GMC Brand for Australia???

[chevypower]

Did anyone else read the short article in the latest Motor Mag about Holden introducing the GMC Brand here? Anyone know what product is lined up, and when?
So far now they got Dodge, Acura, Cadillac and GMC brands coming here...i wonder what else?

[VY_SS_Commodore]

I read that. Holden registered the GMC name. That want a big 4x4 to bring into the aussie market.

Dodge is owned by DamilerChrysler though, and Acura is owned by honda isnt it?

[chevypower]

you are right, i guess i just meant brands that were traditionally "US Only" brands are coming here. Bring on those GMCs i say!

[Grif]

Might have something to do with the new free trade agreement? Either way it sounds sweet to me. :)

[Danv8]

Hmmmm I just want the Duramax V8 diesel. :D

[XLR8 V8]

Might have something to do with the new free trade agreement? Either way it sounds sweet to me. :)


I'd say so ... one of the reasons the Chevy Suburban failed here was because of it RIDICULOUSLY high price.
I quite like the looks of the GMC and Dodge "trucks". Will be interesting to see what price they are when landed.

[JBonDSS]

It will be very interesting to see what the prices are,

I been having a look over @ Fords website in the US for new F-trucks.
The Top of the range F350 superduty duelly,4wd Harley-davidson verson (i.e all plush leather, 4 arm chair seats) 20000ib/9000 pay load capasity,

$38000 US $$ - So in Aus $ including $5K shipping would be about $55-60k

Yet ford charge $68k for there base model 2wd single cab F250,

Hopefully the free trade agreement sorted some of that stuff out

[PaulST]

By using the GMC brand, GM can sell large dopey American SUVs here in Australia without damaging the Holden brand image. The brand name 'Trailblazer' has recently been registered in New Zealand, so it's only a matter of time before it comes here, as a GMC or maybe a Holden.

[CorporateJet]

Or could it be General Motors Cadillac?

There's been alot of talk and confirmation of the Cadi's coming to Oz but not big heavy, fuel guzzling "SUV"s.

Just a thought.

[PaulST]

I doubt it. If Holden have any sense, they'd want to separate the Cadi and GM brands. People buy Cadis because they are somewhat exotic, GM Saturns and Holdens (sorry guys) aren't.

[TimVYSS]

Does anyone like the chance that this will be imported, I wish!!!

http://www.dodge.com/srt-10/

It is so :cool:. What would the 500hp convert to in kw'erage? 0 - 60mph in 5 seconds. :cool:

[ssberlina]

If they decide to bring the GMC products here I think some people will have to rethink how they design some of the carparks.

Some of the ones i have been in recently would be tight for a mini yet alone a full sized ute.

[Danv8]

I doubt it. If Holden have any sense, they'd want to separate the Cadi and GM brands. People buy Cadis because they are somewhat exotic, GM Saturns and Holdens (sorry guys) aren't.


Thats true I suppose why Fords is the same with the Lincoln and Mercury because Ford sounds as exotic as dirty old socks with holes in them. :lol:

[HSVMAN]

Does anyone like the chance that this will be imported, I wish!!!
http://www.dodge.com/srt-10/
It is so :cool:. What would the 500hp convert to in kw'erage? 0 - 60mph in 5 seconds. :cool:
You can buy one in NZ for around $140k converted :D

About 370kw :cool:

[tbearz]

Did anyone else read the short article in the latest Motor Mag about Holden introducing the GMC Brand here? Anyone know what product is lined up, and when?
So far now they got Dodge, Acura, Cadillac and GMC brands coming here...i wonder what else?

isnt acura part of honda? i might be totally wrong and stupid though.... :confused:

[Danv8]

isnt acura part of honda? i might be totally wrong and stupid though.... :confused:

Acura is Honda just the yanks wanted a classy name for it. Bit like Lexus and Toyota same company under different badges to enhance their image.

[PaulST]

Thats true I suppose why Fords is the same with the Lincoln and Mercury because Ford sounds as exotic as dirty old socks with holes in them. :lol:
That's why Lincolns only sell to limo companies and Mercurys err don't sell at all. ;)

[chevypower]

Yep Acura is US offsider of Honda

Infiniti (nissans offsider) failed here too (probably the high price again)

And Eunos?? (Mazdas attempt) no longer around

[VTBERLINA]

GMC is already over here & has been for some time. The NSW Ambulance Service are using GMC's, and have been for ages

[scat2k3]

From this article today in the Daily Telegraph drive section, it looks like we will be getting more than just the GMC brand over here. It also states that Australia will be the hub for design/development of rear wheel drive cars for GM world-wide.

"All next-generation GM products will be built in both left and right-hand-drive and as part of GM's globalisation plans, Holden will become the home of rear-wheel-drive development for the entire group......It will make GM more flexible, efficient and productive. The move means Australia will have access to all GM brand names including Pontiac, Buick and Chevrolet...."

Full article HERE (http://carsguide.news.com.au/news/story_page/0,8269,11995853%255E21822,00.html)

Cheers,

Scott

[PaulST]

GMC is already over here & has been for some time. The NSW Ambulance Service are using GMC's, and have been for ages
But they're only just ambulances and must be brought over privately. The fact that the name is registered here would indicate that there is going to be a full scale attack with GMC dealers...etc

[V82xist]

Great, bring it on.
I hope they sell well and reduce the amount of boring Toyotas and other boring Japanese cars on our roads. Imagine the cardigan wearing Camry drivers seeing a Hummer coming up behind them on their way to bowls :D

[Danv8]

Great, bring it on.
I hope they sell well and reduce the amount of boring Toyotas and other boring Japanese cars on our roads. Imagine the cardigan wearing Camry drivers seeing a Hummer coming up behind them on their way to bowls :D


Hehehe yup fix them biege people up. :lol:

[Patrick]

Great, bring it on.
I hope they sell well and reduce the amount of boring Toyotas and other boring Japanese cars on our roads. Imagine the cardigan wearing Camry drivers seeing a Hummer coming up behind them on their way to bowls :D

The less BORING Toyotas the better!

Yep, can't wait to buy me one of those Hummers, bring it on!

[Patrick]

It will be very interesting to see what the prices are,

I been having a look over @ Fords website in the US for new F-trucks.
The Top of the range F350 superduty duelly,4wd Harley-davidson verson (i.e all plush leather, 4 arm chair seats) 20000ib/9000 pay load capasity,

$38000 US $$ - So in Aus $ including $5K shipping would be about $55-60k

Yet ford charge $68k for there base model 2wd single cab F250,

Hopefully the free trade agreement sorted some of that stuff out

The free trade agreement is with America and not Brazil were Ford Australia
source their right-hand-drive F-series trucks. I don't think you'll see cheaper F-series, but lets hope Holden bring on the Chevy Silverado's or GMC Sierra's though.

[tbearz]

The free trade agreement is with America and not Brazil were Ford Australia
source their right-hand-drive F-series trucks. I don't think you'll see cheaper F-series, but lets hope Holden bring on the Chevy Silverado's or GMC Sierra's though.

Great what just we need, more big ass four wheel drives (Expedition,Surbuban,Escalades...) and humungus utes with ground clearance taller than a circus dwarf. Fair enough if your a rural but in the middle of the cities PLEASE. How about import the Vette!!!! :bash: Damn now thats a vehicle :D

[sloone]

Does anyone like the chance that this will be imported, I wish!!!

http://www.dodge.com/srt-10/

It is so :cool:. What would the 500hp convert to in kw'erage? 0 - 60mph in 5 seconds. :cool:
If they did I would have to consider it for the next car cause it would be awsome.

[chevypower]

Great what just we need, more big ass four wheel drives (Expedition,Surbuban,Escalades...) and humungus utes with ground clearance taller than a circus dwarf. Fair enough if your a rural but in the middle of the cities PLEASE. How about import the Vette!!!! :bash: Damn now thats a vehicle :D

How about both??? Now damn! That's TWO vehicles! :-)

[Nobby]

I'm pretty sure I saw an Escalad (or some similar 4WD Caddy) a year ago here on Victoria roads. Perhaps thats what is coming?

[vysandman]

You can buy one in NZ for around $140k converted :D

About 370kw :cool:


You can buy them from a company in Qld for $125,000 converted

[SlowMatt]

I own both a Pontiac GTO (Monaro) and GMC Yukon Denali. My wife drives the Denali which is the family bus/tank. For family road trips it's the best vehicle I have ever owned. Confortable, roomy, DVD in back for the kids and crusies at 75mph at about 2.5K rpms. It also has a great exhaust note.

Its like driving your living room around if it had AWD & a 6.0L V-8. But I think my living room would get better gas mileage.

We are getting about 12.4mpg on average for the Yukon.

[GEN111LX8]

I will always love my beloved Holden but I could nearly - no hold that I would love to buy one of these cadies.

http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/models/gallery.jsp?model=ctsv

[Venom XR]

I have a GMC - it's a crappy 14.4v cordless drill... :D

[Patrick]

I will always love my beloved Holden but I could nearly - no hold that I would love to buy one of these cadies.

http://www.cadillac.com/cadillacjsp/models/gallery.jsp?model=ctsv


Mate, they are on their way. Should be here within the next 2 years.

[Patrick]

I'm pretty sure I saw an Escalad (or some similar 4WD Caddy) a year ago here on Victoria roads. Perhaps thats what is coming?

You probably did, there is a company at Rowville in Melbourne that import all the Chevy and GMC pick-ups, and other SUV's.

Go to http://www.american.com.au/

Also a company in Gympie in Queensland do the same.

Go to http://www.corvette.com.au/