Anyone that knows their Commodores would have noticed by now that for the last 20+ years they keep the same body shape for 2 models in a row. Usually just a couple changes in the body kits or in the lights. If you think about it they have actually changed quite alot in the VF compared to what they usually do. Maybe not so much on the Ute and Wagon but the Sedan has complete new front and rear bumpers and lights and a whole new interior which they usually dont bother changeing much. Anyone that complains about the VF looking to much like a VE really should have expected it.
Personally i prefer the VE design. Not really a fan of the curvy rounded lights on the VF. But thats just my oppinion.
In reality, the series 2 VE was more of a new model to the VE than any previous ones were. The VN and VP would look the same if the grilles were the same. VR and VS have few changes, except engine (correct if wrong). The VX is the VT with slightly different lights. The story is the same for all Commodores.
The VF to the VE is more like what the VT is in relation to the VY though. They share a a lot of DNA/parts, but until you look closely, they look completely different designs. There is also similar a amount of time between them. VT and VY being 1997 and 2002, and VE and VF 2006-2013.
The ute and Wagon aside, the VF looks a completely new car. I love it, and already have planned out what I want, and when I'll be looking lol.
