HOLDEN’S family-oriented Commodore Acclaim has always offered a high level of standard safety and equipment, and the latest version takes the concept to unprecedented new levels. Along with an all-new 3.6-litre DOHC alloy V6, VZ Commodore is the first Australian-built passenger car (discounting Ford’s Territory SUV) to offer a sophisticated stability control system like that found in many European models. But Acclaim is the least expensive Commodore variant to feature it as standard. Bringing a host of associated benefits with it, such as the latest anti-lock braking system and electronic brake assist, the clever Bosch ESP system is not available on the more expensive Berlina variant, which rises in price more than Acclaim. Strangely, however, nor is ESP available on the more expensive and even more family-friendly Acclaim wagon.