Holden Commodore (VH)

The Holden Commodore (VH) was the third iteration of the first generation of the Commodore, a mid-size car built by Holden from 1981 to 1984. Released on 5 October 1981, it was a mild facelift of the VC with a new horizontal slat grille and lighting designed to give a lower, wider look. It was sold as a sedan and station wagon, with a 4.2 litre V8 available from the start and later joined by a 5.0 litre V8, and the 1.9 and 2.85 litre engines were revised to improve city fuel economy. The SS nameplate, for Super Sport, first appeared on a Commodore in September 1982. With the energy crisis over, buyers turned to the larger Ford Falcon and the VH lost the Commodore's place as Australia's best selling car; production ceased in February 1984, when the VK replaced it.