Review: Holden JH.I Cruze (2011-14) Overview Released in March 2011, the Holden JH.I Cruze marked the beginning of Australian production for the Cruze sedan which had previously been manufactured in South Korea. In November 2011, the JH Cruze range was expanded to include five-door hatchback models. Please note that the JH Cruze Sportwagon has been […]
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Review: Holden YG Cruze (2002-06)
Overview Released in June 2002, the Holden YG Cruze was a compact, all-wheel drive SUV. Although sold in Australia as a Holden, the Cruze was manufactured in Japan by Suzuki and based on its HT Ignis . The YG Cruze was powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – with double overhead camshafts and four […]
Review: Holden VZ Crewman (2004-07)
Overview Released in August 2004, the Holden VZ Crewman was a dual cab utility. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the VZ Crewman was initially available with newly-introduced 3.6-litre V6 and 5.7-litre V8 petrol engines. As per the table below, the VZ Crewman range initially consisted of rear-wheel drive standard, S and SS variants, with four-wheel […]
Review: Holden JG Cruze (2009-11)
Overview Released in May 2009, the Holden JG Cruze was a small, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in South Korea, the JG Cruze was available with either a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine or a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel unit. Each engine was available with either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. As per the table below, the […]
Review: Holden VZ Commodore (2004-07)
Overview Released in August 2004, the Holden VZ Commodore was available as a large sedan or wagon. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VZ Commodore was initially available with newly-introduced 3.6-litre V6 and continued 5.7-litre V8 engines, while the range consisted of Executive, Acclaim, SV6, SV8 and SS variants. Production of VZ Commodore […]
Review: Holden VY Crewman (2003-05)
Holden VY.II Crewman (2003-05) Overview Released in August 2003, the Holden VY Series II (VY.II) Crewman was a double cab utility. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the range initially consisted of rear-wheel drive Crewman and Crewman S models – powered by 3.8-litre V6 petrol engines – and the Crewman SS – powered by a 5.7-litre […]
Review: Holden VX Commodore (2000-02)
Holden VX.I Commodore (2000-01) Overview Released in October 2000, the Holden VX Series I (VX.I) Commodore was available as a large sedan or wagon. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VX Commodore was available with 3.8-litre V6, supercharged 3.8-litre V6 and 5.7-litre V8 petrol engines. The VX.I Commodore range consisted of Executive, Acclaim, […]
Review: Holden VY Commodore (2002-04)
Holden VY.I Commodore (2002-03) Overview Released in October 2002, the Holden VY Series I (VY.I) Commodore was available as a large sedan or wagon. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VY Commodore was powered by 3.8-litre V6, supercharged 3.9-litre V6 and and 5.7-litre V8 engines. As per the table below, the VY.I Commodore […]
Review: Holden VS Commodore (1995-97)
Holden VS.I Commodore (1995-96) Overview Released in April 1995, the Holden VS Series I (VS.I) Commodore was available as a large sedan or wagon. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the VS Commodore was powered by 3.8-litre V6 and 5.0-litre V8 petrol engines. The VS Commodore range initially consisted of Executive, Berlina, Acclaim, S and SS […]
Review: Holden VT Commodore (1997-00)
Holden VT.I Commodore (1997-99) Overview Released in August 1997, the Holden VT Series I (VT.I) Commodore was available as a large sedan or wagon. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VT Commodore was initially available with 3.8-litre V6, supercharged 3.8-litre V6 and 5.0-litre V8 engines. As per the table below, the VT.I Commodore […]