First official pic of HSV wagon

[volt]

I just saw this on the Wheels magazine website (Click for link (http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/News/HSV+names+its+tough+Tourer.html))

http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/wheels/wheelsed.nsf/e4708d9b1feab2d7ca256c59000e7e17/54bfa268feae9a74ca257447000a5e0a/Body/0.84?OpenElement&FieldElemFormat=jpg

It's going to be called the Tourer and will be on sale in October.

[GODSMACK]

Thats f'n hot.. If i had spare $$$ lying round id definetly buy one...

[bwhinnen]

Dammit, rolled the dice and lost again! I was banking on them not doing one! Oh well I'll stick with the Clubby for a few years :D

That would be a very nice car!

[Nidz]

Drool.. Oh I'd love one of these bad.. I wonder what the prices will be. I'm guessing about the $70k mark.

[james23wcr]

Not sure why anyone would get a wagon but each to their own...

[Grommz]

Its nice but nothing really OMG about it in the looks department compared to the HSVs that are already out..

Looks like an R8 with a tailgate to me would of liked to see a few different things like what they did with the maloo

[macca@NJCCorp]

Not sure why anyone would get a wagon but each to their own...

Because they are practical. Take camping for example, I have an MY02 Subaru Outback when we go camping with my mates they have to screw around setting up tents. All we do is fold the seats, blow up the matress open the two sunroofs and all is sweet. I traveled from Melbourne to Katherine camping the whole way like this and I would do it again... While I don't reckon wagons look that good they are certainly practical.

[james23wcr]

I understand the practicality, but as far as taking a Clubsport wagon on a camping trip goes...

[Grommz]

Why not ? its only a car you might aswel bloody drive it..

plus not all camping trips consist of hitting muddy trails and 4wd tracks..

Thats why they make Discoverys if your into the offroad tracks!

[james23wcr]

Valid points, but I'd honestly ake a VE SV6 over that Clubsport wagon...maybe I'm just anti-wagon!

[OUTAtheBloo]

mmm tough sounding VE wagon.......

Will be interesting to see what its like in the flesh...

[Oversteer]

Valid points, but I'd honestly ake a VE SV6 over that Clubsport wagon...maybe I'm just anti-wagon!

Dont buy one then.........I reckon its mint!!

[xploit]

Manual... Phantom... GTS Wagon!! sign me up now...

Wagon's are great! so practical and with added space for the dog/subs/ anything.. and in a hsv woot!!!..

I was hoping they would do this!

Dave

[dc_macca]

Valid points, but I'd honestly ake a VE SV6 over that Clubsport wagon...maybe I'm just anti-wagon!


So you'd take a V6 over an LS3-fitted HSV!!!!

you, my friend, are kidding yourself!!!

[james23wcr]

I'm not, I just find wagons incredibly ugly. I wouldn't drive a car that I think looks bad regardless of it's engine especially when the alternative (VE SS, Clubsport etc...) was there...

[xploit]

Agreed.. to a point james.

I dont like wagons when there stock.. but.. you put a nice stance, rims and tint, stereo and some engine work to them and you have one unique gorgeous ride..

Ill take the HSV GTS wagon or tourer over any Holden/HSV sedan (except the W427)...

[Holden Man]

Its nice but nothing really OMG about it in the looks department compared to the HSVs that are already out..

Looks like an R8 with a tailgate to me would of liked to see a few different things like what they did with the maloo

We havn't seen the back treatment yet - there could be Maloo style tail lights.

Maloo front is the same as this.

[james23wcr]

Agreed.. to a point james.

I dont like wagons when there stock.. but.. you put a nice stance, rims and tint, stereo and some engine work to them and you have one unique gorgeous ride..

Ill take the HSV GTS wagon or tourer over any Holden/HSV sedan (except the W427)...

Depends....what do you drive?

:jester:

[zaim]

honestly..... that is frikken hot!

[NickS]

Holden Man knocked up a few pics for me this morning ... I reckon his look better;

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll24/choppedit/NickSWagonSSVsilver.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll24/choppedit/NickSWagonSSVred.jpg

:drool:

Thanks again Dan ... :bow:

[james23wcr]

The great thing about that ute is the curve at the end...lends itself better to the VE's shape and gives it a SLIGHT hatchback feel.

[jacks_6l]

id still take a GTS sedan over the clubsport wagon but damn they look awesome!
also those 2 pics of the silver and red ssv wagons with the GTS wheels and lowered look amazing aswell

[zorak]

Senator wagon limited edition and I'll consider not selling my kidney for a Camaro

[LJCHSV]

Holden Man knocked up a few pics for me this morning ... I reckon his look better;

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll24/choppedit/NickSWagonSSVsilver.jpg

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll24/choppedit/NickSWagonSSVred.jpg

:drool:

Thanks again Dan ... :bow:


AND.....Avoid KRUDDS dirty little LCT as well hey nick:p

[bwhinnen]

Senator wagon limited edition and I'll consider not selling my kidney for a Camaro

Hmm I'm already considering selling body parts for a Camaro, although an older model...

[NickS]

AND.....Avoid KRUDDS dirty little LCT as well hey nick:p

Bingo ... well spotted.

:D

[NRD80Y]

Damn you HSV! Damn you to hell!

I was dead set on trading in on a SS-V Sportwagon but now I have the urge to scrape some extra cash together for one of these :bawl:
(and yes, damn you too Krudd :flipoff: )

Whichever way I got, I'll still be sticking with the below colour combo (once again thanks to Holden Man :thumbsup: )
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll24/choppedit/NRDBOYBlackSSVwgnTigersBothLongStri.jpg

[blackbettyhsv]

Manual... Phantom... GTS Wagon!! sign me up now...

Wagon's are great! so practical and with added space for the dog/subs/ anything.. and in a hsv woot!!!..

I was hoping they would do this!

Dave

I agree with you but cant they display it with somthing other than R8 wheels

[ti0350]

Damn you HSV! Damn you to hell!

I was dead set on trading in on a SS-V Sportwagon but now I have the urge to scrape some extra cash together for one of these :bawl:
(and yes, damn you too Krudd :flipoff: )

Whichever way I got, I'll still be sticking with the below colour combo (once again thanks to Holden Man :thumbsup: )
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll24/choppedit/NRDBOYBlackSSVwgnTigersBothLongStri.jpg


That looks HOt...!!!
GO THE TIGERS...
Makes me want to put orange stripes on my SS when I get my Tigers plates

[BadMac]

We havn't seen the back treatment yet - there could be Maloo style tail lights.

Maloo front is the same as this.

It will have the Maloo rear lights including the inserts in the boot lid.

[The-V8-Power]

Looks quite good imo.
And if it does contain the Maloo rear add ons. I think it could ruin it imo.
Will there be a Senator Estate anyone? I dont see the purpose of just one HSV wagon.

[hogs]

Evening,

So, james23wcr , what do you actually drive, given the ecclectic tastes that you have indicated so far?

Let's have a little guess shall we?

Camira, Hyudai Exel, Daiwoo Nubira Sportswagon, Kia Sportage, Naah; I can see you as a dedicated enthusiast.

Gotta be something special, Capri softop YEEH!:spew:

Get my drift, if you do not appreciate a wagon in this form, MMMMMM?

Cheers,

Hogs,:)

[iloveholden]

I reckon it looks shit hot, although im more of a sedan person they still are very practical with all the power there as well.

Not sure if i'd go camping in one though.

[Bundy Boy]

I would have one of those. They look hot, but I can appreciate those who think they look pretty ordinary. Horses for Courses.

[DaveHAT]

Wagons are the shit ... ENOUGH SAID ! :woot:

I sorta like the HSV goon but they should have put the senator front on it IMO.

That way the front wouldn't look so D9 Bulldozer-ish. :)

I think the last goon HSV slapped their name on was the VTI Senator sig wasn't it?

:confused:

[Hammer]

wagon with hairdryers would sound horn :)

[keen]

Looks awesome ...i will own one ,one day.

[Utelicous]

very nice wagon def a looker

[Curtis VE-SS]

Love to see one in White with Black stripes.. and my wheels (hint hint Holden Man :bow:)

[abupu]

Saw the official release here:

pressportal.com.au/news/407/ARTICLE/2174/2008-05-12.html

[BullockBob]

Its nice but nothing really OMG about it in the looks department compared to the HSVs that are already out..

Looks like an R8 with a tailgate to me would of liked to see a few different things like what they did with the maloo

I'm with u 100 dude. Its nice, but already been done (in sedan).

I guess they didn't have much choice though. They could hardly do a rad version of it, as that would stuff the next release of the sedans.

Catch 23.

[james23wcr]

Evening,

So, james23wcr , what do you actually drive, given the ecclectic tastes that you have indicated so far?

Let's have a little guess shall we?

Camira, Hyudai Exel, Daiwoo Nubira Sportswagon, Kia Sportage, Naah; I can see you as a dedicated enthusiast.

Gotta be something special, Capri softop YEEH!:spew:

Get my drift, if you do not appreciate a wagon in this form, MMMMMM?

Cheers,

Hogs,:)

Yeah, really good post mate, nice work.

I have a red VXII S, just about to put 19" SSV rims on it. No Camira, Exel etc but nice try.

So what if I think wagons are ugly? Besides, where is the wagon these days...? Gone.

Cheers.

[Lionking]

I understand the practicality, but as far as taking a Clubsport wagon on a camping trip goes...

Exactly, you don't buy an HSV wagon for practicality reasons. Some people have more money than sense tho

[xploit]

Depends....what do you drive?

:jester:

A VE SV6 with every option ordered it new and bought it myself at 19... nearly own it now..

Why what do you drive??... :jester:

[macca@NJCCorp]

Wagons are the shit ... ENOUGH SAID ! :woot:

I sorta like the HSV goon but they should have put the senator front on it IMO.

That way the front wouldn't look so D9 Bulldozer-ish. :)

I think the last goon HSV slapped their name on was the VTI Senator sig wasn't it?

:confused:

Correct but it was called the Senator Estate.

A VE SV6 with every option ordered it new and bought it myself at 19... nearly own it now..

Why what do you drive??... :jester:

Crap.. I have taken Sedan's Camping.. The only thing ever holding one back is clearance and take it from me who has done alot of camping.. You don't need that much clearance 90% of the time.

[NewVLT]

If it was a Senator Estate then they'd have an order.

Plenty happy staying with a Calais V wagon until HSV decide to fire whoever the Star Wars junkie is that's doing their styling at the moment.

[chillicatqld]

This is pretty rough... but not a bad look at how those rear angle might look...
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj214/chillicatqld/VER8WAGON.jpg

[CSP]

This is pretty rough... but not a bad look at how those rear angle might look...
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj214/chillicatqld/VER8WAGON.jpg

I suppose with an arse that sexy it would need to be lubed up!!!

:rofl:

[Jet6T]

hi, its about time there was some tuff wagons back in production!

[iloveholden]

This is pretty rough... but not a bad look at how those rear angle might look...
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj214/chillicatqld/VER8WAGON.jpg

Thats hot, i want one.

CSP is back :lol:

[Super_Matt]

:drool::drool: i just want one!!!

[flipGTO]

do you guys have dodge magnums down there? this reminds me of one

[motors]

thats a sexy car

[Avalanche]

For sale, 1 turbine hsv avalanche. Available for pick up around october.MMmmm very nice.:bow:

[Super_Matt]

For sale, 1 turbine hsv avalanche. Available for pick up around october.MMmmm very nice.:bow:

+ 1 VE SS :)

[Calais V 6.0]

do you guys have dodge magnums down there? this reminds me of one

Yes, but they are the 300C wagon here. I dont know that they have much in common with the holden sportswagon though.

http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/images/dodge-magnum-1.jpg

[CSP]

Just went into my dealer to discuss change over figures on the HSV Tourer. HSV have confirmed a Senator Estate - just not officially launched it yet is all...

So I'm still waiting :D

[NewVLT]

Just went into my dealer to discuss change over figures on the HSV Tourer. HSV have confirmed a Senator Estate - just not officially launched it yet is all...

Seriously ?!
I knew they'd wait until I placed an order for the Calais to announce it. I just knew it !
Can't wait until October anyway and I'm sure the Calais will keep me amused for a while.

[demondan]

Once again the boys over at HSV have been let loose with the crayons, they take a really good looking product in stock form and turn it into a pig.

[zorak]

CSP - another Senator Estate you say??? sounds awesome, hopefully a limited 6 speed manual aswell......

[drewbytes]

HSV VE wagon = :drool:

[CSP]

CSP - another Senator Estate you say??? sounds awesome, hopefully a limited 6 speed manual aswell......

That's what my dealer told me today :D Can't wait!!! Red Passion with Light Urban interior please...

:drool:



But I doubt it'll be available in manual :bawl:

[zorak]

HSV are softing up like the euros, we dont see any of the manual quick models here anymore....... ah well $50 bucks up for whoever does the conversion first

[vh-holden]

Besides, where is the wagon these days...? Gone.



3 wagons in our yard. VS, VK and subaru. Next door neighbour has a vn wagon too.

[korrupt]

According to this article (http://editorial.carsales.com.au/car-review/2933002.aspx), the rear end won't have the Maloo lights.

From subsequent discussions with HSV staff at the LS3 launch, it's apparent that the Tourer will stick with a rear-end look close to the standard Holden's. HSV will not create a unique tailgate for the Tourer as the company did for the Maloo.

[iloveholden]

That's what my dealer told me today :D Can't wait!!! Red Passion with Light Urban interior please...

:drool:



But I doubt it'll be available in manual :bawl:

The senator is now getting a manual transmission, so good chance it will have a manual

[zorak]

If i ordered a Maloo I would demand the SS tailgate those silly lights are off.....

Anyways korrupt your other post has some good news!!! Black Senator Estate M6 for me please..........Camaro can go on hold for now

[Doctor Sodways]

Lovin it, if i had the dosh, i would be down ordering a manual senator estate straight out, whether or not they made one, id make one :lol: Love the wagons, wish i had never sold my last wagon.

Id take the maloo style rear end for sure, differntiates it a bit, the standard rear end isnt that great either really, but its about time HSV did another wagon!!!

[CSP]

The senator is now getting a manual transmission, so good chance it will have a manual

Yeah I know... Notice how the reply from me that you quoted was before the news of the new HSV M6 box? :p

My order will now be Red Passion with light Urban M6 Senator Estate. Although I don't like that the rear end won't be much different to the Holden Sportswagons. It's one of the best things HSV did AFAIK with the unique tail light setup.

[iloveholden]

Yeah I know... Notice how the reply from me that you quoted was before the news of the new HSV M6 box? :p

My order will now be Red Passion with light Urban M6 Senator Estate. Although I don't like that the rear end won't be much different to the Holden Sportswagons. It's one of the best things HSV did AFAIK with the unique tail light setup.

Yeah i know your post was older i was just letting everybody know if they hadnt seen the thread

[GTSAdam]

That is deadset hot. So much potential

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

it looks like there's only one trim level same as club sport no mention of leather up grade (senator )?

[Holden Man]

Love to see one in White with Black stripes.. and my wheels (hint hint Holden Man :bow:)

Bored at work
Not your wheels though ! >

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll24/choppedit/WagonSSVBW.jpg

[drewbytes]

That is horn Holden Man. Good job!

[streaty]

wagon with hairdryers would sound horn :)


That is a great idea Hammer :)

****RUNNS DOWN TO HIS LOCAL HSV DEALER TO ORDER A HSV TOURER***


Oh they are so god damn sexy i love you HSV

[CSP]

it looks like there's only one trim level same as club sport no mention of leather up grade (senator )?

Been speaking with my dealer about the HSV wagons. He has said the following...

There will be two models, a HSV (Clubsport) Tourer and a HSV (Senator) Estate. He's not sure if the Clubsport and Senator names will carry over to the wagon versions but they are spec'd the same and the options will be the same as per the sedan versions. The price will be about $1000 more than the sedan versions.

Both models will have the option of A6 or M6 transmission too and the new M6 will certainly be the transmission of choice :D

Change over drive away price for HSV LS3 Senator Estate in Red Passion with M6 and Light Urban interior - I'm looking at around $25k to $30k and Nov/Dec delivery... I have a while to think about it too which is good.

[snakeSV8]

I just want one
:bow:

[SUPERH2377]

CSP - another Senator Estate you say??? sounds awesome, hopefully a limited 6 speed manual aswell......

at carpoint .com they say hsv is putting the new tremac 6060 man 6 speed and is galaxys better than the t56 in all v8 including the senater because there is a market now. people dont want the butch looks and luxury . if you go to yahoo7 then click on cars you will find it

[macca33]

Wagons are the shit ... ENOUGH SAID ! :woot:

I sorta like the HSV goon but they should have put the senator front on it IMO.

That way the front wouldn't look so D9 Bulldozer-ish. :)

I think the last goon HSV slapped their name on was the VTI Senator sig wasn't it?

:confused:

Almost mate, they also made a VT2 Senator Estate wagon and I know a bloke who actually owned one for a little while too.



Originally posted by iloveholden

The senator is now getting a manual transmission, so good chance it will have a manual

You're playing with me now aren't you????? Hmm, maybe the VX can be relegated to a weekender and a VE could be an option on a lease...........Never say never......

Cheers,

Macca

[mustanger]

You're playing with me now aren't you????? Hmm, maybe the VX can be relegated to a weekender and a VE could be an option on a lease...........Never say never......

Cheers,

Macca[/QUOTE]

I thought you didn`t like the VE`s Macca :hide: Oh well, time away does those things to you :lol:

[Middlez]

So this thread has been quiet for a while, and i'm going to be honest with you, it'd been a while since i had logged on here.. Funny thing is it was only today i found out that there was going to be a HSV sportwagon...

How did i find that out you ask?

I saw one on the road.

Coming out of Pillars Road onto Springvale Road just near the Frankston Freeway in Victoria...

Boy did it look nice, and the back is rather sedate, which i like :)

[Roly]

I am seriously thinking over ordering one to replace the Maloo.

I have always loved the look of wagons.

[Sickbunny]

i Love it, if only i had the money for one :D

[Middlez]

In the flesh the VE TOURING is absolutely Schmick! No idea why this was out of the factory with nothing disguising it?? But i guess HSV don't need to seeing as they've released a photo...

The first thing i saw as i pulled off the freeway was a phantom sportswagon... so i sped up to take a look, only to relise catching it wasn't as easy as what i thought it might be... and then bang... theres the HSV badge and big wheels...

I was going to get an SSV but now i'm not so sure... :confused:

[`redoctober]

So this thread has been quiet for a while, and i'm going to be honest with you, it'd been a while since i had logged on here.. Funny thing is it was only today i found out that there was going to be a HSV sportwagon...

How did i find that out you ask?

I saw one on the road.

Coming out of Pillars Road onto Springvale Road just near the Frankston Freeway in Victoria...

Boy did it look nice, and the back is rather sedate, which i like :)

Hey mate, add me on MSN: contact@robertb.com.au, I'd like to photochop what you saw so everyone else can see :)

-Rob.

[Middlez]

One better... Not the best quality angle, but i did as good as i could while in peak hour!!

YouTube - HSV R8 Sportwagon Touring Spotted (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hygjmISq3Xo)

You can really see that its the hsv from stills of the first few frames jsut hit pause as soon as it loads!!

Cheers

Pretty lucky to see it today after going into holden to see if they had any of the non-HSV equivalent on show yet... Only to have noone time of day and get sprayed by the bloke washing the cars... Maybe a HSV is for me?? I want to be special :(

[`redoctober]

One better... Not the best quality angle, but i did as good as i could while in peak hour!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hygjmISq3Xo

You can really see that its the hsv from stills of the first few frames jsut hit pause as soon as it loads!!

Cheers

Pretty lucky to see it today after going into holden to see if they had any of the non-HSV equivalent on show yet... Only to have noone time of day and get sprayed by the bloke washing the cars... Maybe a HSV is for me?? I want to be special :(

Hmm, doesn't look like there's anything different with the back? Maybe someone could point out to me, I can't see anything.

[Middlez]

Honestly mate, its badges only... Guess thats what happens when you have an SSV model already, it was basically the same as that....

Didn't have a good look at the lower skirt unfortunately... But yes the rear end wasn't anything like the Maloo if thats what people were hoping for, though that suits me just fine :)

The usual Chrome strip, V Taillights, HSV Badges...

Still love it though :)

[Calais V 6.0]

One better... Not the best quality angle, but i did as good as i could while in peak hour!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hygjmISq3Xo

You can really see that its the hsv from stills of the first few frames jsut hit pause as soon as it loads!!

Cheers

Pretty lucky to see it today after going into holden to see if they had any of the non-HSV equivalent on show yet... Only to have noone time of day and get sprayed by the bloke washing the cars... Maybe a HSV is for me?? I want to be special :(


Nice spotting there. I liked the track to the clip too. Not too many people have even heard of Muse in australia!

[Middlez]

Cheers mate... It was a lucky spot! You heard Muse cos i didn't have time to turn the CD Player down!!

I loooove MUSE - you heard from their live release HARP... I saw them both times they were in Aus last year... best live show i ever saw at festival hall :)

Back to the topic at hand... for those who dont have enough bandwidth to get on to youtube...

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m135/middles_85/HSVtouring2.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m135/middles_85/HSVtouring1.jpg

[LJCHSV]

LS3 Maloo's( hottest ute on the planet), manual Senators and clubsport Wagons......these ARE very exciting times....thanks HSV:smilesandbanana:

[Bitumens Shadow]

Not bad at all... But I would of been hoping that HSV would give all their cars a little bit of a distinctive look like the VN - VP series of their models, how wrong I am. Oh well, we all have our wants in life I guess.

[korrupt]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m135/middles_85/HSVtouring1.jpg

Do those wheels look like the ones off the W427 show car or is it just me ?

[Middlez]

Ahhhh i think you might be right, at first i thought they were the GTS wheels.... but maybe!

[teamkiwi]

Nice spot mate. Bloody lucky to get to see the thing let along capture it. Well done. Just out of interest, what was the badge on the right hand side of the tailgate?

Also are those the same Cookie cutter mags as the W427? And where are the Front guard vents? Maybe its a test mule for an LS7 Estate:smilesandbanana::smilesandbanana:

[LJCHSV]

Matt Black 427 wheels:bow:

[Middlez]

On the Right hand side was an R8 Badge.

I know what you mean about the vents, from the last part of the video you can't see them on the front end either... i just wish the sun was in a better place when i was taking the video!!

Happy to be sharing the HSV Love ;)

VOLT...? Or Moderators?

Is there any way you can change the title of this thread to include on road photos and video?

Cheers :)

[_MetalliX_]

You're famous. (http://www.caradvice.com.au/13684/hsv-tourer-details-emerge/)

[blackbettyhsv]

Bored at work
Not your wheels though ! >

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll24/choppedit/WagonSSVBW.jpg

crazy wheels can someone photo chop them onto a black VE clubby please

[RAWKUS]

I was lucky enough to see quite a few pre release test cars out and about.....especially along Westall Road near HSV! Coupe 4 with no flared arches just chopped guards springs to mind. Even have them occasionly past my front door on their way to Lang Lang. Ignition SSV, Green SSV Ute.

[CSP]

It really sux they look the same from behind!!!

The sedans are different, the Maloo is different... Bad form HSV!!! They could have at least shared Maloo treatment.

[S2VYSS]

HSV will sell a bucket load of these things

They look great, not really a wagon fan but I think I might be getting converted!

[Middlez]

Tell you what, a few people on the caradvise site are happy to look at the video, followed by bagging me out for taking it! I'm tempted to pull it down and rehost it on them :spew:

grrrr

[Holden Man]

crazy wheels can someone photo chop them onto a black VE clubby please

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll24/choppedit/R8BlackWheels.jpg

(Carl's beast)

[team illucid]

that looks tough

[CSP]

It does look tuff!!! Too bad the rears would never fit over the brakes :(

[billyb]

that looks tough
What wheels are they?

cheers Bresso

[FURBY]

Looks tough but I think i would rather a sedan or ute.

[mustanger]

Well done on getting that Vid and good to see LS.1.com.au get a mention too.http://www.caradvice.com.au/13684/hsv-tourer-details-emerge/ Cheers John

[ImpulSSiVZ]

That chop of the Black and White wagon is awesome,definatly a keeper in my car photo file.
All it needs now is a set of Collingwood number plates and it would
be perfect.
Yes, I'm expecting flameage, yes we are Carlton's bitches.
Happy with that, :spew:

[Kingsize]

This wagon is definitely Hot! :bow:

[blackbettyhsv]

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll24/choppedit/R8BlackWheels.jpg

(Carl's beast)

thanks holden man you just gave me a big chubby in my pants:)
would like to know what they are called, but CSP is probably right they wont fit
does anyone know who makes them

[CarlFST60L]

Nice wheels, product code/supplier details?

[Middlez]

Not to sure what this has to do with a wagon...???

But it does look nice

:confused:

[QIKMIK]

Valid points, but I'd honestly ake a VE SV6 over that Clubsport wagon...maybe I'm just anti-wagon!According to the Holden webpage and wagon minisite, SV6 wagon is auto only. That would turn me off straight away. I like the look and everything but I like to change the gears myself. Manual available on the V8 models though.

Mick

[VX-355]

thanks holden man you just gave me a big chubby in my pants:)
would like to know what they are called, but CSP is probably right they wont fit
does anyone know who makes them

First can i ask what size and the Wheel name s they look hot...

The new HSV wagon i've had price as i want another wagon and was happy to have HSV again.. The Price is $80,000 plus on roads. Should be a bit less then a Grange on road but not the normal $1,000 more then a normal sedan like the new wagon has been priced now.. As much as i love my HSV's i will be buying a new Holden wagon instead.. Can't see $80,000 in a wagon.:flipoff:

[CarlFST60L]

Not to sure what this has to do with a wagon...???

But it does look nice

:confused:

Me either :lol: But thats the best my car has ever looked :smilesandbanana:

Oh yeah, the wagon looks phat.

[BadMac]

Just to return to those mags on the HSV wagon, here is a photo from my phone that I took about a month back of a GTS in NZ with them on, so they are available from somewhere. And they looked real good in the shadowchrome on the dark grey car. In fact I'd say they looked better than the GTS mags (and we all know how good they are!).

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w277/BadMac/img181resized.jpg

[teamkiwi]

Just to return to those mags on the HSV wagon, here is a photo from my phone that I took about a month back of a GTS in NZ with them on, so they are available from somewhere. And they looked real good in the shadowchrome on the dark grey car. In fact I'd say they looked better than the GTS mags (and we all know how good they are!).


Arent those just shadow chromed GTS mags??? The mags on the HSV Wagon look as though they are the "Cookie Cutter" mags that featured on the W427?

[VX-355]

The wheels that are on that white wagon, what are the name of them.. They look better then the new HSV wagon wheels

Bored at work
Not your wheels though ! >

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll24/choppedit/WagonSSVBW.jpg

This one...

[Calais V 6.0]

mmmmm... wagon wheels.... :drool:

[VX-355]

mmmmm... wagon wheels.... :drool:

:rofl:Funny

[BadMac]

The wheels that are on that white wagon, what are the name of them.. They look better then the new HSV wagon wheels



This one...

Read the last few posts in this thread.

Australian LS1 and Holden Forums (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=100301)

[clinton456]

Not really a fan of wagons, but this one is hot!

[VX-355]

Read the last few posts in this thread.

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=100301

Thank you..

[subtle]

any new info on the HSV wagon and when its coming out?

also any photoshop gurus have a chance to put a senator front bar on the wagon to see how it looks?
seems a M6 senator estate would be a good seller going by some of the responses in this thread.
cheers subtle.

[Roly]

THe HSV wagon is to hit the streets in September.

[V8SSVWAGON]

one question...How Much ??

Cant see too many familys shelling out 75+ K for a Wagon, I might be wrong.
They will look f/n hot on the road.

[planetdavo]

one question...How Much ??

Cant see too many familys shelling out 75+ K for a Wagon, I might be wrong.
They will look f/n hot on the road.
I'm pretty sure I read that they would match the price difference as per the Holden versions, so R8 + $1000 etc.

[SUPERH2377]

passed a white tourer r8 onthe monash in bound tonight rego was HSV317 the back the same as holden but side and front different

[HSVREDSLED]

one question...How Much ??

Cant see too many familys shelling out 75+ K for a Wagon, I might be wrong.
They will look f/n hot on the road.

True,

But I can see a few bargains in 18 months or so..:nyuk:

[sjhugh]

I quote from the new Excel Magazine (the Offical HSV Publication) I received in the mail this week:

"The HSV Clubsport R8 Tourer will be priced from just $65,990, with specifications similar to the Clubsport R8. The Tourer will be powered by the new LS3 engine, which is now standard across the HSV V8 fleet. In line with the Maloo R8, customers will have the choice of optioning a 'performance pack' which combines full leather seats and 20 inch wheels"

[Roonstain]

was i the only one who thought the pic they used in the excel mag for the wagon was terrible!!!
there are many far better examples of the look in photoshop than the computer created piece of crap one in the mag - a poor choice for their marketing if you ask me

[ovt55]

thats hot

i just wont 1. :bow::bow:

[VY SS Wagon]

I had a look through an HSV Tourer wagon still in it's plastic with wood chocks in its springs at my local Holden dealer this arvo! It was a black auto with cloth trim. Myself I am hoping for a red manual with leather. The biggest thing i want to know is if they are going to put in the upcoming tremec TR6060!

It was a little disappointing as the rear bar is exactly is the same as the SS wagon. It also uses the standard lights and chrome strip by the looks of it. The only way you can tell it is an HSV from the rear is the R8 badge. Also it is named a Clubsport on the side skirts not a Tourer! I expected it to be named the tourer all over (not just on the tag under the bonnet) In saying this i still think i will get one!!!:goodjob:

[spawny]

best wagon i ve seen so far

[iCat]

the front of the car is grouse, but the rear is straight off a camry wagon, and if there is one vehicle i can't stand it's a camry wagon lol:eek:

[weekendwarrior]

well i made these up in photoshop a couple of months ago, used the front of an R8 and chucked it onto a picture of a SS wagon and gave it a respray or two...took me about 4 hours all up as the two pics were on slightyly different angles and each panel had to be cut out and warped into place.
http://i26.tinypic.com/2lo0l85.png
http://i25.tinypic.com/2a95qnp.png
http://i30.tinypic.com/2sajdqf.png
http://i29.tinypic.com/pqb12.png
http://i26.tinypic.com/2v1kegi.png

[xploit]

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m135/middles_85/HSVtouring1.jpg

My god...

Whats all the hype about.. im sorry but a HSV wagon is cool but when it looks like that???

Seriously buy an SS wagon.. put a chrome strip right across it a hsv badge and a clubsport front bar (500-1000 dollars in total) and save yourself $20,000

:confused:

[Ghosn]

My god...

Whats all the hype about.. im sorry but a HSV wagon is cool but when it looks like that???

Seriously buy an SS wagon.. put a chrome strip right across it a hsv badge and a clubsport front bar (500-1000 dollars in total) and save yourself $20,000

:confused:

My god...

It's not really a fair picture to judge on.

And we are not all 18 y/o and who would rather buy a base model car and turn it into a wannabe car. I'm pretty sure the HSV has more than just a bodykit over an SS, just a wild guess :)

:confused:

[Roly]

is this where we start listing all the good bits on a HSV over a SS

LS3
HSV headers
HSV exhuast
Wheels
HSV spec traction control
...
...
..
.
.

and last but not least, the fact it is a genuine HSV and not a cheap fake...

[blackbettyhsv]

just got the EXCEL magazine this morning, it has a write up & photo of the clubsport R8 tourer $65,990, says it has specifications similar to the sedan R8 & due out later this year. wonder how many they will make

[zorak]

The HSVs are in my eyes the only good looking E series vehicle, bar the new SS wagon. The model range doesnt vary enough to look anyting spectacular.

Good on HSV for not butchering up the rear end, if they made it anything like the Maloo that would turn me off, those reflectors in the tailgate are wrong. Maybe an addition of a rear splitter will set it apart, who knows.

Either way I'm still on board to sell my left nut for a manual senator estate........

[mitchtj]

My god...

It's not really a fair picture to judge on.

And we are not all 18 y/o and who would rather buy a base model car and turn it into a wannabe car. I'm pretty sure the HSV has more than just a bodykit over an SS, just a wild guess :)

:confused:

agreed, i instantly lose all respect for a car when i see someone trying to make a lower car, look like a HSV or a SS or whatever.

The SS would have been a nice car by itself, but throw a HSV bumper on it and its neither.

[Roly]

HSV Wagon hits the yards in September.

[brentonsav]

My god...

It's not really a fair picture to judge on.

And we are not all 18 y/o and who would rather buy a base model car and turn it into a wannabe car. I'm pretty sure the HSV has more than just a bodykit over an SS, just a wild guess :)

:confused:

+1

brakes and the sexy clubsport interior is a winner too!

its one thing adding some bits to an ss - this can be done well if kept subtle (do you know what that is?). but to attempt to turn it into a clubby is devaluing the ss and making it into something the wannabe's do!

[CarlFST60L]

Seriously buy an SS wagon.. put a chrome strip right across it a hsv badge and a clubsport front bar (500-1000 dollars in total) and save yourself $20,000

:confused:

We arnt all tight ass's :hide:

[xploit]

Haha.. okay i think you guys missed the point..

I just think its shocking how that picture looks.. it seriously just looks like an SS..

HSV's are meant to be something very special, and by the look of that wagon its just not.. compared to the SS wagon.. thats all..

Dave ( and im not 18 smart arse's :stick: )

We arnt all tight ass's :hide:

I have Scottish and Irish background, what did you expect :stick: :lol:

It's like having a Drinking problem on a limited budget :lol: :lol:

[Roly]

HSV Tourer Series 2 will have a unique HSV rear end.

Series 1 is as per pics shown, mainly the SSV rear end to get it on the market.

I'll order a Series 2 next year.

[weekendwarrior]

hows this for the first official pic? :D

http://i36.tinypic.com/2v81us9.jpg

[F6Mauz]

Looks good. You didn't get a shot of the rear???:bawl:

[weekendwarrior]

i didn't take the shot.

[chillicatqld]

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj214/chillicatqld/hsv-tourer81.jpg

[zorak]

just thinking I'd be very keen to see a comparo between the HSV tourer and the Chrysler SRT8 wagon, and also the SS wagoon vs the 300c Touring.

It cant be long before motor in their somewhat lackluster wisdom think of the idea.

[warlobo]

Exactly, you don't buy an HSV wagon for practicality reasons. Some people have more money than sense tho

I wouldn't be so sure... Whilst not a hsv the adventra makes an excellent tow vehicle, and has been loaded with more sleepers, goods when moving or travelling I/State, or just general long stuff that no sedan would take... I've snoozed in it more than once during long trips, yet empty you can still drive a 300 + kw vehicle with leather, sunroof, comfort, hsv brakes, etc. Practicality played a big part in choice AND saved me bucks over a HSV sedan... Looks aside a wagon can do everything a sedan can do plus more..

[Mohit]

Hey all. Long time lurker, first time poster. I took some pics of an HSV VE Clubsport wagon today...see this on the AMC forum here: The Australian Magna Club (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60970)

[[Mitch]]

Hey all. Long time lurker, first time poster. I took some pics of an HSV VE Clubsport wagon today...see this on the AMC forum here: http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60970

Well done.

I like it, especially in the white.

[The-V8-Power]

Good work on the chops weekendwarrior :) :goodjob:

And good job on them pics Mohit. :goodjob:

I'll post them up for the others to see if thats ok?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/mohit/Verada/hsvwagon01.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/mohit/Verada/hsvwagon02.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/mohit/Verada/hsvwagon03.jpg

[Mohit]

And good job on them pics Mohit. :goodjob:

I'll post them up for the others to see if thats ok?
No probs mate :)

[SARS]

Great job guys :bow::bow:

[VE hsv maloo]

Nice car - shocking wheels, would have been much nicer in Shadow Crome

[SUPERH2377]

I had a look through an HSV Tourer wagon still in it's plastic with wood chocks in its springs at my local Holden dealer this arvo! It was a black auto with cloth trim. Myself I am hoping for a red manual with leather. The biggest thing i want to know is if they are going to put in the upcoming tremec TR6060!

It was a little disappointing as the rear bar is exactly is the same as the SS wagon. It also uses the standard lights and chrome strip by the looks of it. The only way you can tell it is an HSV from the rear is the R8 badge. Also it is named a Clubsport on the side skirts not a Tourer! I expected it to be named the tourer all over (not just on the tag under the bonnet) In saying this i still think i will get one!!!:goodjob:

they are going to put the new 6060 in as well as add a senator with manual range it was reported in an articre by carpoint about 6-8 weeks ago

[_MetalliX_]

Well its official now and there is still no word on a Senator model.

Source: CarAdvice (http://www.caradvice.com.au/16126/2008-hsv-clubsport-r8-tourer-specs-pricing/)

[68LS1]

Black, manual in Ferntree Gully Holden showroom, bias wagon fan but looks good, rear is "uninteresting" though, appears smaller than sedan

[wanaVE]

more info and a pic..........Its RED

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff298/wanaVE/tourer_full1.jpg




New HSV ClubSport R8 Tourer delivers performance and versatility
02.09.2008




Holden Special Vehicles has launched the new ClubSport R8 Tourer into the Australian market, with all the performance characteristics of the HSV brand in a versatile and luxurious new package.

The ClubSport R8 Tourer will be the company s first wagon since the all wheel drive Avalanche was released in 2003.


According to HSV s General Manager of Sales, Darren Bowler, the Tourer is a natural extension to the current HSV range of luxury and performance vehicles.


We were very impressed with the Sportswagon product our colleagues at Holden have released and believe the ClubSport R8 Tourer takes the concept to the next level, Darren Bowler said.


The Tourer is powered by the high performance LS3 engine producing 317kW of power and 550Nm of torque, making this one of the most powerful wagons produced anywhere in the world.


The Tourer also has impressive handling and ride characteristics and HSV s enormous brakes and safety package we expect this product to appeal to a range of customers, including families who will enjoy the versatility this HSV brings to the garage.


HSV s Chief Engineer Joel Stoddart said customers would appreciate the driving experience of the Tourer just as much as the HSV sedan range.


We ve built on our knowledge gained since the launch of the E-Series range in August 2006 particularly in chassis development and tuning coupled with the all new LS3 engine, to produce one of our best ever products, Joel Stoddart said.


The ClubSport Tourer R8 is a versatile and extremely responsive package.


HSV has produced a handful of wagon variants over its 20 year history. Prior to the Avalanche, the company built 27 VT Senator Signature Estates in 1997.


HSV will build around 120 ClubSport R8 Tourers for the Australian market in 2008.


A manual ClubSport R8 Tourer is priced from $65,990, which is just $1000 more than the equivalent ClubSport R8 sedan.


Automatic transmission is an additional $2330. Customers have the option of full leather seats for $2490 and can customise their Tourer even further with a 20 inch wheel and tyre package for $2500.


The Tourer is available from dealers nationally.

[Grommz]

Needs Black GTS 20's..

:drool:

[NickS]

Needs Black GTS 20's..

:drool:

Like mine ... :D

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/DSC06803.jpg

I gotta say, I'm glad I didn't wait for the HSV ... I like how mine turned out a lot more.

... and I'm not finished yet.

:goodjob:

[theVman]

Now thats looking nice NickS!! Never thought I would be wanting to buy a white wagon again!!

The HSV versions seem a bit fiddly due to not doing juch on the rear to integrate the clubby front. The SS/SSV versions seem to be visually integrated a lot better.

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

AR SHIT now mother wants a RED SENATOR WAGON with cream leather in stead of a camaro

[CSP]

AR SHIT now mother wants a RED SENATOR WAGON with cream leather in stead of a camaro

Your mother would be too old to drive if you're 62!

[BLACK 346]

Your mother would be too old to drive if you're 62!

Pretty sure he refers to her indoors as mother :)

[iloveholden]

The red tourer looks bloody nice but so does Nicks white SSV, if i was after a wagon id buy an SSV and do what Nick S is doing.:goodjob:

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

Pretty sure he refers to her indoors as mother :)


YES MY WIFE IS only 45:) (affectionately called MOTHER )

[EddieVE06]

Saw a black R8 Wagon at phillip island on the weekend drive by and it did look fantastic.

[nudenut]

YES MY WIFE IS only 45:) (affectionately called MOTHER )
Cradle snatcher :stick:

[kayman]

Like mine ... :D

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/NickS/DSC06803.jpg

I gotta say, I'm glad I didn't wait for the HSV ... I like how mine turned out a lot more.

... and I'm not finished yet.

:goodjob:

nick that is pure pornography... i have just stolen that picture for my desktop background.

after seeing the new tourer i think you made the right choice as well.

Cant believe they havnt even attempted to modify the rear, which is pretty much what i was hanging to see.

[sandmanls1]

pics from caradvice

http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/dscn0392-1024x768.JPG

http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/dscn0394-1024x768.JPG

[Vulture]

Have some pics of a black R8 wagon which was just delivered to a well-known Brisbane performance shop. Would look horn lowered on GTS 20 inch wheels; drop in an exhaust, OTR and smallish cam and the LS3 wagon would be nuts for the family on the move.

http://gallery.me.com/sjholmick#100031

Sorry about the crappy phone pics - get Apple to put a decent camera in the iPhone!

[iloveholden]

Looks nuts imo in white, good stuff HSV.

[VYClubby]

I dropped my car in at my dealership this morning to get a leaky radiator replace, that they fitted new 8 months ago.

Anyway in the lot was a brand new VE Clubsport Wagon, looks great! I didn't have my camera on me this morning but I will grab some pics when I go there this arvo. Would love to grab one for the Mrs and the kids.

[Holden Man]

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/HoldenMan_2007/HSVWagonMalooRear.jpg

[The Brock]

So is the above picture a true indication of what the rears look like with the Maloo style treatment; or is that a Photoshop effort ?? Certainly distinguishes the rear from the other VE wagon models...

[volt]

Nice work Holden Man. :goodjob:

That's the rear bar it should have had (not just the plain SS style bar).

Is it me, or are the extra bits of red lense slightly less hideous on this photochopped wagon than they are on a Maloo?

[Grommz]

Id definatly say thats a chop mate..

i dont think anyone would be that sily to put Malu plates on a clubsport wagon :lol:

[Holden Man]

...i dont think anyone would be that sily to put Malu plates on a clubsport wagon :lol:

:jester: I was wondering if anyone would pick up on that (I was thinking of changing it to "WAGN" but left it to see if it would be spotted)

[Evman]

i dont think anyone would be that sily to put Malu plates on a clubsport wagon :lol:

I've seen SS badges on a Gemini :doh:

[ATOMIC MALOO R8]

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/HoldenMan_2007/HSVWagonMalooRear.jpg

looks A 100% better :goodjob:

[iloveholden]

Holden Man your chop looks great!

[VYClubby]

There is one at my dealership, I saw it when I dropped off my car this morning. I'll grab a pic this arvo, it looks awesome!

[Middlez]

The HSV site has been updated and you can now Build your R8 Tourer!

Anyone LOVE ingition?

[The-V8-Power]

The HSV site has been updated and you can now Build your R8 Tourer!

Anyone LOVE ingition?

It appears that Ignition is back on the menu as pointed out. It actually doesn't look to bad on the HSV Website but it looks a little brighter then it is in person. As shown with the Atomic which looks almost fluroescent.

[SARS]

Tourer has its our web page on HSV now!

www.hsv.com.au/tourer (http://www.hsv.com.au/tourer/)

http://www.hsv.com.au/images/2007/cars/Eseries/TourerR8.jpg

I was read through the specs and came across a reversing camera!!
About time they include this in a HSV.

Under 2.3 Exterior its has this written:

Excitement has taken a new form. The unmistakeable silhouette of a wagon is enhanced by the HSV performance body kit.
Reverse camera (standard from late 2008) and rear park assist make reverse parking ‘straight forward’.
Ominously shaped 45mm projector fog lights and 90mm driving lights project a brighter, more powerful beam than traditional reflective globes.
Dominant angular lines and matt black housing highlight the design’s undeniable motorsport influence. Turn the darkest night into day.

[korrupt]

Good to hear. Hopefully it is available on the whole range too. Should have been there from the first VE though...

[VY18s]

Wow. That looks like sex on wheels.:drool:

[nudenut]

Wow. That looks like sex on wheels.:drool:
Yeah wagons are good for that. :jester: