[Sydney MS] Holden Calais Sportwagon e Holden HSV Maloo R8 (Foto Ufficiali)

[Touareg 2.5]

We don't have all the details on how these two images were obtained, but it appears they were snapped during a product presentation for future Holden vehicles. We see for the first time Holden's VE Commodore Wagon, which is based on the newish VE Commodore sedan and will share the car's engine lineup of a 255-hp 2.6L V6 and 362-hp 6.0L V8 for the SS version. The other pic reveals the high performance version of the recently unveiled VE Ute called the HSV Ute Maloo. The aggressive trucklet will be powered by a 411-hp 6.0L LS2 V8, and as you can see, will sport a very aggressive body kit. As a matter of fact, if Lamborghini made a car-based pickup, it might just look like this.

Knowing that Holden will be releasing a wagon version of the VE Commodore begs the question whether or not we'll see something similar in the U.S. It could be a Pontiac G8 or Chevy Impala Wagon, though either one would make a compelling alternative to the Dodge Magnum.

autoblog

Oh che belle ste Holden!

[Touareg 2.5]

The Sydney Motor Show is just over a week away but already we have images of some of the highlights planned for GM’s Aussie division Holden. Images of the new VE Commodore wagon and HSV Maloo Ute were published by local magazine Motor ahead of their official debut in what’s being claimed to be an honest mistake. The new wagon is being called a concept but expect the final production version to be an exact copy when it arrives early next year.

Also revealed was the new Maloo ute, a performance derivative of the recently revealed Holden ute created by Holden Special Vehicles (HSV). The first image of the car was leaked back in August, which showed the ute from the front, while this latest shot shows the car’s awkwardly styled tailgate. Expect to see the same 411hp (307kW) LS2 V8 from the sedan powering the new Maloo.

Both cars are possible candidates for GM’s U.S. lineup, especially the new VE wagon, which could easily be sold as a touring version of the new Pontiac G8.

motorauthority

Complimenti per lo Sw.. molto bello.

[lorenz82]

bella la sw....tristezza il pick-up...

[Touareg 2.5]

carscoop

Bellissima.. veramente bellissima...

Comunque.. il suo vero nome è Holden Calais Sportwagon..

[ACS]

Davvero bella la SW. Il pickup stile El Camino è un classico laggiù, non vengono (giustamente) compresi da noi, ma loro li apprezzano tantissimo.

ps: il V6 2600 sarebbe dovuto essere l'ideale ai tempi della JV), sviluppato a dovere, come motore intermedio di alta gamma. Così com'è ha praticamente la stessa potenza del 3200... se consideriamo gli step 2 del 3200 anche questo 2600 avrebbe potuto essere davvero interessante.

[Touareg 2.5]

Motorauthority

HSV Maloo R8

Ma perchè 307? ... comunque questi mezzi sono davvero essenziali in australia.