Holden is sending off Commodore with a host of
revisions for 2017 and a number of special editions.
The 2017 Commodore range has been revised
with the removal of the SS-V and Calais Sportwagon models and now just consists
of the Evoke, Calais, Calais V, SV6, SS, SS-V Redline and Caprice V. All of
these versions benefit from a selection of minor trim upgrades and three new colors dubbed Spitfire Green, Light My Fire and Son of a
Gun Grey.
The lineup has also been simplified with the
six-speed manual transmission now exclusively reserved for V8 sedan and ute
models.
Perhaps more exciting than the standard 2017
Commodore models are the range of special editions introduced earlier this
month. All three are based around V8-powered Commodores and add a number of
track-focused driving technologies to make them more capable than ever.
Kicking off the trio is the ‘Motorsport’ edition.
Restricted to just 1,200 units, it is based around the Commodore SS-V and is
therefore powered by a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 engine. It receives Magnetic Ride
Control suspension, cross-drilled brake rotors with Brembo calipers, 20-inch
forged alloy wheels, an optional lip spoiler, black roof, individual numbered
plaque, an embroided instrument panel and heated performance seats.
Next up is the Director, based on the Calais V. It
receives the same 6.2-liter V8 and also includes Magnetic Ride Control
suspension, 20-inch forged wheels, performance seats and upgraded brakes. One
key difference to the Motorsport is that the Director is offered exclusively
with an automatic transmission and paddle shifters. Just 360 examples will be
built.
Last, is the Magnum which starts life
as an SS-V Redline ute. It gets new rear suspension, beefed up brakes, a hard
tonneau cover, Magnum graphics, 20-inch wheels and will be limited to 240
vehicles.
