Holden Performance - Ute/Maloo: The next El Camino SS?

Picture of the Holden Ute/Maloo (http://www.holden.com.au//images/uploads/gallery_images/ute/ss/img_vzII_ssute02.jpg)


I sure hope so!

Out of all the Holdens, this is my favorite. And unlike the rest of the Holden line-up, this is one car I wouldn't mind being re-badged as an El Camino SS. I just like everything about this ride... the looks, the performance, etc.

If GM introduced this to the states... I'd seriously consider buying one.

GM needs a nice alternative to a truck/SUV, and a cheaper alternative to the SSR.

Any thoughts on this?

Just for shits n' giggles... I built a Maloo on the Holden website:




SS Ute 5.7L/Manual $40,940.00 RRP*

Key Standard Features 250kW, 5.7 litre Generation III V8 engine
17" alloy wheels (4)
Sports suspension
Alloy covered pedal cluster
6 disc in-dash CD player
Single zone climate control

Colour Redhot No additional cost

Trim Anthracite Leather $1,190.00 RRP*

Cluster Redhot No additional cost

Accessories
Sports bar $742.50 RRP*
Rear window sunshade $36.05 RRP*
Cargo tie down hooks $10.95 RRP*
Sheepskin seat inserts $335.50 RRP*
Alloy wheel lock nuts $47.85 RRP*
Front sunshade $363.00 RRP*
Ashtray kit (front) $43.20 RRP*
Safety jumper leads $69.30 RRP*
Weathershield (slimline) $80.25 RRP*
Towing mirrors $39.35 RRP*

Total price: $43,897.95 RRP*

$43,897.95 AUD = $32,892.22 USD
1 AUD = 0.749288 USD

So... would I buy this for $32k? Hell yeah!

They are popular out here , I went for the one tonner version witch is simular to the style side version from the rear window forward but the rear of the car is completely different .It has a half chassis and a leaf spring live rear axle .
The rest of the drive train is the same though LS1 and six speed .

The VZ Maloo comes with the LS2 and is done by HSV http://www.hsv.com.au/vz_intro.html

The car looks awesome. It would get some flack, like the GTO, for being from Aus. but it would be great. Its perfect. V8, RWD, 2-seats.

I don't think it would get that much flack... because it actually LOOKS like a modern El Camino. The new GTO looks nothing like the GTO's of the past.

I know if they imported them my dad would sell all of his vehicles to buy one. He's a huge El Camino fan.

Nice looking, the SSR is too stumpy for useful haulling and
this looks a whole lot less Herbie. But I think I'd still keep
my $300 1968 El Camino, because a beater needs to be
uglier than this. How you gonna throw 500# of cinder block
in something so purty?

Nice looking, the SSR is too stumpy for useful haulling and
this looks a whole lot less Herbie. But I think I'd still keep
my $300 1968 El Camino, because a beater needs to be
uglier than this. How you gonna throw 500# of cinder block
in something so purty?


Ummm... Rhino liner? :jest:

Ummm... Rhino liner? :jest:
Linex is your friend:D
and yea gm has been vonsidering bringing it over. itd be a 2008ish release

i love my gto, these holdens kick ass. would i buy a ute if they brought it to the states, more than likely i would. very nice looking car. :)

Special Redneck Edition

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/jabba1/S2010008.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/jabba1/S2010009.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/jabba1/S2010010.jpg

LOL LOL LOL :cheers:

call me crazy but i actually really like how it looks lifted.... but then again, im white trash

2004 Holden SST Stepside Custom Pickup Concept

http://www.netcarshow.com/wallpaper/Holden/2004-SST_Stepside_Custom_Pickup_Concept/m/0f.jpg

http://www.netcarshow.com/wallpaper/Holden/2004-SST_Stepside_Custom_Pickup_Concept/m/04.jpg

http://www.netcarshow.com/wallpaper/Holden/2004-SST_Stepside_Custom_Pickup_Concept/m/05.jpg

http://www.netcarshow.com/wallpaper/Holden/2004-SST_Stepside_Custom_Pickup_Concept/m/09.jpg

http://www.netcarshow.com/wallpaper/Holden/2004-SST_Stepside_Custom_Pickup_Concept/m/0e.jpg

*drool* I am in love :)

Nice. So whens it coming here, when the beancounters run outta ideas at the General......Or when they lay off 5,000 more people. http://69.13.120.170/outplayin/JUNK/strokes.gif

DAMN that is clean

i wish, i think it could do okay.

truck that gets 30+hwy mpg with 6 speed/ls2 and can turn? if i had the money id buy one.

i think we should build the ute, but by the time we go ahead and build the concept ute, it will be old. Just imagine the sales on the concept ute and the torana concept.

Holdens will have to put the third shift back on. :lol:

Special Redneck Edition

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/jabba1/S2010008.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/jabba1/S2010009.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y159/jabba1/S2010010.jpg


But this looks better.

Those things are sweet damn they really should made them in the states

http://www.nelsoncars.com/gallery/images/28.jpg

That is the coolest thing EVER!!!!!!!!! :hail: :hail: :hail:

Want to see and hear the red ute in action ????

right click save target as (http://www.victorbray.com/Photo%20&%20Video/Video%27s/vicben.mpeg)

10Mb clip

How about a drift ute with a blown C5R ??

http://www.capadrift.com.au/pics/downloads_gallery01_04_big.jpg

Clips ---- Right click , Save target as. About 3Mb each.
http://www.capadrift.com.au/movies/sw_wakefield1.avi

http://www.capadrift.com.au/movies/sw_wakefield2.avi

http://www.capadrift.com.au/movies/sw_wakefield3.avi

They should have sold the Ute and Crewman here instead of the Monaro. Not only is the Ute the best Holden car, it's also the one that would turn the most heads in the states.

It already looks like a Chevrolet, all it needs is a bowtie badge.

They could change up the grill and tailights and fab a cowl induction hood and call it a day. Some of those pics of the interior are awesome. I wouldn't change a thing in the interior.

They could bring the Avalanche XUV over too. I wouldn't know what to call it, but I'm sure they'd sell over here.