Images: Holden VE.I Berlina (2006-10)
Released in August 2006, the Holden VE Series I (VE.I) Berlina was a large drive sedan (the VE Sportwagon had been reviewed separately). Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive Berlina was initially available with 3.6-litre V6 and 6.0-litre V8 engines… Read full Holden VE Berlina review
Images: Holden VE.II Berlina (2010-13)
Released in September 2010, the Holden VE Series II (VE.II) Berlina introduced an updated interior with additional features, the flex-fuel capable LFW V6 engine and improved fuel consumption. Replacing the LF1 engine, the 3.0-litre LFW engine could run on a mixture of petrol and ethanol up to E85 (i.e. 85 per cent ethanol and 15 per cent petrol). Fuel consumption for the Berlina was improved through improved aerodynamics, including underfloor air flow panels, rear wheel air deflectors and a clutched air conditioning compressor. The Holden VE.II Berlina could be identified by its squarer front fascia, reshaped headlights, more prominent grille with chrome cross crossbar and ‘aero lip’ boot.
