2016 Holden Commodore SV6 Black Edition review | CarAdvice

The limited edition 2016 Holden Commodore SV6 Black Edition bundles some nice dress-up components with a comprehensive equipment list to provide a well sorted and appealing package.
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[@mrheyfuckoff1]

Thank you CarAdvice, it is so rare to see a review that isn't negative because its a "Commodore". Most reviewers write it off as a bogan mobile before they've even sat in it.

[@Drivecomau]

Still a great car, and it was no joke about how many other VE and VF cars we saw on the drive to Lorne. The big guy still has lots of fans.

[@mrheyfuckoff1]

The VX is a fantastic car, so is the Camry. But no need to bring down the VF, it is a fantastic car. If you want to aim insults at any Commodore, aim them at the upcoming 2018 Commodore. That isn't even worthy of the nameplate.

[@MaZEEZaM]

Tim Miles Should Have, could Have. Not of.

[@rodneymcgiveron9563]

"Shitbox".....Still a way , way better engine in a Falcon...HUGE difference...Our inline 4 litre 6 , and I do mean 'our'...is a fantastic engine...not yank import V6 that keeps having timing chain issues..The other thing about the Barra 6 is that the power and torque is ALWAYS there..This is okay though..and it'll be sad to see it go but a bit of respect please for a real Aussie car , the mighty Ford Falcon..I have a FG XR6 by the way so I know how good they are and an AU ll with massive kms...no issues at all...

[@mrheyfuckoff1]

Ugh, always gotta be one that has to come into a nice convo swinging their dick around. The Falcon is a fantastic car, but at no point was anyone saying it wasn't. No need to come into a positive conversation being an arse.

[@dwnunder7529]

Great review ! I waited and found a used SV6 VFII Black edition in Green in manual. More than enough power for me and lovi'n the manual. Cant use a SS in syd traffic, unless i want to pay heaps of fines.

[@MaZEEZaM]

Great review, the Commodores and Falcons are by far my favourite cars, the inclusions for the money are always great and I particularly like the seats as I find them much softer and more comfortable than the hard types so often used in other models. Such a shame they are coming to an end. 😭

[@ronylewis4021]

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[@nickolastiguan]

Visiting Melbourne from Canada soon, gonna hire myself one of these

[@janbinas4084]

love how this dude does reviews!

[@JoshL1]

Those feels .. driving along Great Ocean Road can never have an shred of fun because there's some Fwit going 10 around corners

[@freeagent8225]

I drove it 18 months ago during lockdown. Hardly a car to be seen. Great drive. I was lucky.

[@project_calais4977]

I drove down the M1 and the entire portion of The Great Ocean Road in my 05' V6 Calais. Absolutely loved every minute of it and its so true. Even in the older version of the Commodore/Calais range its so comfortable and the lumbar support works wonders when soaking up the miles. Even fuel consumption was decent too in the old beast with an average of about 8.4L/100kms M1 stretch then about 9.5L-10.5L around The Great Ocean Road. Will have to do the drive again in my next Calais.

[@greatsouthernbants7284]

Need to do one of these with the SS versions. We need to hear that engine on a nice long drive, on a nice long video. Some shots from the outside with a bit less music would be fantastic. There aren't too many videos showcasing the sound of the bi-modal.

[@thatanonguy7281]

Nice!!

[@Abble_7]

As a kid my dream was to buy a brand new commodore. I just got my licence a couple months ago and purchased a 2006 vz and ill forever love my 1st car but i can't wait to purchase this car in a few years. Still upset these commodored died though

[@project_calais4977]

Same here. I always dreamt about owning one brand new and told my father I would own a Commodore one day. Surely enough I bought a VZ Calais and I love it heaps. I'll be getting a VF Calais as my next car. It is a shame that production shut down. I was the plant on its last day and I have to say, it was a bittersweet time.

[@PGee.]

Aim higher boys.....

[@rodyrod3641]

I'm wondering how reliable these are. Would it bea good but in 2022 if they are below 100k kms?

[@rabbit73au]

Auto park assist is standard across the range from Evoke to Caprice

[@huzaifaabdulrab4458]

You gotta love the 'entertaining family drive's! 0:15

[@russellmoore1533]

Interesting to see the car going back and forth along the Great Ocean Rd, while supposedly heading to Lorne.

[@jeffallen2923]

A question: Do these have as much leg room, front and back as the earlier VT to VZ series? I have a VX and I can set the drivers seat at a comfortable position (for me), then get in the back behind the drivers seat and have lots of leg room. And i am 6'4".

[@ozmalo]

yes all true I have two calais in white . One 6.0 L and a 6.2 L Cheers

[@1969cmp]

I'm glad you like this car. I'll be looking for one at the end of 2018, and considering some others like the Optima, Sonata, 6, Camry...

[@1969cmp]

AutoCritic Buy some glasses. I did and it made a difference. Does anything look like a gorgeous Mazda 6? Anything as ripped as a SV6 or SS? Or individual as an Optima?

[@1969cmp]

AutoCritic Good afternoon to you, too. Apology for my glasses comment.

[@1969cmp]

AutoCritic I am apologizing for telling you to buy glasses 😎

[@jeffrp14]

Great review, I would say most of what was said applies to the VE SV6 that my son has. A great Aussie car that just eats up the miles on long trips and doesn’t leave you like you’ve gone a couple of rounds with Iron Mike. Crying shame that the boof heads in Detroit and the unions in Australia stuffed the whole thing up. Great to see an Aussie reviewer not trashing the locals.

[@LucasWilkin]

wish my dad allowed my to get one

[@MrVice123456]

I believe the 2017 SV6 is automatic transmission only.

[@jasonharris3556]

Love the VF SV6 I just bought the 2015 SV6 and love it. Plenty of power put the foot down to the floor really does push you back into your seat. Has more power than my Barra 220 V8

[@glennmk5167]

A V6 na pushing u back in your seat that's the most hilarious comment I've read😂🤣been in a few and there gutless

[@manavsingh9822]

@@glennmk5167 sit in a kia stinger. Absolute beast of a v6 engine which beats the v8 commodore in a drag race

[@glennmk5167]

@@manavsingh9822 no thanks, next car I get will be a STI, just waiting on next generation to arrive, daily atm is a tuned rexy

[@freeagent8225]

Rented the Commodore, Falcon , Aurion and the Mitsubishi 380. Bought a 380 with 45000km for 75% off RRP. It's the right car for me.I think the 380 was the best all round package. I'm happy and that's all that matters.Doing your research pays off.

[@HughesyTech]

Didn't see the boys again after the city segment lol. If you look at the rear seats they're not they're lol

[@Drivecomau]

Ssh! Someone has to drive the camera car, and someone has to sit in the front passenger seat to monitor audio ;)

[@HughesyTech]

CarAdvice.com alright I'll play along :p

[@jimmyjam3753]

maybe he put them in the boot??

[@HeinrichChris]

There they're there lol

[@redbomberr4594]

We just bought a 2023 Mitsubishi, very nice car (next level down from top...so similar to my 2016 VF Black). The VF is way better to drive, more mod cons...better made and handles our roads like it was made for it...Funny that..i.e.: go Firetruck yourself GM

[@REDRUMredrum-vr5lz]

You actually do get powered seats on drivers side

[@marlonbaird6070]

Would love a wagon..not sure how reliable is it tho

[@adriand3753]

Check out: VF Calais LED UPGRADE

[@coureurdebois]

love it, such a shame it's dying :*(

[@Negaah21]

Why is it dying? 2018 model is out.

[@coureurdebois]

GM will not be making another Holden based generation of this car : / thats what i was saying. it wont be a Holden anymore and it might not even get the same name.

[@coureurdebois]

it will likely be an Opel or US based product.

[@jefsjefs8448]

@@Negaah21 the 2018 is simply an Opel Insignia

[@discoball3709]

Justin Bouche holdens will still be made but just this type of Holden won’t be made I saw it on the news like 2years ago.

[@agostinoagostino5147]

How much do you pay for petrol every time?

[@colbyzurlini8740]

We also hired in qld for holidays. Not bad for the cash. Heavy in corners, 7/10 gear box, uses a lot of fuel but wasn’t bad. A bit jerky when accelerating. Not bad though, better than my 2016 Mercedes a200 but not as good my VW Golf. Reasonably smooth suspension, powerful engine, tons of space, quick car. Unfortunately Vw make better cars in my opinion for a similar price

[@HOTFIJI]

I love my Vf2

[@Drivecomau]

It's a proper modern classic already :)

[@glennmk5167]

@@Drivecomau a V6 modern day classic yep that's spot on 😂🤣nothing classic about them!

[@foxbody_ssp9768]

@@glennmk5167 ok glenny...

[@user-gs3kt7vs3y]

Anyone else notice the G wagon in the background at the start lol

[@mrnatural4979]

The boys went off to get some lunch.. lol they werent in the car the entire drive

[@nicbane5490]

Should I get a manual VE sv6 or auto VF sv6 (p plate life) lol

[@manavsingh9822]

Which one did you end up buying then?

[@cxxkie7870]

We have that same car as that

[@jaloldean5446]

How is it in terms of reliability? I wanna get one soon. Tried VW but I'm so disappointed. I don't wanna have again problem car. Any advice on this car?

[@deanbrandon3615]

Hard to imagine a Commodore/Chevy SS with just a V6.

[@vehicleheightrestriction]

Lol. I drive it. Although it's the VE commodore. Pontiac G8

[@vmgqie]

could have wacked a supercharger as standard

[@MrGoober1983]

My SV6 black edition has power seats 🧐

[@kopetz071]

They all have power seats even mine

[@LOMBAX0RATCHET]

Not fully adjustable electrics, only height and lumbar sadly

[@MrBrown78]

Hey guys could you guys help me choose an SUV? I'm considering either the Porsche Macan or Porsche Cayenne! Could you guys help me pick the right one?

[@sourwords1808]

Drumming Ace I think you need a licence first before you worry about which car you want that you can't afford.

[@MrBrown78]

No Way im 37

[@djp4nfa]

Drumming Ace or a brain

[@MrBrown78]

djp4nfa nah I'm good maybe you should consider one because i don't think anyone with at least a brain wouldn't ask that or say that as a roast!

[@djp4nfa]

You're good because you don't need a brain? Go quick...the Porsche thread is awaiting you.

[@MTT-ic3ci]

No sv6t before they stopped production? Soo dissapointed, took me a whole year to get my turbos right in my sv6.

[@jtui4249]

What u running and how much did it cost u mate?

[@BL0HARD]

The forward collision / lane departure warning is completely useless on VF Commodore variants with it. It doesn’t apply brakes if it senses a collision, only primes brakes so they work quicker and flashes a red warning sign on heads up display and beeps. Good thing it doesn’t apply brakes too as it will go off on false alarm way too much to be considered a useful piece of equipment. Lane departure doesn’t control steering wheel only beeps on left or right side of speakers depending on which side you venture over on, lane departure warning works to a adequate degree. Default setting is off when you start the car as long as it’s not turned on previously. It’s almost like Holden knew the technology was a piece of shit. Cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, reverse camera works well and the automatic park is a cool party trick although you have to select reverse and drive or reverse and first in the manual and drive the car in controlling the brake or brake and clutch in the manual. Newer versions of this technology on other cars will do braking and gear changes automatically. To be fair it was 2013 when Holden introduced this technology. The in car entertainment system MyLink (Mystink) is rooted. Bluetooth paired connections will drop out if you skip too many tracks, Navigation has lost my trust when relied upon to navigate away from suburbs, sometimes I compare what MyLink and Apple maps on iPhone consider routes home and they are completely different (Apple is never wrong) Pandora function doesn’t work since Pandora is not longer available in Australia. No DAB radio. CD/DVD player ditched in series 2 . Anyway to criticise the Holden Commodore for those short comings is really nitpicking, all the good points mentioned in the review are true. You can fit two booster seats and a baby seat along the backseat, a lot of bigger shitbox 4wds can’t do that. Cheapish to service and insure in Australia, I’ve owned a VK, VY VE and 2x VFs never had a mechanical failure. It’s a shame time had to move on past the Holden Commodore, but with electric cars coming over the horizon Cars like the Holden Commodore where never going to be here forever.

[@FiendishlyDelightedSefto]

Mate that's how a car should be... you are the driver if u don't apply breaks you are at fault not car... get off your fkn phone, watch the road like the rest of us.... Drive the car properly or don't drive at all simple as that SV6 AND SS VF ARE A FANTASTIC CAR BETTER THEN ANY BMW OR MERCEDES AROUND A TRACK... HOLDEN IS THE BEST CAR EVER MADE FULL STOP

[@lukesm5747]

@@FiendishlyDelightedSefto sv6 and the lfx alloytec was probably the worst australian engine ever

[@davidmartin1015]

You do seem to know your onions pal. I’ve got one of the last sv6 Calais, great car , all things in the article basically true, however, I can’t always trust the sat-Nav. , ( upgrades seem to be an ugly rabbit hole). Too many blind spots in rear vision though the warning system for passing cars works well, (it needs to). Front pillars too thick, (air bags), you have to learn to look around them on corners and roundabouts. Too much chrome around driver, often catches glare. Mirrors too small for good rear vision . For music I run my I-pod , works well, all I need. Overall still best car I’ve ever owned and now a bargain ; made Feb.2018, sold new Oct. 2018, bought by me Jan.2019 at 7000 k’s ,$20k off new price. What more could I ask? Davox.

[@the486man9]

1000% better than the VE's

[@Drivecomau]

The VFII was a brilliant car!

[@K_240YT]

Definitely a big upgrade from a VE

[@UnstoppableShadows]

1:36 lol, u cheeky bastard

[@Drivecomau]

Tip into sport - the taxi driver's shifting choice :)

[@AdamLeask]

I find the SV6 quite wallows quite badly in the rear, which can be a bit unsettling into high speed corners. Average high 6s in fuel though!

[@drj2039]

High 6 L/100 km eh?

[@dickyknees3877]

Adam Leask high 6s, like 10.

[@andrekamara3398]

Adam Leask try taking off from a traffic light on a wet weather, nearly crash twice just trying to exit my workplace car park. So I trade it in for 27k

[@johndiaz7240]

Is Holden part of GM?

[@Drivecomau]

Yes - General Motors Holden (Australia).

[@Kaydencool2013]

Yes unfortunately

[@Kavothizzlafduxbfd]

@Michael Gilmore Yeah theres a V6 and V8 (LS3 Engine) version of the Commodore, Chevy SS I believe its called in US

[@jameslovett8697]

FGX falcon 208kw and 420nm on 98 oct fuel......ford got more torque :D but the holden is slightly lighter...

[@FiendishlyDelightedSefto]

HOLDEN is the better car overall

[@lukesm5747]

@@FiendishlyDelightedSefto holden is better if your into inferior engines being slower and far more unreliable (hence why the taxis never used it, increased fuel usage and a shit transmission

[@FiendishlyDelightedSefto]

@@lukesm5747 wrong, taxi used more holdens then Ford's. Victoria uses more yellow Ford's tho. NSW uses mostly holdens and holden luxury veichals. Holden engines V8 has just As much fuel efficiency then the LS. Holden V6 L67 has a really really fuel efficient rating. Holden do have great reliable engines you know nothing

[@FiendishlyDelightedSefto]

@@lukesm5747 and to add, holden has used silky smooth transmissions, even GTS VP have great transmissions that age well. U know nothing about holden

[@lukesm5747]

@@FiendishlyDelightedSefto your wrong about everything. In 2015, australian taxi comission found that 87.45% of taxis were using some form of ford falcons. There is good reason why falcons get called taxis, as the statistics show, it dominated the industry that relies upon reliability. The holden 3.6 has always been a joke of an engine always outdone by the barra in every way. Only have to take a look at the second hand market to count how many falcons over over 700k kms. I know a holden and ford wrecker who tells me there is far greater demand for the 3.6 v6 than the barra simply because they dont last anywhere near as long and are nowhere near as refined. But then again everyone knows an inline 6 is a far superior layout to a v6 due to its inherent perfect balance. The 3.6 v6 had more issues than i could count-blowing up, timing chains snapping, pcv issues, ticking noises, water pump leaks, oil leaks, coil pack fails and the list goes on. Everyone knows that they have always been a shit engine. As for transmission gms 6 speeds are complete trash. Holden only took them because they were cheaper. Compared to what fords used, the German ZF 6 speed as used by Maserati, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Rolls royce and bentley. Cant even compare the two. One was used on 300k dollar cars, there is good reason they chose the zf not a cheap american 6 speed. Nobody disputes the falcons 6 cylinder was better than holdens nor the transmission, the only ground holden boys can stand on is that they have a decent ls v8. That is it. The falcon has always had the superior driveline. Argue all u want about v8s, but the holden rattletech/lfx has always been a joke. The fact that your defending what is widely regarded the worst australian engine ever in probably the worst australian car ever tells me enough about your car knowledge.

[@Z_e_n_1_X]

geelong ring road?!

[@Drivecomau]

Well spotted!

[@TheSslover]

Great review, but too little, too late for the Australian built Commodore. Very sad

[@HyerDubstep]

Lorne!

[@unknowntonoone1368]

I wish we had these in USA .

[@Drivecomau]

Um. You do. Chevy SS - the V8 Commodore SS is exported to the USA.

[@unknowntonoone1368]

CarAdvice.com yeah we only have the v8 version in USA . The fuel is too expensive in Cali.

[@AhmedThaking]

CaliBoyz LOL seeing an american complain about fuel is funny as fuck! In Europe petrol is about $1.6 per liter about $6 per gallon!

[@travistoole]

We also got the VE as the G8. I want one so bad

[@mitchell5064]

Travis Toole wait you guys got the VE too? Woah... you learn something new every day

[@hughmungus7570]

Great P Plate car

[@jenny8296]

No it is not

[@coopsnz1]

In the states teens drive Camaro v6 with 1Le package for $35000usd

[@hughmungus7570]

@@jenny8296 In my personal opinion it is a pretty good car because its P Plate approved, it has relatively cheap spare parts, Its Australian Made and you can pick one up for about 20K.

[@lukesm5747]

@@hughmungus7570 not a great p plate car when an xr6 does everything better.

[@foxbody_ssp9768]

@@lukesm5747 im a Ford man but I've got to be honest the egg shaped falcons are a complete turn off, interior is nothing but plastic only thing going for it is a tad more torque

[@brucehemsworth6844]

I hope one day I am able to buy a brand new AUSSIE made car... AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE - OI OI OI

[@Rmizis]

Bruce Hemsworth yeah good luck, all the new shit is made in China

[@roughbro]

Australia has no more car production lol

[@jims6614]

I missed out on buying a commodore and now used models are going for 100% more than they are worth. 2015 model with 80,000k on the clock for $32k. I thought the sv6 was $38k new!!!

[@elmin2323]

Ford sync 3 kills Holden my link! DAB radio and apple car play

[@Drivecomau]

No arguments there, although the newer MyLink is much better than the version in the Commodore.

[@falcon81701]

I have a SSV Redline and it's pretty disappointing that there is no DAB

[@sourwords1808]

I get that the Commodore is an Australian car. but you just spent over 10 minutes talking like it will be around for another 40 years. this is an out going model. and who in their right mind would still feel patriotic about Holden when it clearly it doesn't feel the same about its people in Australia. not to mention the massive value drop lurking once it's no longer made here. my hard earn and commen sense will stay away from this. if you still really want one wait until after the fact you'll be very suprised to see the drop in value in one of these. new or second hand. that's my Car Advice of the week for you.

[@Dangermouse2256]

How wrong you are sour words....

[@himsarawanigasekara7110]

cant believe it gets 8L/100 on a highway

[@Bruce_T]

Why does it look like this guy is extremely squased in between the driver seat and wheel? His arms are far too bent to be comfortably driving for long periods of times.

[@BazzaVRChat]

Thought the same, personal preference or maybe having a teenager behind him needing leg room.

[@DropAGearDisappear]

good video, however it is out dated

[@Drivecomau]

MY16 SV6 Black is still in runout. The 6-cyl motor has stopped production, so this is the 'last' VFII V6 you can get. Drive away $38,990 at the moment.

[@davidgrill1264]

CarAdvice.com I just picked one up and absolutely love it. It's very good value... I paid only $36,990 less trade from a previous vehicle. It's plenty of car for the money and is great size for he family. It's a shame these won't exist by next year.. that's why I decided to get one now. I would recommend. Definitely not a bogan mobile! The review is spot on to my experience also. Thanks

[@Gdsamplify]

1 bonnet strut ....

[@MaZEEZaM]

G-force monitor, please don't suggest people be reckless with kids in the car 😢

[@sumit_john]

3 things I hate about the VF Commodore SV6 Black Edition. - 1 it's not a V8 - 2 it's not a V8 - 3 it's not a V8

[@mrcheesesmith]

The sv6 is about $12000 cheaper than the base model ss, Depending on age, driver history ect $500 cheaper pa for insurance give or take, about $300 pa cheaper for registration and around 2-3 km per liter better fuel economy than a v8. If you live in one of our overpopulated cities I don't see the point in all the long term extra costs if you are rarely if ever going to be able to use its true power (not sure if you legally could on out roads)

[@MaZEEZaM]

I do things out of spite Plus the V6 these days has more than enough power really.

[@benl9255]

If you move to the us you can get a v8 for the same price as the v6.

[@Kavothizzlafduxbfd]

Not everyone has the money for a V8 and it's fuel cost M8

[@coopsnz1]

wrong , 8k cheaper

[@D800Lover]

Holden was brought down by an abbott?

[@FiendishlyDelightedSefto]

No was brought down by GM and American laws ending off Shore production. Australia supplied America with Holden cars ... 🤣 something shit Ford could not do

[@veichelis]

forward collision assistance system? what exactly is this? @4.12 into the video... get ya facts right!! the sv6 black edition does not have this feature.

[@redspacebar5877]

That’s white btw

[@markgriffin4888]

Going, going GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@whitedogproductions6153]

Turbo it......

[@customregina9383]

U NO ???

[@chrisstaff5870]

Great car….SUV’s suck

[@1000guy1]

Pitty there parts are made in China

[@cjdacka]

Engine came from Australia, body came from Australia, Dash components from Sunshine Victoria. Maybe some of the electronics come from China, but that's most cars.

[@callumbalodis1760]

Gosh his hot.

[@jimmyjam3753]

wrong channel bra

[@jtui4249]

😆😆😆

[@ajv802]

Not one burnout? What kind of shit Peter Wherret review is this? Next the reviewer will be wearing a a floral frock.