The New Holden VF Commodore

The 2013 VF model line-up heralds the biggest update to Holden’s enduring Commodore sedan, Sportwagon, Ute and Caprice range since VE and WM were introduced in 2006.

Holden has redefined Australia’s favourite home-grown family car with cutting-edge technology across all models, new levels of luxury and refinement, fresh exterior styling and completely revised interior design. Every model in the VF Commodore and WN Caprice range benefits from improved fuel economy thanks to a combination of significant mass reduction, multiple aerodynamic enhancements, updated powertrain calibrations and new electric power steering system.

Holden’s entry level Evoke sedan with frugal 3.0 litre SIDI V6 now achieves fuel economy of 8.3 litres per 100 kilometres, a 6.7 per cent improvement over the model it replaces. But perhaps the most significant fuel economy improvements are reserved for models powered by Holden’s 3.6 litre SIDI V6, which are now up to 8.2 per cent more efficient. Meanwhile, all VF luxury and performance models powered by Holden’s Gen IV V8 now achieve fuel economy under 12.0 litres per 100 km in the official ADR81/02 test.

Commodore is also safer than ever before. Every safety metric across the VF range has been analysed and upgraded. Already boasting world-class safety credentials, VF focuses on further progressing occupant protection, particularly in the areas of child passenger safety and side impact performance, and the introduction of pedestrian protection measures. 

Also forming part of Commodore’s innovative safety package are advanced technology features such as Auto Park Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Blind Spot Alert, Reverse Traffic Alert and colour Head-up Display. A reverse camera and front and rear parking sensors are standard on every single VF model – even VF Ute. Due to all of these new safety features, the new Commodore will be even cheaper to insure when you approach insurance providers.

New Global A electrical architecture also enables a world of new technology features making Commodore the most technically advanced vehicle ever designed, built and engineered in Australia. VF introduces the innovative MyLink entertainment system on every model, complete with eight-inch colour touch screen, embedded technology including voice recognition and Siri Eyes Free integration, full iPod integration with Gracenote® technology and built-in apps like Pandora® and Stitcher SmartRadioTM.

Commodore’s ground-breaking technology extends to other technical innovations that enhance the way Commodore drives, such as electric park brake, Hill Start Assist, Hill Hold and Trailer Sway Control. Backed up with a lighter, more agile chassis for confident and predictable handling, VF elevates Commodore’s traditional fun-to-drive characteristics to sophisticated new levels.

Cutting edge technology is applied to the way Commodore is constructed, with Holden and local suppliers pioneering sophisticated new hot metal stamping techniques and GM’s first mainstream application of aluminium body panels, representing a genuine first for the Australia automotive

manufacturing industry. Commodore’s new aluminium bonnet, boot lid, suspension components and instrument panel beam contribute to impressive mass reductions and underpin VF overall quality and refinement.