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Chevy announces new V8 RWD sedan dubbed "SS".
5/19/2012 9:40:33 AM
Don't know how a feel about the car being called "SS" but it should be a sweet sports sedan.
Info here
Info here
5/19/2012 9:46:51 AM
It's not as hideous as the last Holden they imported. Hopefully won't be as big a turd either.
5/19/2012 10:07:17 AM
So its a civi version of the Caprice PPV? Couldn't see that coming since they've never done that before..
5/19/2012 10:12:07 AM
Originally Posted By Czechers:
So its a civi version of the Caprice PPV? Couldn't see that coming since they've never done that before..
So its a civi version of the Caprice PPV? Couldn't see that coming since they've never done that before..
No. The Caprice is on a long wheel base version of the same chassis though. This car is based on the short wheel base VF Commodore. The Pontiac G8 was based on the last generation VE Commodore if that helps.
5/19/2012 10:16:15 AM
Originally Posted By ss02chase:
No. The Caprice is on a long wheel base version of the same chassis though. This car is based on the short wheel base VF Commodore. The Pontiac G8 was based on the last generation VE Commodore if that helps.
Originally Posted By Czechers:
So its a civi version of the Caprice PPV? Couldn't see that coming since they've never done that before..
So its a civi version of the Caprice PPV? Couldn't see that coming since they've never done that before..
No. The Caprice is on a long wheel base version of the same chassis though. This car is based on the short wheel base VF Commodore. The Pontiac G8 was based on the last generation VE Commodore if that helps.
Like I said..
5/19/2012 10:40:18 AM
Originally Posted By Chairborne:
It's not as hideous as the last Holden they imported. Hopefully won't be as big a turd either.
It's not as hideous as the last Holden they imported. Hopefully won't be as big a turd either.
I kinda liked the new GTO, especially the later models with the LS2. Never had one though so it could very well be a turd.
5/19/2012 11:07:17 AM
Originally Posted By LoganSackett:
I kinda liked the new GTO, especially the later models with the LS2. Never had one though so it could very well be a turd.
Originally Posted By Chairborne:
It's not as hideous as the last Holden they imported. Hopefully won't be as big a turd either.
It's not as hideous as the last Holden they imported. Hopefully won't be as big a turd either.
I kinda liked the new GTO, especially the later models with the LS2. Never had one though so it could very well be a turd.
Want to buy mine? I need to get rid of this damn thing.
5/19/2012 12:35:18 PM
So does this mean Chevrolet is about to go tits up and get the axe like the last division selling this type car?
We can only hope for consumers everywhere. They can keep Chevy trucks under the new "bowtie" brand (like RAM)
We can only hope for consumers everywhere. They can keep Chevy trucks under the new "bowtie" brand (like RAM)
5/19/2012 1:16:07 PM
From everything Ive heard, this will be Chevys new police packaged vehicle.
5/19/2012 1:38:24 PM
Originally Posted By Krochus:
So does this mean Chevrolet is about to go tits up and get the axe like the last division selling this type car?
We can only hope for consumers everywhere. They can keep Chevy trucks under the new "bowtie" brand (like RAM)
So does this mean Chevrolet is about to go tits up and get the axe like the last division selling this type car?
We can only hope for consumers everywhere. They can keep Chevy trucks under the new "bowtie" brand (like RAM)
I guess it really depends how they are going to go about it...If they plan on selling a low volume V8 performance car they will do alright.... If they plan to go big they better include a V6/base option for hopefully around 25k..Dodge/Chrysler seems to be doing alright with their Charger/300
5/19/2012 3:29:28 PM
Originally Posted By Rifleguy81:
From everything Ive heard, this will be Chevys new police packaged vehicle.
From everything Ive heard, this will be Chevys new police packaged vehicle.
The Caprice PPV is the new police package. It is on a long wheel base version of the same chassis but not the same car.
5/19/2012 3:39:52 PM
Hot damn! Now if we could just get them to import the El Camino version
http://www.holden.com.au/vehicles/commodore/redline#/ute
http://www.holden.com.au/vehicles/commodore/redline#/ute
5/19/2012 4:12:24 PM
I don't like the name "SS" as that should be a trim level, not a model IMO, but the car should be cool. The G8 was awesome, I'm bummed that died so quick when Pontiac was killed.
I am worried this car won't look aggressive enough though. The Holden looks pretty good, but I read a blurb somewhere this would have less aggressive wheel arches for streamlined looks or something. By the time they put the same old tired bow tie grill on the front this could be a snore fest even with a 415-ish HP LS3 under the hood... Here's hoping it is good looking.
I am worried this car won't look aggressive enough though. The Holden looks pretty good, but I read a blurb somewhere this would have less aggressive wheel arches for streamlined looks or something. By the time they put the same old tired bow tie grill on the front this could be a snore fest even with a 415-ish HP LS3 under the hood... Here's hoping it is good looking.
5/19/2012 5:28:28 PM
After seeing the Volt concept get put into production after it's changes, I'll believe this when I see it on the road. I bet it looks like a giant Cobalt.
5/19/2012 6:16:02 PM
When it comes to American v8 performance, a small block Chevy is my favorite. I hope they make something to pick up where they left off with the G8 GT/GXP. As much as I want to like the new camaro, it's too heavy and has too many blind spots.
5/21/2012 9:50:30 PM
5/21/2012 10:04:45 PM
Originally Posted By rfm05:
I hope they make something to pick up where they left off with the G8 GT/GXP.
I hope they make something to pick up where they left off with the G8 GT/GXP.
Exactly. Something that could pursue the 3-series, maybe?
5/22/2012 2:32:18 PM
Originally Posted By StraightSix:
Exactly. Something that could pursue the 3-series, maybe?
Originally Posted By rfm05:
I hope they make something to pick up where they left off with the G8 GT/GXP.
I hope they make something to pick up where they left off with the G8 GT/GXP.
Exactly. Something that could pursue the 3-series, maybe?
Pursue and then overtake with a nasty V8.
5/22/2012 3:38:32 PM
Originally Posted By gshack:
Hot damn! Now if we could just get them to import the El Camino version
http://www.holden.com.au/vehicles/commodore/redline#/ute
Hot damn! Now if we could just get them to import the El Camino version
http://www.holden.com.au/vehicles/commodore/redline#/ute
Fook; that would be sweet!
5/22/2012 4:19:29 PM
Lots of nice details but the body design is kind of bland. When I think of "SS" it's Camaro, Nova, Impala and Chevelle. This looks kind of like a Subaru.
5/22/2012 8:33:19 PM
Originally Posted By BM-ARM-DPMS-guns:
Lots of nice details but the body design is kind of bland. When I think of "SS" it's Camaro, Nova, Impala and Chevelle. This looks kind of like a Subaru.
Lots of nice details but the body design is kind of bland. When I think of "SS" it's Camaro, Nova, Impala and Chevelle. This looks kind of like a Subaru.
The new design hasn't been revealed yet. Hopefully they will be bold with the design so that it lives up to it's name.
5/23/2012 4:26:54 AM
Originally Posted By ss02chase:
The new design hasn't been revealed yet. Hopefully they will be bold with the design so that it lives up to it's name.
Originally Posted By BM-ARM-DPMS-guns:
Lots of nice details but the body design is kind of bland. When I think of "SS" it's Camaro, Nova, Impala and Chevelle. This looks kind of like a Subaru.
Lots of nice details but the body design is kind of bland. When I think of "SS" it's Camaro, Nova, Impala and Chevelle. This looks kind of like a Subaru.
The new design hasn't been revealed yet. Hopefully they will be bold with the design so that it lives up to it's name.
It's unlikely, the new Caprice PPV even looks like they just took the Impala body style and wrapped it around the Commodore. The idea of a V8/RWD sedan is nice though, since Ford is no longer playing this game - you only have the chocie of a Dodge Charger among the domestic big 3.
5/23/2012 6:44:48 AM
Originally Posted By metroplex:
It's unlikely, the new Caprice PPV even looks like they just took the Impala body style and wrapped it around the Commodore. The idea of a V8/RWD sedan is nice though, since Ford is no longer playing this game - you only have the chocie of a Dodge Charger among the domestic big 3.
Originally Posted By ss02chase:
The new design hasn't been revealed yet. Hopefully they will be bold with the design so that it lives up to it's name.
Originally Posted By BM-ARM-DPMS-guns:
Lots of nice details but the body design is kind of bland. When I think of "SS" it's Camaro, Nova, Impala and Chevelle. This looks kind of like a Subaru.
Lots of nice details but the body design is kind of bland. When I think of "SS" it's Camaro, Nova, Impala and Chevelle. This looks kind of like a Subaru.
The new design hasn't been revealed yet. Hopefully they will be bold with the design so that it lives up to it's name.
It's unlikely, the new Caprice PPV even looks like they just took the Impala body style and wrapped it around the Commodore. The idea of a V8/RWD sedan is nice though, since Ford is no longer playing this game - you only have the chocie of a Dodge Charger among the domestic big 3.
That is a purpose built police car. They aren't competing with styling with that product. It is a utility product. The SS will only have performance and styling to bank on.
5/23/2012 11:47:28 AM
Originally Posted By ss02chase:
That is a purpose built police car. They aren't competing with styling with that product. It is a utility product. The SS will only have performance and styling to bank on.
Originally Posted By metroplex:
It's unlikely, the new Caprice PPV even looks like they just took the Impala body style and wrapped it around the Commodore. The idea of a V8/RWD sedan is nice though, since Ford is no longer playing this game - you only have the chocie of a Dodge Charger among the domestic big 3.
Originally Posted By ss02chase:
The new design hasn't been revealed yet. Hopefully they will be bold with the design so that it lives up to it's name.
Originally Posted By BM-ARM-DPMS-guns:
Lots of nice details but the body design is kind of bland. When I think of "SS" it's Camaro, Nova, Impala and Chevelle. This looks kind of like a Subaru.
Lots of nice details but the body design is kind of bland. When I think of "SS" it's Camaro, Nova, Impala and Chevelle. This looks kind of like a Subaru.
The new design hasn't been revealed yet. Hopefully they will be bold with the design so that it lives up to it's name.
It's unlikely, the new Caprice PPV even looks like they just took the Impala body style and wrapped it around the Commodore. The idea of a V8/RWD sedan is nice though, since Ford is no longer playing this game - you only have the chocie of a Dodge Charger among the domestic big 3.
That is a purpose built police car. They aren't competing with styling with that product. It is a utility product. The SS will only have performance and styling to bank on.
Just like the G8, where they basically slapped on new badges and a Pontiac grille?
Even the Holden Commodores in Australia looks like a generic Chevy from the front and rear.
The HSV Holden / Vauxhall VXR8 looks better though. Maybe we will get a VXR8 Bathurst Edition with the ultra-loud supercharger that sounds like "a million squirrels being thrown into the woodchipper"
5/23/2012 3:12:14 PM
Originally Posted By metroplex:
... ultra-loud supercharger that sounds like "a million squirrels being thrown into the woodchipper"
... ultra-loud supercharger that sounds like "a million squirrels being thrown into the woodchipper"
That makes my naughty bits tingle.
5/23/2012 3:50:45 PM
Great idea, but GM will screw it up. 
5/23/2012 3:53:09 PM
There is only one American car company. Fuck GM and Chrysler.
Ford is the only choice for Patriots.
Ford is the only choice for Patriots.
5/23/2012 4:31:51 PM
Originally Posted By Chairborne:
It's not as hideous as the last Holden they imported. Hopefully won't be as big a turd either.
It's not as hideous as the last Holden they imported. Hopefully won't be as big a turd either.
? the G8 was a great looking car and didnt have any big problems..
5/23/2012 4:32:23 PM
Originally Posted By Czechers:
So its a civi version of the Caprice PPV? Couldn't see that coming since they've never done that before..
So its a civi version of the Caprice PPV? Couldn't see that coming since they've never done that before..
no. its the next generation commodore. the caprice and g8 are the last generation commodore.
5/23/2012 4:33:55 PM
Originally Posted By BM-ARM-DPMS-guns:
Lots of nice details but the body design is kind of bland. When I think of "SS" it's Camaro, Nova, Impala and Chevelle. This looks kind of like a Subaru.
Lots of nice details but the body design is kind of bland. When I think of "SS" it's Camaro, Nova, Impala and Chevelle. This looks kind of like a Subaru.
no pics of the SS have been released. the commodore yes, SS no.
