Chevrolet El Camino/Holden Ute Rumor: The REAL Cars Are Coming Back!!

327 · 02-06-2007, 05:08 PM

(Rebadging the Holden Commodore as the Pontiac G8 might not be the only example of Australian-American collaboration within General Motors. According to a new report, GM might import the new Holden Ute to the United States — possibly as a revived Chevrolet El Camino.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/...ino-to-return/

Sources told Australia's CarPoint the lure of "substantial" export orders for "the Americas" have accelerated the planned launch date of the new Commodore Ute.

Eleven months ago, GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said a new El Camino could come by "putting a Chevrolet face" on a Holden Ute.

The Commodore/G8, Ute, and Chevy Camaro all share GM's new Zeta rear-wheel-drive platform. GM officials have also acknowledged plans to build a new Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo, and an all new Buick model on the platform.
QUOTE Leftane news.)

Related Thread: New Holden Ute Set For September Debut? US Exports?

Is this what the VE Ute will look like? With thanks to CGI

betron02 · 02-06-2007, 05:21 PM

finally we are starting to see a change in GM

FordFan · 02-06-2007, 05:34 PM

WTF? Monte Carlo and Camaro in the same lineup?

01cavalier · 02-06-2007, 05:39 PM

Good, use everything they can from Holden. Helps bring in more money to keep them up to date.

Quickening · 02-06-2007, 05:41 PM

Err, the Monte needs to die.

Pontiac is already going to have the large coupe GTO, basically a two door G8.

Chevy is going to have Impala, and small coupe Camaro. There is no need for Chevy having the Monte Carlo. If its just for NASCAR, then drop Chevy out of Nascar and make the fake car look like the Pontiac GTO (the true sports car brand of GM, kinda) haha.

Kappa · 02-06-2007, 06:51 PM

Good to see GM putting some use into with Holden. Seems like GM wants to keep the Monte to compete against the Solora and Nissan coupe. It still needs to go either way, but atleast its a good move.

I dont know what I want from GM's new lineup anymore, all of it is great and rather nicely priced to. Although I have one question though, if Olds still existed, how would Holden or Opel look like as Olds models?

Geotpf · 02-06-2007, 06:55 PM

This is a pickup.

It is not made in North America.

Therefore, it is subject to a 25% tarriff.

Is GM trying to invent new, creative ways to lose money?

Carguy · 02-06-2007, 06:58 PM

The thought of a new RWD Monte Carlo positioned above the Camaro in size is intrigueing. I would guess the MC will have the same powertrains as the IMP while the GTO will will have the most powerfull Camaro engine standard. Two RWD Chevy coupes along with the IMP and the El Camino is like a DREAM COME TRUE but is it really TRUE??----I question they will do this even though I think they should!----Maby let Buick have what was to be the MC as a new luxury loaded RWD RIVIERA!! And let GMC have a version of the 4 dr Ute model with more luxury while Chevy has the 2dr El Camino version!

Quickening · 02-06-2007, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geotpf

This is a pickup.

It is not made in North America.

Therefore, it is subject to a 25% tarriff.

Is GM trying to invent new, creative ways to lose money?

It will most likely be built in NA. GM is ramping up tooling for Zeta in plants already, or soon to be. THen they can build any Zeta car in NA or AU.

FearTheDodo · 02-06-2007, 07:04 PM

I posted this, oh man mustve been over a year ago... but here it is again:

E. Haskell · 02-06-2007, 07:13 PM

I'd like for GM to take some chances.

GReekBoy · 02-06-2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FordFan

WTF? Monte Carlo and Camaro in the same lineup?

and your complaint is what? monte carlo will probably be low production

69Firebird400 · 02-06-2007, 07:15 PM

I'm all for the large, rear wheel drive cars. The G8 is awesome and I hope it does well. But I really hope GM is still going to concentrate on competitive, class-leading small and midsize front wheel drive-based cars as well. The Malibu and Aura are great progress from their predecessors, but the competition is still working hard too. I have high hopes for the Epsilon II based cars and the Delta II compacts.

stevecmh · 02-06-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by betron02

finally we are starting to see a change in GM

Hey better late than never.... but yes a def. change

does anyone know if the UTE is 4wd? just a question

Butz · 02-06-2007, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FearTheDodo

I posted this, oh man mustve been over a year ago... but here it is again:

It looks good but it would look a lot better with the Malibu's face

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327 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 6,649	Chevrolet El Camino/Holden Ute Rumor: The REAL Cars Are Coming Back!! (Rebadging the Holden Commodore as the Pontiac G8 might not be the only example of Australian-American collaboration within General Motors. According to a new report, GM might import the new Holden Ute to the United States — possibly as a revived Chevrolet El Camino. http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/...ino-to-return/ Sources told Australia's CarPoint the lure of "substantial" export orders for "the Americas" have accelerated the planned launch date of the new Commodore Ute. Eleven months ago, GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz said a new El Camino could come by "putting a Chevrolet face" on a Holden Ute. The Commodore/G8, Ute, and Chevy Camaro all share GM's new Zeta rear-wheel-drive platform. GM officials have also acknowledged plans to build a new Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo, and an all new Buick model on the platform. QUOTE Leftane news.) Related Thread: New Holden Ute Set For September Debut? US Exports? Is this what the VE Ute will look like? With thanks to CGI Last edited by JoeT : 02-06-2007 at 10:25 PM.

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Quickening 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 6,531	Re: The REAL cars are coming back!! FINALLY Err, the Monte needs to die. Pontiac is already going to have the large coupe GTO, basically a two door G8. Chevy is going to have Impala, and small coupe Camaro. There is no need for Chevy having the Monte Carlo. If its just for NASCAR, then drop Chevy out of Nascar and make the fake car look like the Pontiac GTO (the true sports car brand of GM, kinda) haha. __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

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02-06-2007, 06:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kappa 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 345	Re: El Camino / Holden Ute Rumor: The REAL cars are coming back!! FINALLY Good to see GM putting some use into with Holden. Seems like GM wants to keep the Monte to compete against the Solora and Nissan coupe. It still needs to go either way, but atleast its a good move. I dont know what I want from GM's new lineup anymore, all of it is great and rather nicely priced to. Although I have one question though, if Olds still existed, how would Holden or Opel look like as Olds models? __________________ As I've said before, CR is good when buying appliances. Cars are far more than that. After all, there's no Vacuum Trend or Washer & Drier magazine, now is there.

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Geotpf 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,512	Re: El Camino / Holden Ute Rumor: The REAL cars are coming back!! FINALLY This is a pickup. It is not made in North America. Therefore, it is subject to a 25% tarriff. Is GM trying to invent new, creative ways to lose money?

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Carguy 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Jacksonville Fl. Posts: 1,115	Re: El Camino / Holden Ute Rumor: The REAL cars are coming back!! FINALLY The thought of a new RWD Monte Carlo positioned above the Camaro in size is intrigueing. I would guess the MC will have the same powertrains as the IMP while the GTO will will have the most powerfull Camaro engine standard. Two RWD Chevy coupes along with the IMP and the El Camino is like a DREAM COME TRUE but is it really TRUE??----I question they will do this even though I think they should!----Maby let Buick have what was to be the MC as a new luxury loaded RWD RIVIERA!! And let GMC have a version of the 4 dr Ute model with more luxury while Chevy has the 2dr El Camino version! Last edited by Carguy : 02-06-2007 at 07:02 PM.

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FearTheDodo 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USAF Drives: 02 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Posts: 327	Re: El Camino / Holden Ute Rumor: The REAL cars are coming back!! FINALLY I posted this, oh man mustve been over a year ago... but here it is again: __________________ "Nobody calls me Lebowski. You got the wrong guy. I'm the Dude, man."

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E. Haskell 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,570	Re: El Camino / Holden Ute Rumor: The REAL cars are coming back!! FINALLY I'd like for GM to take some chances. __________________ "But you are right, the Camaro gives the most bang for the buck" - Simon says "Despite all the hype surrounding Ford's new twin-turbo, all-wheel drive sport sedan, our long-term Pontiac G8 GT would put it on the trailer." - Edmunds

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69Firebird400 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philadelphia Area Drives: 08 CTS DI RWD Nav, 08 Sienna Limited AWD Nav Posts: 5,741	Re: El Camino / Holden Ute Rumor: The REAL cars are coming back!! FINALLY I'm all for the large, rear wheel drive cars. The G8 is awesome and I hope it does well. But I really hope GM is still going to concentrate on competitive, class-leading small and midsize front wheel drive-based cars as well. The Malibu and Aura are great progress from their predecessors, but the competition is still working hard too. I have high hopes for the Epsilon II based cars and the Delta II compacts. __________________ Autosavant Cars and Technology

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