2004 vs 2005/06 VZ SV6 difference...??

[suga4oot]

As the title suggests, whats the difference between the models?
At face value, they all look the same to me. Car salesmen obviuosly tell me that there is no difference at all (I know thats a load of bull) apart from the late 06 which became the VE.
They all seem to have 190kw engine, bodykit, rear spoiler, foglights etc, but i'm i'm sure there is proly something behind the scenes...?
And if so does that difference impact anything?

Thanks

[wortus]

When you see these cars for sale, 2006 models sometimes have MY06 Upgrade. There are probably several running changes/improvements to fix common faults/issues.

[richardpalinkas]

i think the main difference is that sometime in 05, sv6 came standard with lsd and side airbags, where the 04 was optional.

[PaulSV6]

i think the main difference is that sometime in 05, sv6 came standard with lsd and side airbags, where the 04 was optional.

Was actually Feb 05 or later VZ SV6's had the above plus 5nm reduction in touque.

[suga4oot]

Thanks for that guys, also found another post detailing the difference. And looks like it is the lsd and side airbags standard.
BTW @ PaulSV6 nice ride mate, saw it one of the older posts.

[Dz811]

pretty sure (correct me if i'm wrong). the very early vzsv6 only had 2 cats? later changed to 4?

[alex2_s]

VZ SV6 04

1. LSD optional
2. Side airbags optional

VZ SV6 "05 Update" Feb 05->Jun 05

1. LSD standard
2. Side airbags standard

from July 05->Dec 05

1. No Alloytec190 badges
2. No glove box light (or loom...)

VZ SV6 06

1. 4 Cats for Euro emissions
2. Reduction in torque to 335nm (previously 340NM)

stolen from http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/archive/...p/t-62677.html

edit - also car salesmen will tell you anything as you pointed out, one told me the 2004 SV6 didn't have the foglights and only had a 175kw motor yeah right....