For its midlife update Commodore has adopted more angular front and rear styling (with triangular taillights) married to the more rounded middle section of the car that is carried over.
152kW/305Nm 3.8 OHV V6 continues in five-speed manual or four-speed auto guise.
Inside there is a new instrument panel with binnacle-style instrument cluster featuring multi-function digital displays, new centre console and steering wheels.
There have also been some engineering refinements with improvements claimed to chassis dynamics, build precision, powertrain, safety and aerodynamic performance.
New standard features: power front windows from April ‘03 Special editions:· Dec 02 – Lumina: Air-con, alloy wheels, CD player, cruise control, power windows, rear spoiler, roof racks (wagon), decals· Dec 02 – Lumina HBD (Holden by Design): as above, with body kit· May 03 – Equipe: Air-con, alloy wheels, power windows, cruise control, premium audio, decals
