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	Indiacar News-New Adventra All Wheel Drive Wagon Is Holden's Local Hero (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Developed for Australia's unique road conditions In developing the Adventra, Holden's major objectives were to produce a true crossover wagon, versatile enough to take most Australian road and track conditions in its stride and yet able to perform and handle on highways and city streets equally as adeptly as its rear wheel drive relatives.
		That Adventra succeeds so well in meeting these objectives is largely due to the special qualities of Holden's advanced Cross Trac all wheel drive system, which provides high levels of traction on a wide range of surfaces and has a rear wheel drive-biased torque split for maximum flexibility, stability and 'driver's car' chassis dynamics.
		Holden engineers subjected Adventra to a punishing test schedule which took in some of the country's roughest and most remote regions, completing more than 600,000 durability, development and test kilometres and backing their field work with 1000 complex computer simulations.
	www.indiacar.com /xnewdet.asp?id=n5817 (1702 words)

	AutoWeb - New Car Test - Holden Adventra
		In addition, despite Holden claiming that the front suspension is "redesigned for better isolation and absorption of impact harshness", the front suspension feels (as of course it actually is) heavier in unsprung weight, and on the test car had a clunk from the left-hand front corner.
		With the introduction of the Adventra and soon to be released AWD crew cab variants, Holden is now producing 35 models off 13 variants (body style, left- and right-hand drive, AWD and RWD) from the one V-car platform.
		Adventra manufacture is scheduled in sequence with all other models along the same line and through all three production shifts at Holden Vehicle Manufacturing Operations, Elizabeth, South Australia.
	autoweb.drive.com.au /cms/A_2003/article.html (1620 words)

	Holden Adventra 4WD 1000km car review - Motoring - MyNRMA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Holden and Ford both made their reputations building cars which were better suited than imports to Australia's tough driving conditions.
		The Adventra CX8 is similarly specified to the Berlina wagon.
		Adventra is up against some first class quality rivals - Lexus RX330, Volvo XC70 and Honda MDX - and the test car's interior fit and finish was noticeably inferior to these vehicles.
	www.mynrma.com.au /adventra-4wd_holden_adventra.asp (1453 words)

	Holden VY Adventra
		With its wide stance, high ride height, flared wheel arches, unique tailgate with folding glass, Euro-style roof rack and bold front end treatment, the Holden Adventra is dynamically different in appearance from the rear wheel drive wagon upon which it is based.
		The Adventra is powered by the 235kW, 5.7 litre GEN III V8, teamed with automatic transmission.
		Adventra chassis, underbody, key components and systems are engineered to cope with all-road applications.
	www.users.on.net /~nweber/commodore/vy/vy-adventra.html (576 words)

	Holden Commodore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Holden Commodore is a car series built by the Holden division of General Motors in Australia, available as a sedan, wagon or, from 1989, utility).
		This model used Holden's 1.9-litre Starfire engine (a four-cylinder version of the 2.85 L inline six engine) from the defunct Holden Sunbird.
		The VT Commodore, released in 1997, was similarly based on the Omega (GM2800) platform, and saw a coupe version, the Monaro, which resurrected a famous Holden brand name from the 1960s and 1970s, as well as a four-wheel-drive version of the Commodore wagon, the Adventra.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Holden_Commodore (1445 words)

	New Adventra All Wheel Drive Wagon Is Holden's Local Hero
		Developed for Australia's unique road conditions In developing the Adventra, Holden's major objectives were to produce a true crossover wagon, versatile enough to take most Australian road and track conditions in its stride and yet able to perform and handle on highways and city streets equally as adeptly as its rear wheel drive relatives.
		That Adventra succeeds so well in meeting these objectives is largely due to the special qualities of Holden's advanced Cross Trac all wheel drive system, which provides high levels of traction on a wide range of surfaces and has a rear wheel drive-biased torque split for maximum flexibility, stability and 'driver's car' chassis dynamics.
		Adventra's distinctive profile is further differentiated by the exclusive design of its rear pillar, new rear window shape and full length Euro-style roof rack.
	www.theautochannel.com /news/2003/09/23/169183.html (1763 words)

	New Adventra All Wheel Drive Wagon Is Holden's Local Hero Latest Automotive News Auto Industry News Reviews Specs and ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		In developing the Adventra, Holden's major objectives were to produce a true crossover wagon, versatile enough to take most Australian road and track conditions in its stride and yet able to perform and handle on highways and city streets equally as adeptly as its rear wheel drive relatives.
		Holden engineers subjected Adventra to a punishing test schedule which took in some of the country's roughest and most remote regions, completing more than 600,000 durability, development and test kilometres and backing their field work with 1000 complex computer simulations.
		Adventra was rigorously benchmarked against a number of European all wheel drive wagons until its performance exceeded objectives.
	www.autofan.com /newsdetail.asp?id=574&mn=9&yr=2003 (1701 words)

	Drama Down Under: New Commodore — But What Happens to Holden Adventra? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Holden claims its all-new VE Commodore sedan can accommodate an AWD system such as its own CrossTrac drivetrain, but it would appear to have all but ruled out a low-riding all-wheel-drive VE sedan due to lack of demand.
		Powered by a 3.2-liter version of Holden's Alloytec V6, the Captiva could be priced starting as low as $27,700, which would significantly undercut Territory and Toyota's Kluger (sold in the U.S. as the Highlander).
		For the moment, Adventra continues to be available as part of a small VZ Commodore wagon and utility range.
	www.edmunds.com /insideline/do/News/articleId=116468 (360 words)

	The Australian: Holden Adventra SX6 [March 30, 2005] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Holden V6 of the time was within months of being consigned to the history books and Holden judged it not worth the effort to adapt it for all-wheel drive.
		Holden quotes a figure of 13.1 litres per 100km for the Adventra V6 –; coincidentally the same number Ford claims for its rear-drive Territory.
		The Adventra's extra width over a Commodore (no midget itself) is sometimes noticeable on narrow roads and the turning circle is larger than a Commodore's –; and a Territory's.
	www.theaustralian.news.com.au /common/story_page/0,5744,12691103%255E13232,00.html (1109 words)

	Holden Adventra v Toyota Kluger v Ford Territory - Review New - www.theage.com.au
		The Kluger is very similar in philosophy to both the Territory and the Adventra, and all three have clear mechanical links to the traditional flag bearers: the Territory to the Falcon, the Kluger to the Camry and - most obviously and closely - the Adventra to the Commodore wagon.
		Holden won't be left wondering when the Alloytec V6-powered version of the Adventra goes on sale in April, as the SX6 offers the Territory TX and Kluger CV very stiff competition in value terms.
		The Holden is even better off against the Kluger, which is $3000 more expensive yet misses out on even the option of side airbags and rear parking sensors and doesn't have electrotrickery such as traction or stability control in its armoury.
	www.theage.com.au /news/Review-New/Holden-Adventra-v-Toyota-Kluger-v-Ford-Territory/2005/02/23/1109046969698.html?oneclick=true (3685 words)

	Holden - Wikicars
		The Holden 48/215, introduced in 1948, was a medium-sized vehicle fitted with a 132 in³ (2.15 L) engine, and based on a design proposed for the 1949 Chevrolet, that had been rejected as being too small for that purpose.
		Holden sold the Nissan Pulsar as a Holden Astra (not to be confused with the Opel-sourced model of the same name) and used the 3.0L turbocharged 6-cylinder engine from Nissan's Skyline designated BT1 in the VL Commodore (1986-1988)(which was specifically designed by Nissan for Holden).
		Holden also exports its Statesman sedan to the Middle East as the Chevrolet Caprice, to South Koreaas the Daewoo Statesman, and China as the Buick Royaum.
	www.wikicars.org /en/Holden (3066 words)

	The Australian: Holden Adventra LX8 [ 04dec03 ] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Holden has tweaked the four-wheel-drive system for a rear-drive feel similar to a Commodore's, but if anything the Adventra is a more accomplished handler.
		Far be it from us to tell Holden how to build cars, but if they could see their way to putting a diesel engine such as Isuzu's new 6DE1 3.0-litre V6 in an Adventra they'd have the makings of a really good outback car.
		OUR test Adventra's outback touring pretensions were dealt a severe blow when its power-steering pump failed during the test drive, leaving us with aching chest muscles and welts on our hands after 150km of wrestling rather than steering the car to the nearest dealer.
	www.theaustralian.news.com.au /printpage/0,5942,8053174,00.html (1030 words)

	The Australian: Ford Territory Ghia AWD and Holden Adventra CX8 [ 28jul04 ] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Holden Adventra is a Commodore wagon-based derivative, while Ford's Territory is a ground-up SUV wagon design that owes little to the Falcon, even though it shares some of its mechanical architecture with the sedan.
		With Holden not thinking too far outside the square, the CX8 lacks the clever details found in the Ghia – bottle holders and bins in four doors, two wet-clothes areas under the load floor, rear seats that move fore-aft, to name a few.
		The Adventra has more ride comfort at low speeds and is more involving to drive, with excellent grip levels from its lower-profile 17-inch Bridgestones, tighter body control during directional changes and, on loose surfaces in particular, more latitude shown with its excellent, unobtrusive traction-control electronics.
	www.theaustralian.news.com.au /printpage/0,5942,10265368,00.html (1937 words)

	Holden Adventra AWD / News & Reports / Motoring / Web Wombat
		Both Adventra models get full-time 4WD transmissions, which came about thanks to a $125 million design and engineering program that took more than three years to complete, and is the first of a series of upcoming Holden vehicles to incorporate advanced "Cross Trac" AWD technology.
		With all that blokey toughness in mind, Holden is also trying to appeal to those who are after a jack-of-all-trades, a practical wagon in the vein of Subaru's popular AWD vehicles, that can be hammered about on dirt tracks, but also used to collect the groceries.
		The new Commodore-based Adventra makes a lot of sense, what with its Cross Trac AWD capability, seven seat option and V8 power, and whether or not the Holden mudslinger is better than Ford's Territory is largely irrelevant at this stage, as Holden has the jump on the Blue Oval by a good six months.
	www.webwombat.com.au /motoring/news_reports/adventra.htm (1536 words)

	Holden Adventra : Road Test / News & Reports / Motoring / Web Wombat
		Holden's 5.7-litre V8 engine gives plenty of grunt and power, in turn contributing to the car's sense of control in all but the very worst conditions, but it also gives you that extra confidence off road when you know you need a bit of get up and go to get out of the rough stuff.
		Holden's design team deserve a pat on the back for coming up with the rugged look of the Adventra, yet again adding a fresh touch to the VY family.
		While most Adventra's will spend more than 90% of their time on the fl top, it still manages to operate adequately on the rough stuff, and it's a very versatile vehicle, with loads of interior room and all the mod cons.
	www.webwombat.com.au /motoring/news_reports/xrt_adventra.htm (1826 words)

	VZ Holden Adventra Wagon - Next Car Pty Ltd - 3rd February, 2005
		Holden Chairman and Managing Director Denny Mooney today revealed an expanded and restyled Adventra AWD wagon line-up with the new SX6, CX6 and LX6 variants joining the V8 powered Adventra LX8.
		Adventra LX6 and LX8 models have 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels with graphite inserts, jewelled projector headlamps with 'optic fibre' twin bar parkers and fl bezels, clear lens fog lamps and chrome grille headers.
		Adventra CX6 adds chromed projector headlamps, leather trim in neutral pewter, leather wrap steering wheel with Active Select, electronic climate control, leather wrap transmission shifter and handbrake handle, 6 disc CD player, graphic equaliser, multi-mode trip computer, satin chrome highlights, front spot reading lamps, dash-top storage compartment, integrated rear storage compartments and power outlet.
	www.nextcar.com.au /n.holden.VZ.adventra.05feb.html (989 words)

	Lifestyles: Motoring: Adventra Boosts Holden Sales
		Holden New Zealand managed to sell more than 1600 vehicles in June, spurred on by the success of the Adventra and its new Alloy tec V6 engine and Cross Trac AWD system.
		Holden New Zealand was second in the market with 16.0 per cent shared behind Toyota at 18.6 per cent share and ahead of Ford with 15.7 per cent.
		Momentum is building for Holden in the small and medium segments with an impressive growth in sales of Barina and Vectra with 103 and 109 units respectively.
	xtramsn.co.nz /lifestyles/0,,12622-4557133,00.html (393 words)

	Holden VZ Adventra (2005-) February 2005 Car Review - CarPoint Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Holden's phenomenal range of Commodore variants dictates the staggered release of new variants and technology, which is why all-wheel drive models waited until February 2005 to receive the VZ generation upgrade.
		Holden Adventra is based on the Commodore passenger wagon, and gets a number of significant changes to tackle off-road situations.
		Adventra is equipped with a full-size spare and a modified jack to cope with modified ride height.
	carpoint.ninemsn.com.au /portal/alias__carpointau/tabID__6485/ArticleID__6893/DesktopDefault.aspx (1999 words)

	CARSguide - Holden's Adventra mud-buster [06feb04] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Holden will have a tougher time when Ford rolls its Territory into action, but that's a different style of vehicle and the red team is confident its Adventra and Cross 8 workhorse will still do the job.
		Holden claims the Adventra is the successor to truck-based four-wheel-drives, but it's not the first manufacturer to get the message.
		The Adventra is a tough looking beast, but it is still a Commodore wagon at heart and that means a comfortable driving position, plenty of space for five adults, and a huge luggage area.
	carsguide.news.com.au /news/printpage/0,8297,8599760^27286,00.html (951 words)

	FordForums - Holden adventra driveline revealed. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		HOLDEN has revealed technical details of the electronic traction control-based all-wheel drive system that will underpin a swathe of new vehicles, starting with the Adventra cross-over wagon that goes on sale on October 17.
		Holden says it had the family driver in mind when it came to designing Adventra, eschewing true mountain goat ability so that it drove in a very similar fashion to the rear-wheel drive Commodore wagon it is based on.
		ADVENTRA and the Cross Trac system were compared against a number of European all-wheel drive wagons, including the BMW X5 and Audi Allroad, and Holden argues that local software tuning gives its product a distinct advantage.
	www.fordforums.com /showthread.php?s=4ea55efa7251380b5f6b7792b0cb425e&t=47785 (1163 words)

	Holden Adventra Review - MotorPoint
		The Holden Adventra is part of the AWD revolution released by Australia’s biggest family car manufacturer, Holden, as a crossover four-wheel drive wagon.
		In fact the Holden Adventra has beat Ford to the line as Australia’s first locally developed and engineered AWD crossover, due to Ford’s insistence of using only 5-cylinder engines in the Territory.
		The Holden Adventra is a mix of the traditional wagon with a go-almost-anywhere all-terrain traction.
	www.motorpoint.com.au /holden-adventra.asp (834 words)

	Volvo XC Forums - Holden adventra?
		What is surprising, given that the new Holden is expected to be on sale “later this year” according to Holden, is the scarcity of details about the new vehicle.
		There is so far no indication of the likely price tag, but if Holden does get Adventra to market before the end of this year it will have stolen a march on Ford, as the Territory AWD wagon is not expected to be released until next year.
		I read somewhere that the Holden engineers were using the BMW X5 as the benchmark for the Adventra.
	www.v70xc.com /forums/printthread.php?t=2024 (418 words)

	Holden Adventra LX6 VZ - drive.com.au
		Holden got the first Australian all-wheel-drive wagon onto the market with its Adventra, but it's clear now that Ford's Territory has been the biggest success.
		Inside, the Adventra has ample space, enviable comfort for five and, in the LX6 at least, more than enough toys to keep you happy, as well as a massive boot.
		The V6 Adventras are worthy additions and sure to boost the model's disappointing sales, but the old-school cabin and occasional lapse of refinement means the status quo in the Australian all-wheel-drive contest is unlikely to change.
	www.drive.com.au /editorial/article.aspx?id=9597&vf=1 (707 words)

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