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Wet Paint

Author: Isaac BoberDate: 7 September 2011
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Two new colours, named Perfect Blue and Chlorophyll, have been designed by Holden’s Port Melbourne-based Colour and Trim team to adorn its local Commodore and Cruze sports line-up for the new manufacturing year, MY12.

Holden’s classic new Perfect Blue exterior colour pays homage to Australian motorsport legend Peter ‘Perfect’ Brock and his famous Formula Blue HDT Group A VK SS Commodore (1985). 

Working from the original paint chip, Holden Colour and Trim’s Charlene Spiteri designed a cleaner, brighter reinterpretation of Formula Blue using new paint and colour technologies. The result is a restyled blue, which retains the solid appearance of the original paint with subtle metallic highlights at close range.

“We wanted the colour to express that unique connection Holden had with Peter, who was an incredibly talented man and a fine ambassador for Holden. Peter left a lasting impression on Holden and our company heritage so Perfect Blue is our way of celebrating his achievements,” she said.

“Perfect Blue strikes a balance between matching the original and creating a new colour that’s sympathetic to the modern surface body language of Commodore and Cruze.”

Chlorophyll, the second all-new colour for MY12 is designed with layers of colour that create, and this is according to Holden, an element of surprise as you move around the car.  

Both Perfect Blue and Chlorophyll will be available on MY12 Commodore, which goes into production today, and the MY12 Cruze range launched later this year.

In addition to new paint, Commodore has had a refresh for MY12. Selected models receive chrome accents to highlight the Series II front fascia, while Omega is fitted with new 16-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels. A new lip spoiler enhances the styling of the luxury range-topping Calais V.

SS V models fitted with the optional Redhot interior trim gain additional Redhot stitching on the seats and door trims.

The Holden iQ multimedia system has been updated for compatibility with the latest smartphones and now offers improved Bluetooth functionality.

 

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