The VZ features:
March 2005 sees the introduction of the Crewman Cross 6 and Cross 8, featuring Cross Trac All Wheel Drive.
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.
August 2006 The Crewman Cross 6 and Cross 8 have been discontinued.
Full VZ Ute / One Tonner / Crewman launch Press Release
Full VZ Ute / One Tonner / Crewman Product Information
Full VZ Crewman Cross 6 and Cross 8 Press Release
Full VZ Adventra, Crewman Cross 6, Crewman Cross 8 and One Tonner Cross 6 Product Information
The VZ Specifications page, with details on engines, suspension, gearboxes, etc.
Alloytec V6, 6 speed manual transmission, 15" steel wheels, Driver's and Passenger's Airbag, power steering, cruise control, front power windows, Trip Computer, CD player, Remote Central Locking, Immobiliser and alarm.
4 speed automatic transmission, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Side Impact Air Bags (SIAB), Air Conditioning, power antenna.
As per Crewman, plus: 16" alloy wheels, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Air Conditioning, four power windows, leather wrap steering wheel, power antenna.
4 speed automatic transmission, Side Impact Air Bags (SIAB).
This was a limited edition run from April 2005. 1300 were manufactured. It was advertised as having $2,000 worth of additional features. Based on the Crewman S, it features 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels (steel spare), fog lamps, six stacker in-dash CD player, anthracite seat trim with leather bolsters, and special edition 'Storm' badging. Recommended retail pricing of $39,190 for manual.
As per Crewman S, plus: 235kW V8, 17 inch alloy wheels, Side Impact Air Bags (SIAB), front foglamps, 6-disc in-dash CD player. (260kW 6.0L V8 from January 1, 2006)
4 speed automatic transmission, climate control.
This was a limited edition run from September 2005. 750 were manufactured. It was advertised as having $5,250 worth of additional features. Based on the SS, it features leather seats with SSZ logo, premium performance brakes on the front wheels, colour-coded SSZ instrument cluster, black centre-mounted oil and volt meters and colour-coded hard tonneau cover. Recommended retail pricing of $47,190 (excluding dealer delivery and government charges).
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This was a limited edition run from March 2006, and was advertised as having up to $3,500 worth of additional features. Based on the Crewman SS, it features 17-inch alloy wheels (alloy spare), Hard Tonneau, Anthracite Leather seats and special edition 'Thunder' badging. Recommended retail pricing: Thunder SS Crewman : Manual and automatic $48,690.
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As per Crewman, plus: 4 speed automatic transmission, Cross Trac All Wheel Drive, 17" alloy wheels, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control, Air Conditioning, four power windows, Power Antenna, leather wrap steering wheel.
Side Impact Air Bags (SIAB).
As per Crewman Cross 6, plus: V8, Side Impact Air Bags (SIAB), Climate Control, 6 disc CD Player, front foglamps. (260kW 6.0L V8 from January 1, 2006)
The VZ Specifications page, with details on engines, suspension, gearboxes, etc.
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