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U.S. to get Holden Ute but misses out on sports wagon

 
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U.S. to get Holden Ute but misses out on sports wagon

U.S. to get Holden Ute but misses out on sports wagon

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More rumors suggesting Americans will soon be seeing the Australian-built Holden VE Ute Stateside have flared up again, with GM insiders claiming the utility will be sold as the new Pontiac G8 ST sometime later this year or early next year. Unfortunately, these same insiders claim plans for a G8 sports wagon have been dropped.

According to the source, the G8 ST Ute’s combination of distinctive styling, performance and reasonable price (the Ute is cheaper than the sedan in its homeland) will help build Pontiac’s image in markets where the brand is often overlooked. The wagon was ruled out because of America’s preference for SUVs and crossovers, reports MotorTrend.

If it does make its way to the U.S., the engine lineup will be identical to that of the sedan. This means either a 256hp V6 or a 361hp V8. Hopefully GM will also bring the high performance HSV version as well. These come with a 411hp LS2 V8, six-speed manual or automatic transmissions, plus uprated suspension and brakes.



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  1. By Renton Posted: 1/16/2008 6:56am PST

    No wagon version? That's 'tarded.

    The el Camino version is quite cool, but why no wagon...makes zero sense.

    Oh....wait.... were talking GM here.
     
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  2. By chris Posted: 1/16/2008 9:03am PST

    renton; chrysler is axing the magnum, and you expect GM to come out with a power wagon to compete with... oh wait.

    what I'M surprised with is that they are making this a pontiac instead of badging it an el camino. you just lost half your market right there. gooooooooooooooo GM!

    I heard this news last night while watching the Barret Jackson auctions; i had thought they'd announced it at NAIAS and made it official, but apparently not.
     
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  3. By Stefan Posted: 1/16/2008 11:15am PST

    Nobody needs a new El Camino! There's a reason why it's extinct.
     
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  4. By chris Posted: 1/16/2008 1:36pm PST

    stefan; i think a lot of people will be looking for a light truck.
     
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