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"NEXT year's European-inspired Holden Commodore range will include an all-wheel drive high-riding wagon.
Following in the tyre prints first left by the old Holden Adventra in 2003, the new Commodore Tourer is has been labelled the love-child of Bear Grylls and James Bond by Holden. With 20mm of extra ground clearance compared to a standard Commodore, it's designed with "rugged outdoor styling”. The Tourer will be 110mm longer than the current Commodore, and 20mm longer than the latest Sportwagon. Interior functionality incorporates 40/20/40 split folding rear seats. Drivetrain features will include torque vectoring that has two electrically controlled multi-plate clutches which enable transmission of power to each wheel. Various modes enable the drive to chance the performance characteristics of the car, most notably 'sports' provides more rewarding feedback for keen steerers. It's a system similar to that employed by the Audi A4 Quattro Allroad wagon. Full engine details are yet to be revealed, but three engine choices are expected to be available with the standard Commodore: a 230kW/370Nm V6, or petrol and diesel 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder options. Available from next year, the high-riding Holden Commodore Tourer will come with a high-tech all-wheel drive system. "The next-generation Commodore Tourer gives the range a new level of appeal, combining Australia's love for SUVs with the practicality of a wagon and the driving appeal of a sedan. Whether you're a weekend warrior, or just like the idea of being one, the Commodore Tourer gives our range a new dimension,” Holden's communications director Sean Poppitt said. "Commodore Tourer comes with a high-tech AWD system and also lets customers select specific driving modes, giving them the flexibility to be able to get off the beaten track - whether that's finding secluded camp spots, quiet surf beaches or boutiques in Bondi.” The original Holden Adventra was available between 2003-2006, which included a V8 engine and then later a V6, based on the VZ Commodore. Back in 2005 the range started from $40,990 for the SX6, while the top-shelf LX8 was $56,990. This new model will have more European good looks courtesy of its design lines which hail from Opel's Monza concept. "The Commodore Tourer body-style is designed for the self-aware buyer who appreciates the style, seating comfort and practicality of a sportwagon with a bit more capability,” said Holden's design director Richard Ferlazzo. "The Europeans have always excelled at finding this balance of style and robustness and the Commodore Tourer is a great example.” Among the features to be available in the new Commodore will be autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, speed limiter, lane departure warning and lane keep assist, forward collision alert, side blind-zone alert as well as rear cross-traffic alert. Expect the availability of massage front seats on some models, as well as rear one-touch folding seats, heated front and rear seats, ventilated front seats, express up/down all windows, wagon power lift-gate and active noise cancellation for improved cabin serenity. Holden will build its last Australian-made Commodore on October 20 this year to make way for the fully-imported models. Following Holden's announcement, Mercedes-Benz has revealed pricing for its new wagon of similar ilk. The high-riding Mercedes-Benz E-Class 220d All-Terrain arrives in June priced from $109,900 plus on-roads." https://www.themorningbulletin.com.a...018-l/3163096/
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Couldn't see who wrote this, but it looks like a Josh (I love Holden so much) Dowling story
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lol 20mm extra ground clearance!! That's going to make a huge difference!!
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I think i'd be more inclined to go an Octavia Scout.
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The much improved ground clearance should prove very beneficial. Can't wait to swap my Cross6 ute for one of these so I can check out the snow fields at Tibbooburra. Last time I was there, the snow on the Silver City H'way was covered with dust and rocks.
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Just from those couple of photos in the link, I think it doesn't look too bad.
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Agreed I think it looks good, but not what id call a high riding wagon.
From the pics I cant see that "extra 20mm" ground clearance over the commodore
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Looks similar to a Mazda 6 wagon from the rear.
Not very imaginative. It might be able to traverse some long grass.
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Wait, it's April 5... have Holden forgotten about what a success the Adventra was? Even has the same grey around the wheel arch look...
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my crystal ball says that this will be the main seller pending price difference and having the V6 option
i'm own 2 falcons and an adventra, the adventra handles like a car, goes very well (250kw) and i can take it on any road (not off road), drive up gutters, hit pot holes. if i go on a country trip i take the adventra, if i stick to freeways i take the GT so in my view this car will do a good job to save Holden just hope they do a budget version and don't just make it the top spec only
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Saw a lowered Adventra the other day, and thought why would you? just buy a normal wagon
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I don't mind the look of it at all.
Much prefer it over a SUV. I think it is just Opel/Vauxhall/Holden going down the same path as Audi (allRoad), VW and Subaru (Outback anyone?)
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20mm extra clearance? I can see a lot of holed sumps and belted underbodies in these with owners who will think it will go places an SUV will. Might help clear speed humps but that's about it.
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