**Phew nice one Holden**

[alex_gt]

Well the :au: :holden: boys are probably celebrating Bathurst right now, and things are looking good on the Concept side of things too, check out this V8 beast

HOLDEN SSX

What are Vauxhall up to whilst Holden produce sexy V8 super saloons?

Holden has taken the covers off a new concept car that combines the practicality of a hatch back with the bold bulk of a V8 super-saloon.

The SSX is an all-wheel-drive prototype showcasing the next generation of Holdens.

Fully drivable, the SSX is a luxury four-seater concept which combines high output V8 performance and AWD handling character with cargo carrying convenience. Its flat-floored, multi-purpose load area is accessible through a large rear hatch and can be extended by folding the back seats flush with the floor and dropping the fold-down end gate.

Peter Hanenberger, Holden Chairman and Managing Director, believes vehicles like SSX will complement the off-road AWD capability of cars like the upcoming Cross8 as Holden enters a new era of manufacturing flexibility based around families of niche vehicles.

“SSX is our vision of the future. It is the cream of our Australian design and engineering expertise channelled into a car of world class standard. It heralds a family of low ride height, inspirational all-wheel-drive niche performance vehicles that could become reality in less than two years,” Mr Hanenberger said.

The sleek SSX (SS + Crossover) is the product of the company’s biggest ever concept car project. The young Holden design team members credited with bringing this exploratory vehicle vividly to life are senior exterior designer Max Wolff, interior designer Warrack Leach and colour and trim designer Kirsty Lindsay.

Set apart by more than its brilliant ‘Kryptonite’ green finish and slick, black-on black interior, the SSX features a wide track stance, wheel arch extensions over 19-inch magnesium alloys, front fender vents, Venturi-style aerodynamic underpans – punctuated at the rear by twin central exhausts – and dual aircraft-style fuel filler doors.

The SSX design concept is powered by a high output, 5.7 litre Generation III V8 engine. It forms part of the extensive Holden display at the Sydney International Motor Show and can be viewed from October 18 – 27 inclusive.

Now why can't Vauxhall do that...?

Wouldn't have minded seeing this in GT Concept, when will holden ever sign on the dotted line for :gt:?

 

[Robin2]

yes, holden owns you. id rape that car.

 

[alex_gt]

yes, holden owns you. id rape that car.

Well I've never heard anyone say that before?

 

[The Porko]

goto the holden forum there is some more pics there

 

[Robin2]

if you lads want to check out more holden concept vehicles, head on over www.holden.com.au.

 

[Shannon]

Originally posted by alexy2k
Bathurst Wouldn't have minded seeing this in GT Concept, when will holden ever sign on the dotted line for :gt:?

It would sure make a lot of PAL people happy. You might get Holden, but I don't think you'll get HSV as Electronic Arts have HSV in there every-crappy game, Need For Speed. And if McLaren, Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini can't be featured in GT because of this, I don't think they'll let HSV be featured in GT either. Bastards.

 

[alex_gt]

Thanks I'll check that site out

 

[Acid X]

That holden rules! I want it

 

[Robin2]

all holdens rule.

 

[alex_gt]

Originally posted by eddy_2790

It would sure make a lot of PAL people happy. You might get Holden, but I don't think you'll get HSV as Electronic Arts have HSV in there every-crappy game, Need For Speed. And if McLaren, Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini can't be featured in GT because of this, I don't think they'll let HSV be featured in GT either. Bastards.

:gt: should be able to get it because Codemasters did for TOCA, but would that have been the race team that gave the rights?
I still can't figure out why this happens surely electronics arts and GT can have :holden:, where's the harm in that?

 

[Cobraboy]

Originally posted by   
all holdens rule.

Uh, excuse me??

 

[Robin2]

yes cobraboy, all holdens rule.

alex, you can link from holden.

 

[Shannon]

Originally posted by alexy2k


:gt: should be able to get it because Codemasters did for TOCA, but would that have been the race team that gave the rights?
I still can't figure out why this happens surely electronics arts and GT can have :holden:, where's the harm in that?

Should be able to get Holden. Just not HSV.

Why? Because no Australians will be Need For Speed then because they only buy it for HSV.

 

[Shannon]

Originally posted by   
all holdens rule.

Especially the new VY SS.

 

[alex_gt]

Originally posted be Eddy
Should be able to get Holden. Just not HSV.

Why? Because no Australians will be Need For Speed then because they only buy it for HSV.

Ah I see :smilewink

Aussies boycott Need For Speed?, send Electronics Art bust, anything to get :holden:in :gt: I reckon?

 

[Shannon]

How many kW is this SSX?

 

[Shannon]

Originally posted by alexy2k
Ah I see :smilewink

Aussies boycott Need For Speed?, send Electronics Art bust, anything to get :holden:in :gt: I reckon?

Yeah. That's about right.

 

[Cobraboy]

I can vaguely remember 300, maybe Im thinking of something else.....

 

[alex_gt]

That concept would look pretty good with the racing mods? Is :tvr: King :king: about to do his paintjob special, come to think of it it would take ages to put all the stickers etc.. on it?

Anyone think we'll see parts of that car :car: in a bathurst of the future? :gcar:

 

[Race Idiot]

The back of the car looks like the rear of the new vectra.
Still its quite nice.

 

[Robin2]

youd rape it too...

 

[The Porko]

The SSX is based on the vectra hatchback, actually the whole VY series is based on the Vectra except the wagon.

 

[Race Idiot]

That sucks, why cant we have a vauxhall SSX it would own so much more than the holden version

Originally posted by   
youd rape it too...

yes :reallyodd

 

[The Porko]

It was only a concept its not even on production for Australia.

 

[Race Idiot]

Damn, looks more like a production car than a concept.

Do you think it will eventually be produced, or is it one of those cars that never get produced?

 

[TVRKing]

I like it, but I'm not quite sure about the pipes. I'd prefer them on either side

 

[Talentless]

I think I'd prefer this as the new GTO/ supposed Firebird replacement.

 

[vat_man]

Originally posted by alexy2k


:gt: should be able to get it because Codemasters did for TOCA, but would that have been the race team that gave the rights?
I still can't figure out why this happens surely electronics arts and GT can have :holden:, where's the harm in that?

Don't forget HRT and HSV are both owned by TWR - that's where the rights stem from - hence no HRT Commodes in the official V8 supercar game.

Re production - I'd rate this thing half a chance, I reckon - not much difference to the sedan, so cost shouldn't be different, just sell it as an upmarket niche model, where the margin's good. If I could con the other half into coping with the size, I could just about sell her an AWD Commodore hatch - if they had the soon to come V6 in it, I'd just about be there.

 

[Race Idiot]

TWR
Arent they arrows?
Tom Wilkinshaw?

Although I thought they were behind the design of the Nissan R390 Le Mans car as well.

 

[Angel O'Death]

hmm, nice. this is the first holden i like