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Manufacturer Technical Specifications
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General
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Country Of Origin
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Year Of Introduction
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Base Price When New
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$35,990 (SV6)
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Miles Per Gallon
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N.A
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Body Type
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N.A
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Curb Weight
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875 kgs / 1929 lbs
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Powertrain Layout
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Front Engine / RWD
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Transmission
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6 Speed Manual
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Engine
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Configuration
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V6 High Output Alloytec
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Displacement
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3.60 L | 219.7 cu in. | 3600.9 cc.
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Power
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187.00 kw (254.1 HP) @ 6500.00 RPM
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Torque
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335.00 NM (247 Ft-Lbs) @ 3200.00 RPM
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BHP / Liter
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N.A
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BHP / Weight
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N.A
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Redline
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N.A
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Performance
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Top Speed
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0 - 62 mph
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0 - 100 mph
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0 - 250 mile
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N.A
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Skidpad
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N.A
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Braking, 62-0 mph
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N.A
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Slalom Speed
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N.A
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Sponsors
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Wallpaper Gallery: 1600x1200
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Manufacturer Press Release
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GM Holden today unveiled its all new VE Ute range - the latest iconic model in a
line-up that spans almost 60 years of Australian motoring.
VE Ute is Holden's first completely new ute design since the VU series in 2000.
It offers more features, more useable interior space, greater storage
flexibility and more performance than any of its predecessors.
Holden invested an extra $105 million on top of its $1 billion VE Commodore
sedan program and carried out more than 650,000kms of reliability testing on the
new VE Ute.
Launching the new range in Melbourne today, GM Holden Chairman and Managing
Director Chris Gubbey said almost 60 years of history had established the Holden
Ute as a true Australian icon.
"The ute's development tells the story of Australia. Today's ute is about
working hard, playing hard and enjoying an active lifestyle," Mr Gubbey said.
"VE Ute raises the bar in this segment and sets new standards in safety,
comfort, flexibility and performance, and all at the great value price you'd
expect from Holden."
Holden's world-class design and engineering expertise has created a vehicle that
successfully integrates sports car performance, ride and handling and workhorse
practicality.
Sharing the same genetic make-up as the multi-award winning VE Commodore sedan,
the all new VE Ute was designed, engineered and built in Australia.
It will be the first locally produced ute to offer the acclaimed Electronic
Stability Program (ESP®) crash avoidance safety technology standard across the
range. High levels of safety carry through to the vehicle's structure which
incorporates the same high-strength steels introduced in VE sedan.
VE Ute's interior offers increased cabin comfort and significantly increased
storage space. The tray has a new cargo liner fitted as standard.
Performance is stepped up and there are wider wheel and tyre combinations across
all models. A new-to-the-range SS V model marries 270kW of V8 power with
high-level features.
These include 19-inch wheels, dual zone electronic climate control, Bluetooth
phone connectivity, alloy pedals and a premium audio system, setting a new
standard in the ute segment.
Introduced in July 2006, Holden's VE range has won a host of accolades including
Wheels Car of the Year, News Ltd's Car Of The Year, MOTOR's Bang For Your Bucks
and Drive.com People's Choice Award.
Design Overview
Holden designers captured the dual role of today's ute as a practical workhorse
with recreational sports car credentials. A priority was to create more
practical cabin space and storage flexibility.
Like its sedan sibling, VE Ute has authoritative stance and poise. The signature
raked bodyside and distinctive flared wheel arches feature prominently.
The silhouette features a coupe-like integrated roof-line and retains the
classic Holden Ute proportional trait with the tray perfectly balanced above the
rear wheels.
The clean presentation is aided by the use of a single piece body side outer
which runs from the A pillar to the tailgate. The new one-piece side structure
delivers significant quality improvements through dimensional stability and
repeatability.
There are unique wrap-around tail lamps and tailgate hinges are now fully
concealed. Dual and quad exhaust systems enhance the VE Ute's sports car appeal.
Interior Features
VE Ute introduces several design solutions that increase interior storage space,
improve rear compartment access and add more convenience features.
The cabin interior draws on the award-winning VE sedan, with individual
treatments increasing buyer choice.
Specific centre stack features, mouldings, displays and illumination colours
create maximum differentiation between variants.
The aggressive quality standards applied to VE sedan were also applied to ute,
with critical areas such as part-to-part fit, material surfaces, storage
openings and other treatments reviewed to the tiniest detail.
Rear seat access has been opened up with a quick release seat latch now
standard. Storage volume behind the seats is now 245 litres, a significant
increase over VZ Ute's 90 litre space.
There are two storage compartments beneath the load floor and all models except
Omega and SV6 have dual cargo nets in the rear panel. A new rear centre T-panel
provides a striking visual element.
Exterior Features
While the new ute takes many of its design and styling cues from the successful
VE sedan, its body structure has more than 60 unique panels.
The rear structure has been significantly reinforced to accommodate the
load-carrying capacity and robustness required for a light commercial vehicle.
The cargo area is more functional and versatile. A heavy duty moulded cargo
liner is now standard fitment.
It helps protect the tray space and load materials from damage. Floor
corrugations allow water run-off and easy cleaning.
The flush-fitting soft tonneau cover (all models except Omega) features Holden's
unique 'snap lock' clipping system. The six cargo tie-down hooks have been
redesigned for improved functionality.
Safety Technology
VE Ute incorporates more standard safety features than its predecessor and
benefits from the largest crash modelling program Holden has undertaken.
The focus was on crash avoidance and providing optimum occupant protection
should a crash occur.
Safety technologies were benchmarked against the world's leading brands and
major engineering programs delivered a stiffer body structure and significantly
increased usage of advanced strength steels. Seventy seven per cent of VE Ute's
structure is advanced strength steel.
Load path strategies established for VE sedan have been adapted for VE Ute with
a focus on side and rear impact. Structurally optimised crush zones help absorb
crash energy.
VE is the first locally produced ute equipped with the acclaimed Electronic
Stability Program (ESP®) safety technology standard across the range. This
integrates traction control, anti-lock braking systems, electronic brake assist
and electronic brakeforce distribution to help prevent skidding in critical
driving situations by applying corrective braking to different wheels and
reducing engine torque.
New dual-stage driver and passenger front airbags, which inflate in two stages
according to impact severity and respective seating positions, further enhance
occupant safety.
Other protection features include a steering column ride-down mechanism and
breakaway brake pedal.
Performance
The new VE Ute is all about performance, whether as a day-to-day commercial
workhorse or a two-door sports car in its own right.
The Omega Ute offers a four-speed automatic transmission paired with Holden's
locally built 3.6 litre V6 Alloytec engine, delivering 180kW of peak power and
330Nm of peak torque.
The six-speed manual Omega has the more powerful High Output V6 Alloytec,
delivering peak power of 195kW and peak torque of 340Nm, with dual exhausts
added.
SV6 utilises the same combination of High Output V6 engine, six-speed manual
transmission and dual exhausts but adds sports suspension. Five-speed automatic
transmission with Active Select is optional.
The SS and new high-end SS V Ute models are powered by Holden's 6.0 litre Gen IV
V8, which delivers 270kW of peak power and 530Nm of peak torque. It is matched
to a choice of six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission with Active
Select.
Wheel and tyre packages are larger across the range. The entry level Omega ute
moves from 15-inch to 16-inch steel wheels. At the performance end, SV6 and SS
utes move from 17-inch to 18-inch alloys as standard and the new SS V boasts
19-inch alloy wheels.
Quad exhausts add to the performance package on SS and SS V models.
Ride and handling
Holden's chassis engineers have translated the luxury smoothness, great linear
handling and steering feel of VE sedan into the ute driving experience.
At the same time, they have maintained the ride comfort characteristics and
sporting appeal of the successful VZ Ute. The result is a balance between
passenger car comfort, sporty handling and the practical requirements of a
load-bearing commercial vehicle.
Rear suspension was a primary focus for change and the new ute delivers even
greater lateral grip and linear response during cornering. VE Ute also benefits
from larger fade resistant brakes and larger wheel and tyre packages.
Further Feature Highlights
All-new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system - 20 fan speeds
High quality instrument clusters with larger dials and displays, night mode dash
illumination, 16 personalisation options, multifunction driver display
All models satellite navigation and telematics capable
Blaupunkt audio systems
Six disc CD player (SS and SS V)
Sports-contoured seats (SS and SS V)
Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity
Euro-style flat blade wipers
Locking fuel filler door
One touch lane change indicator
LED high-mounted stop lamp (SS and SS V)
Dual zone electronic climate control (SS V)
Projector headlamps (SS V)
Alloy faced pedals (SS V)
Accessories include:
Super Box
Hard tonneau cover
Cargo tie-down rails
Sports bar
Ladder and roof rack
Sports decal kit
Interior luggage organiser
Colour selection
A varied and expressive colour palette emphasises ute's sports persona. Three
exciting new colours - Atomic, Crunch and K-Pow - are included in a total of
nine exterior colour choices.
Available on all models
Heron White - solid white
Phantom - metallic black with silver highlights
Redhot - highly chromatic solid red metallic
Nickel - mechanical dark silver with coarse metallic highlight
*K-Pow - highly chromatic metallic blue with purple undertones
Additional colours available on SV6, SS and SSV
Ignition - chromatic red orange metallic with fine mica gold highlight
*Atomic - metallic green, bright and packed with chroma
*Crunch - a green-biased metallic yellow
Morpheous - purple metallic
* denotes new colours
Holden VE Ute Range:
Omega (new) - 3.6L V6, peak power 180kW, peak torque 330Nm, four-speed automatic
and 3.6L V6 195kW peak torque 340Nm six-speed manual;
SV6 - 3.6L V6 195kW peak torque 340Nm five-speed automatic and six-speed manual;
SS - 6.0L V8 270kW, peak torque 530Nm six-speed automatic and six-speed manual;
SS V (new) - 6.0L V8 270kW, peak torque 530Nm six-speed automatic and six-speed
manual;
Fuel Economy (based on ADR 81/01)
NB - Figures based on pre-production vehicles
Omega (auto) 11.3 L/km
Omega (manual) 11.4 L/km
SV6 (auto) 11.6 L/km
SV6 (manual) 11.4 L/km
SS & SS V (auto) 14.0 L/km
SS & SS V (manual) 14.5 L/km
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