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VE (2007-2013), VF (2013-Present), VY (2002-2004), VZ (2004-2007)See the Best Utes in 2022 as rated by Australians on ieatwords.com.au.
Savvy ShopperGEELONG
- 2 reviews
HOLDEN UTE V8 SS THUNDER
Best Ute I have ever owned. Looks fantastic and drives like a supercar, but I can fill the back up and drive down the dirt roads and the back roads to the beach and it handles it all. Surf board in the back, lawn mower, tip run... handles it all, then I can wash it, park it in the garage and it’s gorgeous to look at too. 5⭐️
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CLAUDIOPERTH
- 3 reviews
Seat interior
I really love holden utes but needs more room at the front I think the bench seats should come back in the utes since theres not much room with the two bucket seat ute you can sit at least third passenger in the front of the ute or more and put more things in the front.
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Jamie TAU
Nothing but trouble
my 2012 sv6 ute stalled turd it over it started sat there and let it idle for about 5 mins and it stalled again this time it wouldn’t start got it jumped started drove 30 k and it stalled again and wouldn’t start not even jumping it got new battery it started drove 5 k and did same thing
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Lilly ArnoldAustralia, Darwin
- 4 reviews
- 3 likes
A real mates ute! Love my Holden
As a chic you might be very surprised one owning a ute but I needed it for all my horse gear. As I love holdens I had to buy this Holden ute. Cost about the same as any other so nothing different there. It drives very smoothly and loads of room
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dazaspcSA, 5031
- 27 reviews
- 13 likes
Big, Comfortable, Plenty of power
Finally back in a Holden Ute. L98
Bought at 130k %100 un modified
The VE was my first V8 Auto LS and it definitely has it's quirks.
The 2~3 shift can hesitate quite a bit at low throttle.
1st is quite low and with more than normal throttle the stability control gets involved
It has a Large comfortable cabin sadly missing Grab Handles though. Unlike the sedan that has this facility even if not fitted. This was a problem for my elderly relative.
Nice Head unit plays MP3 cd's displaying names, also displays track and artist names on audio ...Read more
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Garry FidlerQLD, 4702
- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
Last of the Line
It has taken holden a long time to get it this good, and now they are going to stop production. I only purchased this ute a month ago, and all i want to do is drive it. I had a cat back exhaust installed and i am in love with it. I had a two seater sports car which i traded for the ute. While the sports car was good, the drive feeling is completely different to the ute I feel that I am driving a magic carpet that will do what ever i ask of it, but i know that I don't have to ask as it already does what I want. The cabin interior is bloody excel...Read more
lent, and has all the extras you could want. The heads up display is clearly the best feature. I can see what is happening with the car without lowering my line of sight. My wife even likes the interior of this car.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
notlostSydney
- 9 reviews
- 3 likes
VF 2 SS ute
Very happy so far, had the car for a month, great deal, 2016 demo with 9 ks on it, guess everybody test drove the SSV Redlines, much cheaper than the 2017 models, same car.
Great service from Holden so far.
Great to drive, not as bad on fuel as they say, once you're over the mountains.
Great loss once these type of utes disappear .
You have to look at them as a coupe with a big boot, great for touring.
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T.Macmorisset
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
SSV Heap!
Drives ok when it doesn't have problems. Areas of the car present very cheaply with squeeks and rattles likened to a low end entry level car. At Around 20000kms it did a push rod and valve spring (while under no load, stuck in slow traffic) Now At 70000kms it has suspected piston rattle (slap), maybe needing an engine replacement (which will no doubt lower the resale value of my car considerably). The ute has been with holden for over a week now with no explanation as yet. I have not modified this engine in any way and I don't thrash it. Most k...Read more
ilometers are freeway ones and I've only ever used 98 octane fuel. I wash this car religiously twice a week and up until now have been very proud of it, even giving it a nice new set of simmons wheels. Now, after having driven a toyota corolla (rented by holden) I hate my ute and no longer want it. I never would have imagined a car with holdens flagship LS3 engine would be so much of a heap. So much for going out with a bang holden. You could have done much better with your last car.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Makes me proud of Australian engineering and manufacturing
I bought my SSV Redline as an ex-Holden company vehicle at 5k km.
The handing is phenomenal, with sophisticated but not intrusive ESC and traction control. The harder suspension in the redline is definitely noticeable, and body roll is very low and sticks to the road but with the obvious additional hardness over bumps.
The LS3 is an amazing engine. It'll be rather docile to 3k RPM but surges in power above there, and another huge surge from 4.5k RPM (peak torque). This means you can potter slowly throughout town with lower RPMs as the bi...Read more
g V8 has enough low down torque to pull from 1.5k RPM. If you want power you'll need RPMs, unlike turbo cars that dominate the performance market which can develop maximum torque from lower revs. I like that aspect of the naturally aspirated big V8, simply because I feel it improves everyday drivability. I have the 6 speed manual. The clutch is extremely bitey, so it does take a bit of time to get used to the sensitivity of it. The gears are quite tall, especially if you're coming from a diesel pickup style ute background. However, the driving experience with the manual is fantastic. Unless you're facing a very steep hill, you can sit in 6th on the highway without needing to change to do typical overtaking. The interior is a vast improvement on previous Holdens I have owned. The finish is comfortable with good attention to detail.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
MtVicNSWMt Victoria, NSW, 2786
- 4 reviews
- 9 likes
Love it
Great car, a pleasure to drive, excellent performance, comfortable well equipped with great handling. Beats the european stuff and costs far less. Good after sales service. I especially like the quality of the interior, and the smooth comfortable ride. I take it to Melbourne from Sydney regularly and it's a real pleasure to drive.
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ChadMelbourne
- 15 reviews
- 1 like
Great car for the price!
This review is for the lower spec Falcon and Commodore, I haven't driven a Commodore SV8 or a Falcon XR6 Turbo.
I have owned two Fords (AU Falcon Sedan) and a (FG Falcon Sedan) both were great and when i went to buy a ute recently i naturally went to Ford to see if previous experience could be repeated.
A big let down, the FG Falcon was a better vehicle than the VE (dad had one), but the VE Series II claimed that title back a few years later.
After test driving a Ford Falcon FG Series II LPI and Petrol models, I also test drove the new V...Read more
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Commodor 2010 SSV Holden Ute
I've always owned Holden's. I brought this Ute when I retired. It's very comfortable and good on fuel when cruising Performance and handling is superb and I love the sound it make when changing gears!
The interior is very roomy, the leather seat are comfortable too. The instrument on the dash are very well lite up easy to find and read. It also has a great sound system. I love, love, love, my Holden Ute.
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JimLAU
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
- Ute VF (2013-Present)
- Verified purchase
VF 6.2L SS
The VF is the best handling ute I've owned. I thought my last V8 SS, a VE was good but this one is great. So far it's a little heavy on fuel but with 304KW, it's a jet. The seat back-rest adjustment is my only complaint, it's the old ratchet type, bring back the knurled-nut infinitely adjustable.
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ss ute
Ihave the 2008 ss ute..love driving her everywhere,is an auto with triptronic which i have not worked out how to us.
But have had the rear lights fixed as they leaked water the back window refitted as this leaked buckets of water, the stereo does not turn off when the door is opened, the speedo keeps failing to work, and when going up the Gillies range which is 19km of winding road all i can see are the door pillars. But a beautiful car/ ute which is wicked fast. Lopes along at 1000revs,wld like to drive it fast but the speed limits around here are 80, handles beautifully very stable on the road..I could drive it to melbourne just to enjoy the experience of it, has the chev badge and engine
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mechelleTownsville
awesome ute
I have a 2009 SV6 ute it would have to be the best car I've owned handles well has pick up when needed and awesome on fuel i've never had a problem with it the only thing I don't like about it is the front side pillars there to wide and makes it hard to see on a roundabout. Other than that I love it.
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NoelSydney
- 6 reviews
- 8 likes
Good ute but too many recalls
I bought my VF SS ute new in 2013 i loved it and still do but they should have put a few more extras in it considering your forking out for a V8 with the SS your basically buying the SV6 car with a V8 engine. You dont get any extras unless you upgrade to the SSV/redline. Also the gen1 VF is riddled with recalls mine has been in 9 times and thats not bad i was told. Worst was my steering locked up while driving.
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Garry FidlerQLD, 4702
- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
Nice drive factor! VF SSV Storm
VF SSV Storm, I had a ford xr6 sedan from new, very under rated car. I have had the ute for a week, still getting used to the manual as its been a while since I had a manual. This car is bloody awesome, and I just want to go for a drive all the time. The WOW factor is definitely with this car, something I didn't have with the ford. Didn't realise how much I missed it. The accessories with the storm are easy and the standard satnav saves me sticking one on the inside of the windscreen.
+ WOW factor appeal, plenty of usable accessories
- TOO bloody quiet, people buy the v8 to hear it.
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alexg81Adelaide
- 11 reviews
- 8 likes
Loveable Rogue
Bought my MY 9.5 VE SS back in August 2009.
140,000 km and over 5 years later it still puts a smile on my face!
I opted for an M6 transmission as the auto boxes really dull the whole package down. That's probably the only area Ford consistently beat the general!
I looked at both the XR8 and XR6T options at the time but agricultural leaf springs and ugly cosmetics made the Holden a no brainer!!!
For the record is have a BA 1 tonner tray top as a work Ute and it is truly the perfect work horse.
The SS is more a sports Coupe with a really big boot. ...Read more
Effortless low down torque means she almost idles along at under 1300 revs sitting on 100. We consistently get better than 13l/100km mixed use driving. Pretty good from a 6litre pushrod donk! All in all its fast fun and visceral... not too sophisticated or subtle but tons of fun and with a less restrictive exhaust than from factory makes a truly addictive note that tightens the pants time after time! Build quality is also excellent - for a Holden! No major mechanical issues in the 5+ years and 140+ kays as the running gear is pretty much bullet proof (LS V8s and tremec T56 from even more powerful 'vettes are legen-dairy!) The CD player cacked itself under warranty and the drivers lumbar support also lost the will to live. These are the only 2 issues I have had... On balance it has been fantastic and I'll truly miss her when she's gone!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
ClayMolendinar
- 7 reviews
Very Happy
VE Series 2 SV-6 Thunder Auto. Very happy with my purchase, drives and handles like a sedan with power to burn. Compared to earlier models, the late models are truly world class now. Recently drove the vehicle on a holiday with extensive highway driving. It returned 8.7 litres/100K (32.6 mpg) for the journey.
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VE Commodore Ute
2009 Ve commodore Ute 6 speed manual V6
This has been the best ute possibly best car we have ever owned!
It gets serviced every 15000ks and we drive it! That is the owning experience in a nutshell!
gearbox shift was very firm when we first got it but by the time we had done 7000 ks was now quite a sweet shift!
Tows very well, brakes are superb, and is very good on fuel!
was bought as a work runabout and now I drive it out when ever I get the chance for the smile factor!
Fuel economy is brilliant we are averaging 8.6 litters per 100ks (tha...Read more
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