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26/06/2026 3:47 am
Looks good, will wait for the price to come down a bit. DDA going strong. No doubt they will exploit this tooling with different body and engine variations.
The Holden VF Maloo R8 is an iconic Australian high-performance "ute" produced by Holden Special Vehicles (HSV). Combining the utilitarian practicality of a truck with the raw power of a V8 muscle car, it features a 6.2-liter naturally aspirated LS3 V8 engine, generating 317–325 kW (425–435 hp), and can be paired with either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission.
Known affectionately as a "swansong model" for Australian automotive manufacturing, the VF-generation models—built from 2013 to 2017—upgraded the utility's interior with the same 8-inch touchscreen and technology as the mainline VF Commodore.
Key Technical Specs & Features
- Engine Options:
- 2013-2015: 6.2L LS3 V8 (317kW / 550Nm or 325kW / 550Nm)
- Late 2015-2017: Supercharged 6.2L LSA V8 (400kW / 691Nm in the Maloo R8 LSA)
- Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive (RWD) with heavy-duty limited-slip differential.
- Performance tech: High-performance AP Racing brakes, sport-tuned suspension, and Driver Preference Dial.
- Interior & Cabin: Leather sports seats, a multi-function infotainment display, and advanced safety features like Forward Collision Alert and Automatic Park Assist (on later models).
- Utility: A massive, lockable hard tonneau cover and a payload capacity of around 600kg
This topic was modified 2 months ago 2 times by Geoff Jowett
26/06/2026 6:11 am
Highly different very unusual. I like it!
26/06/2026 8:57 am
Very cool. Pontiac was supposed to get a version of this. Sad that never happened. 😟
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26/06/2026 5:51 pm
26/06/2026 6:09 pm
Thanks, I just knew it’d look wicked in black!
Steve
