Holden Commodore (VF)

Development

The VF Commodore was built on the GM Zeta platform, first used by the VE Commodore. The VF was an evolution of the VE, with several visual changes. The VF featured new styling at the front and rear; changes included altered headlights, altered tail lamps (on sedans only), alterations to the plastic of the intake and grille and the use of a lip-spoiler instead of a rear wing on the performance models. The body shell, windows, doors, mirrors and roof were all carried over from the VE. The wheelbase and track also remain unchanged. The long-wheelbase Holden Caprice (WN) released in June 2013.

The interior underwent major changes, with switches such as the boot lid release being relocated from the glovebox to the doors and the fitting of an electronic handbrake. All models were fitted with an eight-inch touch screen in the centre console, with keyless entry and auto-park assist also standard across all models. Optional features included: a head-up display on the windscreen, forward and rear collision warning systems, blind spot monitors and a lane departure warning system. The VF used an electric power steering system, replacing the hydraulic system used on previous Commodores, improving fuel economy at the expense of steering feel.

The majority of the testing for the VF was completed in Australia but it was also driven in Germany, the Middle East, North America and Sweden. Show-car versions of the SS V and the Calais V were unveiled to the public on 10 February 2013, with the first pre-production models completed in April 2013.

Safety

The VF achieved five stars in the ANCAP safety ratings. On top of the ratings tests, the VF was found to have good whiplash protection for occupants, though pedestrian protection was classified as marginal, with the car scoring 15.41 of a possible 36 points in this area.

In May 2014, Holden recalled nearly 42,000 VF and WN Caprice models after a potential problem with the front seatbelts was identified. It was found that the pretensioner wiring harness for the seatbelts could make contact with part of the buckle assembly, leading to premature wearing of the wiring harness which could disable the pretensioner system in the event of an accident. The VF was recalled again a month later, when it was found that the drive gear for the windscreen wiper motor could fail. LPG models were recalled in July after it was identified that the feed hose could develop a slow leak at the end of the vehicle's lifetime, creating a (low) risk of fire.

Powertrains

The VF uses the same engines as the VE, with minor alterations to improve performance and fuel efficiency, while the automatic gearbox was redesigned to give more appropriate gear selections. The VE's E85 compatibility was carried forward to the VF V8 engines, and the V6 engine until it was dropped in the 2015MY. Fuel economy has also been improved by the use of aluminium body panels and components, leading to the VF being 43 kg lighter than the VE, and the electric power steering system. The new styling has also improved the aerodynamic efficiency, with the coefficient of drag dropping from 0.33 to 0.30. As a result, fuel consumption has dropped by between three and eight percent depending on the engine and specification level. Starting with the VF II 2015, the 6.0-litre L77 was replaced by the 6.2-litre LS3. The VF II model also saw the discontinuation of the LPG versions of the Commodore.

Models

Commodore Evoke

The Evoke was the entry-level nameplate, replacing both the Berlina and Omega. It used the 3.0-litre SIDI V6 engine, with an optional 3.6-litre LPG-powered V6. It was only available with an automatic transmission. The central console display was increased in size from 6.5 to, featuring a single-CD player, compatibility with MP3 and iPod and mobile phone integration. The audio, navigation and mobile phone controls all featured voice recognition technology. Safety features included six airbags, traction control and ABS. The Evoke came with 16-inch wheels.

Commodore SV6

The SV6 was the sports V6 nameplate. It used the 3.6-litre SIDI V6, with an optional 3.6-litre LPG V6. It was available with both manual and automatic transmissions. It featured a sports bodykit, LED running lights, a lip spoiler, FE2 suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels. The interior fittings are sports seats with suede/leather trim, rear arm rest, leather steering wheel and gear shift lever.

Commodore SS, SS V and SS V Redline

The SS was the sports sedan nameplate. It was based on the SV6. It used a 6.0-litre L77 V8 engine, replace by the 6.2-litre LS3 V8 engine in the Series II. The SS-V featured 19-inch wheels, fog lights, leather seats, an enhanced instrument display, satellite navigation system. The SS V Redline featured improved brakes and suspension, more collision senors, launch control in the manual, sunroof, and Bose audio.

Across the SS range the Sportwagon was only available with an automatic transmission.

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Calais and Calais V

The Calais and Calais V used the 3.6-litre SIDI V6, The 6.0-litre L77 V8 was optional in the Calais V, replaced by the 6.2-litre LS3 V8 in Series II. Both models were only available with an automatic transmission. The models featured chrome highlights in the interior and exterior, leather seats and 18-inch wheels, and optional limited slip differential. The Calais V featured a satellite navigation system, parking assist, side intrusion alert, lane departure warning, forward collision alert, self parking,. The Calais V sedan featured a sunroof, 9-speaker Bose audio, and optional Light Titanium Leather seating.

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Limited editions

There have been several limited edition Commodore models produced, available on a range of specification levels:

• International: based on the Evoke, available on the sedan and Sportwagon specifications. It featured 18-inch wheels, minor alterations to the exterior and interior styling (LED running lights), blind spot alert, rear cross traffic alert, and leather seats. It was released to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Commodore nameplate. 2014 Model Year
• Storm: available on the SV6 and SS sedan, Sportwagon, and Ute specifications. It featured "Storm" badging inside and out, satellite navigation and red stitching in the seats, front fog lights with chrome trim, and wheels unique to the model with black paint in-between spokes.
• Collingwood: available in SV6, SS or SS V sedan specification. It was produced in Heron White, and featured featured unique 20-inch wheels and decals celebrating the Collingwood Football Club: black-and-white stripes, floor mats embroidered with the team's logo, and a rear special edition badge. 2015 Model Year
• Craig Lowndes: available in SS V Redline specification. It was produced in Heron White or Red Hot , and featured upgraded Brembo front and rear brakes; 20-inch staggered wheels; black roof, spoiler, guard vents, bonnet and door stripes; red engine cover; and an embroidered "Craig Lowndes" signature on the dashboard. It was released to celebrate Craig Lowndes' 20th anniversary of first competing with Holden in local touring car racing.
• Sandman: Available in SV6 and SS-V Redline specifications. It was available as a Sportswagon and Ute. It featured "Sandman" decals, 20-inch wheels and optional orange sheep-skin seat covers. The name is a tribute to the Holden Sandman.
• Black Edition: available in the SV6 and SS specifications. It featured exterior chroming blacked out, black mirror covers, darker 18-inch alloy rims, red leather stitching to the interior, heads up display, navigation and special floor mats. 2016 and 2017 Model Years.
• Reserve Edition: Available in SV6 and SS-V Redline specifications. It was only sold to Holden employees. It featured 19-inch forged alloy wheels and "Reserve" badging and the buyer's employee number on the build plate. 2017 Model Year
• Director: based on the Calais V sedan. It featured a 6.2-litre LS3 V8 producing 304 kW and a six-speed automatic gearbox, Brembo brakes, paddle shifters, and Magnetic Ride Control (MRC). The name was chosen to pay homage to Peter Brock's HDT Director.
• Motorsport: based on the SS-V Redline sedan. It featured MRC, 20-inch wheels, and front and rear cross-drilled Brembo brake rotors.
• Magnum: Based on SS-V Redline Ute. It features the suspension from the SS-V Redline sedan. The name is a tribute to the HDT Magnum.

Series II update

In September 2015, Holden introduced the MY16, Series II (VF II) upgrade to the Commodore. The biggest change is the addition of the larger, more powerful 6.2-litre 304 kW and 570 Nm, LS3 V8 engine across all current V8 models of the Commodore, Calais, Caprice and Ute. A Bimodal exhaust was fitted standard to the SS, SS V and Redline models and was optional on Calais V when the LS3 V8 was fitted. All wagon models got new LED taillights. As well as this, the front bumper and running lights were restyled, the gear ratios on the SS V Redline were altered, and the Redline's suspension tune was adjusted. For 2017 the SSV pack and Calais wagon were dropped from the range. SV6 models got HUD/GPS plus wheels previously used on "Black Edition". SS gained HUD/GPS and 19 inch Wheels. Redline and Calais V models gained chrome V Series door sill plates. Calais V also gained auto tinting rear view mirror and Calais lettering on the flanks of the car. File:South Australia Police car and officer.jpg|Commodore Evoke Police Car File:2017 Holden Commodore (VF II MY17) Evoke Sportwagon (2018-08-31) 01.jpg|MY17 Commodore Evoke (Series II) File:2017 Holden Commodore (VF II MY17) Evoke Sportwagon (2018-08-31) 02.jpg|MY17 Commodore Evoke (Series II) File:2017 Holden Commodore (VF II MY17) SV6 sedan (2018-10-01) 01.jpg|MY17 Commodore SV6 (Series II) File:2017 Holden Commodore (VF II MY17) SV6 sedan (2018-10-01) 02.jpg|MY17 Commodore SV6 (Series II) File:2017 Holden Commodore (VF II MY17) SV6 Sportwagon (2018-11-02).jpg|MY17 Commodore SV6 Sportwagon (Series II) File:2016 Holden Commodore (VF II MY16) SV6 Black Edition Sportwagon (2018-04-16) 01.jpg|MY16 Commodore SV6 Black Edition (Series II) File:2016 Holden Commodore (VF II MY16) SV6 Black Edition Sportwagon (2018-04-16) 02.jpg|MY16 Commodore SV6 Black Edition (Series II) File:2015 Holden Commodore (VF II MY16) SS sedan (2018-08-24) 01.jpg|MY16 Commodore SS (Series II) File:2015 Holden Commodore (VF II MY16) SS sedan (2018-08-24) 02.jpg|MY16 Commodore SS (Series II) File:2016 Holden Commodore VF2 SS-V Redline 6.2.jpg|MY17 SS V Redline (Series II) File:2015 Holden Commodore (VF II MY16) Calais V sedan (2018-09-28) 01.jpg|MY16 Calais V (Series II) File:2015 Holden Commodore (VF II MY16) Calais V sedan (2018-09-28) 02.jpg|MY16 Calais V (Series II) File:2016 Holden Ute (VF II MY16) utility (2018-02-20) 01.jpg|MY16 Ute (Series II) File:2016 Holden Ute (VF II MY16) utility (2018-02-20) 02.jpg|MY16 Ute (Series II)

HSV range (Gen-F)

Holden Special Vehicles versions of the VF went on sale in August 2013 as the Gen-F. The Gen-F range included: the ClubSport, Grange, GTS, Maloo, and Senator Signature. The Grange ended production in 2016. The rest of the Commodore-based range ending production in 2017.

The HSV GTS and Maloo were sold in the United Kingdom in the Vauxhall VXR8 range.{{cite web|last=Vijayenthiran |first= Viknesh |url=https://carbuzz.com/10-times-holden-rebranded-gm-brands/ |title=10 Times Holdens Were Sold By Other GM Brands |date=9 December 2025 |access-date=1 January 2026|website=CarBuzz}} The Vauxhall VXR8 was discontinued in 2017.

ClubSport

The ClubSport was the entry-level sedan in the HSV range, based on Commodore SS. It was powered by a 6.2-litre LS3 V8 engine, with power and torque figures of 317 kW and 550 Nm. The ClubSport R8 variant, based on the SSV/Redline, featured a more powerful engine, producing 325 kW and minor visual changes compared to the standard ClubSport, the SV enhanced option increased the power to 340 kW and 570 Nm including SV badges. The ClubSport R8 Tourer was the station wagon version. All ClubSport models feature 20-inch wheels and standard six-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic.

In November 2014, as part of the MY15 update, the power was increased to 325 kW for the base ClubSport and 340 kW for the R8.

In July 2015, HSV launched the limited edition Clubsport R8 25th Anniversary to commemorate the nameplate. It did not benefit from any performance increases but only extra fitments that included forged alloy wheels and special badges and trims. Production totalled 108 units (eight of which for export to New Zealand).

In 2016, the Clubsport R8 LSA model was reintroduced with detuned LSA supercharged V8, rated at 400 kW.

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{{anchor|GTS|GTSR}} GTS/GTSR

The Gen-F GTS was launched in 2013. It was powered by a 6162 cc, supercharged LSA which produces 430 kW and 740 Nm of torque. The GTS was fitted with a stacked plate engine oil cooler and a stand-alone water-to-air charge-air cooling system. Unique tail shafts cater for the higher torque loads and the rear differential helps transfer all of the power to ground. At the time of its release, the GTS was the most powerful car ever produced in Australia. Like the ClubSport, the GTS was available in either a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic transmission and also features 20-inch alloy wheels. Due to the increase in power the GTS has a larger brake package than the ClubSport, as well as a larger rear spoiler. The GTS was also equipped with generation 3 magnetic ride control or MRC. There are three modes for the MRC: tour, sport/performance, and track. The GTS was equipped with a driver preference dial that has four modes to adjust the bi-model exhaust and MRC, these are Tour, Sport, Performance, and Track.

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The HSV GTSR, introduced in 2015, was the highest performance version of the HSV Gen-F, with a 6162 cc supercharged LSA V8 engine which provides 435 kW of power and 740 Nm of torque. Power was sent through a Tremec TR-6060 6-speed manual transmission or optional 6-speed automatic transmission with Active Select and paddle shifters. The GTSR features 6-piston AP Racing brakes with monoblock calipers and 410mm front rotors, quad exhaust outlets with dual diamond-shaped tips, and 8-way electrically adjustable HSV Podium front seats in Alcantara with diamond-quilted stitching.

A limited production GTSR W1 was released to commemorate the end of production in 2017. The GTSR W1 was limited to 300 units, and was the most powerful vehicle ever made in Australia. It features a 6162 cc supercharged LS9 V8 engine producing 474 kW of power and 815 Nm of torque. The engine has titanium connecting rods and inlet valves, a dry sump oiling system, and a supercharger with twin four-lobe rotors pumping 2.3 litres of air per revolution. It was produced only with the Tremec TR-6060 (MH3 spec) 6-speed manual transmission. The GTSR W1 has 20" SV Panorama forged alloy wheels finished in Matte Black with Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo R track tires. It also has a SupaShock suspension system and forged 6-piston AP Racing monoblock calipers with 410mm rotors.

Maloo

The Maloo was the utility model, with R8 and R8 SV models also available. A limited edition GTS Maloo was launched in November 2014, featuring the GTS sedan mechanicals except for its Magnetic Ride Control suspension.

Senator Signature

The Gen-F Senator Signature has a more conservative exterior design than the ClubSport or GTS, but makes up for this by having all luxury fitments from the donor Holden Calais. It features the 6.2-litre LS3 V8 engine, with power and torque figures of 340 kW and 570 Nm, respectively. The Senator Signature was available with both a six-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission, it also features 20-inch forged alloy wheels.

In early 2015, HSV released 52 units of the limited edition Senator SV (Gen-F MY15) series, 50 were built for sale in Australia and two for New Zealand.

Production

In 2013 the sales of large cars dropped by 14.7 per cent, with the Commodore, Ford Falcon, and Toyota Aurion dropping in sales. The Ford Falcon (FG) was the direct competitor to the VF Commodore. Between 2013 and 2017 the VF Commodore re-branded in the United States as the Chevrolet SS.

The final VF Commodore was produced on 20 October 2017. It was the final car Holden-branded vehicle manufactured in Australia.

Chevrolet SS

Main article: Chevrolet SS

thumb|right|Chevrolet SS The Chevrolet SS is a full-size sedan sold under the Chevrolet marque in United States, produced from 2013 to 2017. It was manufactured by Holden, based on the Holden VF Commodore. It is considered a successor to the Pontiac G8, a rebadged VE Commodore sold under the Pontiac marque.

It was powered by the 6.2-litre LS3 V8 at 415 hp and 415 lbft.

V8 Supercars

The program for the V8 Supercar version of the VF was headed up by Holden Motorsport technical manager Peter Harker, with the aero package designed by Triple Eight Race Engineering's Ludo Lacroix in conjunction with Doug Skinner from the Holden Racing Team. The VF Commodore race car prototype, fitted with VE Commodore body panels, ran for the first time on 13 October 2012 at Holden's Lang Lang Proving Ground as part of the series' aerodynamic validation. The homologated version of the VF Commodore V8 Supercar was first shown by Garry Rogers Motorsport on 11 February 2013; this was followed by an official unveiling by the Holden Racing Team at Holden's headquarters later in the day.

The VF was the first Holden model built to New Generation V8 Supercar regulations, a formula designed to decrease the cost of building and repairing cars. The V8 Supercar version features a 5-litre V8 engine, 18-inch control wheels, a specially designed aerodynamics kit, a polycarbonate windscreen as well as many category control parts. It was the first Holden V8 Supercar to feature an end-mounted rear wing since the VP Commodore in the 1990s. Only certain body panels are common between the road car and the V8 Supercar, as well as the headlights and tail lamps, with the rest of the components being custom made by each team.

The VF had a successful debut at the 2013 Clipsal 500, with Craig Lowndes and Shane van Gisbergen taking their cars to victory in the two races. Van Gisbergen also claimed both pole positions. The VF Commodore won twenty-eight of the thirty-six races in 2013, with Triple Eight Race Engineering, Tekno Autosports, Brad Jones Racing, Garry Rogers Motorsport and the Holden Racing Team all taking wins in the new Commodore. Holden secured the 2013 Manufacturers' Championship with fourteen races remaining in the season. Jamie Whincup won the championship in his Commodore, ahead of Triple Eight Race Engineering teammate Lowndes.

The VF Commodore secured its first Bathurst 1000 win at the 2015 race by the Red Bull Racing Australia team with Craig Lowndes and Steven Richards.

In 2017 the VF Commodore driven by Jamie Whincup won the Supercars championship in final race after McLaughlin was penalized for causing Whincup's teammate Craig Lowndes to hit the wall, damaging his suspension.

Advertising

As part of the VF Commodore launch in Australia, two television commercials were produced. The 'Turns Heads. Changes Minds.' commercial demonstrated the vehicle's available head-up display and Automatic Parking Assist feature. The 'Think now. Think Tomorrow. Think Holden.' is centered around a patriotic support theme. In conjunction with the launch of the VF Series II, a brand new television commercial titled "Power Ahead".

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