Images: Holden VE.I Ute (2007-10)
Released in August 2007, the Holden VE Series I (VE.I) Ute was a single cab, rear-wheel drive utility. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the VE Ute was initially available with 3.6-litre V6 petrol, 3.6-litre duel fuel (petrol/LPG) and 6.0-litre V8 petrol engines. Furthermore, the range consisted of Omega, SV6 and SS Utes… Read full Holden VE Ute review
Images: Holden VE.II Ute (2010-13)
Released in September 2010, the Holden VE Series II (VE.II) Ute introduced an updated interior with additional features, a subtle facelift and new engines. For the engines, flex-fuel capability was introduced for the 3.0-litre V6 and 6.0-litre V8 engines, designated as the LFW and L77, respectively. With flex-fuel capability, the engine could run on a mixture of petrol and ethanol up to E85 (i.e. 85 per cent ethanol and 15 per cent petrol). Fuel consumption was improved through improved aerodynamics (including underbody air flow panels for all variants other than the Omega), a clutched air conditioning compressor and lower engine idle speed for the 3.6-litre LLT SIDI V6. The Holden VE.II Ute could be identified by its squarer front fascia, reshaped headl…
