Confirmed: HSV Tourer Sportwagon Due Late 2008 - First Picture Released!

from oz · 05-11-2008, 11:54 PM

HSV names its tough Tourer
Samantha Stevens | May 12, 2008
http://www.wheelsmag.com.au

The HSV Tourer will get Clubsport R8-style punch and goes on-sale in October...

...Holden Special Vehicles has revealed more than a new engine at its LS3 launch in Perth this morning.

The Holden performance arm has finally given a name to its wagon: the HSV Tourer, and it will go into production around the same time as the Holden Sportwagon in September for an October on-sale date.

Spec levels will mirror those of the Clubsport R8, with 317kW at 6000rpm and 550Nm at 4600rpm on tap.

HSV says the wagon will be as rigid as the sedan, with a slight weight gain and corresponding hike in fuel consumption.

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HSV confirms Tourer wagon
Toby Hagon, May 12, 2008
www.drive.com.au

HSV is set to bring back a high performance Tourer wagon as part of its model expansion.

HSV has confirmed it will reintroduce a high performance wagon called the HSV Tourer.

Similar in performance and specification to the HSV ClubSport R8, the HSV Tourer wagon will be based on the upcoming Commodore Sportwagon.

The HSV Tourer will be start production in September 2008 and be on sale in October 2008.

“Today we announce our firm commitment to launch a product off the wagon platform,” says HSV managing director Scott Grant. “It will be based on the ClubSport R8 … and add more versatility to the HSV brand.”

Like the HSV ClubSport R8, the HSV Tourer will be powered by a 317kW 6.2-litre V8.

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DuSpinnst · 05-11-2008, 11:59 PM

HOT.

EDIT: Stupid software keeps lowercasing my HOT

asylum · 05-12-2008, 12:07 AM

the wagon variant from HSV has always been based on the Senator, i really hope they do a Senator version too.

Strapping.Young.Lad · 05-12-2008, 12:08 AM

That is sweeeeeet. I wish the GXP had this front end.

asylum · 05-12-2008, 12:45 AM

heres a quick chop of what i think the Tourer should look like!!

**JoeT** · 05-12-2008, 01:14 AM

I have no doubt a Senator version will be released. I can't say the same for a GTS version.

bballer113 · 05-12-2008, 02:03 AM

That is definitely the hottest front end.

Kamshaaft · 05-12-2008, 02:16 AM

This wagon kicks the crap out of the W427 for coolness, my response was 'oh hell yes'.

YupYupYup · 05-12-2008, 03:03 AM

Interesting to see how Australian cars are starting to shed their once locally trumpeted conservative shells..That is a very aggressive front end. Maybe it has to do with their further integration into the American product mix.

For those who didn't pick up on the sarcasm...

:0

from oz · 05-12-2008, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YupYupYup

Interesting to see how Australian cars are starting to shed their once locally trumpeted conservative shells..That is a very aggressive front end. Maybe it has to do with their further integration into the American product mix.

Dude, that front end has been available since the HSV E series was released in 2006.

Here is the link to view HSV's entire product range from go to whoa.
http://www.hsv.com.au/cars/

**mikmak** · 05-12-2008, 03:54 AM

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FISH · 05-12-2008, 04:12 AM

I do agree with asylum, it really does need a Senator front end.

from oz · 05-12-2008, 04:43 AM

I agree with Mikmak's well put argument. I wish I had his well-put-ness. Yeah.

Slick_Holden · 05-12-2008, 07:25 AM

Very nice indeed

.

Senators always look the best in my eyes, But that front is hot.

CamaroCrazy · 05-12-2008, 07:40 AM

I swear, if Pontiac ever gets the Sportwagon for the G8 line, I'd be all over it. I prefer wagons over SUVs and this wagon is awesome

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from oz 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Queensland Australia Drives: '07 Suzuki SX4 Hatch Posts: 592	Confirmed: HSV Tourer Sportwagon Due Late 2008 - First Picture Released! HSV names its tough Tourer Samantha Stevens \| May 12, 2008 http://www.wheelsmag.com.au The HSV Tourer will get Clubsport R8-style punch and goes on-sale in October... ...Holden Special Vehicles has revealed more than a new engine at its LS3 launch in Perth this morning. The Holden performance arm has finally given a name to its wagon: the HSV Tourer, and it will go into production around the same time as the Holden Sportwagon in September for an October on-sale date. Spec levels will mirror those of the Clubsport R8, with 317kW at 6000rpm and 550Nm at 4600rpm on tap. HSV says the wagon will be as rigid as the sedan, with a slight weight gain and corresponding hike in fuel consumption. continued here HSV confirms Tourer wagon Toby Hagon, May 12, 2008 www.drive.com.au HSV is set to bring back a high performance Tourer wagon as part of its model expansion. HSV has confirmed it will reintroduce a high performance wagon called the HSV Tourer. Similar in performance and specification to the HSV ClubSport R8, the HSV Tourer wagon will be based on the upcoming Commodore Sportwagon. The HSV Tourer will be start production in September 2008 and be on sale in October 2008. “Today we announce our firm commitment to launch a product off the wagon platform,” says HSV managing director Scott Grant. “It will be based on the ClubSport R8 … and add more versatility to the HSV brand.” Like the HSV ClubSport R8, the HSV Tourer will be powered by a 317kW 6.2-litre V8. continued here __________________ Last edited by JoeT : 05-14-2008 at 02:49 AM.

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asylum 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 355	Re: HSV names its Sportwagon, "Tourer", in the process confirms wagon model the wagon variant from HSV has always been based on the Senator, i really hope they do a Senator version too.

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Strapping.Young.Lad 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Drives: 2003 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Posts: 6,947	Re: HSV names its Sportwagon, "Tourer", in the process confirms wagon model That is sweeeeeet. I wish the GXP had this front end. __________________ 2003 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Formerly Known As: FordRules

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JoeT GMI News Editor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wollongong, Australia Drives: 2003 Holden Monaro CV8 Posts: 5,813	Re: Confirmed: HSV Tourer Sportwagon Due Late 2008 - First Picture Released! I have no doubt a Senator version will be released. I can't say the same for a GTS version. __________________ Got any Holden info you want to tell? E-Mail me Follow GMInsidenews and myself on Twitter Join GMInsidenews on Facebook today!

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YupYupYup 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,092	Re: Confirmed: HSV Tourer Sportwagon Due Late 2008 - First Picture Released! Interesting to see how Australian cars are starting to shed their once locally trumpeted conservative shells..That is a very aggressive front end. Maybe it has to do with their further integration into the American product mix. For those who didn't pick up on the sarcasm... :0 Last edited by YupYupYup : 05-12-2008 at 02:31 PM.

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