In 2003, the range also saw the introduction of the first Commodore-based all-wheel drive variants, including the Holden Adventra (VY) wagon.

Interior upgrade includes a new instrument panel, centre console and steering wheel and new design transmission lever and handbrake.

The SS features included: The Berlina is the semi-luxury version of the VY range; it sits above the Acclaim and below the Calais.

The Berlina features included: A limited run of 325 VY series 1 wagons (all in the colour Turbine Grey) was released in 2002.

It was produced between October 2003 and February 2005 also acting as the basis of commercial derivates in the form of the Crewman Cross 8 and Holden Special Vehicles sports variants.

Over the standard Commodore wagon, the Adventra adds a 60/40 split rear seat and additional gauges above the central ventilation outlets.

Black plastic accents on the front and rear bumpers along with the wheel guards visually distinguished the Adventra from the Commodore.

Extra-cost options available included third-row seating, cargo hold down nets, and an off-road recovery kit.

A true VZ series facelift was introduced in February 2005 and with it, the introduction of a V6 engine as the principal power unit.

These commercial vehicles received the same upgrades as the sedan/wagon range, which involved a new, sharper-designed nose, and restyled interior.

Powered by a 225 kW (302 hp) V8 engine, the Cross 8 featured a modified appearance, more suited to an off-road vehicle.

The Cross 8 received bolstered wheelarches, raised ride height as well as additional equipment, with the sole drivetrain being the recently upgraded Gen.3 V8 connected to a 4-speed automatic.

The enhanced performance VY range sold by Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) is marketed as the Y Series and it comprised the variants listed below, alphabetically.

For the first time, HSV stopped adopting the same series code as the mainstream donor cars in order to further differentiate its products.

The Avalanche vehicles were fitted exclusively with the 5.7-litre LS1 V8 engine rated at 270 kilowatts (360 hp) of power and 475 newton-metres (350 lb⋅ft) of torque, mated to a four-speed 4L65-E automatic gearbox.

Along with Holden's V8 Commodore-based AWD vehicles, the HSV Avalanche series was discontinued in late 2005 due to phasing out of the 5.7-litre LS1 engines because of the Euro III emissions regulations.

VY GTS was a special order only vehicle with very limited build numbers, making it one of the most sought HSV's of the future.

The original Y Series Maloo utility retained the 5.7-litre LS1 engine from the VU, but power was increased to 260 kW (349 hp).

Both came standard with a revised Luxury suspension tune, rear parking sensors and 260 kW (349 hp) LS1 engine.

A leather steering wheel was added to improve grip and feel when turning and more memory options for the front electric seats to cater to different users.

Two extra safety features were added: an electric tyre pressure monitoring system and High-Intensity Discharge (HID) driving lights.

The brake and some of the engine cooling vents located on the front bumper are slightly hidden to keep its luxury well present while viewing the vehicle.

Some of the side skirts front and rear air dams and the lower parts of the exterior mirrors are coloured in a satin finish grey.

Some of the interior changes include alloy pedals, new colours, a re-designed four-spoke steering wheel with remote audio controls, white finish instrument dials and minor gauges now in their own dedicated binnacle in the centre of the dash.

The multi-function read-out has been re-programmed to show the HSV logo and the vehicle build number and identification during start-up.