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The VE Commodore Calais Sportwagon. It’s a name synonymous with leadership in sports luxury motoring. Now, for the first time in a decade, it’s exhilarating and irresistible blend of power and refined handling, indulgent comfort and the very latest in innovative technology is available in a wagon. The Calais Sportwagon – for discerning drivers, there is no other choice.
| Engine | 3.6L High Output Alloytec V6 engine |
| Capacity (cc) | 3564 |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Power (ECE,kW) | 195kW @6500rpm |
| Torque (ECE, Nm) | 340Nm @2600rpm |
| Recommended petrol | 91 RON ULP |
| Fuel economy (L/100km) | 11.3 |
| Petrol tank (L) | 73 |
| Transmission type | 5 speed automatic transmission |
| Gear ratios | |
| 1st | 3.42 |
| 2nd | 2.21 |
| 3rd | 1.6 |
| 4th | 1 |
| 5th | 0.75 |
| Final drive ratio | 2.92 |
| Overall length (mm) | 4904 |
| Overall width (exluding mirrors) | 1899 |
| Overall height | 1476 |
| Ground clearance | 110 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2915 |
| Turning circle (kerb to kerb, m) | 11.4 |
| Front track (mm) | 1592 |
| Rear track (mm) | 1608 |
| Kerb weight (Est.kg) | 1841 |
| Towing (kg) | Maximum towing: 2100 |
| Brakes | Four wheel disc. Ventilated discs - front & rear Twin piston alloy front caliper, single piston rear caliper. |
| Tyres | 17" x 7" alloy wheels. 225/55 R17 97V tyres (4) |
| Front suspension | Direct acting stabiliser bar. Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link independent rear suspension (IRS). Coil spring. Stabiliser bar. |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) incorporating: | Standard |
| - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | |
| - Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | |
| - Electronic Brake Assist (EBA) | |
| - Traction Control System (TCS) | |
| Linear Control Suspension | Standard |
| Dual-stage front airbags for driver and front passenger, side impact | Standard |
| airbags for driver and front passenger and side curtain airbags | Standard |
| Front lap/sash seatbelts with load limiters and pyrotechnic pretensioners | Standard |
| Rear seat child restraint anchor point (3) | Standard |
| 6 disc in-dash CD player. MP3 compatible | Standard |
| 7 speakers. Total 150 watts | Standard |
| Speed dependent volume control | Standard |
| Steering wheel height and reach adjust | Standard |
| Leather wrap steering wheel | Standard |
| Multifunction steering wheel, featuring illuminated controls for: | Standard |
| - Sound system | |
| - Trip computer | |
| - Bluetooth* for compatible mobile phones (where fitted) | |
| - Satellite navagation; Tuen-by-turn (where fitted) | |
| Multifunction driver display, featuring: | Standard |
| - Trip computer information | |
| - Sound system information | |
| Priority key. Stores settings for: | Standard |
| - Climate control (where fitted0 | |
| - Sound system | |
| - Trip computer | |
| - Speed alert | |
| - Headlamp and interior lighting time delay options | |
| Leather wrap gear selector | Standard |
| Front fog lamps | Standard |
| Projector headlamps | Standard |
| Dual exhaust | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Rear Park Assist | Standard |
| Dual zone electronic climate control | Standard |
| 6.5" multifunction colour LCD screen. Displays stereo and climate control information. DVD player and satellite navigation compatible (where fitted) | Standard |
| Front centre armrest with leather trim | Standard |
| Power exterior mirrors | Standard |
| Road speed dependent variable intermittent wipers | Standard |
| Automatic headlamp mode. Switches on at twilight or low light | Standard |
| Bluetooth for compatible mobile phones | Standard |
| Trip computer with triple display, including: | |
| - Average speed | |
| - Odometer/tripmeter/trip time | |
| - Distance/time to go | |
| - Instantaneous/average fuel consumption | |
| Digital speedometer | |
| Tracks two trips simultaneously (eg. Short day trip within long interstate | |
| trip) | |
| - Fuel used/range | |
| Visual and audible speed warning | |
| 6-way electric adjustment of seats | Standard |
| Adjustable driver's seat lumbar support | Standard |
| Adjustable front passenger's seat lumbar support | Standard |
| Rear seats fold flat | Standard |
| Remote control priority key: | Standard |
| - Operates central locking | |
| - Operates interior lighting. Time delay on entry | |
| - Automatic illumination when engine turned off | |
| - Operates exterior lamps | |
| - Enables/disables alarm system | |
| - Unlocks tailgate | |
| Horn sounds if either front door is ajar when remote locking | Standard |
| Sound system operates only in original vehicle | Standard |
| 60:40 split fold rear seats | Standard |
| Twin cup holders in centre console | Standard |
| Centre console storage compartment with armrest lid | Standard |
| Auxiliary power socket in console and rear cargo area | Standard |
| Shopping bag hooks in rear cargo area (2) | Standard |
| D-ring tie-down points (4) | Standard |
| Sunglasses holder | Standard |
| Two front reading lamps | Standard |
| Luggage net (adjustable) in rear cargo area to keep small items in place | Standard |
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