SS), limited slip differential and an eight-cylinder engine were all made available as optional extras. Calais The flagship Calais shares the prestige style exterior with the Berlina, but is distinguishable by its 16-inch alloy wheels and chrome outlined foglamps. Standard features included an eight-speaker audio system, ten stack CD player, dual zone automatic climate control, electric front seats and leather a steering wheel, gear shifter and handbrake. The Calais presented the same optional features as the Berlina, but allowed for the inclusion of leather upholstery. With the Berlina, the centre console was finished with either the black or beige plastic panel depending on the interior colour scheme, however the Calais upped the ante with a wood grain-faced console, or a satin-finished façade for Series II variants. The Calais was the only model in the lineup that could be had with all three engines, with the Ecotec V6 standard and the supercharged V6 and V8 as options. Manual transmissions were not available however. Ute (VU) Before the VU, Holden had marketed their Commodore-based utility models under the Holden Utility (VG) and Holden Commodore utility (VP, VR, VS) names, although the term "Holden Ute" was also used in their official marketing literature. The VU Ute's successor was assigned the same model code as the sedan it is based on (VY). Models The VU replaced the VS Utility. The VU's arrival was 36 months after the VT Commodore sedan, meaning it arrived in time for the launch of the VX Commodore. The VU utilises the same wheelbase as the VT Commodore station wagon and WH Statesman/Caprice, meaning a wheelbase increase of . The Ute employs the same interior as the Commodore, while also picking up the VX's upgraded equipment lists and restyled exterior design. Base : Built up from the Commodore Executive's specification. Available with 3.8-litre Ecotec V6 – 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual or 5.7-litre Generation III V8 – 6-speed manual or 4-speed auto S : Based on Commodore S specifications. Available with 3.8-litre Ecotec V6 – 4-speed auto, 5-speed manual. SS : Based on Commodore SS specifications, minus side-impact airbags. Available with a 5.7-litre Generation III V8 – 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. The range received a minor refresh with the VX Series 2 models 12 months later, with the major upgrade being an additional to Holden's Generation III V8's. The VU was superseded by the VY ute in September 2002. Special