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Holden Commodore Acclaim
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Holden's unstoppable 2001 sales momentum has already sewn up consecutive top-seller crowns. Part of the success rests with a resurgent four-cylinder range but there is no doubt that the best-selling car in Australia, Commodore, is Lion King for Holden. In August this year, a subtly changed Series II VX model stalked into showrooms and clawed its rivals. Unfortunately the facelift, and subsequent price rise, blotted Commodore's copybook. In a segment where a fistful of dollars separate fierce rivals, Commodore's price now means a below-average rating for the car. But that scoring blemish is the end of the bad news. Commodore Acclaim gets 12 above-average scores in the remaining 17 categories, an indication of its ability to meet most family demands. Most importantly, it's ranked above-average in the critically weighted family criteria: safety, comfort, and space and practicality. Holden's decision to use anti-lock brakes across the Commodore range is an advantage in the base cars, but it leads the way even against foes with higher levels of equipment by offering optional side airbags, plus traction control as standard. While Commodore generally rates well in safety, it has some catching up to do with it's competitors in terms of crash test results. Ford Falcon Futura is the big mover this year, with a vastly improved safety showing spearheading its surge to second. But the Blue Oval's family class offering is still a car of highs and lows. While it returns class-leading scores for running and repair costs and performance, Futura scores below-average marks in retained value, innovation, fuel efficiency, and smoothness and quietness. Rounding out the top three is Mitsubishi Magna Advance. Resale values are the only sore point, otherwise Magna is a viable option for family buyers, particularly for those who'll forego a bit of space for more refinement.
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