Holden Commodore (VH)

The Holden Commodore (VH) is a mid-size car that was produced by Holden from 1981 to 1984. It was the third iteration of the first generation of the Holden Commodore.

For a complete overview of all Commodore models, see Holden Commodore.

Holden Commodore (VH)
1982 Holden Commodore (VH) SL sedan
Overview
ManufacturerHolden (General Motors)
ProductionOctober 1981 – February 1984
AssemblyDandenong, Victoria, Australia
Elizabeth, South Australia, Australia
Trentham, New Zealand
DesignerLeo Pruneau
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size
Body style4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
PlatformGM V platform
RelatedOpel Rekord E
Opel Senator
Powertrain
EngineInline-four

Straight-six

  • 2.85 L 73 kW (98 hp) Blue
  • 3.3 L 83 kW (111 hp) Blue

V8

  • 4.2 L 100 kW (134 hp) Blue
  • 4.2 L 115 kW (154 hp) Blue
  • 5.0 L 117 kW (157 hp) Blue
  • 5.0 L 126 kW (169 hp) Blue
Transmission4-speed manual
5-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,668 mm (105.0 in)
Length
  • 4,706 mm (185.3 in)
  • 4,730 mm (186.2 in) (Wagon)
Width1,722 mm (67.8 in)
Height1,363 mm (53.7 in)
Curb weight1,152 kg (2,540 lb) – 1,326 kg (2,923 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHolden Commodore (VC)
SuccessorHolden Commodore (VK)

This new Commodore was an evolution of the previous Holden VC series model, and was released on 5 October 1981. The frontal appearance was mildly facelifted with a new horizontal-slat grille and new lighting components designed to give a lower, wider look, and for interest of aerodynamics. It continued to be available as sedan and station wagon, with new taillight clusters utilized on sedan models.

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