Holden Ute I (facelift 2002) 3.6 V6 (238 Hp)


Holden Ute:

The Holden Ute is a coupe utility built by Holden, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors, from 2000 to 2017. The word "ute" is a colloquial term used commonly in Australia for a utility vehicle. Between 2003 and 2007, Holden built a crew cab version , called the Holden Crewman and between 2003 and 2005 a cab chassis version known as the Holden One Tonner.
The VX Commodore-based Ute launched with a locally built 3. 8-litre Ecotec V6 engine of Buick design. A 5. 7-litre Generation III V8 engine option was also available, but this was replaced by the 6. 0-litre Generation 4 in 2006, and updated to the L98 specification later on that year. In 2004, Holden replaced the V6 with a 3. 6-litre Alloytec unit....(Read more on Wikipedia)

I (facelift 2002) Overview:

Holden Ute (I (facelift 2002)). With 320 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1535 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.

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We've had most of the usual utes since 2007 onwards. A lot of long-term hire vehicles, mostly 2nd gen D-Max, MN Tritons, 1st and 2nd gen T6 Rangers... and of course dozens of KUN26 and GUN26 Hilux. I've been a director of a commercial light vehicle modification business primarily servicing mining and forestry. 87% of the ute and wagon business is based on Hilux and the various 70/100/200 series
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I service a fleet of Dmaxes, all they ever seem to need are brakes, tyres, the occasional control arm, and rarely they'll have faulty pressure sensors for the DPF. They are driven with a service canopy at GVM all day every day, and they just keep going. Never had one do an engine or gearbox, or even a turbo, and we have multiple generations from -16, 17-19, and some brand new ones. They're a tr
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A well maintained AU Falcon Ute will kick around for a long time.
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Wait another year, Get a VX commodore Ute, and sourcing parts locally to maintain it will be a piece of piss, since it’s all GM. Bonus points: if you have the cash, hunt down an X series Maloo with the 5.7L, and have some fun
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You probably just want a Hilux. However, I think Holden Rodeo's are very cool. Parts will be a pain in the ass in the US I reckon though.
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What kinda camping? 4wd needed? Holden or ford pretty safe bet


Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Adequate and balanced power output (238 hp) for versatile driving.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.

Cons:

  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: 2000 - 2002).

General:
Brand:Holden
Model:Ute
Generation:I (facelift 2002)
Modification (Engine):3.6 V6 (238 Hp)
Start of production:2002
End of production:2007
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Pick-up
Seats:2
Doors:2
Engine:
Power:238 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre:66.8 Hp/l
Torque:320 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
Engine displacement:3565
Number of cylinders:6
Engine configuration:V-engine
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Engine layout:Front, Longitudinal
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio:6.4 kg/Hp, 155 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:4.8 kg/Nm, 208.5 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:1535
Max. weight:2275
Max load:740
Size:
Length:5052 mm mm [191mm more]
Width:1844 mm mm [50mm more]
Height:1476 mm mm [28mm more]
Wheelbase:2939 mm mm [208mm more]
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears6
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDisc

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