VB Commodore

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The VB Commodore is the first generation of Holden's mid-size family car line, introduced in 1978 and based on the Opel Rekord/Senator platform for the Australian market.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Holden Commodore
automobile model
alsoMarketedAs Holden Commodore VB
assemblyLocation Dandenong, Victoria
Elizabeth, South Australia
bodyStyle 4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
countryOfOrigin Australia
engineConfiguration V8
inline-four
inline-six
fuelType petrol
introducedAs first generation Holden Commodore
layout front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
manufacturer Holden
market Australian market
marketPosition replacement for larger full-size Holdens
modelYearStart 1978
notableFeature based on European Opel Rekord/Senator platform adapted for Australian conditions
parentCompany General Motors
platform Opel Rekord
Opel Senator
predecessor Holden Kingswood
productionStart 1978
segment family car
soldBy Holden dealers in Australia
successor VC Commodore
transmission 3-speed automatic
4-speed manual
vehicleClass mid-size car

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Holden Commodore
firstGeneration

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