Holden Commodore VR

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Holden Commodore

Holden Commodore VR

1993 - 1995
Country:
Australia
Engine:
6 cyl. & V8
Capacity:
3.8 litre EFI V6; 5.0 V8 EFI
Power:
130kW (V6) & 165kW (V8)
Transmission:
5 spd. man & 4 spd. Turbohydramatic
Top Speed:
na
Number Built:
165,262
Collectability:
0 star
Holden Commodore VR
Reviewed by Unique Cars and Parts
Our Rating: 1

Introduction



The VR Series was more than a simple facelift of the VP, the only body panels being carried over being the roof and door skins.

The shape was now softer and more aerodynamic, and with additions such as the first Australian built car to offer a driver's airbag, the VR was unquestionably superior in every department over previous iterations.

While the newly introduced Acclaim (and Calais) had the air-bag fitted as standard equipment, it was made available across the range at a (for the time) extremely affordable $990.

To further improve safety, webbing clamps were fitted to the front seats, while a lap/sash seat belt was provided for the centre rear passenger. The Acclaim also boasted ABS and IRS as standard.

There was also a new electronic automatic transmission, and a new engine/auto computer module (IPCM 6) which, boasting a larger capacity memory module which proved considerably faster than the previous model.

Now standard on all models were the body computer, power mirrors, tachometer and gas bonnet struts.

There was a new security system, and some minor improvements to the V6, making the engine both smoother and marginally more powerful, while reducing fuel consumption.

The interior benefited from a softer looking dash and instrument panel, a smaller diameter steering wheel, while the VR was now fitted with a tilt/telescopic steering column adjustment.

The VR Series II was introduced in September 1994, and boasted a plethora of improvements such as
  • Convex passenger side rear mirror
  • Speed Alert
  • Warning chime for handbrake on
  • Fuel low warning light and chimes
  • Superior cloth trim
  • Red trim on the boot rather than grey (Executive only)
  • Black grill inserts (Executive)
  • Series II badges under the front side indicators
  • V8 optioned cars were fitted with a different starter motor
  • New exhaust manifold for V6 models (in an attempt to make it quiet
Most revered (apart from HSV models) was the SS, naturally enough fitted with the 5.0 litre V8, although you could option it with a HSV enhanced unit good for 185kW. The SS featured an integrated brake light within the rear wing, along with an aerodynamically designed rear bumper. The grille was blacked out, and featured red highlights, while fog-lamps were integrated into the front bumper.

For the upmarket Holden’s the VR Statesman’s received new front and rear end treatments, now clearly differentiating them from the rest of the Commodore range. While the V6 was made available to the Statesman with the VQ series, with the VR series Holden now made it also available to the Caprice.

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Leon byner
Posted Recently
Vehicles that seem to attract the riffraff, always look defectable whenever I see one or are already defected, & are always lowered under the limit, which chops all the bushings out in the suspension & limited bump movement resulting in limited suspension travel and a very bumpy & easily upsetting the vehicles balance and direction which could easily result in a crash. They should really be removed from the roads by the powers that be...they're a real hazard & should all be destroyed.
lordy
Posted Recently
hey the 1995 bathurst was won by the vr commodore matey .correct and intelligent ! also they didnt cheat to get there
lordy
Posted Recently
hey the 1995 bathurst was won by the vr commodore matey .correct and intelligent ! also they didnt cheat to get there
Craig
Posted Recently
Just another facelift if the crooked old vn bucket, cheap & nasty, & those speaker pods in the front doors are hideous!
Greg
Posted Recently
The 2 comments below are typical of holden people, incorrect & stupid!
Karen Reyne
Posted Recently
I have a Holden commodore 1995 station wagon its in good condition dose not have the standard red motor family have allways been Holden people. I want to sell this car to someone who will and can restore it its not reg it needs some work not much to those who know how the motor is worked that is what i was told . I Think it might be a mitsa. No turbo This car is worth saving email me at karen.reyne@bigpond *** or ring 0417903892 will sell for reasonable offer. Really want to save this Australian made Holden.
brandon
Posted Recently
my VR commodore series 2 executive is one of a kind machine I have had it since it was made in that Holden factory in 1995 never skipped a beat always run smooth I haven't had to changed a single thing since I have had it every 6 months regular service every 2 years the whole is checked over. so when I say that Holdens make excellent cars you can take that to the bank
 
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