Holden VZ Commodore - Ute

Ute

Whilst the sedan VZ range received both versions of the Alloytec V6, the ute range received just the lower-capacity Alloytec 175 - it was the standard engine across the entire ute range with a six-speed manual - an upgraded 4-speed automatic was available as an option. Once again the One Tonner & Crewman ranges shared the same specification models, as shown below:

• Base: Based on Commodore Executive specification. Available with 3.6-litre 175 kW (235 hp) Alloytec V6 - 6sp manual or 4sp auto
• S: Based on Commodore SV6 specification. Available with 3.6-litre 175 kW (235 hp) Alloytec V6 - 6sp manual or 4sp auto

This model was rebranded as SV6 in August 2006, and the 5-speed auto from the sedan became available for the first time as well as a power increase to 190 kW (255 hp).

• SS: Based on Commodore SS specification (minus side-impact airbags on cab-chassis). Available with a 5.7-litre 235 kW (315 hp) Gen III V8, or the new 260 kW (349 hp) 6.0-litre L98 - 6sp manual or 4sp auto

Crewman's were once again available in Cross 8 form, whilst the VZ range added the Crewman Cross 6, essentially a V6 version of the Cross 8.

One-Tonners were available with the following specifications:

• Base :Based on Commodore Executive specification. Available with 3.6-litre 175 kW (235 hp) Alloytec V6 - 6sp manual or 4sp auto or 5.7-litre 235 kW (315 hp) Gen III V8 - 6sp manual or 4sp auto
• S: Based on Commodore SV6 specification minus fog-lights. Available with 3.6-litre 175 kW (235 hp) Alloytec V6 - 6sp manual or 4sp auto or 5.7-litre 235 kW (315 hp) Gen III V8 - 6sp manual or 4sp auto
• Cross 6: AWD One-Tonner. Available with 3.6-litre 175 kW (235 hp) Alloytec V6 - 4sp automatic only
• SVZ: Based on the SV6 plus leather seats, paddle shifts on the steering wheel, Monaro CV8 rims. Available with 3.6-litre 195 kW (261 hp) Alloytec V6 - 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

To make room in the factory for the upcoming VE Commodore, production of the One Tonner ceased in December 2005.

The Ute range continued without any updates for the next 18 months, until the January 2006 addition of Holden's new L76 V8 engines. The VZ Utes remained on sale well after the introduction of Holden's next-generation VE sedans, as did the VZ Wagons. By December of the same year, the Crewman and all AWD variants of the ute were gone from showrooms after Holden ceased production, and the One-Tonner range was discontinued. Holden's VZ Utes were superseded by the VE Ute range in September 2007.