Holden Ute E-Series Maloo
April 18, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
Holden fans are at it again. This time they have come out with what the E-Series Maloo might look like (note : these are computer generated images).
The current Maloo is the fastest ute in the world and the next generation will surely be no different.
From the pictures we can see how bold and beautiful the new Maloo could be – our advice to Holden / HSV, if it doesn’t look like the above, please change it so that it does!
There are also some rumours flying around suggesting the VE Ute will be on display officially be end of June and the HSV Maloo will be out before end of financial year.
Print it: 
There are also rumours that Holden have dropped the wagon/ute platform altogether…which would explain the complete lack of spy photos of any kind.
If the utes were just a couple of months away from being released you would expect a few ute/maloo spy shots to be doing the rounds but I haven’t seen any, although others may have?
We’ve had reports of the VE Ute (or some sort of ute) undergoing testing in Melbourne, it would only make sense for it to be a VE Ute.
It is possible that they have dropped the VE Ute under the idiotic Mooney.
For the sake of Australia’s Ute loving culture, I hope its not true.
I think that it would be almost suicide for Holden to do that, the HSV/SS utes account for a great deal of well paid tradies vehicles.
Also Holden recently said they will be dropping the last generation ute and wagon very shortly, of course they didn’t say they are begining production on the VE Ute, but I really can’t imagine Holden dropping one of their most popular cars.
Hmmm…I hope your right Alborz. I don’t think it would be the end for Holden but it would be the end of an era.
That’s a pretty ugly looking mock-up.. I would never buy it if it looked like that! Tacky+
HSV and a ute dont go together…. they handle like arses.
I’ve never given it to an arse before…so I’m not sure how one would handle.
You are obviously more experienced in this than I am Paul.
My local dealer has said the Z series has stopped and the VE ute would be out around September with the Maloo a few months after. I hope its sooner.
I don’t know where the info about the Maloo being the fastest Ute in the world came from, but I have to tell you, that information is wrong.
Although the Maloo is an incredibly fast Ute, the F6 Tornado humiliates it.
Considering that the Maloo has a good 25Kw+ on the Tornado, the Tornado just has more advantages to it… Such as:
Tornado has more Torque, reaches it’s max power a lot faster then what the Maloo does, reaches it’s max torque a lot faster, chain-driven DOHC whereas the Maloo is still OHV Pushrods, TURBOCHARGED and intercooled, weighs less and has better gear ratio’s.
Conclusion: The Maloo has a more powerful engine (just), but the F6 Tornado has many more benefits making it the faster of the two.
yeah ive always wondered that too AZZA, good point. if they are calling it that because of the testing in the UK as the article suggests then it should be noted that it was the only ute tested aswell. to me that means that if a proton jumbuck was the only ute tested then they would call that the fastest ute???
i have always doubted this claim by holden as i thought the tornado ute would have been a bit quicker, so now i am wanting to see how they actually assertained that it is actually the worlds fastest ute. this could be a case of false advertising if they only used the UK testing as indicated.
does anyone else know???
Its a top speed record. Azza I doubt you’ve seen both vehicles at full speed, so while the F6 Tornado may be faster over shorter distances (not sure myself), the Maloo reaches a greater top speed. From memory Skaife was at the wheel.
yes i remember now skaife did drive it. thanks jbot for jogging my memory. can you tell me if every other ute was tested at the same time in fair conditions to back up holdens claims?
or should they be saying “it has recorded the highest top speed out of those tested”
still meaning to me the wording of their claims is misleading and also just because all other suitable utes have never been top speed tested what does the claims prove apart from holden digging for a bit of spotlight
Skaife would have needed that amount of space to run in case he fell of the track ,as he does soooo well. Must be that nose,does something with his balance?HAHAHA
Here you go have a read http://www.utes.com.au/index.p.....p;Itemid=1
I dont know about you guys but I prefer 0-100 klm in low numbers that high top ends,thats just bloody gearing too!!
They just wanted to set the Guiness World Record. Doesn’t matter if only 3 other utes had every been tested, it would stand until something beat its speed. So Holden can rightfully lay claim to the worlds fastest ute, as even if there are faster utes out there, they have the Guiness world record.
I believe that the HSV Maloo that set the record for the world’s fastest ute will be up for Auction aththe Australian International Motor Show in Sydney in October.
I agree Bavarian. I’d also much prefer a car that accelerates quickly than one which is geared high to give it a greater top speed.
yeah i agree it is acceleration that means something.
oh and it couldnt have been stock if it reached that speed, cause arent cars speed chipped??
ah so not stock afterall. he he he he
oh yeah the other funny thing is the speed they have as the record here is well above what they got when they tested it amongst other performance cars in Europe???????
The VZ Maloo is not speed limited.The Maloo tested was stock,apart from the paint work (ads).
Fords are speed limited, so they could not reach the record so why try.The fasted man in the world has not raced every man, just those that think they are good enough.If there is a faster factory standed ute i am sure they would give the record a try.
I own a Maloo and do take it on the track,left my mate with a ford Typhoon for dead hope the Tornado is faster. Dont Worry about The maloo 0-100
that is one ugly ute. i hope holden doesn’t release that!! it’s the ugliest thing i’ve seen in a long time, the maloo’s should keep their current look, with their back lights looking the way they are
ugly, my dog vomit has more character than that
the ute looks nice but the back looks bad but it looks good
the ute looks nice but the back looks bad .the frant looks good i love it
You guys just jealous that the Maloo looks better than ur ford crap. U also can’t get over how fast it goes. Andrew M. Can’t hack it’s so good.
^Typical Holdenwoo nut. Orion will kick the VE’s arse! :P
HEY Gaga!!! Mate, Wake up! what rock have you been hiding under?
When FPV orions come out that HSWee will a slug ****!
See http://www.caradvice.com.au/38.....-pictures/ and return to real life, Mate!
how fast does it go then smart arse?
how fast does the ford equivalent go?
I bet that ga,ga baby will go ra,ra after it sees the Orion FPV range in ‘08! HE,HE!
Another example of ford fairies making unsubstantiated comments. The Orion isnt out yet, the power figures etc are total speculation at this point in time.
Toyota Paul has a point there…but dare say it will be right at top of tree
The look is wicked! Good look and ballsy style!
Whats Toyota Paul doing here? Umm Toyota is not in the argument.
goo goo Gaga My **** is Bigger than your’s and I can see mine too…lol