List of Holden vehicles by series explained

See also: List of Holden vehicles.

Holden, officially GM Holden Ltd was the Australian subsidiary of General Motors (GM), the world’s second largest automaker.[1]

Holden vehicles, in addition to nameplate, are designated by a series code. For example, the 1971–1974 Holden Kingswood has been assigned the series code "HQ", and the 2002–2004 Holden Commodore, "VY". Often these series codes are not arbitrary. In the case of the VY above, the "V" stands for the GM V platform that underpins it. The letter "Y" is not however significant; it is simply a logical successor to the previous "VX" Commodore model. Meaning can be found in other codes. The TX Gemini and MB Barina for example, where the "T" and the "M" denote the GM T and M platforms that underpin each vehicle, respectively. While the majority of Holden cars follow this double-letter format (not necessarily based on platform), anomalies exist. The "V2" code applies to the 2001–2004 Holden Monaro, with "V" indicating the V platform architecture and the "2" possibly referring to its two-door body style. Similarly, the 1998–2001 Holden Suburban designated "K8". The three-letter codes assigned to the WFR series Holden Shuttle and UBS Jackaroo are the remaining incongruous designations. These codes are simply those carried over from the original Isuzu models that the Shuttle and Jackaroo derive from.

The VY series of Holdens were not restricted to the Commodore; VY Berlina and Calais cars were also marketed. All three are essentially identical, except in terms of level of equipment and luxury and have therefore been separated using different nameplates. Holden’s record of separating fundamentally identical cars by nameplate to occupy different niches applies mainly to their locally made "large" cars, for example, the Holden Belmont/Kingswood/Premier, Commodore/Berlina/Calais and Statesman/Caprice. Derivative versions with unique body styles, like the Monaro coupe often share the series code with their donor model. Outside of "large" cars, the only other Holdens to have operated in a similar manner are the UBS Jackaroo/Monterey twins and the LX and UC Sunbird/Torana. Generally, only the "large" Holdens are referred to by series code, thus this list is confined to listing only these models. List of Holden vehicles by nameplate covers these excluded cars, with the "large" Holden models occupying both lists.

First generation (1948–1956)

SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
48Sedan48-2151948-11http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_48-215
BusinessSedan48-215-2571953-07
50Utility50-21061951-01http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_50-2106
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
FJStandardSedanFJ 2151953-09
BusinessSedanFJ 217
SpecialSedanFJ 225http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_FJ_Special
UtilityFJ 2106
Panel vanFJ 21041953-12

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Second generation (1956–1960)

SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
FEStandardSedanFE 2151956-07
Station sedanFE 2191957-03
BusinessSedanFE 2171956-07
SpecialSedanFE 225http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_FE_Special
Station sedanFE 2291957-03
UtilityFE 21061957-02
Panel vanFE 21041957-05
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
FCStandardSedanFC 2151958-05http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_FC_Standard
Station sedanFC 219
BusinessSedanFC 217
SpecialSedanFC 225http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_FC_Special
Station sedanFC 229
UtilityFC 2106
Panel vanFC 2104

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Third generation (1960–1962)

SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
FBStandardSedanFB 2151960-01
Station sedanFB 219
SpecialSedanFB 225http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_FB_Special
Station sedanFB 229
UtilityFB 2106
Panel vanFB 2104
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
EKStandardSedanEK 2151961-05http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_EK_Standard
Station sedanEK 219
SpecialSedanEK 225http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_EK_Special
Station sedanEK 229
UtilityEK 2106
Panel vanEK 2104

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Fourth generation (1962–1965)

SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
EJStandardSedanEJ 2151962-07
Station sedanEJ 219
SpecialSedanEJ 225http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_EJ_Special
Station sedanEJ 229
PremierSedanEJ 235http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_EJ_Premier
UtilityEJ 21061963-01
Panel vanEJ 2104
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
EHStandardSedanEH 2151963-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_EH_Standard
Station sedanEH 219
SpecialSedanEH 225http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_EH_Special
Station sedanEH 229
PremierSedanEH 235
Station sedanEH 239
UtilityEH 2106
Panel vanEH 2104

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Fifth generation (1965–1968)

SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
HDStandardSedanHD 2151965-02
Station sedanHD 219
SpecialSedanHD 225
Station sedanHD 229
PremierSedanHD 235http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_HD_Premier
Station sedanHD 239
UtilityHD 21061965-07
Panel vanHD 2104
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
HRStandardSedanHR 2151966-04
Station sedanHR 219
SpecialSedanHR 225http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_HR_Special
Station sedanHR 229
PremierSedanHR 235http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_HR_Premier
Station sedanHR 239
UtilityHR 2106
Panel vanHR 2104

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Sixth generation (1968–1971)

SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
HKBelmontUtility801801968-03http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_HK_Belmont
Panel van80170
Sedan801691968-01
Station sedan80135
KingswoodUtility803801968-03
Sedan803691968-01
Station sedan80335
PremierSedan80569http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_HK_Premier
Station sedan80535
BroughamSedan814691968-07http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_HK_Brougham
MonaroCoupe80337
Monaro GTSCoupe80737http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_HK_Monaro_GTS
Monaro GTS 327Coupe81837
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
Six-cylinderEight-cylinder
HTBelmont Utility80180802801969-05http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_HT_Belmont
Panel van8017080270
Sedan8016980269
Wagon8013580235
Kingswood Utility8038080480http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_HT_Kingswood
Sedan8036980469
Wagon8033580435
PremierSedan8116981269
Wagon8113581235
BroughamSedan814691969-06http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_HT_Brougham
MonaroCoupe8033780437
Monaro GTSCoupe8073780837
Monaro GTS 350Coupe818371969-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_HT_Monaro_GTS_350
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
Six-cylinderEight-cylinder
HGBelmont Utility80180802801970-07
Panel van8017080270
Sedan8016980269
Wagon8013580235
Kingswood Utility8038080480http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_HG_Kingswood
Sedan8036980469
Wagon8033580435
PremierSedan8116981269
Wagon8113581235
BroughamSedan81469http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_HG_Brougham
MonaroCoupe8033780437http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_HG_Monaro
Monaro GTSCoupe8073780837http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_HG_Monaro_GTS
Monaro GTS 350Coupe81837http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_HG_Monaro_GTS_350

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Seventh generation (1971–1984)

SeriesModelDateRef.
LevelBody styleCode (P.O. no.)Code (VIN)[2] AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
Six-cylinderEight-cylinder
HQRegular model range
One TonnerCab chassis8016080260[3] 8M601971-11-221971-121974-10 (HJ)[4]
BelmontUtility80180802808M801971-11-221971-121974-10 (HJ)
Panel van80170802708M701971-11-221971-121974-10 (HJ)
Sedan80169802698M691971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ)
Wagon80135802358M351971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ)
KingswoodUtility80380804808N801971-11-221971-121974-10 (HJ)
Sedan80369804698N691971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ)
Wagon80335804358N351971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ)
PremierSedan81169812698P691971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ)
Wagon81135812358P351971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ)
MonaroCoupe80337804378N371971-07-151971-07-231974-07
Monaro LSCoupe81137812378P371971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ)
Monaro GTSCoupeN/A808378Q371971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ)
Monaro GTS 350CoupeN/A818378Q371971-07-151971-07-231974-03
Statesman CustomSedan81569816698R691971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ)
Statesman de Ville[5] Sedan81369 (export)814698S691971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ)
Regular production option packages
Monaro GTSSedanN/A80469 (XV4)8N69; 8Q69[6] 1973-03-211973-03-291974-10 (HJ)
Monaro GTS 350SedanN/A80469 (XW8)8N69; 8Q691973-03-211973-03-291974-10 (HJ)
Limited production option packages
SS V8SedanN/A80269 (XV2)8M691972-08-231972-08-252,800 built (2 runs; 1,600 + 1,200)
Belmont SandmanUtility80180 (XX7)80280 (XX7)8M801974-02Limited build
Panel van80170 (XX7)80270 (XX7)8M701974-02Limited build
Kingswood SandmanUtility80380 (XX7)80480 (XX7)8N801974-02Limited build
Kingswood VacationerSedan80369 (XW4)N/A8N691972-10-291972-11Limited build
80369 (XY8)N/A8N691974-07Limited build
Wagon80335 (XW4)N/A8N351972-10-291972-11Limited build
80335 (XY8)N/A8N361974-07Limited build
Premier 25th AnniversarySedan81169 (XY6)N/A8P691973-10-231973-10-231,500 built
SeriesModelDateRef.
LevelBody styleCode (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
HJRegular model range
One TonnerCab chassis8WM601974-10-141974-10-301976-07 (HX)[7]
Utility8WM801974-10-141974-10-301976-07 (HX)
Panel van8WM701974-10-141974-10-301976-07 (HX)
BelmontSedan8WM691974-10-031974-10-171976-07 (HX)
Wagon8WM351974-10-031974-10-171976-07 (HX)
KingswoodUtility8WN801974-10-141974-10-301976-07 (HX)
Sedan8WN691974-10-031974-10-171976-07 (HX)
Wagon8WN351974-10-031974-10-171976-07 (HX)
PremierSedan8WP691974-10-031974-10-171976-07 (HX)
Wagon8WP351974-10-031974-10-171976-07 (HX)
Monaro LSCoupe8WP371974-10-031974-10-17Early 1976
Monaro GTSCoupe8WQ371974-10-031974-10-17Early 1976
Sedan8WQ691974-10-031974-10-171976-07 (HX)
Statesman de VilleSedan8WS691974-10-311974-11-011976-07 (HX)
Statesman CapriceSedan8WT691974-10-311974-11-011976-07 (HX)
Regular production option packages
SandmanUtility8WM80 (XX7)[8] 1974-10-301976-07 (HX)
8WM80 (XU3)[9] 1975-091976-07 (HX)
Panel van8WM70 (XX7)1974-10-301976-07 (HX)
8WM70 (XU3)[10] 1975-091976-07 (HX)
Kingswood SandmanUtility8WN80 (XX7)[11] 1974-10-30Early prod.
8WN80 (XU3)1974-10-30Early prod.
AmbulanceCab chassis8WM60 (B06) 1975-081976-07 (HX)
Panel van8WM70 (B06)1975-081976-07 (HX)
Limited production option packages
Big CountryUtility8WM80 (A8J)1975-06-271975-07Limited build
Kingswood DeLuxSedan8WN69 (A8J)1975-06-271975-07Limited build
Wagon8WN35 (A8J)1975-06-271975-07Limited build
Kingswood Vacationer IISedan8WN69 (XW4)1975-11-051975-11Limited build
Wagon8WN35 (XW4)1975-11-051975-11Limited build
SeriesModelDateRef.
LevelBody styleCode (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
HXRegular model range
One TonnerCab chassis8WM601976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ)[12]
Utility8WM801976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ)
Panel van8WM701976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ)
BelmontSedan8WM691976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ)
Wagon8WM351976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ)
KingswoodUtility8WN801976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ)
Panel van8WN701976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ)
Sedan8WN691976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ)
Wagon8WN351976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ)
PremierSedan8WP691976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ)
Wagon8WP351976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ)
Monaro GTSSedan8WQ691976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ)
Statesman de VilleSedan8WS691976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ)
Statesman CapriceSedan8WT691976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ)
Regular production option packages
SandmanUtility8WM80 (XX7)1976-07-21
8WM80 (XU3)1976-07-21
Panel van8WM70 (XX7)1976-07-21
8WM70 (XU3) 1976-07-21
AmbulanceCab chassis8WM60 (B06) 1976-07-21
Panel van8WM70 (B06)1976-07-21
Limited production option packages
50th AnniversarySedan8WN69 (A9C)1976-11-011976-11Limited build
Wagon8WN35 (A9C)1976-11-011976-11Limited build
Kingswood DeLuxSedan8WN69 (A8J)1977-07-051977-073,000 built
Wagon8WN35 (A8J)1977-07-051977-071,000 built
Limited EditionCoupe8WQ371976-09-271976-10580 built
SeriesModelDateRef.
LevelBody styleCode (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
HZRegular model range
One TonnerCab chassis8WM601977-10-311977-11-141980-04 (WB)[13]
Utility8WM801977-10-311977-11-141980-04 (WB)
Panel van8WM701977-10-311977-11-141980-04 (WB)
KingswoodUtility8WN801977-10-051977-10-161980-04 (WB)
Panel van8WN701977-10-051977-10-161979-09
Kingswood SLSedan8WN691977-10-051977-10-161980-04 (WB)
Wagon8WN351977-10-051977-10-161980-04 (WB)
PremierSedan8WP691977-10-051977-10-161979-09
Wagon8WP351977-10-051977-10-161979-08
GTSSedan8WQ691977-10-051977-10-161979-04
Statesman de VilleSedan8WS691977-11-091977-11-101980-04 (WB)
Statesman CapriceSedan8WT691977-11-091977-11-101979-08
Regular production option packages
One Tonner (drop side body package)Cab chassis8WM60 (A8V)1977-11-14
SandmanUtility8WM80 (XX7)1977-11-141979-10
8WM80 (XU3)1977-11-141979-03
Panel van8WM70 (XX7)1977-11-141979-10
8WM70 (XU3) 1977-11-141979-03
AmbulanceCab chassis8WM60 (B06) 1977-11-14
Panel van8WM70 (B06)1977-11-14
KingswoodSedan8WN69 (A9K)1977-10-16
Wagon8WN35 (A9K)1977-10-16
Kingswood (Outback package)Sedan8WN69 (A9Q)1977-10-16
Wagon8WN35 (A9Q)1977-10-16
Kingswood (VIC Police package)Sedan8WN69 (BT1)1977-10-16
Wagon8WN35 (BT1)1977-10-16
Limited production option packages
Kingswood SL VacationerWagon8WN35 (XW4)1978-10-111978-102,500 built
Statesman de Ville Champagne Classic EditionSedan8WS69 (V7H)1977-11-091977-11-10Limited build
Statesman SL/ESedan8WT69 (V7J)1979-06-281979-07Limited build
SeriesModelDateRef.
LevelBody styleCode (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
WBRegular model range
One TonnerCab chassis8WM60; 8WM60 (V8N)[14] 1980-04-181980-04-20Late 1984[15]
Utility8WM80; 8WM80 (V8N)[16] 1980-04-181980-04-20Late 1984
Panel van8WM70; 8WM70 (V8N)[17] 1980-04-181980-04-20Late 1984
KingswoodUtility8WN801980-04-181980-04-20Late 1984
Statesman de VilleSedan8WS191980-04-291980-05-301983-09
Statesman CapriceSedan8WT191980-04-291980-05-301983-09
Regular production option packages
AmbulanceCab chassis8WM60 (B06) 1980-04-20
Panel van8WM70 (B06)1980-04-20
Holden Dealer Team (HDT) model range
Kingswood Magnum[18] Utility8WM80 1984-10-141 built
WB IIRegular model range
Statesman de VilleSedan8WS19 (XV4)1983-09-091983-09-11Late 1984
Statesman CapriceSedan8WT19 (XW9)1983-09-091983-09-11Late 1984
Holden Dealer Team (HDT) model range
Statesman Magnum Level 1Sedan8WS19 (XV4) 1983-07Limited build
Statesman Magnum Level 2Sedan8WT19 (XW9) 1983-07Limited build

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Eighth generation (1978–1988)

SeriesModelDateRef.
LevelBody styleCode (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
VBRegular model range
CommodoreSedan8VK691978-10-261978-11-131980-03 (VC)[19]
Wagon8VK351979-07-241979-08-061980-03 (VC)
Commodore SLSedan8VL691978-10-261978-11-131980-03 (VC)
Wagon8VL351979-07-241979-08-061980-03 (VC)
Commodore SL/ESedan8VX691978-10-261978-11-131980-03 (VC)
SeriesModelDateRef.
LevelBody styleCode (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
VCRegular model range
Commodore LSedan8VK691980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH)[20]
Wagon8VK351980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH)
Commodore SLSedan8VL691980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH)
Wagon8VL351980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH)
Commodore SL/ESedan8VX691980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH)
Regular production option packages
Commodore (Fleet package)Sedan8VK69 (A9K)1980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH)
Wagon8VK35 (A9K)1980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH)
Commodore L (four-cylinder)Sedan8VK69 (L18)1980-06-121980-06-201981-09 (VH)
Wagon8VK35 (L18)1980-06-121980-06-201981-09 (VH)
Commodore SL (four-cylinder)Sedan8VL69 (L18)1980-06-121980-06-201981-09 (VH)
Wagon8VL35 (L18)1980-06-121980-06-201981-09 (VH)
Commodore SL/E ShadowtoneSedan8VX69 (V6Q – 334 package)[21] 1980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH)
8VX69 (V6Q – 335 package)1980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH)
8VX69 (V6Q – 336 package)1980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH)
Limited production option packages
Commodore VacationerSedan8VK69 (XW4)1980-12-151980-12-15Limited build
Wagon8VK35 (XW4)1980-12-151980-12-15Limited build
Commodore 50th AnniversarySedan8VK69 (A9J)1981-06Approx 250 built
Commodore SL/EWagon8VL35 (A9Y)Approx 50 built
Holden Dealer Team (HDT) model range
CommodoreSedan8VX69 (V8Q)1980-10-301980-10500 built
SeriesModelDateRef.
LevelBody styleCode (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
VHRegular model range
Commodore SLSedan8VK691981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK)[22]
Wagon8VK351981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK)
Commodore SL/XSedan8VL691981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK)
Wagon8VL351981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK)
Commodore SL/ESedan8VX691981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK)
Regular production option packages
Commodore (Fleet package)Sedan8VK69 (A9K)1981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK)
Wagon8VK35 (A9K)1981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK)
Commodore SL (four-cylinder)Sedan8VK69 (L18)1981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK)
Wagon8VK35 (L18)1981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK)
Commodore SL (Value package)Sedan8VK69 (U4A)
Commodore SL (Executive package)Sedan8VK69 (A8Q)
Wagon8VK35 (A8Q)
Commodore SL (National Police package)Sedan8VK69 (BT1)
Commodore SL (Special Vehicle Police package)Sedan8VK69 (B01)[23]
8VK69 (BY2)
Commodore SL/X (four-cylinder)Sedan8VL69 (L18)1981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK)
Wagon8VL35 (L18)1981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK)
Commodore SL/E ShadowtoneSedan8VX69 (V6Q)1981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK)
Limited production option packages
Commodore VacationerSedan8VK69 (XW4)1981-10Limited build
8VK69 (XY8)1982-11Limited build
8VK69 (A8A)1983-09-301983-10Limited build
Wagon8VK35 (XW4)1981-10Limited build
8VK35 (XY8)1982-11Limited build
8VK35 (A8A)1983-09-301983-10Limited build
Commodore SSSedan8VK69 (XV2)1982-09Limited build
Commodore SL/E Top 30 ShadowtoneSedan8VX69 (unknown)1981-12-21 1981-1230–50 built
Holden Dealer Team (HDT) model range
Commodore SS Group 1Sedan8VK69 (XV2)1982-09322 built (Grp 1, 2, 3)
Commodore SS Group 2Sedan8VK69 (XV2)1982-09
Commodore SS Group 3Sedan8VK69 (XV2)1982-09
ADP[24]
SeriesModelDateRef.
LevelBody styleCode (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
VKRegular model range
Commodore SLSedan8VK191984-02-241984-03-191986-02 (VL)[25]
Wagon8VK351984-02-241984-03-191986-02 (VL)
Commodore BerlinaSedan8VL191984-02-241984-03-191986-02 (VL)
Wagon8VL351984-02-241984-03-191986-02 (VL)
CalaisSedan8VX191984-02-241984-03-191986-02 (VL)
Regular production option packages
Commodore SL (National Police package)Sedan8VK19 (BT1)
Wagon8VK35 (BT1)
Commodore ExecutiveSedan8VK19 (A8Q)1984-02-241984-03-191986-02 (VL)
Wagon8VK35 (A8Q)1984-02-241984-03-191986-02 (VL)
Limited production option packages
Commodore VacationerSedan8VK19 (XW4)1984-10Limited build
8VK19 (XY8)1985-10-041985-10-04Limited build
Wagon8VK35 (XW4)1984-10Limited build
8VK35 (XY8)1985-10-041985-10-04Limited build
Commodore SS Group ASedan8VK19 (A9L)1985-03-251985-05502 built
Holden Dealer Team (HDT) model range
Commodore LM5000Sedan8VK19 (BT1)1984-03Approx. 120 built
Commodore SSSedan8VK19 (XV2)1984-08-281984-08Approx. 400 built
Commodore SS Group 3Sedan8VK19 (XV2)1984-08-281984-08Approx. 200 built
Commodore SS Group A/Group 3Sedan8VK19 (A9L)1986-01Approx. 48 built
Commodore SL Group ASedan8VK191984-12Approx. 50 built
Calais DirectorSedan8VX191985-02Approx. 150 built
ADP[26] 1984-06
SeriesModelDateRef.
LevelBody styleCode (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
VLRegular model range
Commodore SLSedan8VK191986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN)[27]
Wagon8VK351986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN)
Commodore BerlinaSedan8VL191986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN)
Wagon8VL351986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN)
CalaisSedan8VX191986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN)
Regular production option packages
Commodore SL (National Police package)Sedan8VK19 (BT1)
Wagon8VK35 (BT1)
Commodore ExecutiveSedan8VK19 (A8Q)[28] 1986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN)
8VK19 (A8R)1986-07-291986-081988-08 (VN)
8VK19 (A8S)1986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN)
8VK19 (A8T) (export)
Wagon8VK35 (A8Q)1986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN)
8VK35 (A8R)1986-07-291986-081988-08 (VN)
8VK35 (A8S)1986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN)
8VK35 (A8T) (export)
Limited production option packages
Commodore VacationerSedan8VK19 (XW4)1987-10-30Limited build
Wagon8VK35 (XW4)1987-10-30Limited build
Commodore L6 LE (QLD only)[29] Sedan8VK19 (A8Q)1987-10250 built
Commodore V8 LE (NSW only)Sedan8VK19 (A8L)1986-10-161986-10500 built
Commodore SS Group A (Brock)Sedan8VK19 (A9L)1988-03-291988-04327 built
Commodore SS Group A SV [30] Sedan8VL19 (XV2)1988-02-101988-07750 built
Commodore Series 200Sedan8VL19 (V5B)1988-04-271988-05600 built
CalaisWagon8VL35 (A9Y)1988-04-121988-04200 built
Holden Dealer Team (HDT) model range
SS Group A Plus PackSedan8VL19 (A9L)1986-10173 built
Calais LESedan8VX191986-05Limited build
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) model range
Commodore F20[31] Sedan8VL191988-082 built
Commodore SV CCSedan8VL191988-082 built
Calais SV88Sedan8VX191988-06150 built

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Ninth generation (1988–2000)

SeriesModelDateRef.
LevelBody styleCode (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
VNRegular model range
Commodore ExecutiveSedan8VK191988-08-171988-09-181991-10 (VP)[32]
Wagon8VK351988-08-171988-09-181991-10 (VP)
BerlinaSedan8VL191988-08-171988-09-181991-10 (VP)
Wagon8VL351988-08-171988-09-181991-10 (VP)
CalaisSedan8VX191988-08-171988-09-181991-10 (VP)
Regular production option packages
Commodore SL (Fleet package)Sedan8VK19 (A9K)
Wagon8VK35 (A9K)
Commodore SL (QLD Fleet package)Sedan8VK19 (A9M)
Wagon8VK35 (A9M)
Commodore SL (National Police package)Sedan8VK19 (BT1)
Wagon8VK35 (BT1)
Commodore S[33] Sedan8VK19 (A9D; A9E)1988-10-131988-111991-10 (VP)
Wagon8VK35 (A9D; A9E)1988-10-131988-111991-10 (VP)
Commodore SSSedan8VK19 (A9F; A9G)1989-03-141989-03-171991-10 (VP)
Limited production option packages
Commodore VacationerSedan8VK19 (XW4)1990-10-163,000 built (incl. wagons)
Wagon8VK35 (XW4)1990-10-163,000 built (incl. sedans)
Commodore LESedan8VK19 (A8J)1991-04-02Limited build
Wagon8VK35 (A8J)1991-04-02Limited build
Commodore LE (NSW only)Sedan8VK19 (V6M)1989-10110 built
Commodore HSV 8 Plus (VIC only)Sedan8VK19 (A8G)1990-0380 built
Commodore DMG 90 (QLD only)Sedan8VK19 (A9N)1990-0450 built
Commodore Challenger (ACT only)Sedan8VK19 (A9W)1990-0650 built
Commodore HSV Plus 6 (VIC only)Sedan8VK19 (A8G)1991-03100 built
Commodore LSSedan8VK191991-06-011991-06450 built
Wagon (NZ only)8VK351991-06-011991-0620 built
Commodore SS Group ASedan8VL19 (XV2)1990-08-151990-11302 built
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) model range
Commodore SV6Sedan8VK19 (XT2)1989-0464 built
Commodore ClubSportSedan8VK191990-07-011990-07410 built
Commodore SV T30 (1990; 180 kW)Sedan8VK191990-0630 built
Commodore SV T30 (1991; 200 kW)Sedan8VK191991-06-171991-0610 built
Commodore SV3800Sedan8VL19 (XT1)1988-10-131988-10491 built
Commodore SV89Sedan8VL191989-03-301989-04200 built
Commodore SV91 (prototype)Sedan8VL191991-041 built
Commodore SV LESedan8VL191989-11-241989-12110 built
Wagon8VL351989-11-241989-1280 built
Commodore SV5000Sedan8VL19 (XT4)1989-10-051989-10359 built

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Tenth generation (1997–2007)

SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
VTCommodore ExecutiveSedan8VTK691997-09http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VT_Commodore_Executive
Wagon8VTK35
Commodore 50th AnniversarySedan8VTK69 (opt. A9J)1998-06http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VT_Commodore_50th_AnniversaryLE
Wagon8VTK35 (opt. A9J)
Commodore EquipeSedan8VTK69 (opt. A8S)1999-03http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VT_Commodore_EquipeLE
Wagon8VTK35 (opt. A8S)
Commodore AcclaimSedan8VTK69 (opt. A8J)1997-09http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VT_Commodore_Acclaim
Wagon8VTK35 (opt. A8J)
Commodore SSedan8VTK69 (opt. A9D)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VT_Commodore_S
Commodore SSSedan8VTK69 (opt. A9F)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VT_Commodore_SS
BerlinaSedan8VTL69http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VT_Berlina
Wagon8VTL35
CalaisSedan8VTX69http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VT_Calais
Calais 50th AnniversarySedan8VTX69 (opt. A9J)1998-07LE
VT IICommodore ExecutiveSedan8VTK691999-06http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VT_II_Commodore_Executive
Wagon8VTK35
Commodore OlympicSedan8VTK69 (opt. ???)1999-09http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VT_II_Commodore_OlympicLE
Wagon8VTK35 (opt. A8B 1BB)
Commodore AcclaimSedan8VTK69 (opt. A8J)1999-06http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VT_II_Commodore_Acclaim
Wagon8VTK35 (opt. A8J)
Commodore SSedan8VTK69 (opt. A9D)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VT_II_Commodore_S
Commodore SSSedan8VTK69 (opt. A9F)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VT_II_Commodore_SS
BerlinaSedan8VTL69http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VT_II_Berlina
Wagon8VTL35
CalaisSedan8VTX69http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VT_II_Calais
Calais InternationalSedan8VTX69 (opt. A8X)2000LE
WHStatesmanSedan8WHY191999-06http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_WH_Statesman
Statesman InternationalSedan8WHY19 (opt. A8X)2000-05LE
CapriceSedan8WHZ191999-06http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_WH_Caprice
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
VUUteUtility8VUK802000-12http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VU_Ute
Ute S (A9D)Utility8VUK80
Ute SSUtility8VUK80 (A9F)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VU_Ute_SS
VXCommodore ExecutiveSedan8VXK692000-10http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VX_Commodore_Executive
Wagon8VXK35
Commodore LuminaSedan8VXK69 (opt. A8Y)2000-10http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VX_Commodore_LuminaLE
Wagon8VXK35 (opt. A8Y)
Commodore EquipeSedan8VXK69 (opt. A8S)2001http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VX_Commodore_EquipeLE
Wagon8VXK35 (opt. A8S)
Commodore AcclaimSedan8VXK69 (opt. A8J)2000-10http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VX_Commodore_Acclaim
Wagon8VXK35 (opt. A8J)
Commodore SSedan8VXK69 (opt. A9D)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VX_Commodore_S
Commodore SSSedan8VXK69 (opt. A9F)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VX_Commodore_SS
BerlinaSedan8VXL69http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VX_Berlina
Wagon8VXL35
CalaisSedan8VXX69http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VX_Calais
Calais InternationalSedan8VXX69 (opt. A8X)2001LE
VU IIUteUtility8VUK802001-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VU_II_Ute
Ute SUtility8VUK80 (A9D)
Ute Storm SUtility8VUK80 (A9F)2002-05LE
Ute SSUtility8VUK80 (opt. ???)2001-08
Ute Fifty SSUtility8VUK80 (opt. A9J)2001-10http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VU_II_Ute_Fifty_SSLE
VX IICommodore ExecutiveSedan8VXK692001-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VX_II_Commodore_Executive
Wagon8VXK35
Commodore LuminaSedan8VXK69 (opt. ???)2001-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VX_II_Commodore_LuminaLE
Wagon8VXK35 (opt. ???)
Commodore EquipeSedan8VXK69 (opt. A8S)2002LE
Wagon8VXK35 (opt. A8S)
Commodore AcclaimSedan8VXK69 (opt. A8J)2001-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VX_II_Commodore_Acclaim
Wagon8VXK35 (opt. A8J)
Commodore SSedan8VXK69 (opt. A9D)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VX_II_Commodore_S
Commodore SSSedan8VXK69 (opt. A9F)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VX_II_Commodore_SS
BerlinaSedan8VXL69http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VX_II_Berlina
Wagon8VXL35
CalaisSedan8VXX69http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VX_II_Calais
WH IIStatesmanSedan8WHY192001-09http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_WH_II_Statesman
Statesman InternationalSedan8WHY19 (opt. A8W)2002-04LE
Statesman International LS8Sedan8WHY19 (opt. ???)2002-11LE
CapriceSedan8WHZ192001-09http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_WH_II_Caprice
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
VY
UteUtility1YK2002-09http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_Ute
Ute SUtility1YK (A9D)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_Ute_S
Ute Storm SUtility1YK (A9F)2003-05http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_Ute_Storm_SLE
Ute SSUtility1YK (opt. ???)2002-09
Commodore ExecutiveSedan1YK2002-09http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_Commodore_Executive
Wagon1YK
Commodore LuminaSedan1YK (opt. ???)2002-12http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_Commodore_LuminaLE
Wagon1YK (opt. ???)
Commodore EquipeSedan1YK (opt. ???)2003-05http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_Commodore_EquipeLE
Wagon1YK (opt. ???)
Commodore AcclaimSedan1YK (opt. ???)2002-09http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_Commodore_Acclaim
Wagon1YK (opt. ???)
Commodore SSedan1YK (opt. ???)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_Commodore_S
Commodore SV8Sedan1YK (opt. ???)
Commodore SSSedan1YK (opt. 8VC69)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_Commodore_SS
Wagon1YK (opt. 8VC35)2003-05LE
BerlinaSedan1YL (opt. ???)2002-09http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_Berlina
Wagon1YL (opt. ???)
Berlina InternationalWagon1YL (opt. ???)2002-12http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_BerlinaLE
CalaisSedan1YX2002-09http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_Calais
VY IIUteUtility1YK2003-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_II_Ute
Ute SUtility1YK (A9D)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_II_Ute_S
Ute Storm SUtility1YK (opt. ???)2004http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_II_Ute_Storm_SLE
Ute SSUtility1YK (A9F)2003-08
Commodore ExecutiveSedan1YK2003-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_II_Commodore_Executive
Wagon1YK
Commodore 25th AnniversarySedan1YK (opt. ???)2003-10http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_II_Commodore_25th_AnniversaryLE
Wagon1YK (opt. ???)
Commodore EquipeSedan1YK (opt. ???)2004http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_II_Commodore_EquipeLE
Wagon1YK (opt. ???)
Commodore AcclaimSedan1YK (opt. ???)2003-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_II_Commodore_Acclaim
Wagon1YK (opt. ???)
Commodore SSedan1YK (opt. ???)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_II_Commodore_S
Commodore SSSedan1YK (opt. ???)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_II_Commodore_SS
Wagon1YK (opt. ???)2004-05LE
BerlinaSedan1YL (opt. ???)2003-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_II_Berlina
Wagon1YL (opt. ???)
CalaisSedan1YX (opt. ???)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VY_II_Calais
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
VZUteUtility1ZK2004-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VZ_Ute
Ute SUtility1ZK (opt. ???)Replaced by "Ute SV6"
Ute Storm SUtility1ZK (opt. ???)2005-04LE
Ute Thunder SUtility1ZK (opt. ???)2006-03http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VZ_Ute_Thunder_SLE
Ute SV6Utility1ZK (opt. ???)2006-10Replaced "Ute S"
Ute SVZUtility1ZK (opt. ???)2007-03LE
Ute SSUtility1ZK (opt. ???)2004-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VZ_Ute_SS
Ute SSZUtility1ZK (opt. ???)2005-09LE
Ute Thunder SSUtility1ZK (opt. ???)2006-10LE
Commodore ExecutiveSedan1ZK2004-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VZ_Commodore_Executive
Wagon1ZK
Commodore LuminaSedan1ZK (opt. ???)2004-12LE; re-released 2005-09
Wagon1ZK (opt. ???)
Commodore EquipeSedan1ZK (opt. ???)2005-04http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VZ_Commodore_EquipeLE
Wagon1ZK (opt. ???)
Commodore SVZSedan1ZK (opt. ???)2006-03http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VZ_Commodore_SVZLE; station wagon re-released 2007-05
Wagon1ZK (opt. ???)
Commodore AcclaimSedan1ZK (opt. ???)2004-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VZ_Commodore_Acclaim
Wagon1ZK (opt. ???)
Commodore SV6Sedan1ZK (opt. ???)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VZ_Commodore_SV6
Commodore SV8Sedan1ZK (opt. ???)
Commodore SSSedan1ZK (opt. ???)http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VZ_Commodore_SS
Commodore SSZSedan1ZK (opt. ???)2005-09LE
BerlinaSedan1ZL2004-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VZ_Berlina
Wagon1ZL
CalaisSedan1ZXhttp://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VZ_Calais

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Eleventh generation (2006–2013)

SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
VECommodore OmegaSedan1EK2006-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VE_Commodore_Omega
Wagon1EK2008-07
Commodore VSedan1EK (opt. ???)2006-10http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VE_Commodore_VLE
Commodore LuminaSedan1EK (opt. ???)2007-06http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VE_Commodore_LuminaLE
Commodore 60th AnniversarySedan1EK (opt. ???)2008-05http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VE_Commodore_60th_AnniversaryLE
Wagon1EK (opt. ???)2008-10
Commodore InternationalSedan1EK (opt. ???)2009-03http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VE_Commodore_InternationalLE
Wagon1EK (opt. ???)
Commodore SV6Sedan1EK (opt. ???)2006-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VE_Commodore_SV6
Wagon1EK (opt. ???)2008-07
Commodore SSSedan1EK (opt. ???)2006-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VE_Commodore_SS
Wagon1EK (opt. ???)2008-07
Commodore SS VSedan1EP 2006-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VE_Commodore_SS_V
Wagon1EP2008-07
Commodore SS V 60th AnniversarySedan1EP (opt. ???)2008http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VE_Commodore_SS_V_60th_AnniversaryLE
BerlinaSedan1EL2006-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VE_Berlina
Wagon1EL2008-07
CalaisSedan1EX2006-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VE_Calais
Wagon1EX2008-07
Calais VSedan1EX2006-08http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Holden_VE_Calais_V
Wagon1EX2008-07
Calais V InternationalSedan1EX (opt. ???)2007LE
Calais V 60th AnniversarySedan1EX (opt. ???)2008LE

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References

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bunkley . Nick . 2009-01-21 . Toyota Ahead of G.M. in 2008 Sales . . 2009-05-15.
  2. For the 1973 model year (beginning 1 September 1972) Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) were mandated by the Australian Government. As a result of this, Holden introduced a new VIN-derived model code system which was phased into production from October 1972. However, the older style model numbers remained on the body identification plate for the remainder of HQ production.
  3. Eight-cylinder engine (V8) model produced from February 1972.
  4. [#Bebbington (2009)|Bebbington (2009)]
  5. Statesmans not marketed as "Holdens", but under the separate "Statesman" marque.
  6. Prior to July 1973, Monaro GTS and Monaro GTS 350 utilised the 8N69 (Kingswood) VIN.
  7. [#Bebbington (2009)|Bebbington (2009)]
  8. XX7 had 15.5long cwt carrying capacity until September 1975, when 10long cwt suspension was fitted.
  9. XU3 had 15.5long cwt carrying capacity.
  10. XU3 had 14.5long cwt carrying capacity.
  11. XX7 had 10long cwt carrying capacity.
  12. [#Bebbington (2009)|Bebbington (2009)]
  13. [#Bebbington (2009)|Bebbington (2009)]
  14. New frontal styling for the One Tonner cab chassis released on 31 March 1981 utilised the 8WM60 (V8N) model code.
  15. [#Bebbington (2009)|Bebbington (2009)]
  16. New frontal styling for the utility released on 1 July 1980 utilised the 8WM80 (V8N) model code.
  17. New frontal styling for the panel van released on 1 July 1980 utilised the 8WM70 (V8N) model code.
  18. HDTs not marketed as "Holdens", but under the separate "Holden Dealer Team" (HDT) marque.
  19. [#Bebbington (2009)|Bebbington (2009)]
  20. [#Bebbington (2009)|Bebbington (2009)]
  21. "V6Q – 334" had the 4.2-litre engine, which was the only version initially available when released. Demand for 3.3- and 5.0-litre versions led to the July 1980 introduction of the "V6Q – 335" and "V6Q – 336" packages, respectively.
  22. [#Bebbington (2009)|Bebbington (2009)]
  23. B01 had the 4.2-litre engine; BY2 the 5.0-litre engine.
  24. ADP stands for "Australian Dealer Pack" (could be applied to SL, SL/X, and SL/E).
  25. [#Bebbington (2009)|Bebbington (2009)]
  26. ADP stands for "Australian Dealer Pack" (could be applied to SL, Berlina, and Calais).
  27. [#Bebbington (2009)|Bebbington (2009)]
  28. Option code depends on engine type:
    • A8Q: 3.0 L RB30E six-cylinder.
    • A8R: 3.0 L RB30ET six-cylinder turbo.
    • A8S: 5.0 L EFI V8.
    • A8T: 2.0 L RB20E six-cylinder (export).
  29. [Car dealership|Dealership]
  30. Holden's Motor Company sales brochure AD10304 of February 1988
  31. HSVs not marketed as "Holdens", but under the separate "Holden Special Vehicles" (HSV) marque.
  32. [#Bebbington (2009)|Bebbington (2009)]
  33. Option code depends on whether manual or automatic transmission is specified (manual listed first).