{"id":2206,"date":"2026-04-04T11:16:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T11:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/?page_id=2206"},"modified":"2026-04-16T04:16:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T04:16:26","slug":"vl-holden-commodore-trim-levels","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/vl-commodore\/vl-holden-commodore-trim-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"VL 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\/vl-commodore\/\">VL Commodore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in February 1986, the VL Holden Commodore marked one of the most radical mechanical shifts in Commodore history. 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focused on comfort and refinement rather than outright performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3.0L RB30 inline-six<\/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>5-speed manual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4-speed 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 interior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alloy wheels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power windows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cruise control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buyer Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Berlina models make excellent cruisers but are less performance-focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VL Commodore Calais<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Calais was the luxury flagship of the VL range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine 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inline-six<\/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>5-speed manual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4-speed automatic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buyer Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SL-badged VLs are relatively uncommon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VL Commodore SS Group A<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The VL SS Group A is one of Australia\u2019s most iconic homologation specials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5.0L V8 (308 cu in) (Group A specification)<\/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>5-speed manual only<\/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>Lightweight panels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motorsport-derived suspension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unique Group A styling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited to 750 units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buyer Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most valuable and collectible Commodores ever produced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VL Commodore Engines Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RB30 Inline-Six<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3.0L SOHC design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extremely strong bottom end<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent aftermarket support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Known for reliability and tuning potential<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">308 V8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditional Holden small-block<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong torque delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motorsport pedigree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasingly rare in original form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VL Commodore Transmissions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5-speed manual <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4-speed Jatco automatic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Look for When Buying a VL Commodore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rust in plenum chamber and rear quarters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RB30 oil leaks and cooling system health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manual gearbox synchro wear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical faults in Calais digital dashboards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authenticity of SS and Group A models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the VL Commodore Is So Desirable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The VL Commodore combines bulletproof RB30 engineering, classic Holden V8 performance, and legendary touring car success. 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