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XLR8 V8
03-12-2008, 11:05 AM
REAR-VIEW CAMERA MAKES HOLDEN SPORTWAGON
AN EVEN SMARTER CHOICE

GM Holden has introduced a rear-view camera option for all Sportwagon models,
continuing to reinforce the popular Sportwagon as the smart new choice for families.

http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/XLR8V8/Ve%20Sportswagon%20Camera%20(Medium).JPG

A first for a locally built Holden, the significant safety feature helps eliminate blind spots
when reversing and works in conjunction with rear park assist which is standard across
the Sportwagon range.

The option is available as a full colour screen on Calais, Calais V-Series and SS V-Series
Sportwagon and a rear-view mirror screen on all other Sportwagon models.
The factory-fitted option is available for the recommended retail price of $500.

GM Holden Director of Marketing, Philip Brook, said the introduction of a rear-view
camera highlighted Holden’s efforts to make new technology affordable and accessible to
Australian motorists.

“This is a significant, competitively priced feature that will enhance safety for passengers
and pedestrians,” Mr Brook said.

“Sportwagon has strong appeal to customers with young children where safety is a key
priority in their decision to purchase a new car.

“It is an important addition that complements Sportwagon’s many standard safety features
including Electronic Stability Control and six airbags.

“It’s an essential tool for people who need to park in tight spaces or hitch their vehicle to a
trailer, caravan or boat.”

The all-new Sportwagon has been a hit since its launch earlier this year. Sportwagon
outsold all SUVs across the compact, medium and large segments in September and has
maintained Commodore’s position as the country’s best selling vehicle so far in 2008.

Source: GM Holden Media Releases

zaim
03-12-2008, 11:45 AM
Now THAT is awesome.

WagoNut
04-12-2008, 08:59 PM
Can they be retro-fitted, and if so at what price?

JLR
04-12-2008, 09:11 PM
lol. makes another pro for the finance manager to approve!

iloveholden
04-12-2008, 09:29 PM
Thats awsome....the maloo needs this as well.

korrupt
05-12-2008, 07:27 AM
Do they have any pics of where the camera is mounted? Looks like you can just see the number plate in that top pic.

XLR8 V8
05-12-2008, 01:50 PM
That's the only pic on the holden media site

korrupt
05-12-2008, 03:29 PM
Any word on when it will be fitted to the rest of the range?

fx160
05-12-2008, 04:06 PM
in the pic it looks like the camera is mounted high on the tail gate
but for some strange reason the reverse camera is not available on V8 models
my first thoughts were that the quad pipes of the exhaust may take up the room where the camera is to be fitted

kev

Rick
20-12-2008, 04:44 PM
Old news I know, but I thought I'd post this here so that the thread does not mislead people.

The camera is available on V8 models.

Even the press release at the start of this thread mentions the SS-V.

The fact that the Holden web-site says it is not available does not make it true. See the VE Wagon thread for more detail.

On a positive note, if anyone gets it retro-fitted, pls tell us about it.

Rick