Zeta News 2.0: New VF Commodore and Chevrolet SS

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Sounds like the V6 engines remain unchanged?

Yep.

Evoke pricing remains unchanged with the sedan starting from $35,490 for the sedan and $37,490 for the Sportwagon.

The Evoke remains powered by a 3.0-litre six-cylinder V6 engine that produces 185kW of power and 290Nm of torque, consuming 8.3L/100km of fuel on the combined cycle for the sedan and 8.6L/100km for the Sportwagon.

While the engine remains the same, the SV6 has increased in price by $500, now priced from $37,290 for the SV6 sedan and $41,990 for the automatic-only Sportwagon. The car remains powered by a 3.6-litre V6 engine that produces 210kW of power and 350Nm of torque and is available with either a six-speed manual or automatic in sedan trim and six-speed automatic in Sportwagon trim.

Fuel consumption for the SV6 is 9.0L/100km and 9.3L/100km respectively for the sedan and Sportwagon.
 
So I thought about it all the next day, and barring some unforeseen change in circumstance, I think I'll buy a lightly used VFII SS Sedan some time next year. While I do love Utes, a sedan is just more practical for me. And yes that will mean trading in my VF SV6 Ute, I kind of want something faster now.
That will also mean an upgrade to Brembo brakes, mmmmm......
 
-> So heres the US-spec '16 (Commodore/Lumina) SS getting the similar front bumper & wheel treatment:

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^ Unfortunately, not much has changed. And then after 2017...the epicness will be gone. (for good?) :(

-> Either way, I still want one!!!
 
The SS updates are subtle enough to hardly notice, but, it pays off overall. I really dig the bumper and wheels, but I wish it came with a few other enhancements. I'd have loved to see GM offer up the LT1 and the 6L80E, but I understand that'll have to wait for a bit.
 
I wonder if Chevrolet will do an Earnhardt package as a send off. Or has Earnhardt made a special SS already?
 
They had two Earnhardt branded versions of the old Monte Carlo SS:

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Other than the paint and special wheels, there wasn't much special going on. Same 3800 Series III S/C, four-speed auto, and so on. If memory serves correctly, the interior got a few special details that tied the outside, inside - I think it was gauges and a few logos.

I dunno, I suppose it could happen, but I feel like in a more controlled GM, it isn't as good of an idea as it sounds. Considering what they've done with the SS so far, I feel like the most radical thing they'd do is put stripes on it.
 
-> ...
^ Ok, I'll stick to the '15 model then...lol.
^ I take that back:

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...however it will sound different thanks to an upgraded exhaust. The new dual-mode system is said to bring a quieter tone at low rpm and a more muscular growl at wide-open throttle.
^ Bi-Modal exhaust is always good! :)
 
The SS updates are subtle enough to hardly notice, but, it pays off overall. I really dig the bumper and wheels, but I wish it came with a few other enhancements. I'd have loved to see GM offer up the LT1 and the 6L80E, but I understand that'll have to wait for a bit.

Aussie media has said the LT1 doesn't fit in the engine bay of the Commodores, must require a fair bit of structural modification.
 
Hopefully something comes of this...soon.
http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/7CE4AB68DE3B1403CA257F720060E1ED
HOLDEN remains committed to offering a rear-drive V8-powered sportscar to rival the Ford Mustang in Australia, and while the vehicle in question is still shrouded in secrecy, General Motors’ Alpha platform could be at the heart of the development program.

While a curious and never-released Holden-designed Alpha concept – the existence of which was unearthed by GoAuto last month – might have evolved into a global sportscar had the cards fallen differently, General Motors International Operations design vice-president Michael Simcoe this week confirmed that the mystery vehicle had been archived, reinforcing the veil of secrecy.

However, the aluminium-intensive Alpha platform that has gone on to underpin the new Chevrolet Camaro, various Cadillac models and the recently revealed Buick Avista concept remains a key question – and one that Holden’s vehicle development manager Jeremy Tassone has this week kept open as the possible basis for the lion brand’s future sportscar.

Asked by GoAuto whether the forthcoming Holden sportscar would roll on the Alpha platform, Mr Tassone confirmed that it is “a possibility”.

“Yes, we’ve said we will have a rear-wheel-drive sportscar, that’s what was announced,” he said. “Alpha would be one of many vehicles that that could be. Is it Alpha? I can’t say.

“It’s a global rear-wheel-drive platform. That would be one of multiple options.”

GM has all but ruled out right-hand-drive production for the current sixth-generation Camaro, which is only a year into its current lifecycle and will not be replaced until around the middle of next decade.

That has led some pundits to suggest the Corvette – built on a unique platform in its current C7 guise but likely to move to new underpinnings with C8 due at the end of the decade – is the most likely candidate, although the iconic supermodel would surely not be in line for rebadging.

Questions marks also surround the production potential of the stunning Avista concept, which was unveiled at the Detroit motor show in January but almost immediately had its prospects as a potential Holden Monaro replacement downplayed by senior management.

Holden has not gone on record to say the sportscar will be a direct competitor to the hugely popular Ford Mustang, but Mr Simcoe told GoAuto a rival for the pony car “would be nice”.

“The brand, because of what Holden represents to Australia, needs to be holistic and it needs to have, ideally, an entry in every segment,” he said. “We will perhaps eventually.”

GoAuto discovered the existence of the phantom Alpha concept during a rare tour of Holden’s design centre last month, but Mr Simcoe explained that the car was a pitch for a new variant following the internal announcement that the Alpha platform was coming.

However, while the platform did become a reality, the Alpha concept car was put to bed.

“You take a base architecture and you try and get as many variants off it to maximise the use, and that was just one pitch we thought would work for us – not just for Australia, it was a global entry,” Mr Simcoe said.

“It was an internal concept once the architecture existed and the Camaro was being done and we had a package for it so we offered up an alternative, which didn’t ever go anywhere, therefore we don’t talk about it.

“I can’t tell you what it was, but it was another variant of that architecture.”

Whether elements of the stillborn concept will make it into the design of the forthcoming sportscar may never be known outside GM’s design studios.

Mr Simcoe praised the Camaro for its effect on the brand in left-hand-drive markets and said he believed it was the finer car compared with the Mustang.

But when reminded that the Camaro was not available for Australia, he responded: “we’re working on that”.

“The Camaro, as it sits today, looks more efficient than a Mustang. I think we’ ve got the better of the two vehicles,” he said.

It was previously understood that Australia’s engineering development team had no involvement with the latest Camaro – the previous version of which was based on the Australian-designed Zeta platform – but Mr Tassone revealed that a small part of the iconic car did see red dirt, in addition to a more extensive sedan project.

“There was some minor stuff that we did early on in architectural suspension components. Just a few little bits and pieces, nothing major,” he said.

“We did some work on the Alpha sedan. We did 12 months engineering work back two or three years ago, so we’ve been involved with Alpha.”
 
We can but hope. It'll be a shame if Commodore dies off completely. Sure it won't be manufactured locally, but something that the Australian market is used to is better than replacing it with something smaller and Insignia or Chevy Korea based, no?
 
I'm still willing to bet that, whatever it's called, it'll be a four door, rear-drive Buick/Opel/Holden. Probably with the 2.0T and the 3.6L V6. Maybe a V8.
 
That Holden Coupe Concept would have been the perfect fit. I could see a Sandman variant spawn from that Concept.
 
I was one of the few who actually liked the 2003-ish Pontiac GTO (Holden/Vauxhall/Opel(?) Monaro). I was very cool with the Pontiac G8. It's great that this SS isn't being discontinued or anything. Even for a specialty type vehicle, I wish more SSes were sold. Maybe even come up with a lesser-spec SS with the same RWD style.
 
I was one of the few who actually liked the 2003-ish Pontiac GTO (Holden/Vauxhall/Opel(?) Monaro). I was very cool with the Pontiac G8. It's great that this SS isn't being discontinued or anything. Even for a specialty type vehicle, I wish more SSes were sold. Maybe even come up with a lesser-spec SS with the same RWD style.
Their used to be an S. Pretty much the SV6 model now.
Or their is the Evoke for the absolute base model.
 
To be honest, this may sound selfish, but GM needs to just give Holden the ability to build a car they want for V8s and the public. It falls on Holden to sell them in their region, and if it's a global concept then that helps them cause they could easily move the market in to East Asia I feel or even take over some of the market in China that GM already has a good grip on.

If the platform for the new V8 RWD car is global and also multiple variations and engine configurations that would be great. Hell even a V6 tt RWD would be a great start.
 
-> I've driven a '15 (AT), it was the best sedan I've ever driven since the E39 M5 and the '07 STI. What more if it was the MT? I would've traded my car and screw it! :D

My Best 4-Dr. Sedans/Saloons (05/24/16):
1. '07 WRX STI
2. '03 E39 M5
3. '15 SS (AT)
4. '14 CTS-V (AT)
5. '15 Mazda6 (AT)

-> The balance between sport and luxury is so spot on, not many cars these days can replicate!

-> In my opinion, the SS is my Yin and the Genesis G80 is my Yang in todays car market. ;)
 

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