Video Review: HSV VXR Astra

**JoeT** · 05-30-2007, 10:24 PM

Here's the latest video review from www.drive.com.au

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Gm786 · 05-30-2007, 10:44 PM

The HSV VXR Astra is one sweet ride.

Pretty good review.

CobaltSScrazy · 05-31-2007, 12:11 AM

cool, the fact that the opel badge is in it is embarrassing, at least put the holden badge on it erg. as far as the headroom, if it was a prob. in the original astra then its something that needs to be addressed but sounds like some nitpicking of the car. Wish it had the LNF and came to america by the spring as I'd be all over it!!! just as much as I love U-M...

CobaltSScrazy

asim · 05-31-2007, 12:32 AM

That thing is JUST HOT! I hope it ends up as the Redline Astra here. Although I hope they ditch the Saturn grille here, and favor the grille that is already on there. Hey guys, remember the guy that spent 5 digits to get this thing clean? Crazy. lol

stevecmh · 05-31-2007, 01:18 AM

hi new Saturn

Aych Es Vee · 05-31-2007, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CobaltSScrazy

cool, the fact that the opel badge is in it is embarrassing, at least put the holden badge on it erg.

EXACTLY.
I've been saying this since the car came out.
I saw it at the motorshow, and was like "i hope it doesnt go into production like that...."
then I saw one in real life, looked inside, saw the Opel badge, and was like "WTF!!!

"

redimpss5 · 05-31-2007, 02:57 AM

Wheel is on the wrong side.

spidge · 05-31-2007, 03:02 AM

That IS embarassing, leaving the Opel badge on the steering wheel. How much could it cost to replace the steering wheel emblem?

The low ceiling forces you to drive with a "gangster lean." This could make a Saturn version popular with the "Pimp My Ride" crowd.

I wonder if an impending Astra Red Line is one of the reasons Chevy canceled the Cobalt SS?

**JoeT** · 05-31-2007, 06:57 AM

HSV VXR Upsets The Supercars With A Win At Dutton Rally

Holden Special Vehicles
31 May 2007
www.hsv.com.au

The HSV VXR has claimed a win on its motorsport debut at the NSW Dutton Rally held last weekend.

The four-cylinder front-wheel drive HSV beat 160 other cars, including all-wheel drive rally cars, expensive European exotics and 450kW ‘supercars’ to claim an outright stage win, and finished fourth outright in the team handicap.

The Dutton Rally was held over three days in Queanbeyan, Goulburn and Sydney, with the $42,990 VXR competing in factory standard trim against modified road, rally and supercars, some up to 10 times the VXR’s price.

With 177kW from its turbocharged 2.0-litre 16v ECOTEC-4 engine, the VXR managed a 14.4 second quarter-mile time, lapped Wakefield Park in 1m:14.0, and Eastern Creek Raceway in 1m:55.7, where it reached over 200km/h down the main straight.

With two alternating drivers per entry, the pairing of Sydney motoring journalists Samantha Stevens and Dean Evans was impressively the highest finishing front-wheel drive team, the highest finishing HSV and the highest finishing car on street tyres.

Click here to continue article

Joevette · 05-31-2007, 10:26 AM

they better bring this model over here eventually

mikmak · 05-31-2007, 10:30 AM

I always new Dean Evans was a gun but had no idea Samantha Stevens was a weapon too. Highest placed HSV is interesting.

Off topic but still HSV news

Pun intended

elderon · 06-01-2007, 12:00 AM

Thats a hot little compact.......

ZvetteGuy · 08-14-2007, 09:07 PM

That is purely SWEET!!!

05-30-2007, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoeT GMI's Holden Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wollongong, Australia Drives: 2003 Holden Monaro CV8 Posts: 4,851	Video Review: HSV VXR Astra Here's the latest video review from www.drive.com.au Drive.com.au Video - HSV VXR Astra Review Holden Special Vehicles Website More Drive.com.au Holden & HSV Video Reviews Review: HSV VXR Astra HSV Considering Corsa VXR Hot-Hatch For Australia, But No Daewoo's

05-30-2007, 10:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gm786 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Far away Drives: Oldsmobile Delta 88 LS Posts: 4,470	Re: Video Review: HSV VXR Astra The HSV VXR Astra is one sweet ride. Pretty good review.

05-31-2007, 12:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
CobaltSScrazy 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Drives: 2005 Cobalt SS Posts: 5,917	Re: Video Review: HSV VXR Astra cool, the fact that the opel badge is in it is embarrassing, at least put the holden badge on it erg. as far as the headroom, if it was a prob. in the original astra then its something that needs to be addressed but sounds like some nitpicking of the car. Wish it had the LNF and came to america by the spring as I'd be all over it!!! just as much as I love U-M... CobaltSScrazy __________________ 2005 Cobalt SS I'm done with GMI, some posters type inexcusable and unacceptable replys that are not moderated with enough intensity.

05-31-2007, 12:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
asim Firebird Concept (the turbine one) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,271	Re: Video Review: HSV VXR Astra That thing is JUST HOT! I hope it ends up as the Redline Astra here. Although I hope they ditch the Saturn grille here, and favor the grille that is already on there. Hey guys, remember the guy that spent 5 digits to get this thing clean? Crazy. lol __________________ I'll make a new sig. Later.

05-31-2007, 01:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
stevecmh 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Muskego, WI Drives: 04' Grand Prix GT 03' Pierce Saber Fire Engine Posts: 3,257	Re: Video Review: HSV VXR Astra hi new Saturn

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05-31-2007, 02:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
redimpss5 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,627	Re: Video Review: HSV VXR Astra Wheel is on the wrong side.

05-31-2007, 03:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
spidge 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 283	Re: Video Review: HSV VXR Astra That IS embarassing, leaving the Opel badge on the steering wheel. How much could it cost to replace the steering wheel emblem? The low ceiling forces you to drive with a "gangster lean." This could make a Saturn version popular with the "Pimp My Ride" crowd. I wonder if an impending Astra Red Line is one of the reasons Chevy canceled the Cobalt SS?

05-31-2007, 06:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
JoeT GMI's Holden Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wollongong, Australia Drives: 2003 Holden Monaro CV8 Posts: 4,851	Re: Video Review: HSV VXR Astra HSV VXR Upsets The Supercars With A Win At Dutton Rally Holden Special Vehicles 31 May 2007 www.hsv.com.au The HSV VXR has claimed a win on its motorsport debut at the NSW Dutton Rally held last weekend. The four-cylinder front-wheel drive HSV beat 160 other cars, including all-wheel drive rally cars, expensive European exotics and 450kW ‘supercars’ to claim an outright stage win, and finished fourth outright in the team handicap. The Dutton Rally was held over three days in Queanbeyan, Goulburn and Sydney, with the $42,990 VXR competing in factory standard trim against modified road, rally and supercars, some up to 10 times the VXR’s price. With 177kW from its turbocharged 2.0-litre 16v ECOTEC-4 engine, the VXR managed a 14.4 second quarter-mile time, lapped Wakefield Park in 1m:14.0, and Eastern Creek Raceway in 1m:55.7, where it reached over 200km/h down the main straight. With two alternating drivers per entry, the pairing of Sydney motoring journalists Samantha Stevens and Dean Evans was impressively the highest finishing front-wheel drive team, the highest finishing HSV and the highest finishing car on street tyres. Click here to continue article

05-31-2007, 10:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
Joevette 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,229	Re: Video Review: HSV VXR Astra they better bring this model over here eventually

05-31-2007, 10:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
mikmak 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Paradise, Australia Drives: VZ Wagon and JSII sedan Posts: 8,025	Re: Video Review: HSV VXR Astra I always new Dean Evans was a gun but had no idea Samantha Stevens was a weapon too. Highest placed HSV is interesting. Off topic but still HSV news Pun intended __________________ You start a conversation you cant even finish it. You're talkin a lot, but you're not sayin anything. When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed. Say something once, why say it again? Last edited by mikmak : 05-31-2007 at 10:33 AM.

06-01-2007, 12:00 AM	#12 (permalink)
elderon 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan Drives: 1999 Trans Am Convertible 2007 Silverado Posts: 750	Re: Video Review: HSV VXR Astra Thats a hot little compact....... __________________ 2007 Chevy Silverado 1999 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible

08-14-2007, 09:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
ZvetteGuy 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arizona Drives: 1987 Chevrolet R10 pickup, 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Posts: 549	Re: Video Review: HSV VXR Astra That is purely SWEET!!! __________________ Awww... life is so grand... my truck in the garage and the Ponti look'n good... all I need now is a Corvette or a girlfriend.... hmmmm... a Corvette may be cheaper

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