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2010 Holden HSV E Series 2 Review

September 2009
Filed under: HOLDEN Car News | HOLDEN Headlines

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The new HSV E Series 2 range, unveiled for the first time today, represents the best in Australian luxury and performance motoring.

As part of the unveil, each model receives its own unique character and points of difference, which will be readily identifiable to the HSV owner.

A range of options are also available under the SV Enhanced banner, to further customise the HSV E2 Series.

SV Enhanced optioned vehicles receive a new Race Relations inspired rear designator in red, courtesy of the HSV design team. GTS owners who purchase the new six piston brake calliper option receive their SV Enhanced and GTS badges in yellow.

ClubSport R8
All new front and rear design encompassing performance bonnet scoops and shockwave inspired theme.
317kW LS3 V8 engine.
Competition Mode ESC
Extended Cruise Control
Launch Control (manual vehicles only).
Four piston front and rear brakes.
All new E2 Sports 19 inch wheels
Sports cloth seating as standard.
SV Enhanced options include Performance suspension, bi-modal exhaust, Sports leather seats and 20 inch wheels.
Retails from $65,990

Maloo R8 All new front appearance encompassing performance bonnet scoops and shockwave inspired theme. 317kW LS3 V8 engine.
Competition Mode ESC.
Extended Cruise Control.
Launch Control (manual vehicles only).
All new E2 Sports 19 inch wheels.
Sports cloth seats as standard.
Driver & passenger front airbags now include front, seat side & curtain side airbags.
Addition of dual 8Âť subwoofers located in the rear cabin quarter trims. Audio output 170W.
SV Enhanced options include bi-modal exhaust, Sports leather seats and 20 inch wheels.
Retails from $62,990

ClubSport R8 Tourer
All new front appearance encompassing performance bonnet scoops and shockwave inspired theme
317kW LS3 V8 engine
Competition Mode ESC.
Extended Cruise Control.
Launch Control (manual vehicles only).
Four piston front and rear brakes.
All new E2 Sports 19 inch wheels.
Sports cloth seats as standard.
SV Enhanced options include bi-modal exhaust, Sports leather seats and 20 inch wheels.
Retails from $66,990

GTS
All new front and rear appearance encompassing performance bonnet scoops and shockwave inspired theme.
Upgraded 325kW LS3 V8 engine.
Hi-flow intermediate exhaust with bi-modal mufflers.
Competition Mode ESC.
Extended Cruise Control.
Launch Control (manual vehicles only).
Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) Performance suspension, stiffer and recalibrated.
Four piston front and rear brakes. All new E2 Performance 20 inch wheels.
Performance leather seats.
SV Enhanced options include six-piston front brake callipers, finished in SV Enhance yellow with black HSV insignia and four-piston rears with unique wheel accenting.
Retails from $80,990

Senator Signature All new sophisticated front and rear appearance incorporating subtle elements of the shockwave graphic theme.
317kW LS3 V8 engine.
Competition Mode ESC.
Extended Cruise Control.
Launch Control (manual vehicles only).
Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) Premium suspension.
Luxury Nappa leather seats.
Four piston front and rear brakes
All new E2 Luxury 19 inch wheels.
SV Enhanced options include bi-modal exhaust and 20 inch wheels.
Retails from $82,990

WM Grange
317kW LS3 V8 engine.
Competition Mode ESC.
Extended Cruise Control.
Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) Premium suspension.
Luxury Nappa leather seats.
Four piston front and rear brakes
All new E2 Luxury 19 inch wheels.
SV Enhanced options include bi-modal exhaust and 20 inch wheels.
Retails from $87,990

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