The future has never looked better.
It’s the Ute, but not as you know it. The very clever Series II Ute still performs like a Holden should, but that performance now comes with improved fuel economy over a range of fuel options including petrol, Bio-ethanol and LPG.
Previous model shown, Z-Series models now available.
LPG
Holden Ute now offers an LPG option on Omega and SV6 models. A new purpose built LPG system has been optimised to run on dedicated LPG, meaning genuine Ute performance is assured.
LPG delivers signifcantly lower fuel costs compared to petrol models and lower tailpipe emissions.
Bio-ethanol
Bio-ethanol, also known as E85, can contain up to 85% ethanol and 15% petrol. Ethanol is currently derived from sorghum as well as by-products linked to the agricultural production of wheat and sugar. Bio-ethanol also increases vehicle performance.
Next generation production technology promises even greater environmental benefit, as it will derive ethanol directly from everyday household rubbish, substantially reducing landfill at the same time.
SIDI
A breakthrough in V6 engine design, Holden’s Spark Ignition Direct Injection (SIDI) technology produces greater power and smoother power delivery over a broader rev range, with increased fuel economy and lower tailpipe emissions.
The 3.0 litre SIDI Direct Injection is far and away the most fuel-efficient V6 engine in its class, yet is still powerful enough to haul a load with ease.
The 3.6 litre SIDI V6 smoothly delivers, seemingly endless reserves of free-flowing power, plus torque to spare across the range.
AFM
Holden's famed 6.0 litre Gen IV engine features Active Fuel Management (AFM) on automatic transmission equipped SS and SS V-Series models. Switching automatcially from eight to four cylinder operation when less engine power is required, it gives you full V8 performance when it's needed, and improved fuel economy when it's not.
Holden Ecoline - Future Friendly
Through EcoLine, we’re investing more in new technologies and developing more alternative fuel powered vehicles than ever before. It’s about providing you with a range of cars that provide better fuel efficiency today, while continuing to develop next generation fuel advances that are more efficient and better for the environment tomorrow. Read more on Holden Innovation
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- E85
- SIDI
- AFM
- Diesel
6-speed Auto Transmission
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Active Select
The choice is yours
If it's absolute control that you want, Active Select gives you all the power. It allows the driver to select gears manually, when the mood strikes. With Holden's 6-speed automatic transmission, Active Select gets even better with improved response times and rev matching capability.
During downshifts, the SIDI Direct Injection increases engines revs to match the speed of the lower gear, meaning smoother and faster gear shifts.
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Sports Mode
Power on command
Sports shift mode gives you maximum power and responsiveness when it's needed. The transmission delays up shifts, and allows for earlier down shifts, improving vehicle performance and acceleration.
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Drive Mode
A transmission for all drivers
We're all individuals, even when it comes to our driving style. Holden's 6-speed automatic transmission caters for a diverse range of driving styles, ensuring that gear selection is optimised for you. A bigger ratio range and more gears mean that has more choices to respond to the way you drive.
Freedom to live large
The all-new LPG Ute is built to change the way you think about LPG. That badge on its grill is 100% earned. Behind the wheel you're still surrounded by space and 5-star safety features you've come to expect. What comes as a surprise is a true Holden performance when you put your foot on the gas. But the biggest surprise of them all is its exceptionally low fuel costs.
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What are the Benefits?
Government rebate
Buyers of new factory-fitted LPG vehicles registered for private use can apply for a $2000 Federal Government rebate. This makes an LPG Ute an even smarter choice.
For full terms and conditions and more information, visit:
http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/EnergyandFuels/LPGVehic
leScheme/Pages/home.aspx
Petrol like range
Previously Dual Fuel LPG customers had to compromise on the distances they could travel on a single tank of LPG. The all-new LPG Ute had a clear target to produce 'petrol like range', eliminating distance compromises and making the LPG Ute extremely competitive with its petrol competitors - this has been achieved.
Exceptionally low fuel running costs
You can combat petrol price hikes with LPG Ute as it offers exceptionally low fuel running costs. The cost to fill up with LPG is typically at least 30% less expensive than petrol*
* Based on data sourced from FuelTrac Australia Dec 2011
Purpose built performance
A transition to gas doesn't compromise the drivability of your Ute. At its heart is a new, purpose-engineered 3.6L Vapour Injection LPG V6 engine, teamed with new-generation 6-speed automatic transmission, which generates 180kW # of power at 6000 rpm and produces 320Nm # of torque at 2000 rpm. All the while, the purpose bulit LPG Ute offers improved environmental credientials, achieving a meagre 200 grams of CO2 per kilometre.
# Maximum figure as per ECE regulations
Even Better LPG integration
The seamless integration of LPG into the vehicle introduces a new 'invisible' tank design.
Set below the boot floor it maximises your cargo carrying capacity when an inflator kit is
fitted. This means tools, timber and all your day-to-day necessities can easily be loaded
into the tray.
Recommended Tyre Inflator Kit for LPG models
Bio-ethanol. The intelligent fuel of the future.
Available across the Petrol Ute range, you now have the flexibility to run your Ute on petrol or E85. It's the perfect advance, making Ute the perfect choice. A cleaner burning energy source that contains up to 85% ethanol, Bio-ethanol not only shrinks emissions, it actually enhances engine performance.
What are the Benefits?
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Part of the Ecoline range
Bio-ethanol (also known as E85, a blend of up to 85% ethanol and 15% petrol) capable Commodores join the smart Ecoline range of Holden vehicles which use future-friendly alternative fuel or fuel-saving technology.
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More horse power
Although there is less energy in a litre of E85, which means less range than petrol, the ethanol component has a high octane rating, so you may notice an increase in power and overall performance for your car.
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A flexible fuel
Bio-ethanol capabable Commodores are 'flex fuel', meaning they can run on regular ULP or premium petrol as well as Bio-ethanol and E10
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Up to 40% CO2 reduction
Bio-ethanol is produced from plant waste, and CO2 absorbed during plant growth helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Combining emissions savings from Bio-ethanol production with reduced Bio-ethanol exhaust emissions delivers up to 40% fewer CO2 emissions than traditional fuels.
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A more renewable fuel
Ethanol is a renewable resource, meaning we put less stress on the environment to produce it. Using alternatives such as Bio-ethanol will help to reduce our reliance on finite fossil fuels.
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Future Friendly
By filling up with Bio-ethanol you're choosing a more sustainable fuel than regular petrol which creates fewer CO2 emissions and can help reduce the overall impact of everyday driving.
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Locally made
Bio-ethanol is a fuel solution that supports the Australian economy by reducing our dependence on foreign oil.
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Creating jobs
As future demand for Bio-ethanol increases, the introduction of more ethanol facilities will stimulate regional development and job creation.
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Reduced waste
In the future, ethanol could be produced using everyday household waste such as shopping bags, cardboard boxes and food scraps. Turning our household and agricultural waste into Bio-ethanol could help reduce landfill.
Changing Australia’s fuel landscape
Ethanol has a very exciting future
Ethanol technology is so clever, that within a few years we’ll be able to create the fuel from everyday materials, including household waste like shopping bags and cardboard boxes.
Fuel solution that supports the economy
Holden is working alongside the Victorian State Government and a group of leading companies to establish Australia's first ethanol plant, capable of turning materials such as household rubbish and building waste into more than 200 million litres of ethanol a year.
Visit Ethanol Answers website >
Active Fuel Management ( AFM )
A true innovation, Active Fuel Management (AFM) is a fuel saving technology. Available on automatic V8 models, AFM automatically switches the engine from eight cylinder operation to four, when less engine power is required. It gives you full V8 performance when it's needed, and improved fuel economy when it's not.
6.0L V8 AFM Engine
Availability (auto only): SS, SS V-Series, Redline Edition Ute
Power (ECE, kW)#: 260kW @ 5,600rpm
Torque (ECE, Nm)#: 517Nm @ 4400rpm
Fuel Economy Auto: 12.4L*/100km
Available Transmission: 6 speed automatic
*SS, SS V-Series and Redline Edition Ute automatic. Fuel economy based on combined urban/highway ADR 81/02 testing.
# Maximum figures as per ECE regulations
What are the Benefits?
Adapted for Your Driving Conditions
Most V8 cars have more power than owners demand in all conditions. With AFM, owners can save fuel. The Gen IV 6.0L engine saves fuel by using only half of the V8 engine's cylinders and seamlessly reactivating the other cylinders when you need additional power for acceleration or load.
Fuel Efficiency
If you often travel long distances at steady speeds you can expect lower operating costs and fuel-efficiency improvements. You can look forward to gains of up to 1.0 Litre per 100km and potentially more in certain driving conditions. And you can still experience the outstanding power of the Gen IV 6.0L V8 engine when you need it.
Seamless Transition
The engine's Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) is used to balance torque following cylinder deactivation or reactivation. All cylinders are reactivated when you require acceleration or full torque, the transition takes less than 20 milliseconds and is virtually impossible to detect as you drive.
Reduced CO2
It's not just fuel that you're conserving. Active Fuel Management reduces Greenhouse Gas emissions to the same extent as it reduces fuel consumption.
Spark Ignition Direct Injection
( SIDI )
Introducing the Spark Ignition Direct Injection V6. State-of-the-art technology that delivers incredible fuel economy, the world-class refinement and extra engine performance without compromise.
3.0L V6 SIDI Engine
Availability: Omega
Power (ECE, kW)#: 190kW @ 6700rpm
Torque (ECE, Nm)#: 290Nm @ 2400rpm
Fuel Economy Auto: 9.6L*/100km
# Maximum figures as per ECE regulations
*Omega Ute. Fuel economy based on combined urban/highway ADR 81/02 testing.
3.6L V6 SIDI Engine
Availability: SV6
Power (ECE, kW)#: 210 kW @ 6,700rpm
Torque (ECE, Nm)#: 350 Nm @ 2,800rpm
Fuel Economy Auto: 9.8L*/100km
# Maximum figures as per ECE regulations
*SV6 Ute Manual. Fuel economy based on combined urban/highway ADR 81/02 testing.
What are the Benefits?
Improved fuel economy
The 3.0L SIDI V6 engine is far and away the most fuel-efficient V6 engine in it's class. All business when it comes to work, all pleasure when it comes to driving and with the advantage of Bio-ethanol capability.
Smoother Drive
A breakthrough in V6 engine design, Holden's Spark Ignition Direct Injection (SIDI) technology produces greater power and smoother power delivery over a broader rev range. That means, your Ute will drive like a Ute should.
Previous model shown, Z-Series models now available.
Lower CO2
An innovation in the Ecoline range of alternative fuels and fuel saving technolgies, the SIDI engine also generates lower CO2. Now that's some serious smarts.
Driving performance
Exhilarating rear-wheel driven performance has always been the hallmark of Ute and with the SIDI engine now delivering the right amount of power and torque when its needed, you'll command the road at every turn.
Choose your Series II Ute
Omega
- 3.0L SIDI Direct Injection V6
- Touch-screen Holden-iQ System
- Dual-zone electronic climate control - Driver & Front Passenger
- Maximum 5-star ANCAP safety rating
SV6 Z-Series
- 3.6L SIDI Direct Injection V6
- Touch-screen Holden-iQ System
- Maximum 5-star ANCAP safety rating
- 19 inch alloy wheels (x4) (petrol models)
SS Z-Series
- AFM technology (V8 auto variants only)
- Holden-iQ Enhanced Bluetooth®
- Maximum 5-star ANCAP safety rating
- 19 inch alloy wheels (x4)