2016 Holden Commodore SS-V Redline night review

You want to see something a bit different? Well this is the 2016 Holden Commodore SS-V Redline... oh you've seen it before? Well not like this you haven't.
Now to many of us, the Commodore is just everyday transport but switch out the lights and the SS particularly in its nitrate silver paint begins to look a little bit more impressive.
The flares, curves and angles all work together. It's still the sports sedan we know but under the sodium glow, it does look a bit more special.
It's getting pretty late, let's go for a drive.
Why a night shoot? Well to be honest, we've never actually done one before and it gives us a chance to look at some things that you wouldn't ordinarily notice.
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[@BENNYseesYOU]

This video literally made me want to buy one of these magnificent cars. . .truly an Australian icon. . .shame to see it go.

[@zolsaschnitzel5555]

+BENNY seesYOU Just do it. I picked up my Redline yesterday and have pretty much lived in it since. I have driven German cars for the last decade but this thing is SO special. Great value aside, it's just an awesome car. Also very sad to see the operation shut down. Not only for us lucky Aussies but for the rest of the world who have been enjoying excellent design, engineering and build quality for many years. Thank you Holden, nice work :)

[@priseene]

Mee Too Picked up a May 2016 Herron White manual, spats x 4, bonnet protector, boot liner, wind shields x 2 56550 business rego in Sydney. Coming from Ford and a list of hi performance cars, the Commodore is in a class of its own, thank you Holden, a sad day for Holden and Ford when they finally shut down local production. I will probably pick up a v6 SSV auto for the wife next year...

[@Jaylaz]

I recently picked up a 2015 SSV Redline Sedan, It's so much fun to drive I hate getting out of it lol. I don't think people realize how special these (last) VF/VFII Redlines are.

[@SimsMovieCreater]

Watching this already makes me miss the Commodore.

[@sourwords1808]

Thoroughly enjoyed this night review. Talk about being different 👍

[@donnalittle6436]

Loved this will never sell my 2016 redline 😍

[@mohammedyasin4031]

I don't know if people will agree with me, Aussies know how to make a good performance sedan even today. I mean look at this car. It's beautiful! I don't know why people in America don't buy these cars!

[@johndoe8781]

I got the 2014 ssv love it love it now will be part of my collection since now an extinct breed if you got one never let it go. Years down the track you will be glad to own one still in your possession.

[@Drivecomau]

Great move! It is a future classic.

[@justinjavellana]

This is absolutely beautiful! More night reviews! 😊

[@effalgorinto2758]

I have watched this review so many times. You give great reviews

[@arawnnicholson2908]

if you like a car, the way it looks, feels, sounds. why not make a cool piece like this?! great work guys. would love to see more

[@jasonhong7722]

Love the new style guys, keep it up! Something new is always nice

[@Drivecomau]

+Jason Hong - cheers Jason

[@markdenyer8072]

looks soo dated.

[@Allpurposesafety]

Great Work Guys!!! Not many people do night reviews. Should do more of this night reviews.

[@benzaaaaa]

Really is a shame to see them finally nail the Commodore only to be killed off

[@vetrix2724]

lol im 14 but i really want one of these, when i get older im getting one of these for sure

[@nunziorose1749]

Killed off because brain dead idiots make stupid decisions.

[@Boolama27]

Great looking cars... very happy with mine!

[@jaimusicxx]

great idea to do a night shoot guys - well done - more please!!

[@fordmanxr6]

Great video with a great idea. Night time driving is something that all of us do but we never really think about it from a car review point of view. James Ward is also my fav Car Advice presenter. keep up the good videos coming.

[@Drivecomau]

+fordmanxr6 - James is adding you to his Christmas list.

[@DropAGearDisappear]

Great review. Great video!

[@pummyy]

love the roar...can't beat a commodore for value. I wonder why people even bother buying German cars for 60K + apart from badge.

[@JustNintendo1999]

Quality videos like always

[@rabbit73au]

I just bought a CapriceV and they are nice the VF/WN are awesome cars

[@7071t6]

Now i know what mine looks like under good lighting and camera work. :) Thanks mega shake ssv. :)

[@shabakebasharat]

2020 i bought one. very happy with my decision. anyone else in 2020

[@CorvusHyperion]

I know this is pedantic but that Commodore is running on the optional 20 inch wheels. The sunroof is also standard on the Redline. Great video, looking forward to getting mine soon.

[@randallk2556]

James is the best presenter on any car review channel hands down

[@Drivecomau]

The flattery haha thank you!

[@HellBoundsOnMyTrail]

im still loving my 2013 SS☺.. with the W310😎😎

[@jameswebster4506]

WOW FINALY ,,,,,, CAR IS GREAT BUT NOT MY THING ! BUT TO CAR LOVERS WHEN WE LAY OUR HARD EARNED DOWN ! OUR CARS NIGHT STREET CREIDT MEANS A LOT !!!!!! GOOD JOB !

[@kevinherbert4256]

nice piece...thanx

[@kopetz071]

i just want one too cmon why cant the german manufacturing GM continue making these exact same models they are so bloody popular and plus we australians know what we want out of a holden performance and precision

[@pacnbeans]

BRING BACK THE HOLDEN COMMODORE !!!!

[@bayleywright6027]

Do more of the night reviews they are awesome

[@bayleywright6027]

May I suggest doing the 2016 Volvo XC90 in a night review??

[@yanzodadon]

just a suggestion but could we see more night time interior shots on the website? I didn't know Subaru interior lighting was all red and just to get a feel of what luxury car ambiance is like at night time haha

[@adriand3753]

What headlight globes did you use? LED?

[@imacatnotaraccoon5656]

Why are there not more night reviews?

[@jwood299]

I think the sunroof is standard on the Redline isn't it? Also aren't they the optional 20" HF20's?

[@PradoKakadu]

Great video I just wish you talked more about the manual transmission versus the auto

[@elrud5964]

Same as ve

[@mattthambirajah4422]

James Ward - I remember this guy from SAU :)

[@Drivecomau]

The one and the same! :) - JW

[@ryanctliu]

I just want one

[@hussleculture9369]

nice

[@MrVice123456]

Would be nice to do a review of the Sportswagon. I love the LED rear lights.

[@Dan4096]

+MrVice123456 Yes!

[@miikeneville9744]

Love em or hate em you cant deny that the VE-VJ Were great looking cars! Pity about reliability! ... Chains etc😕

[@randallk2556]

VJ? Did you smoke a big fat J?

[@vsboy25]

its a sexy car, but needed standard HID lights, magnetic suspension and the incorporation of led lighting within, this would make it a exceptional car for the money.

[@sourwords1808]

that's pretty much what the U.S market gets, but not us. Sucks major.

[@vsboy25]

No Way I see no excuse why the home of this car should not come with the some kit as the U.S variant.

[@fernandoflorio3243]

the sunroof is standard on the ssv redline.

[@DeanBrandon]

Ok, at 1:29 there is the large nav screen. Can you dim that down? Kind of like having a large iPad there. Maybe it's not too bad, but a concern for all cars with this kind of setup. I like the night review format.

[@Drivecomau]

+DeanBrandon - you can change the brightness of the screen, yes.

[@geraldfoley470]

Optional sunroof??? I thought the sunroof was standard on all Redlines?

[@meataxenarll]

Curious what spot in Sydney the car is parked at?

[@coopsnz1]

End of Blues point rd , turn left North Sydney ( BLUES POINT RESERVE )

[@greatsouthernbants7284]

Are those headlights aftermarket? They look different with white

[@Drivecomau]

Standard

[@elrud5964]

Its a shame the wagons dont get upgraded sound system in same trim

[@djp4nfa]

and it's Australian!

[@Mick_Au]

How come its got VIC plates and you are in Sydney?

[@Drivecomau]

+Michael19872011 - there is a road between Melbourne and Sydney you know ;)

[@Mick_Au]

:O Really? ;)

[@maverick8296]

Driving in Sydney with Vic plates

[@adriand3753]

Check out: VF Calais LED UPGRADE

[@bashyamate2613]

Shut up adrian

[@electricdiesel1993]

So much for the cheaper Monaro and a 4wd crossover SUV Adventra to survive Holden in Australia.

[@letsseeif]

I'm still in the dark on what happened over the next few years.

[@dimetime0]

"19 inch wheels" *has 20 inch optioned wheels*

[@ADHD55]

I rarely see these on the roads anymore. Commodores are being erased

[@pbsmick]

Would have been nice to actually see the inside of the car...

[@Jscaff859]

That's why you look at day time review dude

[@FreestyleCab]

Coming up next....the long awaited Ford Ranger Wildtrak review?

[@Drivecomau]

+FreestyleCab - soon! We shot it last week :)

[@falcon81701]

Prussian Steel or Nitrate Silver. I can't decide!!!

[@lawboy777]

Wait for MY17 model and add Son of a Gun Grey to that list of yours....

[@falcon81701]

yeah Ill definitely wait for the My17. I think I'm leaning more towards Nitrate Silver with the Blacked out kit. Be interested to see the Son of a Gun colour but from what I have seen its a bit too dark for my tastes.

[@H0LDENSUX]

Those A pillars though. Been almost hit at a crossing by one of these shitboxes even if it was the VE model.

[@nyc863]

It's a nice change, and ss-v is a good car. But, I don't see any denial that you received compensation to do the video. Shouldn't clips with "review" in them say "promo" if any compensation changed hands?

[@Jscaff859]

Yeh he got paid 15k to do it

[@user-or4vc9zq9i]

😤😤👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@sassilthesasquatch455]

Now compare this to the 2018 Commodore

[@mrcheesesmith]

That's like comparing the smell of Chanel No. 5 to a wet shit 10 minutes after eating spoiled Indian food.

[@you1642]

This is far better

[@nicholassuryathyo1297]

Unfortunately RIP Aussie Commodore

[@Rachel-yi8yy]

My husband brought me ss redline 2016 black my god l love my husband sorry CAR😻

[@CJRoach]

Surely hope your not watching the stars whilst driving mate.

[@YLC-zw6yj]

Good looking ruined by the outdated antenna....which’s 20years ago...

[@coopsnz1]

5.27 seconds . 5 seconds dreaming

[@ReaLzEdits]

+Ben Chesterman Oh shit. That .27 seconds.........

[@coldude2559]

unmarked police car all the way!

[@johnhamblen1794]

bubba

[@johnhamblen1794]

bubba

[@maxlewis2461]

It shows how low tech these engines are when a 6.2 litre v8 can only manage 5 secs to 100kph. A 2017 3 litre straight 6 BMW can do 4.5 and around the same price

[@quontumleeep9430]

I own one of these but am still pissed at GMH for releasing this car with such a ridiculous factory, 'Monster Truck' ride height, destroys any lines this cr might have. One reason this car wasn't a success in the US was said to be, it just doesn't look like a performance/ muscle car. Its appearance does grow on you however I still cringe when I see one on the road today with standard suspension, it's a joke!

[@randallk2556]

QUONTUM LEEEP you are a nitpicking piece of shit. Grow up

[@rickmorgan1441]

see what you mean...how low have you dropped yours?

[@JohnWinzil]

You are the joke

[@dushyantx]

STI kills it night or day on the track.

[@MafakaJ]

No shit its a V8 with rwd meant to go in a straight line

[@dushyantx]

juiceman STI kills it in a straight line too.

[@MafakaJ]

Good go buy an sti then. Youll have to get a job first

[@dushyantx]

+juiceman I own a 2016 model sti. Lol.

[@MafakaJ]

gg. i own a corolla lol

[@liammccallion9837]

I wonder how much Holden payed for this one.....

[@christiann6350]

Why care about how much they payed, even if they payed. It was a nice review with no faults, from what I see.

[@deadjoker1001]

+Flying Bigfoot That's the point. Even a perfect car needs some criticism. Otherwise, the review is biased. Likewise, If there is only criticism, same outcome. I agree it's a great car, surely would but yet. However, for the ideal review, there needs to be no bias.

[@liammccallion9837]

+ronaldov09 settle the fuck down. we all know the commodore isn't that perfect

[@ronaldov09]

It's pretty bloody good, and my guess is you haven't even driven the newly released version. Just another fucking keyboard warrior with an uninformed opinion.

[@liammccallion9837]

+ronaldov09 much like yourself?

[@7071t6]

Also its not a SS its a Redline or Redline SSV, the SS doesn't have Brembo brakes or a sunroof get it right people ?

[@johnkear6273]

Compare this Holden to the new Audi A4. Holden you will be remembered for your crap build quality. Nice $2 aerial boys!.

[@JohnWinzil]

You will be remembered for being a tosser😂

[@JohnWinzil]

You will be remembered as a fool

[@davesmith147]

These cars are poorly built thirsty fuel guzzlers! My Toyota is the best car I have ever owned!

[@venomxr8]

What a waste of time.

[@Drivecomau]

+Jono C - how so Jono? We wanted to try something a bit different. You not a fan?

[@venomxr8]

+CarAdvice.com.au I'm a big fan guys don't take my comment to heart. I just didn't get much more out of it than a regular review. I guess I got excited reading the title of the video thinking Holden have released a "night edition" of the ssv. I'm still upset that ford and Holden are pulling out of local production and am eagerly awaiting Holden to announce a last special edition like ford with the xr6 and 8 sprints

[@Drivecomau]

+Jono C - fair call, but we like to try new things with video and really liked the way this one looked. BTW - There is a 'Night Edition' Trax coming... ;) There is still over 18 months left for Commodore so we may be surprised yet.

[@mitchell5064]

+CarAdvice.com.au I like the new style.

[@CorvusHyperion]

+CarAdvice.com.au looking forward to the 'Director' commodore that is supposedly coming.