Holden is claiming a world
first for its first new VU-series ute (i.e. utility or pickup) in 10 years:
independent rear suspension. The new model was unveiled at last 
month’s
Sydney Motor Show but technical details have been withheld until now.
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Other claims include sporty
styling, more load space plus ride and road manners more on a par with the sedans
from which the ute is derived than a typical one-tonne pickup.
There are three versions: base, S and SS. Standard across the range are a 3.8-litre
V6 engine, radio/CD player, trip computer, centre console cupholders, rear window
defogger, luggage net and a storage box.
Buyers opting for the S
version get a loadspace tonneau cover, power windows, stereo controls on the
steering wheel, electric driver’s seat, alloy wheels and some extra exterior
chrome trim.
The sporty SS version comes with standard 5.7-litre V8, bigger alloy wheels,
front body add-ons and sports suspension from the equivalent SS sedan, air conditioning,
passenger airbag, anti-lock brakes and an electric aerial.
Both cabin and load space
are increased and the load capacity of the base model has been hiked 18% to
830kg. Fuel capacity is up and an LPG option is offered for V6 models in combination
with automatic transmission.
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By GlobalDataHolden will sell the ute
in Australia from next month priced from $A23,330 ($US12,600) to $A36,490 ($US19,600).
It will also be exported to New Zealand and other Asia-Pacific markets.
