2017 Holden Commodore SS-V Redline Review | World Class Performance Sedan Waves Farewell
This is it. To the catchy tune of what later became a Danni Minogue cover single, those three words used in the advertising slogan of the original 1978 Holden Commodore could also be applied to this 2017 Holden Commodore SS V Redline.
In around six months – on October 20 – not only will Holden’s Adelaide manufacturing facility close, but it will take with it the rear-wheel drive configuration and V8 engine that have been central to the nameplate’s success over four decades.
While an updated version of the current 3.6-litre petrol V6 engine will live on under the bonnet of the all-wheel drive, German-import Opel Insignia that will wear the Commodore badge locally from next year, this 6.2-litre petrol V8 will be laid to rest.
Placing aside the strictly-limited edition Motorsport, Director and Magnum models, this SS V Redline is the pinnacle of super-sports all-Australian design and engineering. Can it send off the VF Series II generation on a high?
Vehicle Style: Large sedan
Price: $57,190 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 304kW/570Nm 6.2 V8 petrol | 6sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 12.9 l/100km | Tested: 13.0 l/100km
OVERVIEW
Final ‘MY17’ updates for the VF Series II are arriving in dealerships now and for the Commodore SS V Redline it means only minor changes are in store. The chrome exterior trim has been replaced by formerly optional (for $500) ‘jet’ gloss black, which also adorns the (previously body colour) mirror caps and (newly added) lip spoiler.
Inside, piano black replaces the faux-carbonfibre trim used between the climate controls and touchscreen, on the lower lip of the steering wheel and upper-door appliques, while there are new ‘V’ badged door sills. Pricing rises by $500 to $57,190 plus on-road costs for the six-speed auto tested here. The manual is $2200 cheaper.