After more than four decades of production, Holden has called time on one of its most iconic cars.
The beloved Commodore, a staple for many people across Australia, will no longer be sold from next year. The news will likely be a massive blow to people who have cherished the classic Commodore for years.
Sales have been dwindling ever since production at the legendary South Australia plant closed in 2017. Since then, the car has been manufactured in Germany by GM subsidiary Opel.
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There have been just 5,417 Commodores sold this year - a far cry away from the nearly 95,000 that were shifted during the car's peak in the late 90s.
It was Australia's favourite car for a whopping 15 years, but sadly it's fallen to the wayside.
Holden has also announced that it is discontinuing the Astra hatchback sedan from next year as well as the company looks towards four-wheel drives and SUVs like the Acadia, Trailblazer, Equinox and Trax SUVs, and Colorado work ute.
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Holden's interim chairman and managing director, Kristian Aquilina, said: "Holden is taking this decisive action to ensure a sharp focus on the largest and most buoyant market segments.
"So far this year SUVs and utes have increased to 76 per cent of Holden sales, a trend we only see continuing.
"The decision to retire the Commodore nameplate has not been taken lightly by those who understand and acknowledge its proud heritage.
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"The large sedan was the cornerstone of Australian and New Zealand roads for decades. But now with more choice than ever before, customers are displaying a strong preference for the high driving position, functionality and versatility of SUVs and Utes."
Holden says the Astra and Commodore will be sold next year until stocks run out and they have a plan to keep spare parts available 'well into the future'.
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