Holden Utility (VG)

The Holden Utility (VG) was a full-size coupe utility built by Holden from 1990 to 1991 on a lengthened Holden Commodore (VN) chassis. It was the first utility in the Commodore family and the first Holden Utility since 1984, although it was not badged as a Commodore. In the years between, the Japanese-built Isuzu-sourced Rodeo had filled Holden's utility role. Unlike earlier Holden utilities with leaf springs at the rear, the VG used coil springs with helper springs for a 720 kg payload, and its two-door cabin had a raised roofline. Buyers chose the base Utility or the sportier Utility S. The standard engine was a 3.8 litre V6, and a 5.0 litre V8 was optional on the Utility S, with a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual gearbox. Production totalled 5,690 vehicles, some exported to New Zealand. HSV sold a high-performance Maloo version, and the VG was replaced by the Holden Ute VP in January 1992.