commodores. Its legacy as an icon of Australian motoring continues, and it remains a popular choice among enthusiasts and families alike.
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This all depends on which Holden VF Commodore you’re buying, and why you’re buying it. That’s because on a spectrum of “worst car they’ve owned”, to “this is the best car ever”, there seems to be a VF Commodore owner at every point on that spectrum. That said, most are up the positive end. That’s why it’s crucial you don’t buy the wrong one.
Many of the issues we found were occurring more frequently as the car ages (yes, like most cars). So you’re better off trying to find the newest, lowest kilometre one you can find. If your budget can only stretch as far as getting one that’s pushing 10 years old and has a couple of hundred thousand kilometers on it, there are other family sedans you should probably look at. Though it may not have as much runt as you’re hoping for. Which brings us to why you maybe should buy one…
There are plenty of reasons why you should buy a VF Commodore, it’s the reason that made the Commodore a mainstay of our roads for 70-odd years. They offer something truly unique. Family car practicality, grunty but refined power from the V6s, and raucous power from the V8s, all honed and tuned by Australia, for Australia, and it really is a shame that it’s gone. Plus, the VF Commodore was the last of the “true” Commodores before the ZB came along. Whether or not the ZB is a “true” Commodore will be debated for years to come.
This all depends on which Holden VF Commodore you’re buying, and why you’re buying it. That’s because on a spectrum of “worst car they’ve owned”, to “this is the best car ever”, there seems to be a VF Commodore owner at every point on that spectrum. That said, most are up the positive end. That’s why it’s crucial you don’t buy the wrong one.
Many of the issues we found were occurring more frequently as the car ages (yes, like most cars). So you’re better off trying to find the newest, lowest kilometre one you can find. If your budget can only stretch as far as getting one that’s pushing 10 years old and has a couple of hundred thousand kilometers on it, there are other family sedans you should probably look at. Though it may not have as much runt as you’re hoping for. Which brings us to why you maybe should buy one…
There are plenty of reasons why you should buy a VF Commodore, it’s the reason that made the Commodore a mainstay of our roads for 70-odd years. They offer something truly unique. Family car practicality, grunty but refined power from the V6s, and raucous power from the V8s, all honed and tuned by Australia, for Australia, and it really is a shame that it’s gone. Plus, the VF Commodore was the last of the “true” Commodores before the ZB came along. Whether or not the ZB is a “true” Commodore will be debated for years to come.
If it’s those things that attract you to buying a VF Commodore, it’s unlikely you’ll be swayed into buying something like a V6 Toyota Aurion. So please, if you’re in the market for one, it’s crucial you do your homework. Find the best quality, lowest kilometre one you can find, go over it with a fine-toothed comb, be sure to get a pre-purchase inspection and if it looks like it’s been trashed by someone who has an inflated opinion of their driving abilities, walk away.
This all depends on which Holden VF Commodore you’re buying, and why you’re buying it. That’s because on a spectrum of “worst car they’ve owned”, to “this is the best car ever”, there seems to be a VF Commodore owner at every point on that spectrum. That said, most are up the positive end. That’s why it’s crucial you don’t buy the wrong one.
Many of the issues we found were occurring more frequently as the car ages (yes, like most cars). So you’re better off trying to find the newest, lowest kilometre one you can find. If your budget can only stretch as far as getting one that’s pushing 10 years old and has a couple of hundred thousand kilometers on it, there are other family sedans you should probably look at. Though it may not have as much runt as you’re hoping for. Which brings us to why you maybe should buy one…
There are plenty of reasons why you should buy a VF Commodore, it’s the reason that made the Commodore a mainstay of our roads for 70-odd years. They offer something truly unique. Family car practicality, grunty but refined power from the V6s, and raucous power from the V8s, all honed and tuned by Australia, for Australia, and it really is a shame that it’s gone. Plus, the VF Commodore was the last of the “true” Commodores before the ZB came along. Whether or not the ZB is a “true” Commodore will be debated for years to come.
If it’s those things that attract you to buying a VF Commodore, it’s unlikely you’ll be swayed into buying something like a V6 Toyota Aurion. So please, if you’re in the market for one, it’s crucial you do your homework. Find the best quality, lowest kilometre one you can find, go over it with a fine-toothed comb, be sure to get a pre-purchase inspection and if it looks like it’s been trashed by someone who has an inflated opinion of their driving abilities, walk away.
Body Styles
4 door Sedan
5 door Wagon
Engines
3.0 litre 6-cylinder petrol (Evoke, International)
3.6 litre 6-cylinder lpg (Evoke, International, SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition)
3.6 litre 6-cylinder petrol (SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition, SV6 Storm, SV6 Sandman, SV6 Lightning, SV6 Black)
6.0 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Collingwood Edition, SS Storm, SS V Collingwood Edition, SS V Craig Lowndes, SS V Sandman)
6.2 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Black, Motorsport Edition)
Power
185kW – 3.0 litre 6-cylinder petrol (Evoke, International)
180kW – 3.6 litre 6-cylinder lpg (Evoke, International, SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition)
210kW – 3.6 litre 6-cylinder petrol (SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition, SV6 Storm, SV6 Sandman, SV6 Lightning, SV6 Black)
270kW – 6.0 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Collingwood Edition, SS Storm, SS V Collingwood Edition, SS V Craig Lowndes)
260kW – 6.0 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Collingwood Edition, SS Storm, SS V Collingwood Edition, SS V Craig Lowndes, SS V Sandman)
304kW – 6.2 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Black, Motorsport Edition)
Torque
290Nm – 3.0 litre 6-cylinder petrol (Evoke, International)
320Nm – 3.6 litre 6-cylinder lpg (Evoke, International, SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition)
350Nm – 3.6 litre 6-cylinder petrol (SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition, SV6 Storm, SV6 Sandman, SV6 Lightning, SV6 Black)
530Nm – 6.0 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Collingwood Edition, SS Storm, SS V Collingwood Edition, SS
Body Styles
4 door Sedan
5 door Wagon
Engines
3.0 litre 6-cylinder petrol (Evoke, International)
3.6 litre 6-cylinder lpg (Evoke, International, SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition)
3.6 litre 6-cylinder petrol (SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition, SV6 Storm, SV6 Sandman, SV6 Lightning, SV6 Black)
6.0 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Collingwood Edition, SS Storm, SS V Collingwood Edition, SS V Craig Lowndes, SS V Sandman)
6.2 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Black, Motorsport Edition)
Power
185kW – 3.0 litre 6-cylinder petrol (Evoke, International)
180kW – 3.6 litre 6-cylinder lpg (Evoke, International, SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition)
210kW – 3.6 litre 6-cylinder petrol (SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition, SV6 Storm, SV6 Sandman, SV6 Lightning, SV6 Black)
270kW – 6.0 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Collingwood Edition, SS Storm, SS V Collingwood Edition, SS V Craig Lowndes)
260kW – 6.0 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Collingwood Edition, SS Storm, SS V Collingwood Edition, SS V Craig Lowndes, SS V Sandman)
304kW – 6.2 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Black, Motorsport Edition)
Torque
290Nm – 3.0 litre 6-cylinder petrol (Evoke, International)
320Nm – 3.6 litre 6-cylinder lpg (Evoke, International, SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition)
350Nm – 3.6 litre 6-cylinder petrol (SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition, SV6 Storm, SV6 Sandman, SV6 Lightning, SV6 Black)
530Nm – 6.0 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Collingwood Edition, SS Storm, SS V Collingwood Edition, SS V Craig Lowndes)
517Nm – 6.0 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Collingwood Edition, SS Storm, SS V Collingwood Edition, SS V Craig Lowndes, SS V Sandman)
570Nm – 6.2 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Black, Motorsport Edition)
Transmissions
6-speed Sports Automatic
6-speed Manual
Fuel Consumption
8.3 – 13.1L / 100km
Length
4947 – 4966mm (4 door Sedan)
4919 – 4939mm (5 door Wagon)
Width
1898mm (4 door Sedan)
1898mm (5 door Wagon)
Height
1471mm (4 door Sedan)
1474mm (5 door Wagon)
Wheelbase
2915mm (4 door Sedan)
2915mm (5 door Wagon)
Tare Mass
1582 – 1758kg (4 door Sedan)
1677 – 1822kg (5 door Wagon)
Kerb Weight
1622 – 1791kg (4 door Sedan)
1717 – 1861kg (5 door Wagon)
Towing
750kg (unbraked), 1600kg – 2100kg (depending on model)
ANCAP Ratings
5 stars
Body Styles
4 door Sedan
5 door Wagon
Engines
3.0 litre 6-cylinder petrol (Evoke, International)
3.6 litre 6-cylinder lpg (Evoke, International, SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition)
3.6 litre 6-cylinder petrol (SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition, SV6 Storm, SV6 Sandman, SV6 Lightning, SV6 Black)
6.0 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Collingwood Edition, SS Storm, SS V Collingwood Edition, SS V Craig Lowndes, SS V Sandman)
6.2 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Black, Motorsport Edition)
Power
185kW – 3.0 litre 6-cylinder petrol (Evoke, International)
180kW – 3.6 litre 6-cylinder lpg (Evoke, International, SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition)
210kW – 3.6 litre 6-cylinder petrol (SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition, SV6 Storm, SV6 Sandman, SV6 Lightning, SV6 Black)
270kW – 6.0 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Collingwood Edition, SS Storm, SS V Collingwood Edition, SS V Craig Lowndes)
260kW – 6.0 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Collingwood Edition, SS Storm, SS V Collingwood Edition, SS V Craig Lowndes, SS V Sandman)
304kW – 6.2 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Black, Motorsport Edition)
Torque
290Nm – 3.0 litre 6-cylinder petrol (Evoke, International)
320Nm – 3.6 litre 6-cylinder lpg (Evoke, International, SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition)
350Nm – 3.6 litre 6-cylinder petrol (SV6, SV6 Collingwood Edition, SV6 Storm, SV6 Sandman, SV6 Lightning, SV6 Black)
530Nm – 6.0 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Collingwood Edition, SS Storm, SS V Collingwood Edition, SS V Craig Lowndes)
517Nm – 6.0 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Collingwood Edition, SS Storm, SS V Collingwood Edition, SS V Craig Lowndes, SS V Sandman)
570Nm – 6.2 litre 8-cylinder petrol (SS, SS V, SS V Redline, SS Black, Motorsport Edition)
Transmissions
6-speed Sports Automatic
6-speed Manual
Fuel Consumption
8.3 – 13.1L / 100km
Length
4947 – 4966mm (4 door Sedan)
4919 – 4939mm (5 door Wagon)
Width
1898mm (4 door Sedan)
1898mm (5 door Wagon)
Height
1471mm (4 door Sedan)
1474mm (5 door Wagon)
Wheelbase
2915mm (4 door Sedan)
2915mm (5 door Wagon)
Tare Mass
1582 – 1758kg (4 door Sedan)
1677 – 1822kg (5 door Wagon)
Kerb Weight
1622 – 1791kg (4 door Sedan)
1717 – 1861kg (5 door Wagon)
Towing
750kg (unbraked), 1600kg – 2100kg (depending on model)
ANCAP Ratings
5 stars
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
Service Intervals
15,000 km / 9 months
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Information correct as of August 18, 2023.
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