{"id":2204,"date":"2026-04-04T11:27:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T11:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/?page_id=2204"},"modified":"2026-04-17T04:49:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T04:49:11","slug":"vk-holden-commodore-trim-levels","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/vk-commodore\/vk-holden-commodore-trim-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"VK Holden Commodore Trim Levels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/\">Commodore Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/vk-commodore\/\">VK Commodore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4tAzzml\">VB VC VH VK Commodore Repair Manual<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Released in February 1984, the VK Holden Commodore marked one of the most significant updates in Commodore history. 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Executive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Executive<\/strong> replaced the SL badge and became the volume seller of the VK range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3.3L Black inline-six (202 cu in)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4.2L V8 (253 cu in)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5.0L V8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transmission Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4-speed manual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-speed manual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trimatic automatic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improved cloth interior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Body-colour exterior accents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional air conditioning and power steering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buyer Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Executive V8 manuals offer excellent value in the VK market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VK Commodore Berlina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Berlina<\/strong> replaced the SL\/E and focused on comfort and luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3.3L Black inline-six (202 cu in)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4.2L V8 (253 cu in)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5.0L V8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transmission Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4-speed manual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-speed manual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trimatic automatic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Velour trim<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alloy wheels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cruise control available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced sound insulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buyer Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Berlina models are comfortable cruisers but less 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expensive \u2014 originality matters here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VK Commodore SL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The SL continued briefly into VK production as a carryover trim, mainly in early models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3.3L Black inline-six (202 cu in)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4.2L V8 (253 cu in)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5.0L V8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transmission Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4-speed manual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trimatic automatic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buyer Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SL models are relatively uncommon and often confused with Executives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VK Commodore SS Group A<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The VK SS Group A (often called the \u201cBlue Meanie\u201d) was a 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