Australia’s last car, the Holden VE Commodore, was released 20 years ago this week, on July 16, 2006.
Holden had a long and successful history in Australia, dating back to 1948. The first Commodore, the 48-215, was a large three-box four-door rear-wheel-drive family car with at least five seats and six cylinders. The formula was a huge success, and it remained largely unchanged over the years, with each new model building on the previous one.
The VT Commodore, released in 1997, was a major success for Holden, and it helped the company to regain its position as the leading manufacturer in Australia.
They developed the VE Commodore as a large, rear-wheel-drive family car, with a range of engine options and a number of advanced features. The car was designed to be a global car, with the potential to be sold in a number of different markets around the world.
Tony Hyde, a veteran engineer, led the VE Commodore’s development. Hyde’s team worked tirelessly to ensure that the VE Commodore was the best car it could be, with a focus on performance, handling, and safety. One of the most interesting aspects of the VE Commodore’s development was the use of the Zeta platform.
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The VE Commodore was launched in July 2006.
Today, the VE Commodore is remembered as a great car, with a strong following among enthusiasts and collectors. The car’s 20th anniversary is a significant milestone, and it provides an opportunity to reflect on the car’s history and legacy.
Holden’s impact on the automotive industry can be seen in the number of cars that have followed in the VE Commodore’s footsteps, including the Chevrolet Camaro and the Holden VF Commodore. The car’s use of the Zeta platform also helped to establish Holden as a major player in the global automotive industry, and it paved the way for the development of future cars, such as the Xiaomi hybrid SUV.
In the end, the VE Commodore was a significant car.
