Used Car Safety Report
The Holden Ute has been awarded a 3 star Driver Protection rating in the latest Used Car Safety Rating (UCSR) report. UCSR are reported annually by the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC). Ratings are estimated from data on real crashes reported to police in Australia and New Zealand and provide a very high level of confidence. The UCSR report classifies cars according to where their rating lies in relation to a best performance benchmark. The Driver Protection rating measures the relative safety of cars in preventing serious injury to their own drivers in crashes.
Driver Protection Rating
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Rating
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Result
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Excellent
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Good
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Marginal
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Poor
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Very Poor
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For further information on the UCSR please click here.
If you would like to view the new car safety rating produced by ANCAP please see the archived report below:
| Crash Test | Score | Maximum Score |
|---|
| Overall Score | 25.6 | out of 34 |
| Frontal Offset test | 9.93 | out of 16 |
| Side impact test | 15.677 | out of 16 |
| Pole test (Optional) | 0 | out of 2 |
| Bonus points | 0 | out of 0 |
This model HOLDEN COMMODORE UTILITY was introduced in August 2000. The running changes, as tested, came into production in February 2002.
The HOLDEN COMMODORE UTILITY scored 9.93 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious chest injury was moderate for the driver and passenger.
The vehicle scored 15.677 out of 16 in the side impact crash. There was a slight risk of serious abdomen injury but all other injury measurements were good.
Safety Feature Summary
The safety feature information below is subject to change without notice. For up to date safety feature specifications for all variants, please see the safety feature table to the right or contact the manufacturer.
A driver's airbag is standard equipment. A passenger airbag is available as part of a safety pack option. The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats. This feature improves the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a severe crash.
ANCAP & UCSR Rating ExplainedThis shows the differences between the rating processes.
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Frontal Offset Test Results
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Region
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Score
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Score Type
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Maximum Score
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Frontal Offset*
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9.93
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pts
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(out of
16)
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Head/Neck
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4
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pts
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Chest
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0.39
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pts
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Upper Legs
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2
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pts
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Lower Legs
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3.54
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pts
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The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The front part of the driver's floor was pushed rearwards 118mm. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 88mm and upwards 9mm. The dash moved 34mm towards the driver. The steering wheel hub moved rearwards 16mm, upwards 14mm and sideways 33mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 34mm rearwards. The roof had minimal deformation and the width of the driver's doorway shortened by 30mm. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash tools were required to open the driver’s door.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and head contact was stable. The driver's knees hit the steering column and dash. The ignition switch barrel and a covered metal bracket at the end of the dash are potential sources of knee injury.
Side Impact Test Results
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Region
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Score
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Score Type
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Maximum Score
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Side Impact*
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15.677
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pts
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(out of
16)
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Head
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4
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pts
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Chest
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4
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pts
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Abdomen
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3.68
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pts
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Pelvis
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4
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pts
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The driver's door was pushed inwards substantially. The driver's head hit the b-pillar but protection from serious injury was good. The vehicle was not eligible for a Pole Impact Test since it did not have head-protecting side airbags. This test can earn eligible vehicles an extra two points, giving a maximum possible overall score of 34 points.
Pedestrian Summary
A separate pedestrian impact test is conducted. This test estimates injuries to pedestrians struck by a vehicle travelling at 40 km/h. The more stars the better (maximum 4 stars).
Pedestrian Rating Explained
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) provides consumers with independent and transparent information on the level of occupant and pedestrian protection provided by different new car models, in the most common types of crashes, through its star rating program.
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Green Vehicle Guide
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Combined Fuel Consumption
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CO2
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Greenhouse Rating
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Air Pollution Rating
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Overall Rating
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12.2 L/100km
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285 g/km
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4 /10
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4.5 /10
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| Crash Test | Score | Maximum Score |
|---|
| Overall Score | 27.41 | out of 37 |
| Frontal Offset test | 11.57 | out of 16 |
| Side impact test | 14.84 | out of 16 |
| Pole test (Optional) | 0 | out of 2 |
| Bonus points | 1 | out of 3 |
The tested model of VE Commodore Utility was introduced in Australia during 2007.
The Commodore Utility scored 11.57 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious chest and leg injury was marginal for the driver.
The vehicle scored 14.84 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver.
Safety Feature Summary
The safety feature information below is subject to change without notice. For up to date safety feature specifications for all variants, please see the safety feature table to the right or contact the manufacturer.
Dual front airbags, antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are standard. An advanced seat belt reminder is fitted to the driver seat. The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash.
ANCAP & UCSR Rating ExplainedThis shows the differences between the rating processes.
Find out more
Frontal Offset Test Results
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Region
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Score
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Score Type
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Maximum Score
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Frontal Offset*
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11.57
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pts
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(out of
16)
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Head/Neck
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4
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pts
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Chest
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2.5
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pts
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Upper Legs
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2
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pts
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Lower Legs
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3.07
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pts
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The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards by 25 mm and downwards 3mm. The steering wheel hub moved 58mm forward, 52mm downward and 5 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 11 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash the driver’s door could be opened with normal effort. The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Steering column components were a potential source of injury for the driver's left knee. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.
Side Impact Test Results
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Region
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Score
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Score Type
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Maximum Score
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Side Impact*
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14.84
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pts
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(out of
16)
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Head
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4
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pts
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Chest
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2.84
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pts
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Abdomen
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4
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pts
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Pelvis
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4
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pts
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The vehicle was not eligible for a Pole Impact Test since it did not have head-protecting side airbags. This test can earn eligible vehicles an extra two points.
Pedestrian Summary
The pedestrian rating is based on ANCAP tests of a Commodore sedan. The Utility can be expected to offer similar protection.
Pedestrian Rating Explained
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) provides consumers with independent and transparent information on the level of occupant and pedestrian protection provided by different new car models, in the most common types of crashes, through its star rating program.
Find out more
Green Vehicle Guide
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Combined Fuel Consumption
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CO2
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Greenhouse Rating
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Air Pollution Rating
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Overall Rating
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11.4 L/100km
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269 g/km
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4.5 /10
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4.5 /10
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Base Model Safety Features
Legend
Standard
Not Available
Optional
No Information
The latest UCSR are based on statistics collected from car crashes in Australia and New Zealand between 1990 and 2017, where someone was killed or seriously injured. Over eight million police reported crashes were analysed in the latest UCSR.
