GTO Pickup: The Thunder Ute SS - Page 2

amerpwr · 11-09-2006, 01:40 PM

hell yea..

Exodus · 11-09-2006, 02:42 PM

Is this where Chevy got the idea for the SSR?

F'in sweet lookin truck err car, um auto

Rich · 08-23-2007, 02:47 AM

http://www.worldcarfans.com/2070822....range-released

Quote:

Today Holden has released the much anticipated Holden VE Ute range, consisting of the VE Omega, SV6, SS and SS V models. The VE Ute shares most of its genetic make-up with the Holden VE Commodore, Holden's current best seller car which is on the verge of going global through the Vauxhall VXR8 in the UK and Pontiac G8 in the US. The VE Ute will be built locally and prices start at AUD 30,990 for the Omega base model.

The Omega comes with a 3.6 liter V6 Alloytec engine producing 180kW (241 hp) and 330 Nm torque in combination with a four-speed automatic or the 3.6 liter V6 High Output Alloytec engine putting out 195 kW (261 hp) and 340 Nm torque with a six-speed manual transmission. The SV6 is powered by the same High Output Alloytec V6 but also features a sports suspenion amongst others.

The SS and SS V models are powered by GM's new Gen IV 6.0 liter V8, good for 270 kW (362 hp) and 530 Nm of peak torque, where the SS V builds on the SS but adds a range of features like 19 inch wheels and a 150 Watt sound system.

Mr Gubbey, GM Holden Chairman and Managing Director: “The ute’s development tells the story of Australia. Today’s ute is about working hard, playing hard and enjoying an active lifestyle.”

new el camino? eh? eh?

SikMindz · 08-23-2007, 02:49 AM

That's fockin' hot. Especially in green.

stillriza · 08-23-2007, 08:06 AM

They need to produce these cars in NA..and not water them down like the usual. Hotness

cardude007617 · 08-23-2007, 08:21 AM

those are pretty cool. looks like the have some nice and fun colors to go with. isnt Holden the austrailian version of pontiac?

notsoaveragej0e · 08-23-2007, 08:34 AM

Just a replacement for the Thunder Ute- I love it though. It's pretty much a GTO with a pickup bed on it... I don't think there are any plans to bring it here though.

Thunder Ute and interior on the Ute for anyone curious:

GTO Pickup: The Thunder Ute SS

Mirage85 · 08-23-2007, 08:40 AM

I want one of those green ones in a coupe form!!!! Not a fan of having a truck bed, but the front is cool as hell.

Exodus · 08-23-2007, 08:41 AM

Sweet....
Definitely agree w/ the el Camino comment

crazypontiac03 · 08-23-2007, 08:50 AM

Sweet!!! El Camino Return's!! To bed we will never see it! Dam EPA,NHTA!!

bballr4567 · 08-23-2007, 11:02 AM

Im not sold on it yet. Id have to see one in person to see how small they are.

What I do like is the SS version. I mean does everything Holden sell have a huge V8 option??

intmd8r · 08-23-2007, 11:41 AM

They have been making those in Austrailia for years now. I was hooked on them long before the GTO was re-released to the North American market. If the Ute was going to see N/A shores, it probably would have been released some time ago with the GTO. I LOVE that car, but not too hopefull that it will ever see it on the roads here, never mind in Canada.

stillriza · 08-23-2007, 12:47 PM

why is the GTO not allowed in canada?

cardude007617 · 08-23-2007, 12:48 PM

prbly some emissions crap or just lack of interest?

stillriza · 08-23-2007, 01:48 PM

everytime i go down to buffalo to cross the border..i see someone coming in to canada with a GTO and im like..dang..i want one of those!

geldartb · 08-23-2007, 03:27 PM

the safety impact on the bumpers, thats why they dont want them in canada.

intmd8r · 08-23-2007, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geldartb

the safety impact on the bumpers, thats why they dont want them in canada.

That's exactly why they aren't sold in Canada. About 6-7 years ago, there was a local Doctor who had imported one of the Utes and I though that it was a total custom job until I realized the it was RHD Being an older generation, it looked like a Monte Carlo SS front end mated to a modified Malibu rear end.

Still love the GTO's though.

Rich · 08-23-2007, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mirage85

I want one of those green ones in a coupe form!!!! Not a fan of having a truck bed, but the front is cool as hell.

get a G8 and paint it green then. heh.

it would be awesome to import one of these. the RHD would be crazy. i bet after the G8's come out you could do a LHD conversion, but who would want to hack up there new, sweet car?

Grand_Damn · 08-26-2007, 01:48 AM

if they bring it over as the El Camino, i'd buy it.

that green one's freakin' hot.

notsoaveragej0e · 09-10-2007, 06:00 PM

Just got this in an email today...

http://clubtroppo.com.au/2007/09/06/ute-goes-el-camino/

and

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=54322

11-09-2006, 02:42 PM	#22
Exodus Down Rodeo AKA: Minchione Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marlboro/LBI, NJ Age: 39 Posts: 1,734 Vehicle: 12 Altima \| 08 TL/S	Is this where Chevy got the idea for the SSR? F'in sweet lookin truck err car, um auto __________________ Choices always were a problem for you. What you need is someone strong to guide you. Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow, What you need is someone strong to use you —Opiate, T O O L

08-23-2007, 08:21 AM	#26
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	those are pretty cool. looks like the have some nice and fun colors to go with. isnt Holden the austrailian version of pontiac? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

08-23-2007, 08:34 AM	#27
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	Just a replacement for the Thunder Ute- I love it though. It's pretty much a GTO with a pickup bed on it... I don't think there are any plans to bring it here though. Thunder Ute and interior on the Ute for anyone curious: GTO Pickup: The Thunder Ute SS __________________ Last edited by notsoaveragej0e; 08-23-2007 at 08:46 AM.

08-23-2007, 08:40 AM	#28
Mirage85 MMMMM, BEER, GRRGGHH Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Home = Knox, Pa: Live / Work= Edison, NJ Age: 38 Posts: 1,116 Vehicle: 2005 Grand Am GT Coupe	I want one of those green ones in a coupe form!!!! Not a fan of having a truck bed, but the front is cool as hell. __________________ Mirage Cardomain

08-23-2007, 08:41 AM	#29
Exodus Down Rodeo AKA: Minchione Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marlboro/LBI, NJ Age: 39 Posts: 1,734 Vehicle: 12 Altima \| 08 TL/S	Sweet.... Definitely agree w/ the el Camino comment __________________ Choices always were a problem for you. What you need is someone strong to guide you. Deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow, What you need is someone strong to use you —Opiate, T O O L

11-09-2006, 01:40 PM	#21
amerpwr AMN USAF AKA: Eric Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Minot AFB, North Dakota Age: 36 Posts: 81 Vehicle: 99 se coupe	hell yea..

08-23-2007, 08:06 AM	#25
stillriza does not compute AKA: Reds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ajax, Ontario Age: 38 Posts: 2,034 Vehicle: 00110110101	They need to produce these cars in NA..and not water them down like the usual. Hotness

08-23-2007, 08:50 AM	#30
crazypontiac03 MiDnIgHt AKA: Jason/Sparky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: IL Age: 37 Posts: 3,019 Vehicle: 2008 HHR/05 Galant	Sweet!!! El Camino Return's!! To bed we will never see it! Dam EPA,NHTA!! __________________ Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if it wasn't for FORD's our tools would rust! "Unions were the rise and will be the fall of this Great Nation" "A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in... And how many want out." Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. -Tony Blair

08-23-2007, 11:02 AM	#31
bballr4567 GAGT - Member AKA: Josh Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 733 Vehicle: 09 Pontiac G8 GT	Im not sold on it yet. Id have to see one in person to see how small they are. What I do like is the SS version. I mean does everything Holden sell have a huge V8 option??

08-23-2007, 11:41 AM	#32
intmd8r GAGT - Member AKA: Steve Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario Posts: 129 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT Sedan	They have been making those in Austrailia for years now. I was hooked on them long before the GTO was re-released to the North American market. If the Ute was going to see N/A shores, it probably would have been released some time ago with the GTO. I LOVE that car, but not too hopefull that it will ever see it on the roads here, never mind in Canada. __________________

08-23-2007, 12:47 PM	#33
stillriza does not compute AKA: Reds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ajax, Ontario Age: 38 Posts: 2,034 Vehicle: 00110110101	why is the GTO not allowed in canada?

08-23-2007, 12:48 PM	#34
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	prbly some emissions crap or just lack of interest? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

08-23-2007, 01:48 PM	#35
stillriza does not compute AKA: Reds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ajax, Ontario Age: 38 Posts: 2,034 Vehicle: 00110110101	everytime i go down to buffalo to cross the border..i see someone coming in to canada with a GTO and im like..dang..i want one of those!

08-26-2007, 01:48 AM	#39
Grand_Damn car payment again :( AKA: Jonathan Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hillsboro, OR Age: 40 Posts: 377 Vehicle: 2006 Ford Fusion S	if they bring it over as the El Camino, i'd buy it. that green one's freakin' hot. __________________ ??/??/???? - 11/07/2008: Goodbye 2001 Grand Am SE1...my first car, which i actually owned

09-10-2007, 06:00 PM	#40
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	Just got this in an email today... http://clubtroppo.com.au/2007/09/06/ute-goes-el-camino/ and http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=54322 __________________

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