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Holden Ute SS-V - Hot!
« on: August 13, 2008, 11:01:12 am »
I would love to have one of these over here:

http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/modeloverview?modelid=15004

I was talking to a buddy last night from Aussieland and he said that even with fuel at $1.65 per litre (AUD) these are really popular down there. "Selling like crazy" was his comment (he is a Holden supplier).

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Re: Holden Ute SS-V - Hot!
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2008, 11:40:24 am »
I still want something a size smaller like the old Rampage and Brats of the 80s.
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Re: Holden Ute SS-V - Hot!
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2008, 11:55:06 am »
We are getting that...
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Re: Holden Ute SS-V - Hot!
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2008, 02:09:20 pm »
Yep. Shame about the wagon though.

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Re: Holden Ute SS-V - Hot!
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2008, 05:49:01 pm »
My eyes hurt...
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Re: Holden Ute SS-V - Hot!
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2008, 07:40:10 pm »
Is anyone else thinking mullet?
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Re: Holden Ute SS-V - Hot!
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2008, 09:43:03 am »
Good competitor to the Honda Ridgeline.  Fake truck IMO.
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Re: Holden Ute SS-V - Hot!
« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2008, 09:45:15 am »
Oh come on now, this isn't trying to be a truck in the least.  The Ridgeline is capable for the average urbanite truck buyer.
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Re: Holden Ute SS-V - Hot!
« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2008, 11:36:19 am »
Quote from: wing on August 14, 2008, 09:45:15 am
Oh come on now, this isn't trying to be a truck in the least.  The Ridgeline is capable for the average urbanite truck buyer.

No doubt. This vehicle would probably provide 60% of current 1/2 ton truck buyers with all the utility they need.
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Re: Holden Ute SS-V - Hot!
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2008, 01:29:53 pm »
Perhaps the ultimate reflection of the blurring line between cars and trucks, the G8 ST will create a unique niche segment in the marketplace: a sports car with truck-like cargo and towing capabilities. Sharing the basic architecture and 361 hp V8 engine as the G8 GT performance sedan, it will offer a 73.9-inch cargo bed that has 42.7 cubic feet of cargo space and can carry a payload of 1,000 pounds (453 kg) or tow a 3,500-pound (1,587 kg) trailer.

Thanks to its six-speed automatic transmission and Active Fuel Management system, the G8 ST should offer some of the best fuel economy numbers for V8-powered vehicles with similar cargo/towing ratings while still turning in zero-to-60 times of 5.4 seconds.

Pontiac G8 ST

Not bad at the truck thing though, and very, very quick.
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Re: Holden Ute SS-V - Hot!
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2008, 03:01:14 pm »
..Canyonero Fridgeline.....we doan need no stinkin'  hot tubs............ ;D
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Re: Holden Ute SS-V - Hot!
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2008, 03:38:58 pm »
Quote from: Arthur Dent on August 13, 2008, 11:40:24 am
I still want something a size smaller like the old Rampage and Brats of the 80s.

There may well be some Bahas sitting around Subaru dealers, they didn't sell all that well.
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