The Holden Commodore made its debut in 1978 and was a mid-size sedan, coupe, and wagon body style throughout its long life. The Australian manufacturer wanted something fuel-efficient to replace the HZ Kingswood, and the Commodore was the answer. The car was produced across five generations: 1st Gen (1978 to 1988), 2nd Gen (1988 to 1997), 3rd Gen (1997 to 2007), 4th Gen (2006 to 2017), 5th Gen (2018 to 2020). The Commodore was sold late in its life by GM as the Pontiac G8 and by Opel as the Insignia.