MY15 Commodore: details
Holden releases hottest ever Commodore SS Redline, but only minor updates for other modelsGM Holden has launched its updated MY15 VF Commodore line-up, less than two months before Ford releases its final FG X Falcon range. And the highlight of the update is what's claimed to be the most advanced SS Redline sports flagship ever.
Automatic versions of the top-shelf Redline now score the steering wheel paddle shifters seen in the Chevrolet SS export model but all Redlines now feature new 19-inch black alloys. A new limited-edition Craig Lowndes SS V tops the range.
Changes for the rest of the MY15 Commodore range are minor. They include revised electric power steering tune, dynamic guidelines for the reversing camera and a new gloss-black rear valance for sports models.
Holden has also added two new colours: Some Like It Hot Red; and Jungle Green (the latter for SV6, SS, SS V and SS V Redline models) — both of which are 'prestige' paints and cost $550 extra.
Redline cars in both new hues and Heron White will also become available with a new black roof, which will be a no-cost option from early 2015. All Redlines now come standard with a new Jet Black interior with optional titanium highlights.
Designed to improve on-centre feel, the retuned EPS calibrations for the MY15 Commodore apply to all three steering tunes: Touring FE1 (Evoke, Calais, Calais V and Caprice V), Sport FE2 and FE3 (SV6, SS and SS V) and Competition FE3 (SS V Redline).
Holden says it has responded to customer feedback by replacing the tyre repair kit with a full-size alloy spare wheel as standard for SV6 and Calais models.
The LPG option has been discontinued for SV6 models, while the Caprice V is now the sole long-wheelbase sedan model available, with a choice of V6 and V8 power.
The changes are applied to a VF Commodore range that is just 17 months old and, so far this year, accounts for 72 per cent of Australia's mainstream large-car segment.
V8s comprise no less than 37 per cent of Commodores and SS models now account for 24 per cent – the highest proportion ever. Holden says Calais V sales are up a hefty 142 per cent this year.
Prices for Commodore models are largely unchanged. SV6 and Calais models are now $300 more expensive, to account for a full-size spare wheel as standard.
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