The fourth and final VB facelift is an enduring favourite, and featured sleek new front-end styling, a distinctive kicked-up boot and heavily altered interior.
But the big news was the new imported Nissan 114kW 3.0-litre OHC in-line six-cylinder (I6) engine with a five-speed manual or optional electronic four-speed auto, to meet unleaded petrol introduction.
This action killed the 1963 EH-era engines and sparked off 18 years of no homegrown Holden “sixes,” while public pressure forced the preservation of the 18-year-old Holden V8.
Improved front seats arrived from October ‘87.
New standard features: Fuel injection (EFi) on all models, radio cassette player.
Engine options: (From Aug 1986) 150kW turbocharged 3.0, with 15” wheels, four-wheel discs and power steering standard (From October ’86) 122kW 5.0 V8 coupled to three-speed auto Special editions:· Sept 87 – Vacationer: Air-con, power steering, cloth trim, decals· April 88 – Series 200: two-tone gold, air-con, central locking, power windows, power steering, full instrumentation, upgraded audio (600 made)
