HOLDEN'S popular Commodore Ute has climbed another rung in the ladders of both performance and refinement with the release of the facelifted VZ line-up. With a 175kW/320Nm Alloytec V6 mated to a new six-speed manual as standard in Ute and Ute S, the even more stylish two-door load-lugger is no longer more show than go. Throw in a dramatically improved optional four-speed auto for both the new V6 and the flagship SS ute's upgraded 250kW/470Nm V8 and VZ Ute has all bases covered. Expect perhaps for the VZ sedan's five-speed auto, top-shelf Alloytec 190 engine and standard ABS.