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

Apex Motorsports · 03-29-2011, 06:36 PM

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.

COPO_Chevy · 03-29-2011, 07:30 PM

Hot Damn!

Can't wait to see how this all comes to fruition. I've been waiting to see the revival of a sportswagon and an ute (El Camino?

) type car. Chevrolet has been needing a sports sedan and I'm sure if this comes out it will be a hit.

Keeps getting better and better. Now all that is needed is a rwd sporty Buick, imo. (Skylark perhaps?

)

FenwickHockey65 · 03-29-2011, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COPO_Chevy

Hot Damn!

Can't wait to see how this all comes to fruition. I've been waiting to see the revival of a sportswagon and an ute (El Camino?

) type car. Chevrolet has been needing a sports sedan and I'm sure if this comes out it will be a hit.

Keeps getting better and better. Now all that is needed is a rwd sporty Buick, imo. (Skylark perhaps?

)

Supposedly Riviera...

King Sun · 03-29-2011, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Supposedly Riviera...

FenwickHockey65 · 03-29-2011, 07:33 PM

Wouldn't get too excited just yet, it's still only under consideration.

That being said, the current attitude GM has towards Buick is that anything is possible.

Padre · 03-29-2011, 07:34 PM

Ute Ute Ute Ute Ute Ute!

Padre

COPO_Chevy · 03-29-2011, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Supposedly Riviera...

I've been hearing that as well, actually from you a couple times.

Even if they named it Riviera, Skylark, GSX, or etc. a rwd addition to the Buick lineup would be great!

FenwickHockey65 · 03-29-2011, 07:40 PM

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

COPO_Chevy · 03-29-2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

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.

That would make sense, if of course they do bring one out. Here's to hoping!

Apex Motorsports · 03-29-2011, 07:55 PM

Quote:

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.

If Buick is wanting to compete with the likes of Lexus and Infinity for the younger well to do buyer they are going to have to add a little performance along with their new found style. Don't let the bean counters get wrapped up in analysis paralysis. It ain't rocket science.

THE EVIL TW1N · 03-29-2011, 08:10 PM

i hope they redesign those things before bringing them here.

FenwickHockey65 · 03-29-2011, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE EVIL TW1N

i hope they redesign those things before bringing them here.

Whatever we get will be the VF Commodore, not the VE.

Sawyer · 03-29-2011, 11:55 PM

Cool.

91Z28350 · 03-30-2011, 01:06 AM

I think it is a nice looking car. I like the duct/fog light area especially.

03-29-2011, 06:36 PM	#1
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Report: Holden Commodore coming to U.S. as Chevrolet SS sedan? 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.

03-29-2011, 07:33 PM	#5
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Wouldn't get too excited just yet, it's still only under consideration. That being said, the current attitude GM has towards Buick is that anything is possible. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

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03-29-2011, 07:40 PM	#8
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	If Buick gets a new Riviera, and that's a biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig IF, it'll be Alpha-based alongside the 6th gen Camaro. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

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COPO_Chevy Drives: 2015 Malibu 1LT; '87 Grand Prix LE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chilton, Wisconsin Posts: 480	Hot Damn! Can't wait to see how this all comes to fruition. I've been waiting to see the revival of a sportswagon and an ute (El Camino? ) type car. Chevrolet has been needing a sports sedan and I'm sure if this comes out it will be a hit. Keeps getting better and better. Now all that is needed is a rwd sporty Buick, imo. (Skylark perhaps? )

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