The first overseas-built Commodore went on sale during the week, and Commodore are setting the record straight about some of the misconceptions out there about the new car.
“There’s more to our reimagined icon than some might think,” Holden says in a new ‘fact sheet’ published online:
Myth 1: Power only comes from the rear wheels.
“The new ‘Twinster’ All-Wheel Drive system is the first time AWD has featured across the Commodore range. This powerful V6 engine (available in selected models) channels 235kW and 381Nm to all four wheels, with torque distributed exactly where it’s needed for superior power, grip and safety in all conditions.”
Myth 2: It’s a lot smaller than before.
“The only noticeable difference is the sleek sloping roofline of the Liftback, leaving 12mm less headroom. We’re talking millimeters here. The overall dimensions are very similar to the current Commodore, so when you hear ‘a lot’ smaller, it just proves how little they know.”
Myth 3: It can’t be both drivable and versatile.
“The all-new Commodore Tourer says otherwise. There’s plenty of boot space to pack in all your adventure gear; 560 litres with the rear seats up or 1665 litres down. And once you set off, All-Wheel Drive gives you the confidence that, no matter where you’re headed, you’ve got all the power and grip you need.”
Myth 4: It’s not built for Australian roads.
“The Commodore was designed and built in Germany, but this is our most technically advanced Commodore ever, and has been adapted specifically for Australian roads. Holden engineers have accumulated over a hundred thousand kilometres of local testing to fine-tune features like the suspension, steering and stability controls, and ensure crucial additions like V6 All-Wheel Drive.”
Myth 5: It has to be big to be powerful.
“Better beats bigger when it comes to the new 2-litre turbo petrol engine. It’s the fastest and most powerful entry level engine ever offered in a Commodore. With 191kW/350Nm through the front wheels, the all-new Commodore has more power than the 3-litre V6 in the VF Evoke and the same torque as the 3.6-litre V6 in the VF SV6!”
