Holden VZ Commodore Calais
The Holden VZ Commodore Calais was released in August, 2004 with a new generation of 175 and 190kW 3.6L 'Alloytec' V6 engines (derived from the GM HFV6). It also featured a 5L40E 5-speed automatic transmission sourced from GM and an Aisin AY6 6-speed manual transmission. The V6 engines in the VZ Commodore series are DOHC, and have been carried through to the VE Holden Commodore series released in August 2006.
In January 2006, Holden introduced the new L76 6.0 L V8 engine to its range. This version has been slightly detuned from the original US version, with both Displacement On Demand and variable valve timing removed. To make way for the new VE Holden Commodore series, the VZ Holden Commodore sedan range was discontinued in August 2006. The same will happen to the station wagon variant sometime during 2007.
The 3.6 L Alloytec engines are more powerful, responsive and fuel-efficient than the previous pushrod ohv ECOTEC V6. With all-new and upgraded transmissions, they deliver noticeable increases in all-round driving refinement. Selected models contain advanced active safety features that electronically assist the driver to maintain vehicle control in emergency situations.
The VZ Commodore was available in several different model variations, including the Executive, Acclaim, Berlina, Calais, SV6, SV8 and the SS. All were available in sedan form, while the Executive, Acclaim and Berlina models were also offered as station wagons.
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