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The Holden VU series Utes was produced by Holden in Australia between October 2000 and September 2002. This Holden dealership promotion film was shown to customers at dealerships at the time. Hosted by car race legend Peter Brock, Peter explains the trim levels that were available to the market when the VU Ute range was on sale at the time.
Base : Built up from the Commodore Executive's specification. Available with 3.8-litre 152 kW (204 hp) Ecotec V6 - 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual or 5.7-litre 225 kW (302 hp) Generation III V8 - 6-speed manual or 4-speed auto.
S : Based on Commodore S specifications. Available with 3.8-litre 152 kW (204 hp) Ecotec V6 - 4-speed auto, 5-speed manual.
SS : Based on Commodore SS specifications, minus side-impact airbags. Available with a 5.7-litre 225 kW (302 hp) Generation III V8 - 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.
Sadly, on 17th February 2020, General Motors announced that the Holden brand would be retired by the beginning 2021.