{"id":3013,"date":"2026-04-03T03:51:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T03:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/?page_id=3013"},"modified":"2026-04-14T05:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T05:35:11","slug":"when-the-holden-vc-commodore-was-released-australia-in-1980","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/commodores\/vc-commodore\/when-the-holden-vc-commodore-was-released-australia-in-1980\/","title":{"rendered":"When the Holden VC Commodore was released &#8211; Australia in 1980"},"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\/vc-commodore\/\">VC Commodore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cost of a new VC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Base VC Commodore sedan models started at approximately&nbsp;$8,200\u2013$8,400<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The VC featured&nbsp;subtle styling updates, improved interiors, suspension refinements, and upgraded mechanical components for better reliability and comfort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It continued&nbsp;the Holden Commodore\u2019s appeal as a practical, mid-size family car with solid performance for Australian roads and conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The VC Commodore would introduce the &#8216;Blue&#8217; inline 6 motor. 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