Holden has announced pricing for the new imported Holden ZB Commodore, with prices ranging from $33,690 for a 2.0-litre four cylinder base model LT to $55,990 for a V6 VXR.

The range also includes a Calais 2.0-litre, a Calais-V, a mid-range RS which is also available with either engine, and a Tourer or Sportwagon version of the LT, RS, and Calais.

The new VXR will have adaptive ‘continuous damping control’ suspension, front Brembo brakes and adaptive AWD. Its 235kW/381Nm 3.6-litre engine will be hooked up to a 9-speed auto.

A Calais V6 is now $51,990, or $53,990 as a Tourer.

“The local testing kilometre count is fast approaching 150,000km, focusing on a unique local suspension and steering tune to fine-tuning radio and satellite navigation reception.”

Heading up this task was head dynamics engineer Rob Trubiani, who has been fine-tuning the way Commodores drive since the ‘90s.

In addition, vehicle development manager Jeremy Tassone says Holden has been inviting customers to test drive the new Commodore to get an idea of what it’s like.

“We’ve had a few skeptical people come for a drive but once they’ve been in the car and experienced the work the team has put in, they’ve left with huge smiles on their faces.

“It’s been great to see and be able to involve them.”