Six Airbags Standard on new Holden Ute Range
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17th September, 2009
Holden will achieve another Australian safety first this
month by launching the first Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) to offer six airbags as standard across the
range.
Holden’s Model Year 10 (MY10) VE series Ute will introduce side impact and curtain airbags as
standard equipment on all Ute models.
The entire MY10 VE and WM range, including Ute, also receives a steering column shroud energy absorber
that helps to reduce driver knee injuries and a passenger seat belt reminder.
The improvements join a long list of safety features found standard including Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) which incorporates Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
(EBD), Electronic Brake Assist (EBA) and Traction Control System (TCS).
The combination of front, side and curtain airbags, together with ESC as standard across the range is
unmatched in the light commercial segment.
GM Holden Director of Safety and Integration, Ian Butler, said making six airbags standard across the
entire Ute range was a positive step forward for occupant safety in the LCV market.
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“Holden believes that occupant safety is just as important in the LCV market as it is in the
family sedan market,” Mr Butler said.
“Safety features are not something that should be limited to vehicle types or models and should be
standard on all our vehicles, including those in the light commercial market.”
“When it comes to safety we are absolutely committed to continually improving the passive and
active safety features we offer.”
The upgrade follows the recent announcement that Holden’s entire range of locally manufactured
passenger cars has been awarded the maximum five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP)
rating for the first time ever.
The five-star rated MY10 range - Commodore sedans, Sportwagon, Statesman and Caprice – and the
upgraded Ute will go on sale next week.
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