Australia Welcomes Its Insignia-Based 2018 Holden Commodore NG
After getting our first look at the all-new Opel Insignia , the Australian bound version of the car has been revealed, taking the shape of the 2018 Holden Commodore . For the first time in the Commodore’s history, it won’t be built in Australia and will essentially be a rebadged version of an international model from General Motors. Nevertheless, it promises to take off from where the VFII-generation model left us and brings with it a number of exciting new technologies and powertrains. Perhaps of most significance will be the inclusion of 2.0-liter petrol and diesel four-cylinder engines to the range, replacing the current six-cylinder as the entry-level engine. Specific power outputs for the 2.0-liter powertrains haven’t been released but we know both will be coupled exclusively to a 9-speed automatic transmission powering the front wheels. Continuing the trend of downsizing will be a new 3.6-liter V6 pumping out 230 kW (308 hp) and 370 Nm (272 lb-ft) of tor...