2010 Commodore facelift - Leaks - Part 3

[HSVMAN]

Still can't believe they did not include a Start Go Option and LED's. Flash hardrives is a waste of time as most will run there music of an external hardrive source.

You cant believe it? Why? Does every other car have it and is it really that great?

[moconn20]

Still can't believe they did not include a Start Go Option and LED's. Flash hardrives is a waste of time as most will run there music of an external hardrive source.

Yeah because LED's were sooooo well received when the E2 came out.

[Deco28]

Yeah because LED's were sooooo well received when the E2 came out.

LED's don't necessarily mean DRL.

Could be LED tailights.

[moconn20]

LED's don't necessarily mean DRL.

Could be LED tailights.

And they look awesome on the impreza hatch:rofl:

But seriously, I'm assuming he is refering to DRL's given his comments in the DRL thread.

[jonohoang]

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/photo.php?pid=4820005&fbid=433146344897&id=5730024897&ref=nf

Some nice photos of series II

[VX2VESS]

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/photo.php?pid=4820005&fbid=433146344897&id=5730024897&ref=nf (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#%21/photo.php?pid=4820005&fbid=433146344897&id=5730024897&ref=nf)

Some nice photos of series II

beat me was just about to post that..

the comment made

At 12pm today a fleet of new Holden VE Series II cars will leave Holden Vehicle Operations, Elizabeth for a media drive into the Adelaide Hills. We'll be driving through the city around 4pm, let us know if you spot us! Andrea

slightly more rounded front bar on the SS

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp332/vt2vx/ves2.jpg

[CLUBRED]

Is it just me or have they removed the black dotted/tint stuff off of the windscreen, you can't see that much of the mirror when looking from outside in my VE because of this stuff, I can hide my e-tag there without seeing it aswell?

[Tre-Cool]

Anyone else see this?
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=497083198451&id=5730024897

HOLDEN UPS THE ANTE WITH REDLINE EDITION

by Holden (http://www.facebook.com/holdenaustralia) on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 6:03pm



Holden has put more performance polish on its sports luxury V-Series badge with the launch of five stand-out Redline Editions.



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The Redline Edition Calais V-Series and SS V-Series sedan, Sportwagon and Ute will take up top positions in Holden’s updated VE Series II range, to be launched later this month.

Intended for enthusiast drivers, Redline Edition models offer high-level braking and sports handling capabilities to match their powerful 6.0-litre V8 credentials.

Advanced chassis dynamics come courtesy of specialist Holden engineers, who developed a track-inspired FE3 super sports suspension set-up* to complement the extra stopping power of four-piston Brembo high performance front brakes.

The Redline Edition range is further distinguished by exclusive forged and polished 19-inch alloy wheels, matched to low profile tyres.

Holden also raises the bar with the inclusion of full colour mapping satellite navigation
and a rear camera** as standard equipment in V-Series models, which feature the new multimedia touch screen Holden-iQ system and smart interior treatments.

All Redline Editions are compatible with bio-ethanol, also known as E85, an emission-reducing ‘fuel of the future’ that already powers V8 Supercars.
Holden Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Aftersales John Elsworth said the Redline Edition introduced added excitement to the company’s high-feature luxury performance range.

“We know the performance enthusiasts who drive Holden sports vehicles enjoy the way the engine performs with the exhilarating V8 engine performance of our sport models,” Mr Elsworth said.

“We know that their interest goes beyond straight-line power and torque though. They’re looking for a satisfying overall driving experience with superior chassis dynamics.


“With the Redline Edition, we set out to improve that experience for them, to provide the ultimate sports ride by introducing features we know they’ll value the most - track-inspired handling for great road connection and control combined with awesome stopping power.

*FE3 suspension exclusive to sedan. **Rear camera – excludes Ute.


Redline Edition features include:

Brembo high-performance brakes
Front brakes feature four-piston, two-piece aluminium front callipers and 355mm
rotors, pillar-vented for improved cooling and durability.

Forged alloy wheels
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs641.snc4/60117_431653939897_5730024897_4788445_3189609_a.jp g (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4788445&fbid=431653939897&op=1&view=all&subj=497083198451&aid=-1&auser=0&oid=497083198451&id=5730024897)
Redline Calais V Wheel


High-strength ten-spoke 19-inch forged alloy wheels are exclusive to V-Series Redline Editions. Ultra high-performance low profile tyres provide outstanding grip and handling in wet and dry conditions.

FE3 Super Sports Performance Suspension
A true driver’s car set-up. High-performance tuned dampers and stiffer stabiliser bars
provide excellent road connection and control. (SS-V Series Redline Edition sedan and Calais V-Series Redline Edition sedan.)

Chrome window surround
Sedan only

Inflator kit
A tyre inflator kit is mandatory fitment on the SS-V Series Redline Ute.
Model line-up Calais V-Series Sedan – Redline Edition
Calais V-Series Sportwagon – Redline Edition
SS V-Series Sedan – Redline Edition
SS V-Series Sportwagon – Redline Edition
SS V-Series Ute – Redline Edition

Colour Selection * Denotes new colour

Alto Grey –new mid toned grey with silver highlights*
Hazard –head turning bright solid yellow*
Sizzle –bright metallic red* Heron – solid white
Karma – an architectural blue with metallic highlights
Nitrate – a classic silver metallic
Phantom – metallic black with silver highlights

Pricing $2500 on top of standard vehicle RRP


So looks like you can FINALLY get a decent factory brake package. Though it looks to be the same as the GXP ala Camaro brembo package.

Hmm, wonder if someone at holden has been reading the camaro brake conversion thread...

Good to know i wont need to worry about engineering my front brake kit upgrade oh and a big **** you to the guys who said it would mess with the ESP.

[smokey777]

im hoping ya can score these brakes for older VE models

[nobraino]

Good to know i wont need to worry about engineering my front brake kit upgrade oh and a big **** you to the guys who said it would mess with the ESP.

Fair enough, but don't forget Holden may have tweaked the EBD and ESP settings to suit the larger brakes. They don't just chuck these things on and she'll be right.

[Tony_Montana78]

It would be nice if Holden let us other VE owners in on this action. Wouldn't mind a set of brakes at a minimum.

[HSV Manta]

Fair enough, but don't forget Holden may have tweaked the EBD and ESP settings to suit the larger brakes. They don't just chuck these things on and she'll be right.

But will the Brembo's fit under the factory VE SSV wheels??? (the older VE's that is)

[HRTSV8]

I too want this to be a package for older v series ve's! Brembos will clear my pentagons no worries

[Tre-Cool]

But will the Brembo's fit under the factory VE SSV wheels??? (the older VE's that is)
no they dont.

you need hsv style offset rims or some 5mm spacers then they'll fit.

I'm keen to know what there going to put in the boot as a spare though. if they have some cheap steel rims, i'll buy a couple for mine and my bro's car.

[planetdavo]

Wonder what happened to those thinner A pillars certain people said were a certainty...?
:hide:

[Benton]

Is that Hazard yellow hue similar to Devil yellow? Can anyone comment on this who has seen the new yellow colour up close.

[Big_Valven]

I had a chance to sit in and fiddle with a VEII SV6 today and I was impressed... the round vents inside suit it well and the front, well it was already good and they barely did anything to it, so IMO it's no worse, but kinda not that amazing anyway. The rear "diffuser" in the bumper is a nice touch.

Their initial info on the IQ audiovisual system didn't do it much justice... Ipod, USB, AUX, Bluetooth streaming audio and actual CD ripping/storage capability all within a button and a touch. Seems to be one of the highest featured factory AV systems I know of, especially in the base models, and even moreso with Sat Nav connected (a much cheaper option now ~$900.)

The system is fast and responsive, good looking onscreen, and the USB and AUX sockets IN THE CENTRE CONSOLE are a much needed improvement!

And the higher performance redline models - I am genuinely surprised and hugely impressed... I don't care if they're only using up Pontiac parts, that is still some really cool moves from holden, paying attention to the "performance" crowd, which lets be honest are a minority of Holden's income, with a genuine performance upgrade.

[jai]

no they dont.

you need hsv style offset rims or some 5mm spacers then they'll fit.

I'm keen to know what there going to put in the boot as a spare though. if they have some cheap steel rims, i'll buy a couple for mine and my bro's car.

Eeerr you posted what theyre going to do... you get the Tyre Inflater Kit!

JK

[mac06]

Eeerr you posted what theyre going to do... you get the Tyre Inflater Kit!

JK

The tyre inflator kit is for the Ute only, not even the option to upgrade to full size alloy spare. The rest will get full size alloy spares.


Inflator kit
A tyre inflator kit is mandatory fitment on the SS-V Series Redline Ute.

[bundys]

sounds like pretty good value for money

[SCiFiRE]

no they dont.

you need hsv style offset rims or some 5mm spacers then they'll fit.

I'm keen to know what there going to put in the boot as a spare though. if they have some cheap steel rims, i'll buy a couple for mine and my bro's car.

Plenty of room for a 19" spare in a VE, and looks to be clearance for something a bit wider.

[Evman]

Wonder what happened to those thinner A pillars certain people said were a certainty...?
:hide:

The LS9 in a GTS-R was a certainty for a while there too :lol:

Holden needs something for the V(F?). At the rate they're going, thinner A-Pillars will be the only exterior change anyway.

[Ghia351]

Their initial info on the IQ audiovisual system didn't do it much justice... Ipod, USB, AUX, Bluetooth streaming audio and actual CD ripping/storage capability all within a button and a touch. Seems to be one of the highest featured factory AV systems I know of, especially in the base models, and even moreso with Sat Nav connected (a much cheaper option now ~$900.)

The system is fast and responsive, good looking onscreen, and the USB and AUX sockets IN THE CENTRE CONSOLE are a much needed improvement!

The IQ system sounds like a great improvement and that price for factory satnav is excellent.

[Marco]

So when are these bad boys going to be in showrooms?

[korrupt]

There is a nice write up on the Redline SSV in the new Wheels magazine. Haven't read the article yet, just looking at the pictures...

[Northy]

So when are these bad boys going to be in showrooms?

I have ordered an SSV and have been told to expect delivery mid/late Oct. I was also told it would be in the first batch to hit the dealerships here in Brisbane.

*This is the info I have been given by the sales guy I have been dealing with so its not set in stone*

[charlie15]

minor changes have made it weird looking, prefer the first series.

[HSVMAN]

minor changes have made it weird looking, prefer the first series.
Lucky for you there will be plenty of series 1 for sale - just not new :)

[mattnsw]

Lucky for you there will be plenty of series 1 for sale - just not new :)

Maybe not in the Pacific and Tasman suburbs but there are plenty of new ones for sale here in Oz.

[MrCV5700]

Guys,

Full details of the VE II have now been released on the Holden Web Site.

http://www.holden.com.au/vehicles/Commodore#/overview

[zacaxel1975]

I have ordered an SSV and have been told to expect delivery mid/late Oct. I was also told it would be in the first batch to hit the dealerships here in Brisbane.

That was quick! Did they sting you full RRP or were they happy to talk?

[SCiFiRE]

Guys,

Full details of the VE II have now been released on the Holden Web Site.

http://www.holden.com.au/vehicles/Commodore#/overview

They must be in the process of updating it... All I'm getting from the holden site is errors and page not found

[moconn20]

They must be in the process of updating it... All I'm getting from the holden site is errors and page not found

Yeah even the home page has gone offline

[Northy]

Anyone else getting the Loading, 0% in the middle of the screen?

[Marco]

Works fine now.

[SCiFiRE]

Some sections are still dodgy, But obviously will be going fine very soon.

[Northy]

Here is the link to the 22 page PDF brochure,

http://www.holdencampaign.com.au/brochure/commodoreSeriesII.pdf

[SCiFiRE]

Here is the link to the 22 page PDF brochure,

http://www.holdencampaign.com.au/brochure/commodoreSeriesII.pdf

nice!
Also, Caprice Brochure

http://www.holdencampaign.com.au/brochure/caprice.pdf

[dunny15]

Dealers are starting to get series 2, saw a white sv6 today, touch screen is pretty cool

[NRD80Y]

Here is the link to the 22 page PDF brochure,

http://www.holdencampaign.com.au/brochure/commodoreSeriesII.pdf

Awww, no Ignition Orange at all and no Hazard Yellow on the Sportwagon :bawl:

I thought there was going to be more than just Red or Black interior choices for the SS-V?

[SCiFiRE]

The two-tone leather in Calais-V looks really nice.

[Marco]

Do some models have a light grey lower interior section (eg. SV6 and SS interior pics), or is that just a lighting/photography thing?

[VZSS_Freak]

Awww, no Ignition Orange at all and no Hazard Yellow on the Sportwagon :bawl:

I thought there was going to be more than just Red or Black interior choices for the SS-V?

Agreed pity about the yellow, but mate, Ignition was discontinued when MY10 SIDI changes came in last year...

[Black AH CDX]

Do some models have a light grey lower interior section (eg. SV6 and SS interior pics), or is that just a lighting/photography thing?

The lower section of the dash is now grey rather than black

Oh, and I saw a white SV6 today, and it had a glovebox light!!!! **** ME DEAD!

[vicarious]

Dealers are starting to get series 2, saw a white sv6 today, touch screen is pretty cool

saw one at metro holden adelaide from a distance when driving past, will be stopping there soon to have a closer look & test drive.

[steve_t]

Oh, and I saw a white SV6 today, and it had a glovebox light!!!! **** ME DEAD!

Ya gotta think Holden are paying attention to the feedback (aka complaining) on this forum and making small changes where possible. Good work Holden :goodjob:

[planetdavo]

Ya gotta think Holden are paying attention to the feedback (aka complaining) on this forum and making small changes where possible. Good work Holden :goodjob:

You're giving minority internet forums WAY too much credit if you think they've been mostly responsible for changes like this.
Forums are often taken to be inhabited by hardcore whinging basket cases than people that represent majority thinking...:hide:

[Marco]

The lower section of the dash is now grey rather than black

Is that on all models?

[Marco]

You're giving minority internet forums WAY too much credit if you think they've been mostly responsible for changes like this.
Forums are often taken to be inhabited by hardcore whinging basket cases than people that represent majority thinking...:hide:

Maybe so, but places like this are a very cheap and easy way for Holden to catch up with what its customers are thinking...better than asking 20 people in a focus group.

[HSVMAN]

Maybe so, but places like this are a very cheap and easy way for Holden to catch up with what its customers are thinking...better than asking 20 people in a focus group.

I think you missed his point... :p

[planetdavo]

Maybe so, but places like this are a very cheap and easy way for Holden to catch up with what its customers are thinking...better than asking 20 people in a focus group.

Enthusiasts are a minority, and forums are well known for their high ego, sooky sooky inhabitants, so they will never be taken seriously as representing the total market.

[steve_t]

Enthusiasts are a minority, and forums are well known for their high ego, sooky sooky inhabitants, so they will never be taken seriously as representing the total market.

Even if the forum doesn't represent the total market, an internet based group of over 41,000 members has to be an invaluable resource for any manufacturer looking to be innovative and to lead the market. Small things like a glovebox light are easily implemented at little cost. Obviously, things like an LS9 in a $40,000 car are unrealistic.
It was especially brilliant to have folks like Joel Stoddart participate in the forum :goodjob:

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