List of Holden vehicles
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Headquarters | Australia , Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Products | Automobiles |
| Owner | General Motors |
| Parent | General Motors |
Holden, formally known as GM Holden Ltd, functioned as the Australian branch of General Motors (GM), which ranks as the world's second-largest automobile manufacturer. From the beginning, Holden produced a variety of vehicles designed either domestically or sourced from international designs. These Australian-built models were complemented by imported GM vehicles, enabling Holden to offer an extensive and diverse product range.
Holden vehicles categorized by nameplate
The majority of Holden's automobiles have been identified by specific nameplate designations, examples being the Holden Kingswood and Holden Commodore. Notable exceptions to this naming convention include the initial 48-215 series "Holden sedan" produced between 1948 and 1953, the utility and panel van variants based on the Holden Standard from 1951 to 1968, and the utilities and panel vans derived from the Belmont between 1974 and 1984. These exceptions are listed under the list of Holden vehicles by series rather than the nameplate classification.
Holden vehicles organized by series
In addition to nameplates, Holden models are also classified using series codes. For instance, the 1971–1974 Holden Kingswood is identified as the "HQ" series, while the 2002–2004 Holden Commodore carries the "VY" code. Typically, these codes correspond to the vehicle’s platform architecture; for example, "V" denotes the GM V platform. The subsequent letter generally indicates model progression rather than carrying a specific meaning. Examples include the TX Gemini and MB Barina, where "T" and "M" represent their respective GM platforms.
There are some deviations from this pattern: the "V2" designation for the 2001–2004 Holden Monaro likely refers to its two-door coupe configuration; meanwhile, the 1998–2001 Holden Suburban is identified by "K8". Additionally, three-letter codes such as those assigned to the WFR series Holden Shuttle and UBS Jackaroo reflect their Isuzu lineage.
The VY series encompassed not only the Commodore but also its Berlina and Calais counterparts, which were distinguished primarily by their equipment levels and luxury features under separate nameplates. This approach of marketing essentially identical vehicles under different nameplates is mainly applied to locally produced "large" cars—examples include groups like the Holden Belmont/Kingswood/Premier, Holden Commodore/Berlina/Calais, and Statesman/Caprice. Unique body style variants such as the Monaro coupe typically share their series code with their base models.
Beyond large cars, similar naming strategies have been used for pairs such as the UBS Jackaroo/Monterey and LX/UC Sunbird/Torana. Generally speaking, series codes are predominantly used when referring to large Holden models; this list concentrates on those vehicles, while smaller or excluded models are covered under the List of Holden vehicles by nameplate.