Holden Camaro IS COMING!!!

[Jag530G]

On Facebook Wheelsmag have a story that Holden have confirmed they will bring a V8 sports car to Australia in 2017.

http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/news/1501/holden-monaro-to-be-revived/

Cheers, Matthew

[XUV]

that's gunna be nice
http://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/imagegen/max/1896/-/s3/digital-cougar-assets/wheels/2015/01/13/30089/wide2015_Chevrolet_Camaro_Z28_004_5739.jpg

[Toddler78]

So just speculation then! seriously these journos would give politicians a run for their money for being able to manipulate words.

First paragraph

Holden has confirmed it will sell a V8-powered sports car in Australia as Commodore production winds down in 2017.

Speaking at the 2015 Detroit motor show, the vice-president of General Motors’ Asian-based Consolidated International Operations, Stefan Jacoby, confirmed a high-performance model would step in once the V8-powered Commodores were discontinued in 2017.


that to me sounds pretty definite, but next paragraph, when asked if it would contain a v8 the answer was "most likely yes" that is a pretty fair answer to the questioned posed, but how does the interviewer get a definite yes from that? and they are only surmising that it will be a Camaro as the corvette is "too difficult" to convert.

:doh:

[jaykay]

that's gunna be nice
http://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/imagegen/max/1896/-/s3/digital-cougar-assets/wheels/2015/01/13/30089/wide2015_Chevrolet_Camaro_Z28_004_5739.jpg

:jerk::drool::drool::drool:

[IJ.]

Be nice but I'll believe it when I see it...

2 door cars don't do that well here..

[Plenty]

The Cadillac CTS-V would be awesome! Wishful thinking though.

[Jag530G]

Maybe it will be the mid engined Corvette Zora currently doing laps of the GM proving ground disguised as a Holden SS-V Ute... Fits the bill, V8, sports car. Sadly I can't really imagine it being the Zora over a Camaro.

Cheers, Matthew

[jc_sv8]

and then we can put Chev badges on it! :stick:

[Pickles]

I think it's coming.
Why?....because when it was engineered in Aus, it was also engineered for RHD,...GM can't possibly let Mustang have all the RHD sales, so,...I say it's coming.
Pickles.

[lmoengnr]

Put me down for a Z/28 please!!!

[graphicgoose]

Would be awesome if they do bring the Camaro! Would be sweet to have the Mustang and Camaro battle it out over here! Plus then we've got better handling V8 platforms to start from for the aftermarket mod scene. Exciting times!

[CLUBRED]

What Pickles said.

[Smitty]

I think it's coming.
Why?....because when it was engineered in Aus, it was also engineered for RHD,...GM can't possibly let Mustang have all the RHD sales, so,...I say it's coming.
Pickles.

so say The Age -



Confirmed: Holden's next Monaro

Date January 13, 2015 - 1:49PM
Stephen Ottley
Deputy Motoring Editor


GM International boss confirms spiritual successor to Holden's iconic V8 coupe is coming.

http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/confirmed-holdens-next-monaro-20150113-12n5k1.html

[Toddler78]

Oops Now we are getting the corvette.

http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/holden-to-get-corvette-as-v8-hero-car-when-australian-factory-closes-in-2017/story-fnjwucvh-1227183537508

interesting how different interpretations of the same interview mean that we are "DEFINATLY" getting these cars

slow news day

[Smitty]

Oops Now we are getting the corvette.

http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/holden-to-get-corvette-as-v8-hero-car-when-australian-factory-closes-in-2017/story-fnjwucvh-1227183537508

interesting how different interpretations of the same interview mean that we are "DEFINATLY" getting these cars

slow news dayyup.. The Hun is flashing that story too

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/technology/holden-to-get-corvette-as-v8-hero-car-when-australian-factory-closes-in-2017/story-fnjwq0cn-1227183537508

[Toddler78]

Oops Now we are getting the corvette.

http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/holden-to-get-corvette-as-v8-hero-car-when-australian-factory-closes-in-2017/story-fnjwucvh-1227183537508

interesting how different interpretations of the same interview mean that we are "DEFINATLY" getting these cars

slow news day

[Pickles]

Corvette....Yep,....I'd LOVE one, but that article is pure "HYPE"....making 2+2 equaling 22, and it ain't gonna happen, IMHO of course.
Pickles.

[csv rulz]

Now they have pictures an article of the supposed Commodore replacement. Only problem is picture has same side profile as VE & VF. Obviously a very slow news day

[GTSLOVER]

That article is the biggest load of conjecture I have ever read. GM has made no statement in relation to wether the new gen camaro to be revealed this year will be available in RHD. If I had to put money on camaro or corvette coming here I would say camaro will be the one landing here. They will simply keep selling Commodores until closure and then switch to importing the camaro. Really though, I think everyone knows that something V8 will land here. They are the halo cars used to draw people into dealerships even if they don't generate the most sales for that model, they can generate sales of other models.

[CLUBRED]

The Hun

:drool: :booty:

[XUV]

Be nice but I'll believe it when I see it...

2 door cars don't do that well here..

They should just put the Camaro front on a GTS Ute and call it a Monaro ;)

[Ausmartin1]

That article is the biggest load of conjecture I have ever read. GM has made no statement in relation to wether the new gen camaro to be revealed this year will be available in RHD. If I had to put money on camaro or corvette coming here I would say camaro will be the one landing here. They will simply keep selling Commodores until closure and then switch to importing the camaro. Really though, I think everyone knows that something V8 will land here. They are the halo cars used to draw people into dealerships even if they don't generate the most sales for that model, they can generate sales of other models.

exactly since when was the Camaro RHD version able to built on the current production line ..... another media BS with whipped cream on top.

Only to build up the hopes and then stick a pin in it = bastards.

[Toddler78]

exactly since when was the Camaro RHD version able to built on the current production line ..... another media BS with whipped cream on top.

Only to build up the hopes and then stick a pin in it = bastards.

I thought the camaro was built on the VE (zeta?) platform? allowing for both right had and left hand drive

[Jag530G]

The Camaro that we are likely to get is the next model and is going to be built on the Alpha platform. It would be nice to see some clarification from Holden soon, I'll be putting a deposit down on a Camaro SS auto convertible if they do. Ford Oz announced the Mustang coming here earlier in 2014 and it won't turn up until later this year.

Cheers, Matthew

[jc_sv8]

Or we might get this...
http://www.motoring.com.au/news/2014/cadillac-shows-blown-477kw-cts-48337

477kW/855Nm 6.2-litre supercharged V8
0-60mph96km/h in 3.7 seconds
322km/h top speed

As previously reported, ex-Infiniti boss de Nysschen is keen to develop the next generation of Cadillac vehicles for lucrative right-hand drive markets such as Australia and Japan, but notes that's "a long-term issue and by long-term I mean at least five years".

[offshore]

Be nice but I'll believe it when I see it...

2 door cars don't do that well here..

Thats because we havnt had the right cars.

[Plenty]

Or we might get this...
http://www.motoring.com.au/news/2014/cadillac-shows-blown-477kw-cts-48337

477kW/855Nm 6.2-litre supercharged V8
0-60mph96km/h in 3.7 seconds
322km/h top speed

As previously reported, ex-Infiniti boss de Nysschen is keen to develop the next generation of Cadillac vehicles for lucrative right-hand drive markets such as Australia and Japan, but notes that's "a long-term issue and by long-term I mean at least five years".

Problem is the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V can't be converted to RHD, something to do with lack of room for the steering in the engine bay.

[Ausmartin1]

Problem is the 2016 Cadillac CTS-V can't be converted to RHD, something to do with lack of room for the steering in the engine bay.
You can see how American GM views the world vs Tin pot Holden who had their versions in RH & LH drive from the scratch.

GM is simply arrogant or just silly not to plan for both with so many models .... The Only reason I have a Volt because Opel engineers were involved for the sister model Ampera for Europe and the UK.

Left to the Americans in Detroit it would be like there current line up ..... Even if a RHD WAS POSSIBLE the assembly plant DOES NOT have the equipment to install the Dash module for the other side of the production line. How daft is that !

Where is Australia again? and I heard they drive on the Right .... - that explains everything.
Meanwhile in Japan they build LH - RH for local use and us on the majority of models from day 1.

[offshore]

Heres an idea. We could just build the Camaros for the right hand drive market in Australia. Looking around for the sarcasm button

[Ausmartin1]

Heres an idea. We could just build the Camaros for the right hand drive market in Australia. Looking around for the sarcasm button

Yes the irony ... ours can do both sides.

[ti0350]

GM in detroit seem to be the only ones in the world that cant build a car in RHD and LHD, everybody else seem to be able to do it. Funny thing is if Holden can do it then GM Detroit should be able to the reason they dont they dont care. They have the whole we will tell the customers what they want to drive instead of the other way around

[VX2VESS]

i'd prefer a RHD vette here, i like the Camaro, but the vette is quicker.

[Number55]

Ford dont build their F-Trucks THD and dont plan too im told

[jc_sv8]

The Camaro is a 4(ish) seater, where the Vet is a dedicated 2 seater.
I prefer the Vet but the Camaro might be more practical seeing as we already have a 2 seater.

[VYBerlinaV8]

It's a nice idea, but I'll belive it when I see it.

Holden will be looking to import models at a price point that encourages volume. They need cars through dealerships for both sales and servicing. Look at the manufacturers who are kicking goals business-wise, and how they do things as a hint. The biggest problem GM has is that it's run by yanks, most of whom can't imagine a world beyond US shores. Building world cars (like Toyota, Hyundai and Mercedes, for example) is just not something they 'get'.

They'll give us a Chinese made front wheel drive and tune it locally, or we'll get a rebadged Euro. And neither will do any good. Australian's associate Holden with locally made vehicles.

[crisis]

This is good news for Chev fans in a round a bout way. If the V8 Mustang is going to be around $60k then hopefully GM will be pressured into bringing the Camaro in around the same numbers. $60k for a Camaro starts to look ok.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/339971/2015-ford-mustang-pricing-and-specifications-fastback-from-44990-convertible-from-53990/

[XUV]

This is good news for Chev fans in a round a bout way. If the V8 Mustang is going to be around $60k then hopefully GM will be pressured into bringing the Camaro in around the same numbers. $60k for a Camaro starts to look ok.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/339971/2015-ford-mustang-pricing-and-specifications-fastback-from-44990-convertible-from-53990/
FORD planned an international LHD/RHD platform from the start, a 700 day plan, it's also why it offers a 4 cyl engine, to get into europe.

As for the inclusion of a Line Locker, Why not , for fun, the guy in charge said.

[Jag530G]

Pretty sharp pricing for the Mustang. $55k for V8 Manual Coupe in 2015, that's about $2k cheaper than what a V2S1 manual V8 Monaro went for when released in 2001.

I hope I can get an auto V8 Camaro convertible for a similar to Mustang price in 2018. That would be great. Have to wait and see.

Cheers, Matthew

[blackvussii]

Things are looking pretty sweet for my impending mid-life crisis.

[zorro]

Meh, old hat.

Rather a new Mustang, would even go the ecoboost just for a bit of fun.

[Woodchukka]

This is good news for Chev fans in a round a bout way. If the V8 Mustang is going to be around $60k then hopefully GM will be pressured into bringing the Camaro in around the same numbers. $60k for a Camaro starts to look ok.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/339971/2015-ford-mustang-pricing-and-specifications-fastback-from-44990-convertible-from-53990/
I find it interesting that the rims on offer are 19" alloys and are 9" in diameter??? The V8 version has 19" alloys with 9" and 9.5" diameters. Obviously these are car nuts writing about this stuff :doh:.

[350VZ]

Yanks still have no idea when it comes to interiors and quality control, unless you ask them of course.. :-p

[Plenty]

Yanks still have no idea when it comes to interiors and quality control, unless you ask them of course.. :-p

Ever been in a Cadillac CTS-V? Fit and finish just as good as Mercedes, not up to Audi's level but then again who is? In general though yeah the interiors are pretty average, every time i see the interior on the Mustangs i cringe.

[lmoengnr]

The latest Corvette interior looks pretty good as well.