Taken as an all-new entry in Holden's revitalised line-up though, the new Commodore ticks all the important boxes ... with the heaviest Calais-V Tourer actually outweighing the portliest VF by 31kg.

It’s been five years since the last-generation Holden Commodore was officially pulled from Australian showrooms, but its twin continues on sale overseas and has been updated once again.