List of Holden vehicles by series

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2002-2003 Holden VY Commodore Executive station wagon 02.jpg
2003-2004 Holden VY II Berlina sedan 01.jpg
Holden VYs: Commodore (left) and Berlina (right). Both VY models are essentially identical; hence the shared "VY" model code. The only considerable difference between the "Holden Commodore" and "Holden Berlina" is the luxury level, and in the case of the examples illustrated, body style; the Commodore pictured is a station wagon, the Berlina a sedan. However, both body variants are available on either model.

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

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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
48 Sedan48-2151948-11
BusinessSedan48-215-2571953-07
50 Utility50-21061951-01
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
FJ StandardSedanFJ 2151953-09
BusinessSedanFJ 217
SpecialSedanFJ 225
UtilityFJ 2106
Panel vanFJ 21041953-12

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Second generation (1956–1960)

SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
FE StandardSedanFE 2151956-07
Station sedanFE 2191957-03
BusinessSedanFE 2171956-07
SpecialSedanFE 225
Station sedanFE 2291957-03
UtilityFE 21061957-02
Panel vanFE 21041957-05
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
FC StandardSedanFC 2151958-05
Station sedanFC 219
BusinessSedanFC 217
SpecialSedanFC 225
Station sedanFC 229
UtilityFC 2106
Panel vanFC 2104

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Third generation (1960–1962)

SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
FB StandardSedanFB 2151960-01
Station sedanFB 219
SpecialSedanFB 225
Station sedanFB 229
UtilityFB 2106
Panel vanFB 2104
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
EK StandardSedanEK 2151961-05
Station sedanEK 219
SpecialSedanEK 225
Station sedanEK 229
UtilityEK 2106
Panel vanEK 2104

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Fourth generation (1962–1965)

SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
EJ StandardSedanEJ 2151962-07
Station sedanEJ 219
SpecialSedanEJ 225
Station sedanEJ 229
PremierSedanEJ 235
UtilityEJ 21061963-01
Panel vanEJ 2104
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
EH StandardSedanEH 2151963-08
Station sedanEH 219
SpecialSedanEH 225
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
HD StandardSedanHD 2151965-02
Station sedanHD 219
SpecialSedanHD 225
Station sedanHD 229
PremierSedanHD 235
Station sedanHD 239
UtilityHD 21061965-07
Panel vanHD 2104
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
HR StandardSedanHR 2151966-04
Station sedanHR 219
SpecialSedanHR 225
Station sedanHR 229
PremierSedanHR 235
Station sedanHR 239
UtilityHR 2106
Panel vanHR 2104

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Sixth generation (1968–1971)

SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
HK BelmontUtility801801968-03
Panel van80170
Sedan801691968-01
Station sedan80135
KingswoodUtility803801968-03
Sedan803691968-01
Station sedan80335
PremierSedan80569
Station sedan80535
BroughamSedan814691968-07
MonaroCoupe80337
Monaro GTSCoupe80737
Monaro GTS 327Coupe81837
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
Six-cylinderEight-cylinder
HT BelmontUtility80180802801969-05
Panel van8017080270
Sedan8016980269
Wagon8013580235
KingswoodUtility8038080480
Sedan8036980469
Wagon8033580435
PremierSedan8116981269
Wagon8113581235
BroughamSedan814691969-06
MonaroCoupe8033780437
Monaro GTSCoupe8073780837
Monaro GTS 350Coupe818371969-08
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
Six-cylinderEight-cylinder
HG BelmontUtility80180802801970-07
Panel van8017080270
Sedan8016980269
Wagon8013580235
KingswoodUtility8038080480
Sedan8036980469
Wagon8033580435
PremierSedan8116981269
Wagon8113581235
BroughamSedan81469
MonaroCoupe8033780437
Monaro GTSCoupe8073780837
Monaro GTS 350Coupe81837

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Seventh generation (1971–1984)

SeriesModelDateRef.
Level Body style Code (P.O. no.)Code (VIN) [nb 1] AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
Six-cylinderEight-cylinder
HQ Regular model range
One Tonner Cab chassis8016080260 [nb 2] 8M601971-11-221971-121974-10 (HJ) [2]
Belmont Utility80180802808M801971-11-221971-121974-10 (HJ) [2]
Panel van80170802708M701971-11-221971-121974-10 (HJ) [2]
Sedan80169802698M691971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ) [2]
Wagon80135802358M351971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ) [2]
Kingswood Utility80380804808N801971-11-221971-121974-10 (HJ) [2]
Sedan80369804698N691971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ) [2]
Wagon80335804358N351971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ) [2]
Premier Sedan81169812698P691971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ) [2]
Wagon81135812358P351971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ) [2]
MonaroCoupe80337804378N371971-07-151971-07-231974-07 [2]
Monaro LSCoupe81137812378P371971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ) [2]
Monaro GTS CoupeN/A808378Q371971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ) [2]
Monaro GTS 350 CoupeN/A818378Q371971-07-151971-07-231974-03 [2]
Statesman Custom Sedan81569816698R691971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ) [2]
Statesman de Ville [nb 3] Sedan81369 (export)814698S691971-07-151971-07-231974-10 (HJ) [2]
Regular production option packages
Monaro GTS SedanN/A80469 (XV4)8N69; 8Q69 [nb 4] 1973-03-211973-03-291974-10 (HJ) [2]
Monaro GTS 350 SedanN/A80469 (XW8)8N69; 8Q69 [nb 4] 1973-03-211973-03-291974-10 (HJ) [2]
Limited production option packages
SS V8 SedanN/A80269 (XV2)8M691972-08-231972-08-252,800 built (2 runs; 1,600 + 1,200) [2]
Belmont Sandman Utility80180 (XX7)80280 (XX7)8M801974-02Limited build [2]
Panel van80170 (XX7)80270 (XX7)8M701974-02Limited build [2]
Kingswood SandmanUtility80380 (XX7)80480 (XX7)8N801974-02Limited build [2]
Kingswood VacationerSedan80369 (XW4)N/A8N691972-10-291972-11Limited build [2]
80369 (XY8)N/A8N691974-07Limited build [2]
Wagon80335 (XW4)N/A8N351972-10-291972-11Limited build [2]
80335 (XY8)N/A8N361974-07Limited build [2]
Premier 25th AnniversarySedan81169 (XY6)N/A8P691973-10-231973-10-231,500 built [2]
SeriesModelDateRef.
Level Body style Code (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
HJ Regular model range
One Tonner Cab chassis8WM601974-10-141974-10-301976-07 (HX) [3]
Utility8WM801974-10-141974-10-301976-07 (HX) [3]
Panel van8WM701974-10-141974-10-301976-07 (HX) [3]
Belmont Sedan8WM691974-10-031974-10-171976-07 (HX) [3]
Wagon8WM351974-10-031974-10-171976-07 (HX) [3]
Kingswood Utility8WN801974-10-141974-10-301976-07 (HX) [3]
Sedan8WN691974-10-031974-10-171976-07 (HX) [3]
Wagon8WN351974-10-031974-10-171976-07 (HX) [3]
Premier Sedan8WP691974-10-031974-10-171976-07 (HX) [3]
Wagon8WP351974-10-031974-10-171976-07 (HX) [3]
Monaro LS Coupe8WP371974-10-031974-10-17Early 1976 [3]
Monaro GTS Coupe8WQ371974-10-031974-10-17Early 1976 [3]
Sedan8WQ691974-10-031974-10-171976-07 (HX) [3]
Statesman de Ville [nb 3] Sedan8WS691974-10-311974-11-011976-07 (HX) [3]
Statesman Caprice [nb 3] Sedan8WT691974-10-311974-11-011976-07 (HX) [3]
Regular production option packages
SandmanUtility8WM80 (XX7) [nb 5] 1974-10-301976-07 (HX) [3]
8WM80 (XU3) [nb 6] 1975-091976-07 (HX) [3]
Panel van8WM70 (XX7) [nb 5] 1974-10-301976-07 (HX) [3]
8WM70 (XU3) [nb 7] 1975-091976-07 (HX) [3]
Kingswood SandmanUtility8WN80 (XX7) [nb 8] 1974-10-30Early prod. [3]
8WN80 (XU3) [nb 6] 1974-10-30Early prod. [3]
AmbulanceCab chassis8WM60 (B06)1975-081976-07 (HX) [3]
Panel van8WM70 (B06)1975-081976-07 (HX) [3]
Limited production option packages
Big CountryUtility8WM80 (A8J)1975-06-271975-07Limited build [3]
Kingswood DeLuxSedan8WN69 (A8J)1975-06-271975-07Limited build [3]
Wagon8WN35 (A8J)1975-06-271975-07Limited build [3]
Kingswood Vacationer IISedan8WN69 (XW4)1975-11-051975-11Limited build [3]
Wagon8WN35 (XW4)1975-11-051975-11Limited build [3]
SeriesModelDateRef.
Level Body style Code (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
HX Regular model range
One TonnerCab chassis8WM601976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ) [4]
Utility8WM801976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ) [4]
Panel van8WM701976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ) [4]
BelmontSedan8WM691976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ) [4]
Wagon8WM351976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ) [4]
Kingswood Utility8WN801976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ) [4]
Panel van8WN701976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ) [4]
Sedan8WN691976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ) [4]
Wagon8WN351976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ) [4]
Premier Sedan8WP691976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ) [4]
Wagon8WP351976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ) [4]
Monaro GTSSedan8WQ691976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ) [4]
Statesman de Ville [nb 3] Sedan8WS691976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ) [4]
Statesman Caprice [nb 3] Sedan8WT691976-07-071976-07-211977-10 (HZ) [4]
Regular production option packages
SandmanUtility8WM80 (XX7) [nb 8] 1976-07-21 [4]
8WM80 (XU3) [nb 6] 1976-07-21 [4]
Panel van8WM70 (XX7) [nb 8] 1976-07-21 [4]
8WM70 (XU3) [nb 7] 1976-07-21 [4]
AmbulanceCab chassis8WM60 (B06)1976-07-21 [4]
Panel van8WM70 (B06)1976-07-21 [4]
Limited production option packages
50th AnniversarySedan8WN69 (A9C)1976-11-011976-11Limited build [4]
Wagon8WN35 (A9C)1976-11-011976-11Limited build [4]
Kingswood DeLuxSedan8WN69 (A8J)1977-07-051977-073,000 built [4]
Wagon8WN35 (A8J)1977-07-051977-071,000 built [4]
Limited Edition Coupe8WQ371976-09-271976-10580 built [4]
SeriesModelDateRef.
Level Body style Code (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
HZ Regular model range
One Tonner Cab chassis8WM601977-10-311977-11-141980-04 (WB) [5]
Utility8WM801977-10-311977-11-141980-04 (WB) [5]
Panel van8WM701977-10-311977-11-141980-04 (WB) [5]
KingswoodUtility8WN801977-10-051977-10-161980-04 (WB) [5]
Panel van8WN701977-10-051977-10-161979-09 [5]
Kingswood SL Sedan8WN691977-10-051977-10-161980-04 (WB) [5]
Wagon8WN351977-10-051977-10-161980-04 (WB) [5]
Premier Sedan8WP691977-10-051977-10-161979-09 [5]
Wagon8WP351977-10-051977-10-161979-08 [5]
GTS Sedan8WQ691977-10-051977-10-161979-04 [5]
Statesman de Ville [nb 3] Sedan8WS691977-11-091977-11-101980-04 (WB) [5]
Statesman Caprice [nb 3] Sedan8WT691977-11-091977-11-101979-08 [5]
Regular production option packages
One Tonner (drop side body package)Cab chassis8WM60 (A8V)1977-11-14 [5]
Sandman Utility8WM80 (XX7) [nb 8] 1977-11-141979-10 [5]
8WM80 (XU3) [nb 6] 1977-11-141979-03 [5]
Panel van8WM70 (XX7) [nb 8] 1977-11-141979-10 [5]
8WM70 (XU3) [nb 7] 1977-11-141979-03 [5]
AmbulanceCab chassis8WM60 (B06)1977-11-14 [5]
Panel van8WM70 (B06)1977-11-14 [5]
KingswoodSedan8WN69 (A9K)1977-10-16 [5]
Wagon8WN35 (A9K)1977-10-16 [5]
Kingswood (Outback package)Sedan8WN69 (A9Q)1977-10-16 [5]
Wagon8WN35 (A9Q)1977-10-16 [5]
Kingswood (VIC Police package)Sedan8WN69 (BT1)1977-10-16 [5]
Wagon8WN35 (BT1)1977-10-16 [5]
Limited production option packages
Kingswood SL VacationerWagon8WN35 (XW4)1978-10-111978-102,500 built [5]
Statesman de Ville Champagne Classic EditionSedan8WS69 (V7H)1977-11-091977-11-10Limited build [5]
Statesman SL/ESedan8WT69 (V7J)1979-06-281979-07Limited build [5]
SeriesModelDateRef.
Level Body style Code (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
WB Regular model range
One TonnerCab chassis8WM60; 8WM60 (V8N) [nb 9] 1980-04-181980-04-20Late 1984 [6]
Utility8WM80; 8WM80 (V8N) [nb 10] 1980-04-181980-04-20Late 1984 [6]
Panel van8WM70; 8WM70 (V8N) [nb 11] 1980-04-181980-04-20Late 1984 [6]
Kingswood Utility8WN801980-04-181980-04-20Late 1984 [6]
Statesman de Ville [nb 3] Sedan8WS191980-04-291980-05-301983-09 [6]
Statesman Caprice [nb 3] Sedan8WT191980-04-291980-05-301983-09 [6]
Regular production option packages
Ambulance Cab chassis8WM60 (B06)1980-04-20 [6]
Panel van8WM70 (B06)1980-04-20 [6]
Holden Dealer Team (HDT) model range
Kingswood Magnum [nb 12] Utility8WM801984-10-141 built [6]
WB II Regular model range
Statesman de Ville [nb 3] Sedan8WS19 (XV4)1983-09-091983-09-11Late 1984 [6]
Statesman Caprice [nb 3] Sedan8WT19 (XW9)1983-09-091983-09-11Late 1984 [6]
Holden Dealer Team (HDT) model range
Statesman Magnum Level 1 [nb 12] Sedan8WS19 (XV4)1983-07Limited build [6]
Statesman Magnum Level 2 [nb 12] Sedan8WT19 (XW9)1983-07Limited build [6]

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Eighth generation (1978–1988)

SeriesModelDateRef.
Level Body style Code (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
VB Regular model range
Commodore Sedan8VK691978-10-261978-11-131980-03 (VC) [7]
Wagon8VK351979-07-241979-08-061980-03 (VC) [7]
Commodore SLSedan8VL691978-10-261978-11-131980-03 (VC) [7]
Wagon8VL351979-07-241979-08-061980-03 (VC) [7]
Commodore SL/E Sedan8VX691978-10-261978-11-131980-03 (VC) [7]
SeriesModelDateRef.
Level Body style Code (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
VC Regular model range
Commodore L Sedan8VK691980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH) [8]
Wagon8VK351980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH) [8]
Commodore SL Sedan8VL691980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH) [8]
Wagon8VL351980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH) [8]
Commodore SL/E Sedan8VX691980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH) [8]
Regular production option packages
Commodore (Fleet package)Sedan8VK69 (A9K)1980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH) [8]
Wagon8VK35 (A9K)1980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH) [8]
Commodore L (four-cylinder)Sedan8VK69 (L18)1980-06-121980-06-201981-09 (VH) [8]
Wagon8VK35 (L18)1980-06-121980-06-201981-09 (VH) [8]
Commodore SL (four-cylinder)Sedan8VL69 (L18)1980-06-121980-06-201981-09 (VH) [8]
Wagon8VL35 (L18)1980-06-121980-06-201981-09 (VH) [8]
Commodore SL/E ShadowtoneSedan8VX69 (V6Q – 334 package) [nb 13] 1980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH) [8]
8VX69 (V6Q – 335 package) [nb 13] 1980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH) [8]
8VX69 (V6Q – 336 package) [nb 13] 1980-03-191980-03-301981-09 (VH) [8]
Limited production option packages
Commodore VacationerSedan8VK69 (XW4)1980-12-151980-12-15Limited build [8]
Wagon8VK35 (XW4)1980-12-151980-12-15Limited build [8]
Commodore 50th AnniversarySedan8VK69 (A9J)1981-06Approx 250 built [8]
Commodore SL/EWagon8VL35 (A9Y)Approx 50 built [8]
Holden Dealer Team (HDT) model range
Commodore [nb 12] Sedan8VX69 (V8Q)1980-10-301980-10500 built [8]
SeriesModelDateRef.
Level Body style Code (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
VH Regular model range
Commodore SL Sedan8VK691981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK) [9]
Wagon8VK351981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK) [9]
Commodore SL/X Sedan8VL691981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK) [9]
Wagon8VL351981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK) [9]
Commodore SL/E Sedan8VX691981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK) [9]
Regular production option packages
Commodore (Fleet package)Sedan8VK69 (A9K)1981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK) [9]
Wagon8VK35 (A9K)1981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK) [9]
Commodore SL (four-cylinder)Sedan8VK69 (L18)1981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK) [9]
Wagon8VK35 (L18)1981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK) [9]
Commodore SL (Value package)Sedan8VK69 (U4A) [9]
Commodore SL (Executive package)Sedan8VK69 (A8Q) [9]
Wagon8VK35 (A8Q) [9]
Commodore SL (National Police package)Sedan8VK69 (BT1) [9]
Commodore SL (Special Vehicle Police package)Sedan8VK69 (B01) [nb 14] [9]
8VK69 (BY2) [nb 14] [9]
Commodore SL/X (four-cylinder)Sedan8VL69 (L18)1981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK) [9]
Wagon8VL35 (L18)1981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK) [9]
Commodore SL/E ShadowtoneSedan8VX69 (V6Q)1981-09-291981-10-051984-02 (VK) [9]
Limited production option packages
Commodore Vacationer Sedan8VK69 (XW4)1981-10Limited build [9]
8VK69 (XY8)1982-11Limited build [9]
8VK69 (A8A)1983-09-301983-10Limited build [9]
Wagon8VK35 (XW4)1981-10Limited build [9]
8VK35 (XY8)1982-11Limited build [9]
8VK35 (A8A)1983-09-301983-10Limited build [9]
Commodore SS Sedan8VK69 (XV2)1982-09Limited build [9]
Commodore SL/E Top 30 ShadowtoneSedan8VX69 (unknown)1981-12-211981-1230–50 built [9]
Holden Dealer Team (HDT) model range
Commodore SS Group 1 [nb 12] Sedan8VK69 (XV2)1982-09322 built (Grp 1, 2, 3) [9]
Commodore SS Group 2 [nb 12] Sedan8VK69 (XV2)1982-09 [9]
Commodore SS Group 3 [nb 12] Sedan8VK69 (XV2)1982-09 [9]
ADP [nb 12] [nb 15] [9]
SeriesModelDateRef.
Level Body style Code (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
VK Regular model range
Commodore SL Sedan8VK191984-02-241984-03-191986-02 (VL) [10]
Wagon8VK351984-02-241984-03-191986-02 (VL) [10]
Commodore Berlina Sedan8VL191984-02-241984-03-191986-02 (VL) [10]
Wagon8VL351984-02-241984-03-191986-02 (VL) [10]
Calais Sedan8VX191984-02-241984-03-191986-02 (VL) [10]
Regular production option packages
Commodore SL (National Police package)Sedan8VK19 (BT1) [10]
Wagon8VK35 (BT1) [10]
Commodore ExecutiveSedan8VK19 (A8Q)1984-02-241984-03-191986-02 (VL) [10]
Wagon8VK35 (A8Q)1984-02-241984-03-191986-02 (VL) [10]
Limited production option packages
Commodore Vacationer Sedan8VK19 (XW4)1984-10Limited build [10]
8VK19 (XY8)1985-10-041985-10-04Limited build [10]
Wagon8VK35 (XW4)1984-10Limited build [10]
8VK35 (XY8)1985-10-041985-10-04Limited build [10]
Commodore SS Group ASedan8VK19 (A9L)1985-03-251985-05502 built [10]
Holden Dealer Team (HDT) model range
Commodore LM5000 [nb 12] Sedan8VK19 (BT1)1984-03Approx. 120 built [10]
Commodore SS [nb 12] Sedan8VK19 (XV2)1984-08-281984-08Approx. 400 built [10]
Commodore SS Group 3 [nb 12] Sedan8VK19 (XV2)1984-08-281984-08Approx. 200 built [10]
Commodore SS Group A/Group 3 [nb 12] Sedan8VK19 (A9L)1986-01Approx. 48 built [10]
Commodore SL Group A [nb 12] Sedan8VK191984-12Approx. 50 built [10]
Calais Director [nb 12] Sedan8VX191985-02Approx. 150 built [10]
ADP [nb 12] [nb 16] 1984-06 [10]
SeriesModelDateRef.
Level Body style Code (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
VL Regular model range
Commodore SLSedan8VK191986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN) [11]
Wagon8VK351986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN) [11]
Commodore Berlina Sedan8VL191986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN) [11]
Wagon8VL351986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN) [11]
Calais Sedan8VX191986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN) [11]
Regular production option packages
Commodore SL (National Police package)Sedan8VK19 (BT1) [11]
Wagon8VK35 (BT1) [11]
Commodore Executive Sedan8VK19 (A8Q) [nb 17] 1986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN) [11]
8VK19 (A8R) [nb 17] 1986-07-291986-081988-08 (VN) [11]
8VK19 (A8S) [nb 17] 1986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN) [11]
8VK19 (A8T) [nb 17] (export) [11]
Wagon8VK35 (A8Q) [nb 17] 1986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN) [11]
8VK35 (A8R) [nb 17] 1986-07-291986-081988-08 (VN) [11]
8VK35 (A8S) [nb 17] 1986-02-191986-03-061988-08 (VN) [11]
8VK35 (A8T) [nb 17] (export) [11]
Limited production option packages
Commodore Vacationer Sedan8VK19 (XW4)1987-10-30Limited build [11]
Wagon8VK35 (XW4)1987-10-30Limited build [11]
Commodore L6 LE (QLD only) [nb 18] Sedan8VK19 (A8Q)1987-10250 built [11]
Commodore V8 LE (NSW only) [nb 18] Sedan8VK19 (A8L)1986-10-161986-10500 built [11]
Commodore SS Group A (Brock)Sedan8VK19 (A9L)1988-03-291988-04327 built [11]
Commodore SS Group A SV [12] Sedan8VL19 (XV2)1988-02-101988-07750 built [11]
Commodore Series 200Sedan8VL19 (V5B)1988-04-271988-05600 built [11]
CalaisWagon8VL35 (A9Y)1988-04-121988-04200 built [11]
Holden Dealer Team (HDT) model range
SS Group A Plus Pack [nb 12] Sedan8VL19 (A9L)1986-10173 built [11]
Calais LE [nb 12] Sedan8VX191986-05Limited build [11]
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) model range
Commodore F20 [nb 19] Sedan8VL191988-082 built [11]
Commodore SV CC [nb 19] Sedan8VL191988-082 built [11]
Calais SV88 [nb 19] Sedan8VX191988-06150 built [11]

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Ninth generation (1988–2000)

SeriesModelDateRef.
Level Body style Code (P.O. no.)AnnouncedReleasedDiscontinued
VN Regular model range
Commodore Executive Sedan8VK191988-08-171988-09-181991-10 (VP) [13]
Wagon8VK351988-08-171988-09-181991-10 (VP) [13]
Berlina Sedan8VL191988-08-171988-09-181991-10 (VP) [13]
Wagon8VL351988-08-171988-09-181991-10 (VP) [13]
Calais Sedan8VX191988-08-171988-09-181991-10 (VP) [13]
Regular production option packages
Commodore SL (Fleet package)Sedan8VK19 (A9K) [13]
Wagon8VK35 (A9K) [13]
Commodore SL (QLD Fleet package)Sedan8VK19 (A9M) [13]
Wagon8VK35 (A9M) [13]
Commodore SL (National Police package)Sedan8VK19 (BT1) [13]
Wagon8VK35 (BT1) [13]
Commodore S [nb 20] Sedan8VK19 (A9D; A9E)1988-10-131988-111991-10 (VP) [13]
Wagon8VK35 (A9D; A9E)1988-10-131988-111991-10 (VP) [13]
Commodore SS [nb 20] Sedan8VK19 (A9F; A9G)1989-03-141989-03-171991-10 (VP) [13]
Limited production option packages
Commodore Vacationer Sedan8VK19 (XW4)1990-10-163,000 built (incl. wagons) [13]
Wagon8VK35 (XW4)1990-10-163,000 built (incl. sedans) [13]
Commodore LESedan8VK19 (A8J)1991-04-02Limited build [13]
Wagon8VK35 (A8J)1991-04-02Limited build [13]
Commodore LE (NSW only) [nb 18] Sedan8VK19 (V6M)1989-10110 built [13]
Commodore HSV 8 Plus (VIC only) [nb 18] Sedan8VK19 (A8G)1990-0380 built [13]
Commodore DMG 90 (QLD only) [nb 18] Sedan8VK19 (A9N)1990-0450 built [13]
Commodore Challenger (ACT only) [nb 18] Sedan8VK19 (A9W)1990-0650 built [13]
Commodore HSV Plus 6 (VIC only) [nb 18] Sedan8VK19 (A8G)1991-03100 built [13]
Commodore LS [nb 18] Sedan8VK191991-06-011991-06450 built [13]
Wagon (NZ only)8VK351991-06-011991-0620 built [13]
Commodore SS Group ASedan8VL19 (XV2)1990-08-151990-11302 built [13]
Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) model range
Commodore SV6 [nb 19] Sedan8VK19 (XT2)1989-0464 built [13]
Commodore ClubSport [nb 19] Sedan8VK191990-07-011990-07410 built [13]
Commodore SV T30 (1990; 180 kW) [nb 19] Sedan8VK191990-0630 built [13]
Commodore SV T30 (1991; 200 kW) [nb 19] Sedan8VK191991-06-171991-0610 built [13]
Commodore SV3800 [nb 19] Sedan8VL19 (XT1)1988-10-131988-10491 built [13]
Commodore SV89 [nb 19] Sedan8VL191989-03-301989-04200 built [13]
Commodore SV91 (prototype) [nb 19] Sedan8VL191991-041 built [13]
Commodore SV LE [nb 19] Sedan8VL191989-11-241989-12110 built [13]
Wagon8VL351989-11-241989-1280 built [13]
Commodore SV5000 [nb 19] Sedan8VL19 (XT4)1989-10-051989-10359 built [13]

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Tenth generation (1997–2007)

SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
VT Commodore ExecutiveSedan8VTK691997-09
Wagon8VTK35
Commodore 50th AnniversarySedan8VTK69 (opt. A9J)1998-06 LE
Wagon8VTK35 (opt. A9J)
Commodore EquipeSedan8VTK69 (opt. A8S)1999-03 LE
Wagon8VTK35 (opt. A8S)
Commodore AcclaimSedan8VTK69 (opt. A8J)1997-09
Wagon8VTK35 (opt. A8J)
Commodore SSedan8VTK69 (opt. A9D)
Commodore SSSedan8VTK69 (opt. A9F)
BerlinaSedan8VTL69
Wagon8VTL35
CalaisSedan8VTX69
Calais 50th AnniversarySedan8VTX69 (opt. A9J)1998-07LE
VT II Commodore ExecutiveSedan8VTK691999-06
Wagon8VTK35
Commodore OlympicSedan8VTK69 (opt. ???)1999-09 LE
Wagon8VTK35 (opt. A8B 1BB)
Commodore AcclaimSedan8VTK69 (opt. A8J)1999-06
Wagon8VTK35 (opt. A8J)
Commodore SSedan8VTK69 (opt. A9D)
Commodore SSSedan8VTK69 (opt. A9F)
BerlinaSedan8VTL69
Wagon8VTL35
CalaisSedan8VTX69
Calais InternationalSedan8VTX69 (opt. A8X)2000LE
WH StatesmanSedan8WHY191999-06
Statesman InternationalSedan8WHY19 (opt. A8X)2000-05LE
CapriceSedan8WHZ191999-06
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
VU UteUtility8VUK802000-12
Ute S (A9D)Utility8VUK80
Ute SSUtility8VUK80 (A9F)
VX Commodore ExecutiveSedan8VXK692000-10
Wagon8VXK35
Commodore LuminaSedan8VXK69 (opt. A8Y)2000-10 LE
Wagon8VXK35 (opt. A8Y)
Commodore EquipeSedan8VXK69 (opt. A8S)2001 LE
Wagon8VXK35 (opt. A8S)
Commodore AcclaimSedan8VXK69 (opt. A8J)2000-10
Wagon8VXK35 (opt. A8J)
Commodore SSedan8VXK69 (opt. A9D)
Commodore SSSedan8VXK69 (opt. A9F)
BerlinaSedan8VXL69
Wagon8VXL35
CalaisSedan8VXX69
Calais InternationalSedan8VXX69 (opt. A8X)2001LE
VU II UteUtility8VUK802001-08
Ute SUtility8VUK80 (A9D)
Ute Storm SUtility8VUK80 (A9F)2002-05LE
Ute SSUtility8VUK80 (opt. ???)2001-08
Ute Fifty SSUtility8VUK80 (opt. A9J)2001-10 LE
VX II Commodore ExecutiveSedan8VXK692001-08
Wagon8VXK35
Commodore LuminaSedan8VXK69 (opt. ???)2001-08 LE
Wagon8VXK35 (opt. ???)
Commodore EquipeSedan8VXK69 (opt. A8S)2002LE
Wagon8VXK35 (opt. A8S)
Commodore AcclaimSedan8VXK69 (opt. A8J)2001-08
Wagon8VXK35 (opt. A8J)
Commodore SSedan8VXK69 (opt. A9D)
Commodore SSSedan8VXK69 (opt. A9F)
BerlinaSedan8VXL69
Wagon8VXL35
CalaisSedan8VXX69
WH II StatesmanSedan8WHY192001-09
Statesman InternationalSedan8WHY19 (opt. A8W)2002-04LE
Statesman International LS8Sedan8WHY19 (opt. ???)2002-11LE
CapriceSedan8WHZ192001-09
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
VY
UteUtility1YK2002-09
Ute SUtility1YK (A9D)
Ute Storm SUtility1YK (A9F)2003-05 LE
Ute SSUtility1YK (opt. ???)2002-09
Commodore ExecutiveSedan1YK2002-09
Wagon1YK
Commodore LuminaSedan1YK (opt. ???)2002-12 LE
Wagon1YK (opt. ???)
Commodore EquipeSedan1YK (opt. ???)2003-05 LE
Wagon1YK (opt. ???)
Commodore AcclaimSedan1YK (opt. ???)2002-09
Wagon1YK (opt. ???)
Commodore SSedan1YK (opt. ???)
Commodore SV8Sedan1YK (opt. ???)
Commodore SSSedan1YK (opt. 8VC69)
Wagon1YK (opt. 8VC35)2003-05LE
BerlinaSedan1YL (opt. ???)2002-09
Wagon1YL (opt. ???)
Berlina InternationalWagon1YL (opt. ???)2002-12 LE
CalaisSedan1YX2002-09
VY II UteUtility1YK2003-08
Ute SUtility1YK (A9D)
Ute Storm SUtility1YK (opt. ???)2004 LE
Ute SSUtility1YK (A9F)2003-08
Commodore ExecutiveSedan1YK2003-08
Wagon1YK
Commodore 25th AnniversarySedan1YK (opt. ???)2003-10 LE
Wagon1YK (opt. ???)
Commodore EquipeSedan1YK (opt. ???)2004 LE
Wagon1YK (opt. ???)
Commodore AcclaimSedan1YK (opt. ???)2003-08
Wagon1YK (opt. ???)
Commodore SSedan1YK (opt. ???)
Commodore SSSedan1YK (opt. ???)
Wagon1YK (opt. ???)2004-05LE
BerlinaSedan1YL (opt. ???)2003-08
Wagon1YL (opt. ???)
CalaisSedan1YX (opt. ???)
SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
VZ UteUtility1ZK2004-08
Ute SUtility1ZK (opt. ???)Replaced by "Ute SV6"
Ute Storm SUtility1ZK (opt. ???)2005-04LE
Ute Thunder SUtility1ZK (opt. ???)2006-03 LE
Ute SV6Utility1ZK (opt. ???)2006-10Replaced "Ute S"
Ute SVZUtility1ZK (opt. ???)2007-03LE
Ute SSUtility1ZK (opt. ???)2004-08
Ute SSZUtility1ZK (opt. ???)2005-09LE
Ute Thunder SSUtility1ZK (opt. ???)2006-10LE
Commodore ExecutiveSedan1ZK2004-08
Wagon1ZK
Commodore LuminaSedan1ZK (opt. ???)2004-12LE; re-released 2005-09
Wagon1ZK (opt. ???)
Commodore EquipeSedan1ZK (opt. ???)2005-04 LE
Wagon1ZK (opt. ???)
Commodore SVZSedan1ZK (opt. ???)2006-03 LE; station wagon re-released 2007-05
Wagon1ZK (opt. ???)
Commodore AcclaimSedan1ZK (opt. ???)2004-08
Wagon1ZK (opt. ???)
Commodore SV6Sedan1ZK (opt. ???)
Commodore SV8Sedan1ZK (opt. ???)
Commodore SSSedan1ZK (opt. ???)
Commodore SSZSedan1ZK (opt. ???)2005-09LE
BerlinaSedan1ZL2004-08
Wagon1ZL
CalaisSedan1ZX

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Eleventh generation (2006–2013)

SeriesModel rangeRelease dateImageNotes
LevelBody styleCode
VE Commodore OmegaSedan1EK2006-08
Wagon1EK2008-07
Commodore VSedan1EK (opt. ???)2006-10 LE
Commodore LuminaSedan1EK (opt. ???)2007-06 LE
Commodore 60th AnniversarySedan1EK (opt. ???)2008-05 LE
Wagon1EK (opt. ???)2008-10
Commodore InternationalSedan1EK (opt. ???)2009-03 LE
Wagon1EK (opt. ???)
Commodore SV6Sedan1EK (opt. ???)2006-08
Wagon1EK (opt. ???)2008-07
Commodore SSSedan1EK (opt. ???)2006-08
Wagon1EK (opt. ???)2008-07
Commodore SS VSedan1EP2006-08
Wagon1EP2008-07
Commodore SS V 60th AnniversarySedan1EP (opt. ???)2008 LE
BerlinaSedan1EL2006-08
Wagon1EL2008-07
CalaisSedan1EX2006-08
Wagon1EX2008-07
Calais VSedan1EX2006-08
Wagon1EX2008-07
Calais V InternationalSedan1EX (opt. ???)2007LE
Calais V 60th AnniversarySedan1EX (opt. ???)2008LE

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References

Notes

  1. 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.
  2. Eight-cylinder engine (V8) model produced from February 1972.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Statesmans not marketed as "Holdens", but under the separate "Statesman" marque.
  4. 1 2 Prior to July 1973, Monaro GTS and Monaro GTS 350 utilised the 8N69 (Kingswood) VIN.
  5. 1 2 XX7 had 15.5  long cwt (1,740 lb; 790 kg) carrying capacity until September 1975, when 10 long cwt (1,120 lb; 510 kg) suspension was fitted.
  6. 1 2 3 4 XU3 had 15.5 long cwt (1,740 lb; 790 kg) carrying capacity.
  7. 1 2 3 XU3 had 14.5 long cwt (1,620 lb; 740 kg) carrying capacity.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 XX7 had 10 long cwt (1,120 lb; 510 kg) carrying capacity.
  9. New frontal styling for the One Tonner cab chassis released on 31 March 1981 utilised the 8WM60 (V8N) model code.
  10. New frontal styling for the utility released on 1 July 1980 utilised the 8WM80 (V8N) model code.
  11. New frontal styling for the panel van released on 1 July 1980 utilised the 8WM70 (V8N) model code.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 HDTs not marketed as "Holdens", but under the separate "Holden Dealer Team" (HDT) marque.
  13. 1 2 3 "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.
  14. 1 2 B01 had the 4.2-litre engine; BY2 the 5.0-litre engine.
  15. ADP stands for "Australian Dealer Pack" (could be applied to SL, SL/X, and SL/E).
  16. ADP stands for "Australian Dealer Pack" (could be applied to SL, Berlina, and Calais).
  17. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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).
  18. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Dealership marketing special.
  19. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 HSVs not marketed as "Holdens", but under the separate "Holden Special Vehicles" (HSV) marque.
  20. 1 2 Option code depends on whether manual or automatic transmission is specified (manual listed first).

Citations

  1. Bunkley, Nick (21 January 2009). "Toyota Ahead of G.M. in 2008 Sales". The New York Times . Retrieved 15 May 2009.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Bebbington (2009), 60 Years of Holden, p. 55.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Bebbington (2009), 60 Years of Holden, p. 61.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Bebbington (2009), 60 Years of Holden, p. 66–67.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Bebbington (2009), 60 Years of Holden, p. 71.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Bebbington (2009), 60 Years of Holden, p. 75.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 Bebbington (2009), 60 Years of Holden, p. 79.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Bebbington (2009), 60 Years of Holden, p. 82.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Bebbington (2009), 60 Years of Holden, p. 85.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Bebbington (2009), 60 Years of Holden, p. 90.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Bebbington (2009), 60 Years of Holden, p. 95.
  12. Holden's Motor Company sales brochure AD10304 of February 1988
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Bebbington (2009), 60 Years of Holden, p. 99–100.

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