HSV Gen- F Launched - Official Pics/Video and details (Warning: pic heavy)

[jc_sv8]

about the same as the Merc sls amg.

...and the SLS is just a smidge over $92K

[JimmyXR6T04]

Yep, me too. I honestly am having a hard time deciding between the two. The AMG sales experience is on anther level, though, very relaxed yet professional. I haven't been all that impressed with the HSV buying experience this time around. Making enquiries etc on my 3rd new HSV in 5 years and I'm still treated like a sucker. That is 3rd new HSV from the same dealer group and second from the same salesman. Merc offer a guaranteed value of the vehicle, HSV seem scared to do anything like that. I've got a good feeling the GTS is unlikley to crash in value like most previous HSVs at least but I'd be wary about a Gen F LS3-based HSV. The LT1 is going to be awesome. Have a look at how much torque it makes at only 1000rpm. Peak power will probably not be much higher but it makes a stack more torque all the way through the rev range. The little CLA should be (and feel) fast, it also makes 450Nm at only 2250rpm.

It's a shame the Merc doesn't come with a V8, i'd imagine quite a few more FPV/HSV buyers would be tempted by it if it had a V8, particularly at that price. Looks like a great car though.

[Vulture]

The real performance bargain is going to be an LT1 based Clubsport...
What do you guys reckon?

[JimmyXR6T04]

The real performance bargain is going to be an LT1 based Clubsport...
What do you guys reckon?

Should be a cracker, but i think it'll be on par performance wise the GT... Maybe a touch slower. Tech wise, it will make the Clubsport a great package. My lease is up next March, so i'm keen to see what new cars i have to pick from... Bit worried that the newer stuff won't be out, so i might get a 'gap' car and lease something different for a year... Very keen on the GTS though, but that'll take some convincing to the mrs. Having said that, she prefers the look of the HSV over FPV, so i might be in with a chance...

Edit: are the new HSVs going to be E85 compatible??

[C4B]

Not many people with the BALLS to buy something Aussie and say F$%k you to the game that is being played around them.

Back in the day, to be a rebel you grew a beard and rode a Harley.

These days you buy a HSV and a Blackberry..... How times have changed!

[NickS]

It tends to be a pissing contest in certain firms and professions, until you make a name for yourself, you have to have to vehicle of choice amongst those you are aspiring to be like.

My cousin is a Neurosurgeon in Melbourne, when he first started it was a race to the BMW, then Maserati had a bit of thing, then Mercs and now it is Audi. he wouldn't dream of driving a Holden or HSV, even though my Uncle was a Holden fan through and through. All about the BS and image factor. Same goes for the accounting firms I have worked at - junior Manager/Senior Managers trying to climb the ladder, buying the cheaper Euro cars and then upgrading as they go through the ranks. Not many people with the BALLS to buy something Aussie and say F$%k you to the game that is being played around them.

What you need to do is find a wife that doesn't like frigging SUVs ... then you can have the best of both worlds!

[dru19]

Love the new GTS, really wanted my next car to be black but seeing all the bits and pieces of black I would believe that the colour would detract from them, the white is really growing on me, with the black wheels and yellow calipers!! Just wish they hurry up and start to get them into the dealer so I can work out if my ass is gonna fit in those seats lol (6'10" 155kgs)

anyone wanna buy a CV8Z :P

Dru

[mjrandom]

I called the dealer yesterday to confirm pricing since it was out in the media and I hadn't had a call. Seems at least one dealer didn't get anything official and had to call to confirm media pricing. Waiting now on confirmation of $. Also appears builds are a bit earlier than first thought and some GTSs will be available early Sept. What struck me as odd was how close the Senator and Grange are in pricing. Will steal some Senator sales I think. As for the LT1 I think I will settle into a Senator with the LT1 once I am over the GTS. Should only take about 16 years!

Been waiting a year + for this thing, now it has been shown around the place I am struggling...

[team illucid]

Back in the day, to be a rebel you grew a beard and rode a Harley.

These days you buy a HSV and a Blackberry..... How times have changed!

Should I buy a BB then

[Evman]

What struck me as odd was how close the Senator and Grange are in pricing. Will steal some Senator sales I think.

I don't think so. The Senator is sports-luxury where the Grange is really just luxury. I doubt many that would purchase a Senator would be convinced to go to the LWB limo. They're very different cars.

[Troutman]

In other news, the Vauxhall VXR8 is now available for UK buyers.



http://paultan.org/2013/05/30/vauxha...aunched-in-uk/

[jaykay]

In other news, the Vauxhall VXR8 is now available for UK buyers.



http://paultan.org/2013/05/30/vauxha...aunched-in-uk/

So at the current exchange rate about $86,000 AU landed in the UK.....

[mrtockley]

In other news, the Vauxhall VXR8 is now available for UK buyers.



http://paultan.org/2013/05/30/vauxha...aunched-in-uk/

Once again, Australia takes it up the ass. The Vauxhall is being sold for $86,600 AU and some Vauxhall's in the past have had more 'fruit' than the HSV's they've been based on.

[jc_sv8]

Nice plate.

[Vulture]

Edit: are the new HSVs going to be E85 compatible??

Not sure, does anyone know?

Love the new GTS, really wanted my next car to be black but seeing all the bits and pieces of black I would believe that the colour would detract from them, the white is really growing on me, with the black wheels and yellow calipers!!

Red with dark tint will look great I think and by a menacing site in a rear view mirror. Yellow highlights on the calipers and badges a bit like the Ferrari colour schemes.
One thing I don't like is the design of the red seats. I had an E1 GTS and the red and black seats looked fantastic. The huge red squares on the new HSV seats look crap IMO.
The SSV seats look better.