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By EWAN
KENNEDY
12 October 2009
Despite
opinions to the contrary from those who should perhaps know
better, Holden's Commodore continues to be the number one selling
vehicle in Australia. Not content to rest on its laurels, GMH has
introduced a number of Special Edition models to keep the
Commodore name in front of buyers.
The SS V Special Edition is based on the standard SS V-Series
range and is being offered in the sedan, wagon and utility bodies.
There is no extra charge for the SE equipment, making it
particularly appealing to those who like standout styling.
The SS V-Series Special Edition, in all body types, is a dress up
model that works beautifully. It has an aggressive twin-nostril
front grille above a restyled lower splitter, as well as twin
letter-box hood scoops. The sedan also has a boot spoiler and
chrome highlight surrounds.
Colour choices are Phantom black, Red Hot and Voodoo blue.
The Special Editions will go on sale in November. However, the
utility SS V Special Edition was the subject of a sneak preview,
making its first public appearance at this year’s Deni Ute
Muster during the October long weekend. The guys and gals with the
utes were rapt in the appearance.
The
Commodore International sedan and station wagon add
something like $7500 worth of extra features (based on recommended
retail price of extra features) and is based on the Commodore
Omega. The International uses the radiator grille from the Berlina
model and has 18-inch alloy wheels, leather seat trim and leather
wrapping on the steering wheel, Bluetooth compatibility, and rear
park assist (on the International sedan, as it is already standard
on all Sportwagon models).
The recommended retail prices (RRP), not including dealer delivery
or government charges, for the three SS V-Series Special Edition
packs are carryover from the standard SS V-Series models and are
as follows:
VE Ute SS V-Series Special Edition: $47,490 (manual), $49,490
(automatic)
VE Commodore sedan SS V-Series Special Edition: $55,290 (manual),
$57,290 (automatic)
VE Sportwagon SS V-Series Special Edition: $57,290 (manual),
$59,290 (automatic)
The driveaway pricing for the two International packs is as
follows:
VE Commodore International Sedan: $35,990 (automatic)
VE Commodore International Sportwagon: $37,990 (automatic)
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