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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.
October 2006: In conjunction with the VE Commodore launch, the Ute SV6 replaces the Ute S model.
Full VZ Ute / One Tonner / Crewman launch Media Release
Full VZ Ute / One Tonner / Crewman Product Information
VZ Ute SV6 / Thunder SS Media Release
Special Edition Commodore SVZ Ute And Wagon Media Release
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.
4 speed automatic transmission, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Passenger's Airbag, Air Conditioning, power antenna.
The Ute S was replaced by the Ute SV6 in October 2006.
As per Ute, plus: 16" alloy wheels, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Air Conditioning, leather wrap steering wheel, power antenna.
4 speed automatic transmission, Passenger's Airbag.
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The Ute SV6 replaced the Ute S in October 2006.
As per Ute, plus: High Output 190kW Alloytec V6 engine, 17" alloy wheels, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Air Conditioning, front fog lamps, leather wrap steering wheel, power antenna, chrome exhaust outlet.
5 speed automatic transmission, Passenger's Airbag.
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.
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This was a limited edition run from May 2007. Based on the Ute SV6, it features 18-inch alloy wheels with full size alloy spare (CV8-R), Performance brake package with red painted brake callipers (Holden logo on front brakes), Onyx leather seats and door trim with SVZ embroided logo on seat face, SVZ exterior badging. It was available in the following colours: Heron White, Redhot, Nickel metallic, Impulse metallic, Ignition metallic, Phantom metallic, Morpheous metallic. Recommended retail pricing of $29,990 for manual and $30,990 for automatic transmission.
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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.
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Thunder SS Ute: This was a limited edition run from October 2006, and was advertised as having $3,000 worth of additional features. Based on the Ute SS, it features 18-inch alloy wheels, twin aero form hard tonneau cover, Red painted brake callipers with Holden logo on front brakes, Leather faced Seat and door trim. Recommended retail pricing for Manual and automatic from $42,990.
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)
4 speed automatic transmission, climate control.
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).
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