Sydney 2007: Holden Commodore Sportwagon and HSV Maloo break cover again
Automakers go to great lengths preventing images and details of new cars being released prior to their official debut, but sometimes, well... often, they still fail. Holden is the latest automaker to suffer this fate, with images of its new VE Commodore wagon and high-performance HSV Maloo ute being leaked for the second time ahead of their debut at next week's Sydney Auto Show.
The pictures were published by local magazine Motor, the latest edition of which wasn't meant to go on sale until the official embargo date of the 11th of October. Subscribers of the magazine, however, received their new copies today in with full details of the two Holden show cars. These same cars were subject to another leak back in August.
The wagon Holden is presenting is being called a concept but it's an almost exact copy of the production model set to go on sale early next year. Previous versions of the car were normally sold to company fleets and accordingly were lacking in the style department. The new model is being touted as a more affordable alternative to sporty European estate models from the likes of Audi and BMW.
Holden's other model is the new Maloo ute, a hotted up version of the regular Holden VE Ute prepped by Holden Special Vehicles (HSV). It features a 411-hp 6.0L LS2 V8 and an equally powerful bodykit to match.
[Source: Drive]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
espyj 1:46PM (10/05/2007)
This needs to come to the US as a Pontiac G8 Sportwagon and do battle against the Dodge Magnum. The lines of this are more luxurious, like the gorgeous Audi A6 Avant, and I'd choose it over the Magnum anyday.
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SPG 2:22PM (10/05/2007)
Oh indeed!
Ligor 3:11PM (10/05/2007)
indeed,
Pontiac G8 meet my money.
But I fear GM will hold back and this station wagon will not be meeting my money
tony2x 4:27PM (10/05/2007)
Wow that is definitely the new hotness! Gimme a G8 Sportwagon GXP and maybe enough people will buy them to convince BMW to bring over the M5 Touring for the more well heeled wagon fiends amongst us. That way I can have sideways fun with the dog in the back for the next few years until the M5s start to appear "off lease".
Wagons rule!
Justin 1:59PM (10/05/2007)
Beautiful looking saloon. Sign me up.
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Tim 2:05PM (10/05/2007)
A saloon is a coupe or sedan. The English would call this a shooting brake or an estate car.
Justin 2:50PM (10/05/2007)
Oooh, you're right. Hello Friday, goodbye brain! lol
MoonRover 2:57PM (10/05/2007)
A shooting brake, why a shooting brake, is this something one would use to go on a hunt? eh?
Tim 2:05PM (10/05/2007)
I drive a Honda Civic, which I really like, but there are times that I could use a pickup. I am not a fan of trucks, however I would very seriously consider a Ute if it were offered Stateside.
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LloydChiro 4:18PM (10/05/2007)
Non-sequitur... This car is not a "ute", and it is not a truck. What in the hell are you talking about?
espyj 4:54PM (10/05/2007)
The user is talking about the second vehicle not pictured, but mentioned, the Holden Maloo Ute
tifighter 2:08PM (10/05/2007)
This estate would get me in a GM dealership. And I'm a left coaster that has never been in a GM dealership...
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Alex Nunez 2:18PM (10/05/2007)
Dear GM:
2009 Pontiac G8 Safari, please.
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SPG 2:24PM (10/05/2007)
What a great looking car.
This car has sporty/classy road trip written all over it.
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Chris 2:30PM (10/05/2007)
Drooling and crying all over my keyboard. When is GM-USA going wake up and say, "screw these flying brick SUVs already!"
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TriShield 3:16PM (10/05/2007)
Indeed, Pontiac needs to sell this new Commodore wagon and the new Ute.
Pontiac G8 wagon, and Pontiac G8 utility anyone?
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cxvargas 3:27AM (10/06/2007)
Nice. I want one.
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AfterGasoline 5:09PM (10/05/2007)
Wow I really love the looks of that! I already loved the sedan version, but I honestly think this is even better looking than the sedan. PLEASE bring this over as a G8 variation!!! I am currently looking at Saab wagons, but if this is in the pipeline I am waiting for it.......
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MadeinDetroit 4:11PM (10/05/2007)
I see a Buick in this, not a Pontiac.
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94 taurus owner 8:21AM (10/07/2007)
What about a Cadillac.