Report: Holden Commodore coming to U.S. as Chevrolet SS sedan?

[lil_chef]

why not just use the supposedly versatile ATS platform?

[LostInMoscow]

Hmmmm............a Buick that I would actually be interested in test driving?! Wow! Either, I'm getting old, or GM is starting to get it!

[nester7929]

It'd undoubtedly be cool to see, but I'm not sure how well it would sell. I remember the G8 having a similar story.

[2ndgenz28]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

If Buick gets a new Riviera, and that's a biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig IF, it'll be Alpha-based alongside the 6th gen Camaro.

And like the Camaro, it will be in retro skin with a boat tail done modern.

[truth411]

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

by Aaron Richardson (RSS feed) on Mar 29th, 2011 at 9:57AM

2011 Holden Commodore SSV – Click above for high-res image gallery

With General Motors' cash flow back to reasonable levels, the company is re-evaluating its position on Australian-built Zeta rockets like the Holden Commodore. The last one we had on our shores was the much-lamented Pontiac G8, which was essentially a Commodore with a new set of badges.

With the success of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, GM has reportedly okay'd the development of a new Zeta sedan for the American market. According to reports, it's slated to debut in early 2013 as a 2014 model, concurrent with the introduction of the redesigned Holden Commodore. Particular details, such as engine size, transmission options and horsepower figures are as yet unavailable. That said, a pushrod small block in the neighborhood of 430 horsepower probably isn't too far off the mark.

The rumor gets juicier, and a tad more unbelievable, with the revelation that a sport wagon and Ute version of the car are coming as well. The ute, if it happens, will debut around the same time as the sedan, with the sport wagon arriving later in 2013.

If it comes out for the 2014MY it better have a Gen V V8 or it will get spanked by the 2014 MY 470+ hp Charger that has 8spd auto/6spd manuel trans. I think Chrysler is working on puting fiat's multi-air tech on the Hemi.

[G8GT4now]

I was thinking this was just another April Fools thread, but this came out a few days ago.

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by G8GT4now

I was thinking this was just another April Fools thread, but this came out a few days ago.

No BS here.

[upflying]

This one is coming to the USA.

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by upflying

This one is coming to the USA.

Exactly! Shipping rates get cheaper with volume so it only makes good business sense.

[BigDan]

Originally Posted by Libertyforall1776

Umm, why would they bring out another Zeta in 2013, if Alpha is the future? Is Alpha that much further out?

+1

It would be better if they just waited for the future model instead of a 2013 that looks like a dated 05 model. All its going to do is leave a bad taste in people and testers mouths. It looks really pathetic on GM's part if they just re badge another 8 year old Holden.

[truth411]

Originally Posted by BigDan

+1

It would be better if they just waited for the future model instead of a 2013 that looks like a dated 05 model. All its going to do is leave a bad taste in people and testers mouths. It looks really pathetic on GM's part if they just re badge another 8 year old Holden.

The 2014 MY SS sedan is based on the next gen VF commodore thats currently under developement, Not the old VE commodore that the Pontiac G8 GT was. It will wiegh lighter and have a Gen V V8.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by Libertyforall1776

Umm, why would they bring out another Zeta in 2013, if Alpha is the future? Is Alpha that much further out?

If Alpha is supposed to be for smaller cars, it would stand to reason that large RWD sedans would need something else.

[TheCaptain]

I'll take one that looks like this with the Caprice nameplate!