Images: Holden VY.I Ute (2002-03)
Released in October 2002, the Holden VY Series I (VY.I) Ute was a two-door, rear-wheel drive utility. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the VY Ute was available with 3.8-litre V6 and 5.7-litre V8 engines. Furthermore, the VY.I Ute range consisted of standard, S and SS variants; in May 2003, a limited-run Storm variant was released… Read full Holden VY Ute review
Images: Holden VY.II Ute (2003-04)
Released in August 2003, the VY Series II (VY.II) was a minor update for the Holden Ute range. The standard 5.7-litre V8 engine was fitted with a twin exhaust system that increased peak power to 235kW, while the 5.7-litre V8 for the SS Ute received a higher-output tune and the engine bay was fitted with a front strut brace for greater rigidity. Furthermore, all engines were recalibrated to satisfy emissions requirements, with the V6 engines fitted with revised exhaust systems. The Holden VY.II Ute could be identified by its circular-design themed jewelled tail lamps.
