Holden Commodore will come to the States

[MikeMike]

We import excitement! That just might be the most appropriate new slogan for Pontiac. Although the Monaro-based GTO hasn't been a huge sales success for the division, it's not for lack of performance. The GTO is a real kick to drive and makes wonderful noise with its Corvette-sourced powerplant. Solstice sales are moving at a pretty good clip thanks in no small part to the solid Opel platform the Pontiac roadster rides on. And now we have great news for Commodore fans, too. No, not THE Commodores, the Holden-built sedan from down under.

In an effort to go head-to-head with BMW, GM has decided to bring a version of the Holden Commodore stateside to be badged as a Pontiac. It will be unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show early next year. Bob Lutz was practically beaming as he made the thinly-veiled announcement encouraging people to go to Chicago, where "all will be revealed." The rear-drive Commodore should not only give Pontiac a real sports sedan offering, but the platform will undoubtedly see numerous permutations in the U.S. One of the candidates to use the platform is the production Chevrolet Camaro that has wowed crowds with its retro pony car styling.

[Source: Sydney Morning Herald]

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/29/holden-commodore-will-come-to-the-states

BOOM, It's ON!!!

 

[ElFenix]

i thought the solstice was on a modified corvette platform, not the opel speedster

 

[Cobalt]

To go Head-to-Head with BMW? They must be insane. If they really wanted to go after BMW why would they badge it as a Pontiac...

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
i thought the solstice was on a modified corvette platform, not the opel speedster

yea, its not opel based, and its not exactly corvette based.

but i dont get the BMW thing either.

 

[Vic]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
i thought the solstice was on a modified corvette platform, not the opel speedster

It's the new-age Opel GT platform, not the Speedster.

edit: Kappa platform

 

[Viper GTS]

Yeah I was going to comment on the Opel thing, that's nowhere near correct.

Viper GTS

 

[DougK62]

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Yeah I was going to comment on the Opel thing, that's nowhere near correct.

Viper GTS

hah - I was going to say the same. Sad that a dedicated auto website/magazine can't get the simple facts straight.

 

[MikeMike]

Originally posted by: DougK62

Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Yeah I was going to comment on the Opel thing, that's nowhere near correct.

Viper GTS

hah - I was going to say the same. Sad that a dedicated auto website/magazine can't get the simple facts straight.

they didnt write it it would seem, seems them aussies down unda got it wrong, maybe a ray got into their way

 

[vi edit]

Compete with BMW? Uhhh right. They should be aiming at the Charger.

 

[cyclistca]

I'm sure GM NA will take a great car and messed it up so it no longer a great car.

 

[krunchykrome]

How is the Holden Commodore any different from a GTO besides the badge?

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
How is the Holden Commodore any different from a GTO besides the badge?

um bodywork? number of doors? engine?

Aussie cars FTW

 

[thedarkwolf]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
How is the Holden Commodore any different from a GTO besides the badge?

count the doors

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
How is the Holden Commodore any different from a GTO besides the badge?

count the doors

I thought the engine was almost the same. Same HP output.

 

[Ktulu]

Mmmmm..........gotta love that side profile.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: Ktulu
Mmmmm..........gotta love that side profile.

That's hot.

Any guesses what the model year would be on this?

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: Ktulu
Mmmmm..........gotta love that side profile.

That's hot.

Any guesses what the model year would be on this?

1997 BMW 5 series, most likely.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: Ktulu
Mmmmm..........gotta love that side profile.

That's hot.

Any guesses what the model year would be on this?

1997 BMW 5 series, most likely.

:laugh:

 

[mercanucaribe]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
i thought the solstice was on a modified corvette platform, not the opel speedster

Isn't the Opel Speedster the same as the Lotus Elise? That's a different platform. They are talking about the thing that looks like the Saturn Sky.

 

[crYnOid]

I will post up a review of a Commodore SS-V against an SRT8 tomorrow when i'm not o drunk...

 

[pnad]

I'm sure Pontiac will make it ugly and overpriced just like the GTO.

I sure do love the Holden interiors though.

 

[Ktulu]

Originally posted by: pnad
I'm sure Pontiac will make it ugly and overpriced just like the GTO.

I sure do love the Holden interiors though.

So what other 400hp car is there for ~32k?

 

[EvilYoda]

huh...after seeing a few Commodores on the Dream Cruise, I can't wait to actually drive one

 

[pnad]

Originally posted by: Ktulu

Originally posted by: pnad
I'm sure Pontiac will make it ugly and overpriced just like the GTO.

I sure do love the Holden interiors though.

So what other 400hp car is there for ~32k?

And that 100hp is worth the 10grand premium over the Mustang GT?

 

[Ktulu]

Originally posted by: pnad

Originally posted by: Ktulu

Originally posted by: pnad
I'm sure Pontiac will make it ugly and overpriced just like the GTO.

I sure do love the Holden interiors though.

So what other 400hp car is there for ~32k?

And that 100hp is worth the 10grand premium over the Mustang GT?

The GT starts at 25K making it a difference of only 7K. Not only that but the GTO's do offer incentives and there is also room to haggle. So you could possible end up snatching one for well under 30k.