Tourer joins Commodore line-up

The Tourer has joined the Commodore range and is set to debut in 2018. It’s the third model confirmed in the next-generation line-up, following the NG sedan (based on the Opel Insignia) and the Sportwagon. New European manufacturer Opel continues to influence the design of the 2018 Commodore range, Holden said, with the Tourer silhouette borrowing from the executive Opel Monza concept car, first produced in 1978. Although powertrain specifications are yet to be released, it’s expected the Tourer will contain the same engine options as the Sportwagon and NG, which include a V6 petrol engine generating 230kW and 370Nm of torque, and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine available in petrol and diesel. “The Commodore Tourer comes with a high-tech AWD system and also lets customers select specific driving modes, giving them the flexibility to be able to get off the beaten track,” said managing director of Holden New Zealand, Kristian Aquilina. The all-wheel drive Tourer also contains a ‘Sport’ driver mode, which adjusts the calibration of the steering, AWD and transmission for sportier driving experience. The new crossover wagon will be 110mm longer than the Commodore NG and 20mm longer than the Sportwagon, with an additional 20mm ground clearance. Driver assistance systems include autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, speed-limit cruise control, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, forward collision alert, side blind-zone alert and rear cross-traffic alert. Further details on pricing and a launch date are forthcoming.