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Holden towing weights

These towing weights are sourced from the New Vehicle Distributor’s spec sheets. They’re based on vehicles sold new in NZ - spec levels and recommendations may vary with used imports. Some vehicles also require a transmission oil cooler be added for towing. It’s best to seek advice from your nearest dealer if required.

Model Year Trailer without brakes (kg) Trailer with brakes (kg)
Astra 1.4 1995 - 1999 500 850
Astra 1.6
 1995 - 1999 500 1000
Astra 1.6 SW
 1995 - 1999 500 950
Astra 1.8
 1995 - 1999 600 1000
Astra 1.8 & 2.2 SRi
 2002 700 1800
Barina 1.2 1994 - 2000 400 500
Barina 1.3 & 1.6 1986 - 1993 400 800
Barina 1.4
 1994 - 2000 450 900 man / 800 auto
Barina 1.4
 2001 N/R N/R
Barina 3 & 5 door 2010 N/R N/R
Calais VE V6 & V8 2010 - 2100 man / 1600 auto
(w/Holden approved towing equipment)
Camira 2.0 1985 - 1988 N/R 900
Captiva SX,CX & LX petrol 2010 750 2000
Captiva SX,CX & LX diesel
 2010 750 1700
Colorado 3.0 TD 4X2 2008 - - 1600 max
Colorado 3.0 TD 4X4 2008 - - 1600 max
Combo van 2010 550 1000
Commodore VE 3.6 SIDI 2010 - 2100 man / 1600 auto
(w/Holden approved towing equipment)
Commodore SSV Ute V8 2008 - 1600 max
Commodore VE Sportwagon SIDI 2010 - 2100 man / 1600 auto
(w/Holden approved towing equipment)
Commodore VE Ute 2010 - 1600 max
Commodore VK 3.3 1984 - 1987 500 1200
Commodore VYII
 2003 750 1200 (std bar)
Commodore VYII 2003 750 1600 (car kit C)
Commodore VYII 2003 750 2100 (bar kit D)
Commodore VYII Adventra LX8 AWD 2004 750 1600 (std bar)
Commodore VYII Adventra LX8 AWD 2004 750 2100 (bar kit D)
Commodore ute 1 tonner
 2003 750 1600
Commodore ute VZ Crewman V6-V8 man
 2004 600 1600
Commodore ute VZ Crewman V6 auto
 2004 600 1200
Commodore ute VZ Crewman V8 auto
 2004 600 2500
Cruze 2009 695 1200
Cruze 1.5 & AWD
 2002 350 800
Cruze 2.0 diesel
 2009 750 1250
Epica CDX & CDXI 2.0 & 2.5 litre 2010 750 1200
Frontera 3.0 D 2000 750 2250
Jackaroo, Isuzu Trooper 1987 - 1994 750 2250
Monterey 3.5 P 2000 750 2500
Rodeo 2.8TD - 3.0 DT & 3.2 V6 1997 - 2002 700 1800
Rodeo LX 3.0 DT 2003 750 2000
VE 2006 - 1200
(1600/2100 H/D Holden T-bar)
Vectra 1990 - 1995 300 1350 petrol / 1000 diesel
Vectra 1996 - 680 1350
Vectra 1.7 diesel
 1996 - 665 1100
Vectra 2.2
 2003 710 1500
Vectra 2.5 V6
 1996 - 700 1500
Vectra 3.2
 2003 750 1600
VL 3.0, VN 3.8 1987 - 1992 500 1200 (std bar)
VL 3.0, VN 3.8 1987 - 1992 500 1590 (Holden tow pack)
VP-VR-VT-VX & VY 3.8/5.0 1992 - 2001 750 1200 (std bar)
VP-VR-VT-VX & VY 3.8/5.0 1992 - 2001 750 1600 (Tow pack C)
VP-VR-VT-VX & VY 3.8/5.0 1992 - 2001 750 2100 (Tow pack D)
Zafira 2.2 2002 550 1000