Holden Commodore SS-V Redline 2006-2013 used car review

The Holden Commodore SS-V Redline is the performance flagship of Holden’s VE Commodore range.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.8 out of 5

The good

Massive performance from its great-sounding V8 engine
Sporty handling, yet still comfortable
Huge boot holds plenty of luggage

The not-so-good

Extremely thirsty, especially if driven hard
Known to consume a lot of engine oil

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2012 Holden Commodore SS-V Redline

Price

$23,000 to $39,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

6-litre eight-cylinder, 260kW/517Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Six-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star ANCAP safety rating

Servicing

15,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Full size wheel

Fuel economy

12.2-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4894mm

Width

1899mm

Height

1476mm

Towing capacity

1600kg (automatic), 2100kg (manual)

Turning circle

13.4m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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