Make/ Model: Holden Commodore VE Omega
Transmission: 4 speed automatic
Price: $36,790 (RRP)
Rating: 6 out of 10
The Holden Commodore VE Omega has had a disappointing fall from grace over the past 2 years with the newer models being easily outdone by its rivals in the large car category, the Toyota Aurion and the Mitsubishi 380 (now discontinued).
The main problem with the entry-level Holden Commodore VE Omega is that it lacks value for money including fuel economy and has a below-average level of standard features. On the other hand, Holden have been striving for improvements and there are some minor changes that boost the credibility of the 2009 Holden Commodore VE Omega.
Apart from being more fuel economic for a 3.6-litre V6 engine, the Holden Commodore VE Omega now comes standard with six airbags and air conditioning. Less impressive is its four-speed automatic transmission that seems like it should be archaic by 2009 standards. There are also significant blind spots due to thick A and B pillars that decrease its safety rating.
Despite these flaws, the Holden Commodore VE Omega does handle superbly and is hard to top when it comes to spacious design.