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Holden Ute II 3.6 V6 (245 Hp) Omega
Holden Ute:
The Holden Ute is a coupe utility built by Holden, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors, from 2000 to 2017. The word "ute" is a colloquial term used commonly in Australia for a utility vehicle. Between 2003 and 2007, Holden built a crew cab version , called the Holden Crewman and between 2003 and 2005 a cab chassis version known as the Holden One Tonner.
The VX Commodore-based Ute launched with a locally built 3. 8-litre Ecotec V6 engine of Buick design. A 5. 7-litre Generation III V8 engine option was also available, but this was replaced by the 6. 0-litre Generation 4 in 2006, and updated to the L98 specification later on that year. In 2004, Holden replaced the V6 with a 3. 6-litre Alloytec unit....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Holden Ute (II). With 330 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1697 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
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1 / 5
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Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (245 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Independent multi-link suspension for premium ride comfort.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 1208 Liters.
Cons:
- • Relatively high fuel consumption: 11.8 L/100 km combined.
Overall Rating: 3/5
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (facelift 2002): 2002 - 2007).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Holden |
| Model: | Ute |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.6 V6 (245 Hp) Omega |
| Start of production: | 2007 |
| End of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 245 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 68.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 330 Nm @ 2600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3564 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 10 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.9 kg/Hp, 144.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.1 kg/Nm, 194.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1697 |
| Max. weight: | 2505 |
| Max load: | 808 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 1208 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5055 mm mm [3mm more] |
| Width: | 1899 mm mm [55mm more] |
| Height: | 1497 mm mm [21mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3009 mm mm [70mm more] |
| Front track: | 1602 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1618 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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