Automotive giant Holden has jumped into the green car bandwagon with the release of two new fuel efficient v6 engines. The new cleaner, greener engines will be standard across the Commodore’s 3-litre and 3.6-litre models.
According to the carmaker, it is the first in Australia to combine Spark Ignition Direct Injection (SIDI) technology with a locally made car. The engines are manufactured in Port Melbourne, while the vehicles are manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia.
“People are telling us they want lower operating costs while keeping the flexibility of the Commodore’s size - so that’s exactly what we are offering,” says Holden Chairman and Managing Director Mark Reuss.
“Direct injection technology is a major step forward for the Australian car industry. It places a more refined Commodore amongst four cylinder competitors while delivering the space and flexibility which Australian car makers clearly want.”
The change to Commodore’s six-cylinder line is expected to boost fuel efficiency up to 3-litre Commodore Omega will use 9.3 litres of petrol per 100 kilometres. According to Reuss, the new engine would make the Omega more efficient than some four-cylinder cars.
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