New HSV Maloo & Commodore Wagon
August 28, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
Our friends over at LS1 forums have posted images of the E-series HSV Maloo and the upcoming VE Commodore Wagon. From what we can gather, the pictures were taken at a Holden presentation for dealers, but have found their way online (as things do).
The new HSV Maloo definitely looks the goods, currently rated as the fastest ute/pickup in the world, HSV is determined to maintain the Maloo’s cult status. Powered by a 307kW 6.0-litre V8, the new Maloo should be able to achieve 0-100 times of around 5 seconds (or less) with the HSV R8 rated at 4.9 seconds.
As for the new VE Commodore wagon, whilst the image’s authenticity is not confirmed, there is no denying the massive improvement over the previous model. With wrapping clear tail lights, and an overall design improvement, the new wagon should help increase sales of the VE range.
The new HSV Maloo will be at this year’s Sydney motorshow.
Big thanks to Marty from LS1 forums.
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Maloo looks nuts!
Not sure about the wagon thoughm especially rear door window.
They look awesome. Especially the Maloo.
The slogan should be: “Get Harder”
That Maloo looks incredible, T-Rex is the only thing that comes to mind – what a monster!
Ooooooooo my baby !
Na George remember HE MAN cartoons ? It looks like something HE MAN would drive or Skelator hahaha. Sorry no it looks tough not sure on the wagon though.
Has it got duel fog lights? Gee thats going to make all those anti foggy lovers even happier. Is that a roof aerial too ? A bit 80s !
Cant stop looking at the front quarter profile on the wagon and not think E46 M3!
from the a pillar back instantly says magna to me. the maloo was always goin to look alright from the front, it will be the rear that will be very interesting
Looks awesome, Maloo is mean as always, and the wagon is heaps better…
The Maloo like the rest of the VE Ute range is really odd looking. The Wagon however is really nice. It’s about time that Holden put some serious thinking into their wagons and they succeeded fairly well with this one.
Fastest ute in the world ! Go hard or go home …..
Where do you see Magna, Andrew M? I’m not being snide here, but I’ve got a mental picture of each of the three generations of Magna wagon, and I can’t see the link anywhere.
As the roofline of the wagon slopes down towards the rear; similar to the 300C.. maybe the tailgate will open the same way – with the consealed hinge somewhere in the roof just behind the rear seats supported by pneumatic struts.
gawd dayyyyyyyyyyyyym they are some sweet looking rides. love love love the wagon.
Both the cars look fantastic. Will be good to actually see the end product, instead of computer generated images. Bit fu%#in cheeky whoever posted them though considering we were all asked to refrain from taking pictures. But hey you set rules, someones got to break them.
The Maloo looks okay but what’s with the hole in the Maloo side skirt? could it be that’s where the exhaust pipes come out and not at the rear?
As the VE ute is clearly not a workhorse. I think that HSV could have been a bit more extreme with the bodykit.. Remember the VU HRT/LE 427 Maloo Concept with it’s rolled rear guards etc?
If I see a tradesman rocking up at my joint with a HSV ute i’ll tell him to get stuffed – he obvioulsly charges through the nose to be able to afford such a car! The wagon – I agree is easier on the eye than the VZ and can aliken it to the 300C wagon, but that’s the trend with wagons these days, even the small Audi’s and BMW’s, the roofline slants down towards the rear end. Interesting to see the base version though, doubt it would get the clear tail lights and side skirts as standard. Agree with bavarian missile – the aerial ruins the look, should be the fin-type as per more upmarket vehicles.
The Maloo looks like a Tonka Toy…a make-believe toughie…
and the wagon looks like a Euro Estate…a Bimmer or some such……
Hot as and both look the real goods
We still need those utes that work and play.
What is Holden doing, go Ford we need you, after all Ford Australia was the first ever to design the ute for work.
The wagon looks like a jap import from the ‘98 era, as for the maloo, kinda looks like sumthing i would buy in a concept model form from toyworld. cant holden just make a sensible practical car. but hey what ever gets your juices flowin’
The ute looks like a Proton copy. As long as it has a holden badge, the sheep will flock to it.
the wagon looks similar to a Dodge Magnum
Maloo looks like platic poo.
Wagon looks hot tho.
2009 AWD ute.
http://www.cgiautomotive.com/h.....n-awd-ute/
More pics of the Maloo
http://www.cgiautomotive.com/h.....hsv-maloo/
Oh and the 2009 Pontiac GTO
http://www.cgiautomotive.com/2.....ntiac-gto/
I read something on the weekend that the VE wagon isn’t happening. Anyone else heard anything on the subject ? With the new ute having the same wheel base for the first time as the sedan and mid size 4WD taking more of the market manufactures are looking at canning wagons.
Bavarian Missile – My local Holden Dealer told me that the VE wagon is a goer..The reason for the delay with the Wagon could have something to do with Holdens export program.
Normally Holden release the ute at the same as time or shortly after the sedan However; at the launch of the VE the WM Statesman was released before the Ute inorder to meet demand in the middle east.
The ute is next as its expected to be exported to the USA – and I have heard that the UK is a possibility
Because there are no plans to export the Wagon Holden will most likely the launch until next year around the same time as the VE2
I guess we will have to wait and see then ha…..still havent said when though?
More crap from holdenwoo
It is hot, and weird too. One thing for certain it will have troubles!
shame it can’t carry anything
The Ford wagon can carry better loads than this ‘Holdrolet’
I’m not even a fan of ‘Holdrolet’ any way.
Missile – the latest issue of Wheels has an article on the VE Wagon. Tis mostly speculation as to what it could; should or probably will have based on insider info
It says the tailgate could be 2 piece where the bottom half folds down or it could have a one piece tailgate with the rear window on sepperate hinges to open independently.
It also mentions that there is a fair bit of influence from BMW and the 300C which could mean the tailgate hinge is in the roofline
Another point is that the Wagon was expected to be buitlt on the LWB which now underpins the Ute However recent reports state it will use the same platform as the Sedan.
The wagon is expected to be released in March alongside the VE2 yet could be unveiled at the Sydney Motor Show
Yep got it yesterday ,thanks wheelnut.
wagon looks more like a hatchback.
back end is too small to be an aussie wagon!
I don’t care what they might say about the “the best Australian wagon” is better than the Ford Falcon Wagon.
I know that who ever says that are just F***ing dumb bulls*** artists.
They know them selves that this is more like a hatchback than a wagon and know that it is alot worse than the Falcon wagon.
If what I said does happen, they are just trying to make people they good because they might fail, so they have to use the “Holdrolet is Australian trick” to save themselves from failure.
I’ll pass thanks. If I wanted a ute I’d get one that can actually carry a proper load. To me, having to use a trailer defeats the purpose. If you want something sporty, at least a sedan has more seats.
More plastic than a lego factory.
‘Holdrolet’ can’t make a real wagon or ute that is good, so they use the ‘Proudly Australian’ trick to capture Australians heart and to change the Ford v Holdrolet war so Holdrolet won’t fail.
Me – you claim that the VE wagon is merely a hatchback. Yet if you look at the majority of other Wagons available such as BMW; Merc; Chrysler 300C; Audi; Mazda6; Saab; Honda etc you will see that their load area isn’t that much bigger than the VE in some cases its actually smaller.
Anyway If you want a car with a big payload buy a Ute
As for Holden Utes not being any good.. look at how many old Holden [and Ford] utes are still going around even after years of rough treatment on farms and construction sites.
A number of them have been turned into street machines or show cars However; they must have still been in fairly reasonable condition at the start for their owners to work on instead of ending up in a scrap yard. Because inorder to build a ggod car you first need good foundations -body; chassis etc
Another ugly effort by Holdenwoo, sorry but this station wagon seems to be built for bogans who wear moccosins..
What I mean by Holden can’t make real Utes is this new one, I’m not talking about old utes Wheelnut.
Any way, the first Holden ute the FX that’s mistakin as the worlds first was not verry good. there was a problem with the weak bodies they had, there bodies whold spread out if you put to much in them. That problem was fixed with the FJ.
The new ve wag & ute looks shit hot , its like any new model that comes out 10 people love it and 90 bag the crap out of it but 70% of that 100 people will own one in near distant future i bet ya!!!
The Maloo is HOT and so is the wagon.
Broadmeadows,you have a lot of work to do,if you think that your new BA update will work, your kidding yourself.
Peter