Segment: Medium
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006
Holden introduced another facelift for the Commodore lineup in 2004, introducing new engines and a restyled look.
Known as the Commodore VZ, the 2004 model was the third facelift brought by the Australian carmaker to its mid-size sedan lineup. Unlike other carmakers, Holden split its sedan range into seven trim levels: Executive, Acclaim, Berlina, Calais, SV6, SV8, and SS, with differences between engines and interior equipment. Above the Commodore, but on the same platform, the carmaker built the Caprice/Statesman lineup with a longer wheelbase.
On the outside, the VZ featured a new front fascia with a more aggressive styling and angular-shaped headlights. Its wrapped-around front bumper sported a lower grille to help to cool the engine and two fake side-scoops for fog lights if fitted. Like most of the facelifts, the VZ featured new taillights, but different depending on the trim level.
Inside, Holden offered bucket seats at the front and a flat bench in the rear, fit for three, but with a tall center tunnel. There were not too many noticeable changes on the rounded instrument cluster, which was very similar to its previous model. GM considered that if the customers didn't complain, it didn't have to fix it. A new, Blaupunkt sound system was offered as an option.
Under the hood, Holden installed a 238 hp V-6 engine for the base version, with variable valve timing for the exhaust only. For selected powerplants, the carmaker installed a new, five-speed automatic gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 4AT RWD (238 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3565 cm3 |
Power: | 175 KW @ 6000 RPM 238 HP @ 6000 RPM 235 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 320 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/62.1 in (1,570/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.3 cuFT (462 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3499.3 lbs (1587 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 6MT RWD (258 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3565 cm3 |
Power: | 190 KW @ 6500 RPM 258 HP @ 6500 RPM 255 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 251 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM 340 Nm @ 3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/62.1 in (1,570/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.3 cuFT (462 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3532.4 lbs (1602 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L V6 5MT RWD (207 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3761 cm3 |
Power: | 152 KW @ 5200 RPM 207 HP @ 5200 RPM 204 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 225 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 305 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/62.1 in (1,570/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.3 cuFT (462 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3356 lbs (1522 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L V6 Supercharged 4AT RWD (232 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3761 cm3 |
Power: | 171 KW @ 5200 RPM 232 HP @ 5200 RPM 229 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 277 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 375 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/62.1 in (1,570/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.3 cuFT (462 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3442 lbs (1561 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.7L V8 4AT RWD (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5665 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 5200 RPM 306 HP @ 5200 RPM 302 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 343 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 465 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/62.1 in (1,570/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.3 cuFT (462 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3506 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.7L V8 5MT RWD (320 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5665 cm3 |
Power: | 235 KW @ 5200 RPM 320 HP @ 5200 RPM 315 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 343 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 465 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/62.1 in (1,570/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.3 cuFT (462 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3506 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.7L V8 6MT RWD (340 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5665 cm3 |
Power: | 250 KW @ 5600 RPM 340 HP @ 5600 RPM 335 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 347 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 470 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 192.7 in (4895 mm) |
Width: | 72.5 in (1842 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.8/62.1 in (1,570/1,577 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.3 cuFT (462 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3614 lbs (1639 kg) |