Body style: Truck
Segment: Crossover
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Registered as a utility vehicle and powered by a Chevrolet LS1 engine, the Holden Ute was an underdog for the sports cars segment.
The Holden Ute was one of the most Australian cars someone could describe. But don't get fooled by its utility look. It wasn't built to move your fridge or your couch from place to place, even though it could easily do that and do it fast. Due to specific country regulations, it was registered as a utility vehicle, but it was a true hot-rod. It was the Australian grand-nephew of the Chevy ElCamino.
From the outside, the VY version shared some parts with the Commodore lineup, especially the headlights. The bumper and the grille were different, even though they fit from one to another. But the Ute was after the A-pillars. It featured a short cabin for two occupants, and then it was cut. The carmaker installed a bed in the back, just in case the owner needs to load something.
Inside, the Ute featured the same dashboard as the VY Commodore, with a wave-like dashboard and a curved instrument cluster. The high-bolstered seats and the tall center console were specific for a sports car. Because that's what it was. It was a sports-car with a bed.
Under the hood, Holden installed a 3.6-liter V-6 engine for the base model. It was a marketing strategy so it could advertise it at a lower price. But most of the vehicles sold were the V-8 versions, with the 315 hp engine. An engine which was rarely left stock.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L 5MT (238 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3565 cm3 |
Power: | 175 KW @ 6000 RPM 238 HP @ 6000 RPM 235 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 320 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225x55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 198.9 in (5052 mm) |
Width: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/62 in (1,557/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.7 in (2939 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3384.7 lbs (1535 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5016.4 lbs (2275 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.7L V8 6MT (340 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5665 cm3 |
Power: | 250 KW @ 5600 RPM 340 HP @ 5600 RPM 335 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 347 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 470 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225x55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 198.9 in (5052 mm) |
Width: | 72.6 in (1844 mm) |
Height: | 58.1 in (1476 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/62 in (1,557/1,575 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 115.7 in (2939 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.1 in (104 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2361.6 lbs (1071 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3556.7 lbs (1613 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |