2006 Holden Commodore 3.5L V6 Saloon 4dr

New four-door sedan from Holden. European car companies do not make cars like the new Commodore. Remember the Vauxhall Omega and Ford Scorpio? Once popular, this large, rear-drive sedans from high volume manufacturers eventually overwhelmed by a consumer shift to prestige brands. But not in Australia, where the Commodore and the Ford alternative, Falcon, still best seller.

Although important for the Commodore remains affordable, the benchmark for all-new fourth-generation model has been defined as the previous generation of the BMW 528i for the Audi A6 and quality dynamics. New multi-link rear suspension - similar to the concept that the Cadillac CTS, but integrated with the spring / damper units - replacing the semi-trailing arm system. Steering rack has been moved in front of the axle line and in front MacPherson strut has become a multi-link strut. Depending on body rigidity by almost 50 percent; one piece body side pressings have been adopted and the fuel tank has been moved from under the boot to the front of the rear axle. Across the range of seven-layer model, the price of only £ 14,965 to £ 23,850 fortunate for Australia, which runs two VE revised 3.6-liter quad-cam V6s, Melbourne-built Global V6 used in another guise in the Saab, and Alfa Romeo Vauxhalls . Omega and Berlina models run with 235bhp variant of the old four-speed automatic 'box, while the SV6, SS and Calais models run-higher revving 260bhp unit, mated to a five-speed automatic. Sitting on the GM V6 range 6.0-liter V8, which pumps out 362bhp and 391 pounds ft well six-speed manual or six-speed automatic 'box. Note: in the year 2007 Vauxhall want to import both V8-powered SS V and HSV; the latter has more than 400bhp. A 126mm wheelbase grew to a massive 2915mm, while overall length is only 18mm to 4894mm, and the tracks have been driven by the front 33mm and 41mm at the rear. Purchasers have the option of anything from 16in to 19in wheels, depending on the model, which flared front arches filled. On the streets of Australia, Omega directing and rides better than the current 530i. Handling, too, is just right, a confidence-inspiring mix of turn-linear, the original steering feel, a lot of grip and predictability, combined with a trip down on the worst bumps and stay in control. Sports suspension rigid work on the SS, but it was too hard to Calais. Once, following the Australian domestic cars to repair the world. Exceeding Omega's whining noise at low speed machines and the limitations of the four-speed automatic and is a sophisticated, without compromising coverage. Considering the price, it was an outstanding achievement.

If you live in Australia, actually: the new Commodore is very cheap. Unfortunately for the Brits, the whole range does not go to England. However, although almost worth emigrating to, England would get the V8 model around the year 2007.