Images: Holden VE.I Sportwagon (2008-10)
Released in July 2008, the Holden VE Series I (VE.I) Sportwagon was a large wagon. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the rear-wheel drive VE Sportwagon was initially available with 3.6-litre V6 and 6.0-litre V8 petrol engines.Released as a distinct model from the VE Commodore sedan, the Sportwagon range consisted of Omega, Berlina, Calais, Calawas V, SV6, SS and SS V variants… Read full Holden VE Sportwagon review
Images: Holden VE.II Sportwagon (2010-13)
Released in September 2010, the Holden VE Series II (VE.II) Sportwagon introduced an updated interior with additional features, a subtle facelift and new engines. For the engines, flex-fuel capability was introduced for the 3.0-litre V6 and 6.0-litre V8 engines, designated LFW and L77, respectively. With flex-fuel capability, the 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 was improved through improved aerodynamics (all variants other than the Omega were fitted with underfloor air flow panels), a clutched air conditioning compressor and lower engine idle speed for the 3.6-litre LLT SIDI V6. The Holden VE.II Sportwagon could be identified by its squarer front fascia, res…
