Post by whcaprice on Sept 9, 2007 17:32:47 GMT 9.5
Holden Ute
VZ Series
VZ Series
August 2004 -
The VZ features:
New generation Alloytec V6 engines
More high-output V8 power
All-new 6-speed V6 manual transmission, upgraded 4-speed automatic
V6 manual towing capacity up by 30 per cent
Cruise control standard across range
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Brake Assist and upgraded ABS
January 2006 brings changes to engines to comply with the strict Euro 3 (ADR 79/01) emissions regulations. All vehicles built from the 1 January 2006 must comply with these new regulations. The main change is the introduction of the Gen IV 6.0L V8, known as the L76. This V8 replaces all current variants of the Gen III 5.7L (LS1) V8 used by Holden. Note that Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) will continue to use the LS2 variant of the Gen IV. The L76 is rated at 260kW and 510Nm. The 3.6L Alloytec engine requires minor changes to the engine, exhaust system and calibration to meet Euro 3 requirements. These changes included new fuel injectors and a new exhaust catalyst.
Models:
Ute
Ute S
Storm Ute (Limited Edition)
Thunder S and SS Ute (Limited Edition)
Ute SS
Ute SSZ (Limited Edition)
Ute
Standard Equipment:
Alloytec V6, 6 speed manual transmission, 15" steel wheels, Driver's Airbag, power steering, cruise control, front power windows, trip computer, Independent Rear Suspension (IRS), CD player, Remote Central Locking, Immobiliser, alarm.
Optional Equipment:
4 speed automatic transmission, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Passenger's Airbag, Air Conditioning, power antenna.
Ute S
Standard Equipment:
As per Ute, plus: 16" alloy wheels, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Air Conditioning, leather wrap steering wheel, power antenna.
Optional Equipment:
4 speed automatic transmission, Passenger's Airbag.
Storm Ute
This was a limited edition run from April 2005. 1600 were manufactured. It was advertised as having $2,000 worth of additional features. Based on the Ute S, it features 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels (steel spare), fog lamps, centre high mounted stop lamp, six stacker in-dash CD player, passenger airbag, anthracite seat trim with leather bolsters, and special edition 'Storm' badging. Recommended retail pricing of $32,790 for manual.
Thunder S and SS Ute
This was a limited edition run from March 2006, and were advertised as having up to $3,500 worth of additional features. Based on the Ute S or Ute SS, it features 18-inch alloy wheels (steel spare on S, alloy spare on SS), Sports Hard Tonneau, Colour Coded Leather Seats on SS, Anthracite Leather seats on S and special edition 'Thunder' badging. Recommended retail pricing: Thunder S Ute : Manual $33,990, automatic $34,990. Thunder SS Ute : Manual and automatic $42,490.
Ute SS
Standard Equipment:
As per Ute S, plus: 250kW High Output V8, 17" alloy wheels, Passenger's Airbag, front foglamps, CD 6 disc in-dash changer. (260kW 6.0L V8 from January 1, 2006)
Optional Equipment:
4 speed automatic transmission, climate control.
Ute SSZ
This was a limited edition run from September 2005. 1200 were manufactured. It was advertised as having $6,250 worth of additional features. Based on the SS, it features leather seats with SSZ logo, premium performance brakes, colour-coded SSZ instrument cluster, black centre-mounted oil and volt meters, 18-inch Monaro wheels and colour-coded hard tonneau cover with twin aero forms. The aero forms were inspired by the Utester concept vehicle released in 2001. Recommended retail pricing of $40,940 (excluding dealer delivery and government charges).