2008 Holden VE Commodore Sportwagon

The all-new Holden VE Commodore Sportwagon has been broadly accepted for its beautiful acceptable looks aback actuality apparent as a production-based abstraction at the 2007 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney.

Sportwagon offers all the ride and administration allowances of a auto in a adorable and applied anatomy appearance set to address to clandestine and business buyers alike.

The ambit has added than angled from three to seven variants over the antecedent generation, accretion best for customers. Enhanced assurance appearance accommodate Electronic Stability Program (ESP®), six airbags (including blind airbags) and Rear Park Assist accepted beyond the range.

Price is addition drawcard, with the 2008 Holden Sportwagon ambit starting from $37,790 for Omega and anniversary archetypal alone $1,000 added than its Commodore auto equivalent.

GM Holden Chairman and Managing Director Mark Reuss said: "The Holden Sportwagon hits the candied atom amid anatomy and function. We are aflame about its potential.

"Where 90 per cent of Holden's wagon sales accept commonly gone to fleets, Sportwagon can redefine the wagon average by bringing greater appearance and achievement to this articulation and putting action aback into practicality.

"The acceptable autogenous space, accumulated with adventurous administration and sedan-like handling, will accord this agent a aggressive bend and it challenges acceptable SUV buyers to booty addition attending at a wagon.

Holden VE Commodore Sportwagon Highlights

• Great style, performance and practicality
• All the storage advantages that come with a wagon
• Seats five adults in comfort
• Higher cargo floor makes it easier to load
• Two-position cargo blind that slides up the D pillar
• 60:40 split second row seat which can be folded flat to accommodate larger items
• Innovative tailgate requires less opening space

Safety

• Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) standard on all models
• Driver, front passenger and side impact airbags standard on all models
• Curtain airbags standard on all models
• Rear Park Assist standard on all models
• Occupant protection system designed for the real world driving environment
• Ultra-stiff body structure, multiple load path strategy and structurally optimised front and rear deformation zones

Technology

• Roof-mounted DVD system available on selected models
• Integrated navigation system available on all models
• Multi-function driver information display system
• Bluetooth® for compatible phones^ standard on all models except Omega

Performance

• The multi-link Linear Control Suspension system is the most advanced suspension design ever under a Holden
• Large, fade-resistant brake systems help reduce stopping distances
• Increased diameter wheel and tyre packages for braking and cornering control
• Two V6 engine versions are available: an Alloytec 3.6 litre V6 with single exhaust; and the Alloytec High Output 3.6 litre V6 with dual exhaust
• 6.0 litre Generation 4 Alloy V8 coupled with a six-speed manual transmission, or optional six-speed automatic transmission