New HSV Series Launch - 12 October [Archive] - Australian LS1 and Holden Forums

hsvprez

19-09-2011, 08:46 PM

http://www.hsvclubnsw.com/index.php?p=6

HSV Owners Club of NSW are having a meeting at Hunter Holden in Ryde on 12 October 2011 for the "New HSV Series Launch".

Anyone shed more light on the new models?

.. Rob.

Evman

19-09-2011, 09:14 PM

Different coloured rims and seat material, and a new sticker? :clown:

bok1

19-09-2011, 09:32 PM

maybe the 25th anniversary?

phil

theVman

19-09-2011, 10:33 PM

New sticker for sure - HSV love things like that. Surely they cant make it look any worse so I'm hoping the return some style to the brand... :1peek:

bouka

19-09-2011, 10:36 PM

VF can't come fast enough!

1BEAST2NV

19-09-2011, 10:40 PM

itll be the same shape, dont get ya hopes up :)

simon

19-09-2011, 10:55 PM

theVman

19-09-2011, 11:03 PM

my12 are already being built..
went to factory a few weeks ago and seen it in the flesh!
new 20" wheels same as black series but in charcoal color and the inroduction of 2 new colors Perfect Blue and chlorophyl..
no other changes!

i work for a hsv dealer and we had to place our order for next years cars and we have been assured that there are no other changes

Not much to launch then? They really do get excited over nothing don't they?!

bonners

19-09-2011, 11:13 PM

I cant wait for the all new car. At this rate it's working perfectly timewise for my next car to be the new HSV.... ;)

MUSL

19-09-2011, 11:43 PM

Im not a big fan of the new HSV's, I like the wheels thou..

1BEAST2NV

19-09-2011, 11:48 PM

Ill keep my E1 clubby thanks :D

for the upgrade u get it aint worth the $$$'s

ti0350

20-09-2011, 12:20 AM

steve_t

20-09-2011, 06:15 AM

my12 are already being built..
went to factory a few weeks ago and seen it in the flesh!
new 20" wheels same as black series but in charcoal color and the inroduction of 2 new colors Perfect Blue and chlorophyl..
no other changes!

i work for a hsv dealer and we had to place our order for next years cars and we have been assured that there are no other changes

That's disappointing... but not unexpected

I wonder if Chlorophyll will be similar to Atomic

73.RSR

20-09-2011, 08:18 AM

That's disappointing... but not unexpected

I wonder if Chlorophyll will be similar to Atomic

From the pic I saw it looks like metallic turismo

DCV1NU

20-09-2011, 08:54 AM

my12 are already being built..
went to factory a few weeks ago and seen it in the flesh!
new 20" wheels same as black series but in charcoal color and the inroduction of 2 new colors Perfect Blue and chlorophyl..
no other changes!

i work for a hsv dealer and we had to place our order for next years cars and we have been assured that there are no other changes

I got told the same thing too by a dealer acouple of weeks ago, for the price difference & minimal changes(only gts's get black edition wheels, they're an option on other models) I went with the current my11 model.

hdt493

20-09-2011, 06:51 PM

so does that mean E4. :confused:

redvxr8clubby

20-09-2011, 07:28 PM

I wonder if Chlorophyll will be similar to Atomic

The new colours are on Holdens website if you checkout SV6, SS colours. Chlorophyll and Perfect Blue. Poison Ivy is gone as is Wildfire, and Atomic, I think Ignition went a while ago.

VH-COM

20-09-2011, 07:33 PM

That's disappointing... but not unexpected

I wonder if Chlorophyll will be similar to Atomic

Same paint as MY12 Holden Cruze ......there is a small pic of Chlorophyll Cruze here http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/4F08AD07EDFCA532CA257903001C4508

plus two new exterior paint colours that will also become available for this month’s MY12 Commodore.

Perfect Blue - a bright solid blue based on Peter Brock’s Formula Blue - will replace Voodoo, while Chlorophyll - a metallic teal - will replace Poison Ivy for both Australian-made models.

Edit : redvxr8clubby has better idea - see previous post

steve_t

20-09-2011, 07:38 PM

Uggh... no thanks to Chlorophyll but the Perfect Blue is OK. Just MHO :1peek:

rat rod

21-09-2011, 01:52 AM

Maybe the release date is to trump? HDT Special Vehicles new release, the last of the Heritage Series Retro vehicles which is release at Eastern Creek Wednesday 19th October ? ? ?
Just a thought, as it seems each time HDT have release a vehicle HSV come back with new model or variation of an existing model...
Couple that come to mind are:
1. HDT VE VK SS Group A 'Blue Meanie' (Released at Bathurst 2009)- HSV Walkinshaw E2 Supercar (Released Feb 2010)
2. HDT VE VC 30th Anniversary Retro (Released at Bathurst 2010) - HSV Walkinshaw 23rd Anniversay of the Walkinshaw (Released at International Motorshow Sydney 2010) which really looked like a quick add on to an SSV didn't it IMO ?
Food For Thought perhaps....

VTV691

21-09-2011, 06:02 AM

so does that mean E4. :confused:

E3.01 :lol:

Pickles

21-09-2011, 07:38 AM

If there are no major mechanical changes, then IMHO, ya might as well go out & buy an ultra low mileage E2, & save yaself at least $40K...because geez, there's not that much difference is there.....between an E2 & the current models anyway.....& without any major change to the "new" model, there won't be much difference there either.
Cheers, Pickles.

Vulture

21-09-2011, 07:59 AM

Chlorophyll will, no doubt, be popular with the same people who bought the purple ones ie woman and men who have ambiguous sexual preferences. :hide:

macca33

21-09-2011, 09:42 AM

Chlorophyll will, no doubt, be popular with the same people who bought the purple ones ie woman and men who have ambiguous sexual preferences. :hide:

:lmao: :lmao:

Greensam

21-09-2011, 09:44 AM

Different coloured rims and seat material, and a new sticker? :clown:

x1000 this

G4RS_GM

22-09-2011, 01:29 AM

Chlorophyll reminds me a lot of the colour, "Cove" from the VY series II.

I'll keep my E1 Senator thanks, and save my $$ for when the VF comes out.

rat rod

22-09-2011, 09:36 PM

can someone advise me if there has been a thread on the new colour Perfect Blue as I have some phots I took today of a new SSV Redline in this colour & would like to share. I can not find where the NEW THREAD tab is located to start a new post & it also seems I possibley am unable to upload. So if some one would like to message me an email I will forward these images to share along with the new barina pre release I saw, impressed with its lights (no lens 3D styled) cheers

GAMBEL

26-09-2011, 09:30 PM

bring back the E1 front, latest models are to ricer.
That new blue is a spin off on the hdt blue

V8BEER

27-09-2011, 03:59 AM

^^^ its suppose to be, the press release says the colour is a dedication to what brock did for holden

Soopy

27-09-2011, 04:23 AM

x1000 this

I reckon hsv could rebadge camrys and for the most part the same demograph would pay for them.

Martin_D

27-09-2011, 06:14 AM

^^^ its suppose to be, the press release says the colour is a dedication to what brock did for holden

A polarizer for E4 would be much more effective. Imagine being able to run 12psi tyre pressure in a 1900kg VE E4.....very cool :bow:

SAMCRO

27-09-2011, 06:13 PM

Different coloured rims and seat material, and a new sticker? :clown:
:rofl::rofl::goodjob:

The-V8-Power

11-10-2011, 11:53 AM

I found this information. (http://www.carpoint.com.au/news/2011/large-passenger/hsv/hsv-releases-20inch-forged-wheels-27159)

Does not seem to be a new series as such just new forged alloys to save 20 kilograms overall.
Standard on GTS and optional on the rest for $2,500 extra. Along with that as mentioned here the new two colours are introduced on the range.

SV300

11-10-2011, 06:29 PM

Yep, agree that change certainly makes me want to keep my car till next year.

Certainly nothing to really see. I must say the Black Series were a more inclusive revision..

Evman

11-10-2011, 08:11 PM

Well I have to say, it is one crucial step in the right direction, so credit to HSV for deciding to offer the wheels. Although it's far from a major update it's a welcome addition in my opinion.

Kudos HSV.

Pickles

11-10-2011, 08:48 PM

Now listen guys, I don't know anything about this new HSV "release" on 12/10, but it's surely gotta be more than a couple of new colours & a set of wheels.....likewise, any "NEW" release would wanna be better than the latest "sticker special" Black Series.
Can't wait???
Cheers, Pickles.

BullockBob

12-10-2011, 11:42 PM

It is an MY12 update only, which includes new colours and wheel option, plus the usual running changes.

I'm looking forward to a new GTS arriving in a few weeks.

BIGPSI

13-10-2011, 12:00 AM

VF can't come fast enough!

VF will be in 2014 so it's probably 3 years from release still

Been held back to save money due to GFC

bonners

13-10-2011, 06:03 AM

VF can't come fast enough!

I agree. My car will be 5 years old and paid off when new HSV shape lands and will be time for new company car. Don't get me wrong - love the SSV. Think I'll keep it as a plaything.

falcom

13-10-2011, 08:14 AM

VF can't come fast enough!

The more I think about it the more I am convinced that Holden will pull a surprise and the VF will be released in 12 months time.

The USA is convinced that they are getting our VF as a MY2014 which they would release in 2013.So for USA to get them in 2013 we would have to get it in 2012.Well thats my logic anyway.

If they don't I think sales will dive significantly going into 2013 as having a 2013 model looking identical to a 2006 model would be really starting to stretch the friendship.

Strick

13-10-2011, 09:20 AM

So was anyone there, did anything get released?

bouka

13-10-2011, 12:25 PM

VF will be in 2014 so it's probably 3 years from release still

Been held back to save money due to GFC

VF is MY14 so expect it in 3rd quarter 2013.

Pretty significant panel changes from Holden and the HSV product will move away from current (and disgusting) E2/E3 styling cues.

Will be worth the wait!

Looking forward to coming home.

HSV's sales are slowing and there is not much to stop gap between now and then, sans sticker specials.

Loving the GT in the mean time!

As I mentioned, VF will be worth the wait!

falcom

13-10-2011, 02:52 PM

VF is MY14 so expect it in 3rd quarter 2013.

Pretty significant panel changes from Holden and the HSV product will move away from current (and disgusting) E2/E3 styling cues.

Will be worth the wait!

Looking forward to coming home.

HSV's sales are slowing and there is not much to stop gap between now and then, sans sticker specials.

Loving the GT in the mean time!

As I mentioned, VF will be worth the wait!

bouka have you seen VF?

Jamolad

13-10-2011, 03:39 PM

A polarizer for E4 would be much more effective. Imagine being able to run 12psi tyre pressure in a 1900kg VE E4.....very cool :bow:

Too late for HSV - HDT are already resurrecting it...:D

http://www.speedcafe.com/2011/10/12/hdt-polarizer-set-to-return-to-australian-roads/

REVS R8

13-10-2011, 06:04 PM

I was under the inpression that the VFs would be coming in the next year or two but doesn't seem that way. Seems like the VEs have been around forever coming on to 6 years or so now.

jaykay

13-10-2011, 06:07 PM

ISeems like the VEs have been around forever coming on to 6 years or so now.
And the aftermarket exhausts for them are still highway robbery $$$$ :hitler:

REVS R8

13-10-2011, 06:10 PM

And the aftermarket exhausts for them are still highway robbery $$$$ :hitler:

Haha yeah your not wrong. Some more so than others!

bonners

13-10-2011, 06:25 PM

Well the VT/VX/VY/VZ lived almost 10 years. And it was essentially the same car

bonners

13-10-2011, 06:26 PM

And the aftermarket exhausts for them are still highway robbery $$$$ :hitler:

And still no decent brake upgrades....

redvxr8clubby

13-10-2011, 07:10 PM

Well the VT/VX/VY/VZ lived almost 10 years. And it was essentially the same car

Nine years actually, from late '97 to late '06. I still think a major model revision for Holden is more like a 9 year cycle, with a significant sheet metal changes about 5 years into the cycle.
VB to VL ('78 to '88 with the VK 6 window body in early '84)
VN to VS ('88 to '97 with the VR in '93)
VT to VZ ('97 to '06 with the VY in '02)
VE from 06 with some minor sheet metal and bumper changes with VE II in 2010). The pattern has been there for the last 27 years. If VF is MY 14 (and appears in late 2013) that's only 7 years. I guess it depends on if VF is a major body change like VZ to VE or a lesser model change like VX to VY.

G4RS_GM

13-10-2011, 07:17 PM

VF will be like a VX to VY type a change....then in 2016/17 will be the next generation commodore.

bouka

13-10-2011, 09:02 PM

VF will be like a VX to VY type a change....then in 2016/17 will be the next generation commodore.

VK to VL?

The doors will be the only carry over panels.

Marco

14-10-2011, 02:56 PM

Doors (and roof) were the only carryovers from VX to VY as well, so it's a valid comparison :)

bouka

14-10-2011, 07:15 PM

Doors (and roof) were the only carryovers from VX to VY as well, so it's a valid comparison :)

You are correct Marco.

My point, although purposefully vague, was the relative differences between the two updates.

VK to VL was more of a change aesthetically than VX to VY, if you know what I mean. Without getting into long conversations about the specific models mentioned, can you see my point?