Commodore Executive
The entry-level Executive was a popular choice amongst fleet buyers, and offered standard features such as anti-lock brakes, a driver's air bag, trip computer, and central locking.[8] Along with all other variants, steering wheel audio controls, a CD player, and an electrically retracting power antenna were now standard.[5] The naturally aspirated 3.8-litre Ecotec V6 came standard on the Executive, with the option of the Supercharged Ecotec V6 or Gen III V8 engine. V6 engines were coupled to a five-speed manual transmission, and V8s came with a six-speed manual. A four-speed automatic transmission was available as an optional extra, regardless of the engine choice.[9]
Commodore Acclaim
The second tier Acclaim was marketed as a family-oriented variation of the VX range, with a strong emphasis on safety.[8] Building on the equipment levels of the Executive, the Acclaim also featured four airbags, cruise control, traction control, Limited-slip differential, air conditioning and power windows. A four-speed automatic transmission was the only transmission available, although buyers did have the opportunity to opt for the Supercharged Ecotec V6 engine.[9]
Commodore S
Offered as a sporty alternative to the Acclaim was the Commodore S. Based on the entry-level Executive, features came in the form of a sports body kit, electric windows, 16-inch alloy wheels, sports suspension, air conditioning, cruise control, and a leather steering wheel. However, leather upholstery,[10] traction control, four airbags, 17-inch alloy wheels and the Supercharged Ecotec V6 were offered as options.[9]
Commodore SS
The SS continued on with the sporting trend of the Commodore S, but incorporated bumper-integrated foglamps, and more aggressively styled alloy wheels.[7] Instead of the six-cylinder engine standard on the "S pack", a Gen III V8 engine and six-speed manual transmission came as standard. A more advanced suspension setup, traction control and a passenger's airbag were also standard, but side impact airbags and leather upholstery remained optional.[9][10]
Berlina
This model and the top-of-the-range Calais attributed a notably restyled exterior, when compared to other trim levels. Both featured a full-width rectangular grille, which merged off together with the angled-off headlamps. The rear-end of the sedan is characterised by a boot panel housing the a full-width taillight bar with transparent lenses. Alloy wheels for the Berlina were a nine-spoke, 15-inch, machine finished type.[7]
Building on the features the Acclaim featured the Berlina added climate control air conditioning, and adjustable seatbelt anchors. Optional extras comprised: 17-inch alloy wheels, sports suspension (the same type found on the SS), limited slip differential and the V8 engine.[9]
Calais
The flagship Calais shares its exterior styling with the Berlina, but is distinguishable by its 16-inch alloy wheels and chrome outlined foglamps.[7] Standard features above Berlina included an eight-speaker audio system, ten stack CD player, dual zone automatic climate control, electric front seats and leather steering wheel, gear shifter and handbrake. The Calais presented the same optional features as the Berlina, but allowed for the inclusion of leather upholstery.[10] With the Berlina, the centre console was finished with either the black or beige plastic panel depending on the interior colour scheme, however the Calais upped the ante with a wood grain-faced console, or a satin-finished façade for Series II variants.[9] The Calais was the only model in the lineup that could be had with all three engines, with the Ecotec V6 standard and the supercharged V6 and V8 as options. Manual transmissions were not available.
