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Hey guys, I am from China, can anyone tell me that whether Holden Statesman is using the same chassis and same suspension as Commodore?
Beside these, what eles parts are they sharing?
I really need to know, thank you guys!!
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Hi sannajim.
Yes the Statesman is totally based on the Commodore.
Apart from the obviouis external panel changes, the longer wheelbase & the extra standard fittings they are the same basic car.
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Hey Terry, are you sure? Thanks!! I am working for a PR company which is now serving for Shanghai GM in China, they just introduced Statesman into China, named as "Royaum", and I need to find out some relative info about it in order to prompt its brand-bu
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Hi sannajim.
The GM China, Buick Royaum is the same basic car as the Statesman/Caprice line, with different grille etc. That is, it is a Commodore with the longer wheelbase.
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the statesman has a different chassis, steering ratio, steering mounts, tailshaft, diff and several others.
they are losely based on the commodore.
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Hi Guys.
These cars don't have a chassis, they have an integral body frame & the wagon is almost identical, but the front & rear subframes are the same as a Commodore. The steering ratio on the earlier cars (VQ II to WH) was the same as the base Commod |
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Dr Terry is 100% correct as usual. Holden have always kept the same philosophy since the HQ in 1971. The wagon, ute/van and Statesman have always been the same wheelbase, with only the sedan and 1-tonner being the odd ones out (sedan shorter, tonner longe |
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