The Last SS: 2016 Holden Commodore SS-V Redline Review

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The VF II Holden SS Commodore is one of the best Australian cars ever built. With a 6.2L LS3 V8, it has plenty of character, and we think it is great value to buy. You can see our full 2016 Holden Commodore SS review here: chasingcars.com.au/
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Australian video car review of the 2016 Holden Commodore SS-V Redline. See more video car reviews and Range Rover news at chasingcars.com.au.
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@davidmathersonparanormal522 4 жыл бұрын

To my Australian brothers, Thanks for making these great Holden Commodores. Sorry to tell you that all the presses, welding and ancillary machines have now been shipped from your Holden factory in Elizabeth SA to our GM Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly where the new Chevy SS will be built in 2021 with a minor cosmetic makeover from the 2017 model which was built in Australia. In years to come it is possible that these amazing cars will be exported back to Australia from the USA. How mixed up is this? I have driven the Chevy SS and I believe it to be the best 4 door car ever built in the world with its 415hp LS3 V8. Take care.., David Matherson

@robvanduren761 8 жыл бұрын

I was an Audi guy. I got the Ute version of this Redline and love it. 12 liters per 100 as well.

@chasingcars 8 жыл бұрын

Love it. What colour did you go for?

@randallk2556 11 ай бұрын

@@chasingcarshot pink

@chitterlingsrtasty 8 жыл бұрын

Oz, thank you for my Holden Commodore VF(Chevy SS) in the US! And also thank for the Commodore VE (Pontiac G8 GT) amazing well thought out cars. I get sad every time I turn off the engine and will be sad when the plant closes.

@chasingcars 8 жыл бұрын

We had an awesome time driving the Chevrolet SS in Cali, which you can find on this channel. Interesting to experience an Australian car on the other side of the world. These cars will be missed.

@chitterlingsrtasty 8 жыл бұрын

+Chasing Cars yeah I saw it. one of the vids which lead to my purchase ;)

@randallk2556 11 ай бұрын

Don’t be sad you’re not an Aussie you have no idea about commodores and what they mean. Don’t try jump on the bandwagon just because you bought one car. Sad bunch of people Shame on Americans

@commodorekidv8956 7 жыл бұрын

The saddest day of my life.. but this car Is beautiful.. my old man bought the ss ute, love your reviews keep it up!

@jojotakuma4622 8 жыл бұрын

Holden 4 Ever !!!!!!

@amberclarise5629 7 жыл бұрын

It's so beautiful😭😭

@tonycoz2309 4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get to test the Mortorsport edition?

@IllusoryRedoubt 8 жыл бұрын

Great job mate, I really enjoy your reviews.

@chasingcars 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. I appreciate the feedback and hopefully you've subscribed!

@IllusoryRedoubt 8 жыл бұрын

+Chasing Cars no worries mate 👍 yeah subed the other week. keep up the good work.

@nbnguitar 6 жыл бұрын

Best yet saddest review of the final model of this illustrious line of cars I’ve seen on KZfaq.

@chasingcars 6 жыл бұрын

+joshua rogers Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. Sad these are gone now.

@novoopala2611 3 жыл бұрын

*I have a SS... in 1/28 sacale, hawshawshaws*

@BeeBopGaming 7 жыл бұрын

Are those seats available to order for the American version of this car? Those seats look way better than what the chevy has

@chasingcars 7 жыл бұрын

+beebop shopbop No they're not - although I wish we got the ventilated seats from the US spec!

@MrJuicycreative 7 жыл бұрын

I closed this video and paid my rent :(

@chasingcars 7 жыл бұрын

+MrJuicycreative Feels bro :(

@robvanduren761 8 жыл бұрын

I looked at the Red White and Blue colours. Went for the Slipstream Blue ute as I thought it looked good on the Ute.

@chasingcars 8 жыл бұрын

Good choice. Haven't seen many Slipstream Blue in SS spec but I like it. Hope you're having a blast in it!

@jasonlane4042 5 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@David645207 8 жыл бұрын

😊always good reviews

@chasingcars 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying them!

@Skippy-id9yt 4 жыл бұрын

The last and greatest (besides the VT ) Commodore

@dbassb1975 7 жыл бұрын

I purchased the SS VF 6.2. I've had a few V8s. Mainly old school Holdens and Fords. This thing is an animal. Jekyll and Hyde. The sound it makes when you open it up. Think Nascar. Yet drive it with the lightest throttle, no drone almost silent. No Hwy drone. Silent when you want, noise when you want. But now you have noise and the move :):):):):)

@chasingcars 7 жыл бұрын

+dbassb1975 Summed it up perfectly mate, I love that about this car

@dbassb1975 7 жыл бұрын

Picking it up from the dealer. My boy said. "Dad what's that noise? Son it's a V8. Make the car, make the sound again Dad!"

@cjdacka 8 жыл бұрын

Gonna be sad to see it go :( , Great video

@chasingcars 8 жыл бұрын

It will be very sad day.

@evileyes79 7 жыл бұрын

Great review, I have the older 6.0ltr version, while the engine is a bit smaller the great trade off is with a good aftermarket exhaust system and tune it sounds just as good, (if not better), it is produces a little bit more power, but still has better fuel economy, however I would love the update brake package. I must say though, Holden has saved the best to last in the VF Commodores and it will be extremely sad to see them finish up, but I myself, will hang on to my very first and last Brand New Car, I will say it was well worth every penny borrowed. I will say if you do go out and buy one, (which you should), you won't regret it, ever!, just make sure you order a manual!

@randallk2556 11 ай бұрын

I doubt it sounds better or performs better than the 6.2 sorry mate but I’m sure it’s still a great car congratulations It’s like comparing a dog turd to a piece of pure platinum, coating the dog turd in platinum and then telling everyone else it’s the same as the piece of pure platinum if not better but deep down you know underneath the fine layer of platinum is pure dog shit The only reason I say this is because your car has the cylinder deactivation technology which is essence turns a nice v8 into straight up dog poo 💩 If you are concerned about things like fuel consumption you’re better off with a hybrid Camry

@Sobriquet71 7 жыл бұрын

I have a VF Calais V V8 which is great. Greater still is that I can run E85 Ethanol fuel in it which equates to 107 octane instead of 98 octane available in Premium Petrol. A shame they got rid of this in the VF series 2. Gives a massive power punch!

@chasingcars 7 жыл бұрын

the Calais V is all the car anybody needs

@kingfisher111 8 жыл бұрын

But why is this happening? Any replacements? Pls share such details aswell.

@chasingcars 8 жыл бұрын

Long story, but Australian car manufacturing is shutting down because of high costs and difficulty in reducing losses. Sadly, this VF Commodore will no longer be built after 2017 because of this.

@chasingcars 8 жыл бұрын

Also, on the replacement question - the next Commodore will be a version of the German Opel Insignia, which comes in a performance VXR version. Here are my thoughts on that car: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d76Bi8h1l8nWXXU.html

@djizzah 7 жыл бұрын

Who wants to spend three times as much money fuel a week for this compared to your average small Japanese or Korean car which has a purchase price almost a third of this as well, that's the reason this dinosaur became extinct

@chasingcars 7 жыл бұрын

I tend to agree Nick, the reality is that even small Euro performance cars (Golf R, A45 AMG etc) drink fuel like it's going out of style when you're on them. Unfortunately it's just not possible for Australia to build great cars like the VF if we can't get export deals. Very sad to lose them.

@Nintendoguy5794 7 жыл бұрын

Anything with performance intent will drink fuel when you give them a boot, I was still very surprised by the fuel economy of my FG MK2 Xr6 turbo though. I average 11L/100kms as my daily driver which actually astounded me considering the power to weight ratio is not much lower than the likes of a first generation R35 Nissan GTR(considered a supercar by most). The fuel economy is even lower than my previous car, a Toyota Celica GT4 with the 2L turbo 3sgte. I think a lot of people miss the point of Australian performance cars, they are never the best in their class but in terms of bang for your buck you can't go wrong, especially in the used market.

@dsinghr 3 жыл бұрын

Why they don’t make cars that look like this ?

@Lanithify 8 жыл бұрын

5:35 I did!

@chasingcars 8 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear that! What spec did you go for?

@Lanithify 8 жыл бұрын

I bought the base model SS ute in white. The seats could really do with some extra bolstering. They don't hold you in enough when you're on spirited drives. Track days you're hanging onto the steering wheel for dear life and you find muscles you never thought you had the next day! I've heard people complain about flat bottom steering wheels, I think they're a good idea. The base model is round all the way and your legs hit the bottom of it getting in and out, if it were flat my legs would miss it. It's not just a gimmick, it's a functional design feature. Worst part of the whole car is the electronic hand brake....

@coreywalmsley1227 7 жыл бұрын

I won't one but I'm 12 my mum has a VX Commodore and a VE Commodore we love Holden

@coopsnz1 6 жыл бұрын

in 8 yrs they will be 15k affordable for millennials

@nicholassuryathyo1297 8 жыл бұрын

FAREWELL COMMODORE You will be missed

@chasingcars 8 жыл бұрын

It sure will be.

@Jaylaz 7 жыл бұрын

Anyone else notice the number plates? FKKD hehe

@chasingcars 7 жыл бұрын

didn't notice that… OMG!

@samratcliffe6449 6 жыл бұрын

No more V8 😒 this year and not RWD the new 2018 commodore which looks shit I call it the mockodore

@chasingcars 6 жыл бұрын

Driving the new one today for the first time, by coincidence.

@hailu2717 4 жыл бұрын

Chevy SS 6MT

@QKvox 3 жыл бұрын

No its a commodore not a Chevy

@quontumleeep9430 7 жыл бұрын

Don't be fooled. for all their technical advancements It's business as usual with these Commodores After dropping the best part of 60K on a brand 'NEW' Redline that has yet to clock 5.000k's, it has developed a massive engine oil leak , leaves a foot round oil leak on the drive over night . Another trip back to the dealer for some 'Shit Happens' attitude. Thought buying a new car would give me a break from this sort of crap at least for a couple of years :-(

@rocketmagnet427 6 жыл бұрын

QUONTUM LEEEP go to a diffrent dealer.

@Chipsandmayo-OG 6 жыл бұрын

Had my one for two years so far and not one single problem at all...

@1980gm9 5 жыл бұрын

Great spam message you are posting on every video you can find. Do you even own one or just following the script given to you?