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Holden Special Vehicles has launched the new ClubSport R8 Tourer (sports wagon) into the Australian market, with all the performance characteristics of the HSV brand in a "versatile and luxurious new package".

The Tourer is powered by the new 6.0-litre V8 LS3 engine producing 317kW of power and 550Nm of torque, and according to HSV's General Manager of Sales, Darren Bowler, the Tourer is a natural extension to the current HSV range of luxury and performance vehicles.

"We were very impressed with the Sportswagon product our colleagues at Holden have released and believe the ClubSport R8 Tourer takes the concept to the next level." said Darren Bowler.

The Tourer also has impressive handling and ride characteristics courtesy of extensive chassis development and tuning coupled with the all new LS3 engine, and HSV's enormous brakes and safety package to make the R8 tourer appeal to a range of customers with HSV's Chief Engineer Joel Stoddart admitting this is one of HSV's best products to date.

HSV will build around 120 ClubSport R8 Tourers for the Australian market in 2008.

The Tourer is available from dealers nationally with prices starting at $65,990 for the manual ClubSport R8 Tourer - an increase of just $1000 more than the equivalent ClubSport R8 sedan.

The automatic transmission is an additional $2330. The options list include full leather seats for $2490 and a 20-inch wheel and tyre package for $2500.

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Posted By: charles - Category: Australian cars, Pictures, Holden, Sports cars, Wagons

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2009 Holden Barina

August 25th 2008 05:45

Holden has revealed an updated version of the Barina for the 2009 model year which includes a minor makeover featuring a new front fascia and mildly redesigned rear-end while an updated instrument panel, console and new fabric trim can be found inside the cabin.

The engine remains unchanged for 2009 with power from the Barina's 1.6-litre engine still at 76 kW and 145 Nm of torque. In terms of fuel economy there are better vehicles in this class with the Barina returning 7.0 L/100km (manual) and 7.6 L/100 km (automatic).

All 2009 Barina models including the the 4-door Barina sedan receive driver, front passenger and side-impact airbags as standard. What won't be standard are ABS brakes which are part of a $1,190 option pack also featuring alloy wheels.

Prices start at $14,490 for the 3-Door Hatch - the 4-Door Sedan and 5-Door Hatch starts from $15,990.

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Holden produces 7 millionth Vehicle

August 20th 2008 00:15

Holden has welcomed its seventh million vehicle off the production line at the company's Elizabeth manufacturing facilities in Adelaide in the year of its 60th birthday

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