Commodore breaks cover

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haha car-chub.

 

[Calaber]

I hope they can do better than that, front and rear. The front looks like nothing original - bits of this and bits of that. The grille absolutely sucks. Anybody could have done a better job than that and I reckon Holden will have, as those pics are "artists' impressions" and CGI's. The front cover of Wheels late last year had its own version of the VF and it looked absolutely nothing like these pics. The truth lies somewhere in between....

 

[SavVYute]

10 July 2012
By RON HAMMERTON
A BRISTLING array of safety technologies confirmed for Chevrolet’s 2014 Impala large sedan is expected to be shared with Holden’s new VF Holden Commodore and its Chevrolet twin, the SS, when they go into production in Australia next year.

Autonomous braking, rear cross traffic alert and full-speed adaptive cruise control are among 10 safety features that will grace the born-again front-drive Impala in a Chevrolet first in North America.

The gadget line-up was revealed by General Motors as a teaser for the new front-drive Impala that will make its showroom debut in the United States in the first quarter of next year – almost a year after the Impala concept was revealed at the New York motor show in April.

It is unclear which of the technologies will be standard across the Impala range or just offered on high-end models or only as extra-cost options, perhaps as part of a safety pack.

As well as safety technologies, the Commodore/SS and Impala will share a strong styling bond, with near-identical heavily sculpted bonnet lines, LED daytime running lights in the lower fascia and other cues placing both sedans squarely in the same Chevrolet family.

From top: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu; 2014 Impala.

Similar styling language can be seen on the mid-sized 2013 Chevrolet Malibu that will be sold under Holden badges in the second half of next year, although the Malibu lacks the bonnet’s central “power bulge” that appears to be evident on Commodore test cars roaming Victorian roads.

The strong body lines might be more than skin deep, perhaps designed to give an aluminium bonnet more rigidity.

As GoAuto reported last month, Holden will dip into GM’s technology parts bin for new safety technologies, not only to lift the safety performance of its new-generation Commodore but to meet showroom expectation for the rear-drive Chevrolet SS that will sit alongside the Impala in North American showrooms.

Forward collision alert and side blind spot warning systems were known to be among the new features to make their Commodore debut on the VF, at least in some variants.

However, a list of available technologies might go much deeper, judging by the safety features set to debut on the new Impala which will set the large-car standard at Chevrolet, at least for high-end variants.

Apart from 10 airbags, the Impala gets a new-generation adaptive cruise control that not only locks on to a car in front and adjusts its speed accordingly, but also can go from a complete stop to full acceleration.

An autonomous braking system – called collision mitigation braking by GM – uses radar to detect a potential crash and, after alerting the driver, can automatically apply the brakes.

A separate forward collision alert, using a camera to detect a crash threat and warn the driver, will also be offered on the Impala and, GoAuto understands, at least one variant of the Commodore.

This system made its GM debut on the GMC Terrain SUV last year.

Like Volvo’s S60 crash-mitigation warning system, the system flashes warning lights on the windscreen from a head-up display unit mounted in the dash.

Lane departure warning is also on offer, again using a camera to track lane markings and alert the driver by an audible warning if the car is wandering out of its lane.

Unlike some top-end German systems, the Impala lane departure technology does not appear to vibrate the steering wheel or automatic steer back into the lane.

The rear cross traffic alert warns the driver of a car reversing from a parking spot or driveway if another car is approaching.

On the Impala and Commodore, rear parking sensors are likely to be standard, but a rear vision camera with dynamic guidelines – lines superimposed on the screen to help the driver to turn safely while reversing – is likely to be confined to upper models or as an option.

Another standard feature might be hill holder, which prevents the car rolling backwards for 1.5 seconds when the drive moves their foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.

The VF Commodore is also set to get an electric parking brake and electric-assisted power steering as part of the drive to improve fuel economy.

Greater use of aluminium and high-strength steel will also be employed to cut the kilos.

Holden 2013 Commodore - Safety first for Chev Impala – and Commodore | GoAuto

 

[salute the ute]

I've heard that Holden is producing a inbetween car that has some features of the VF but on the VE that will be released towards the end of this year. If true I cant wait to see what they have done.

 

[Reaper]

I've heard that Holden is producing a inbetween car that has some features of the VF but on the VE that will be released towards the end of this year. If true I cant wait to see what they have done.

Nope. There may be some minor running changes but no new model. VF has been pulled forward to Q1 or Q2 2013. Chevrolet have confirmed they will run the new shape from the start of Nascar next year, as have Holden that the new V8 Supercars will all run the new shape in 2013.

Reaper

 

[lease1]

Holden are releasing a 'new model' in about six weeks an SSZ. That's all I I know, no details on features.

 

[aaronevolution]

Holden are releasing a 'new model' in about six weeks an SSZ. That's all I I know, no details on features.

I doubt it will be called SSZ.

 

[lease1]

Why???????

 

[aaronevolution]

Why???????

Why would they release an E Series SSZ? Shouldn't it be the SSE?

The last SSZ was a fail because it didn't get the L76.

 

[Calaber]

The SSZ was a limited production marketing package designed to shift cars in a model that was due to be superseded. It wasn't intended to be seen as a special performance model. As it sold out pretty smartly and is a package that is deemed desirable on the used car market by performance-minded members on this forum, I can't see that it was a "fail".