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06-08-2016, 12:22 AM | #1 | ||
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http://www.caradvice.com.au/462416/2...panels/?plista
Looks like the Opel Insignia will replace the Commodore. Still wondering why they will disgrace the name by putting it on a FWD vehicle. Some consolation that Ford didn't continue Falcon as a FWD Chinese import. It's like living life as a quadriplegic (commodore) vs being carried away in a casket (falcon). Holden probably still assume the masses will slurp it up because it wears a Holden badge. |
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06-08-2016, 12:46 AM | #2 | ||
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Can actually see a lot of styling details in those shots, seems it will be a looker. The base models might be meh but the performance models will be worth a look.
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07-08-2016, 07:33 AM | #3 | ||
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G'day.....Well stuff me...Do you get a pork chop to throw in the back so the family dog will get in ?...That'll be pretty ordinary car among many methinks..The current Commodore is a better looker even this far out..Cheers Rod
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06-08-2016, 01:02 AM | #4 | ||
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I'd rather they let the Commodore name die with dignity. This is probably the only advantage Holden has, a 4 door turbo V6 AWD.
It probably will sell no where near as much as the Commodore but out of Holden and Ford it is the closest you will get so who knows. The Ford range will win everywhere else though. Chrysler are probably licking their lips because that will be the only 4 door V8 going that is even comparable to what we have now Last edited by MITCHAY; 06-08-2016 at 01:11 AM. |
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06-08-2016, 02:02 AM | #5 | ||
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Yeah nah.
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06-08-2016, 07:12 AM | #6 | ||
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Lol commondog
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06-08-2016, 07:56 AM | #7 | ||
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4wd.
Where will the Foulcan be? |
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06-08-2016, 08:34 AM | #8 | ||
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The writer of the article states 'With the slow extinction of V8s they will have a supercharged V6'.I thought a high percentage of Commodores sold were V8s.
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06-08-2016, 08:39 AM | #9 | ||
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Something like 50% of private sales are v8 I believe
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06-08-2016, 01:35 PM | #10 | ||
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Correct. Holden are in trouble when the commo goes.
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06-08-2016, 09:21 AM | #11 | ||
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They really should have let the commodore name die.
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06-08-2016, 01:35 PM | #12 | ||
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I agree, it seems sad to keep the iconic name going when the car is not made here and in traditional form / configuration.
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06-08-2016, 02:00 PM | #13 | ||
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06-08-2016, 07:27 PM | #14 | ||
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the new moron mobile made in china
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06-08-2016, 07:44 PM | #15 | ||
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Doesn't make ANY sense and is completely contrary to what we already know and have heard.
Holden ALREADY sell the Insignia here. It's called, the "Insignia" The Commodore will be built in China as a Buick, based on a LWB version of the "Epsillon" (Insignia) platform. Whilst the base models won't offer much performance, the Chinese penchant for LWB (chauffeur driven) variants should at least ensure its a decent size. Still waiting to see what Holden will introduce to satisfy the Bogans. Silverados perhaps? |
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06-08-2016, 08:22 PM | #16 | |||
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Not many bogans buy new so they will be safe for a few years yet
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06-08-2016, 08:43 PM | #17 | ||
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P platers have many more years of single spinning days left too. Its more the middle income older bogans who will suffer, the rich will resort to the amgs and m's for a rwd tail happy thrill. The everyday hero who feels the need to fishy out of a roundabout will have to settle for a 2wd hi lux as a mustang will be out of reach, the ss is gone, and awd or power under steer of a FWD doesn't look anywhere as cool as going gutter to gutter in a reasonably priced car with the goods to make it happen.
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06-08-2016, 08:41 PM | #19 | ||
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Very true
I was only commenting on the commodore bogans, not the falcon bogans such as myself
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06-08-2016, 09:27 PM | #20 | ||
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So which Ferrari do you drive?
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06-08-2016, 11:27 PM | #21 | ||
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06-08-2016, 11:31 PM | #22 | ||
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If the marketing is done right, it'll sell.
If there is a well priced 4 door turbo'd AWD version that lends itself to tuning that will also give the performance family orientated crowd something to consider. It's a bit early yet to call Commodore dead. |
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06-08-2016, 08:45 PM | #24 | ||
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Either way, 2 kids don't fit as easily in the back of a mustang on the mundane trip to the shops, it's missing 2 doors...
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06-08-2016, 11:46 PM | #26 | ||
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Wait till the new V6 AWD starts spanking the current fords and Commodores , that will wipe the smile off your face. And again it looks like ford missed the boat. They may a well just go home.
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07-08-2016, 12:03 PM | #27 | ||
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What just like the WRX does now..., and the Rex is probably even lighter then this all new 5 door Commodore, just because it’s AWD doesn’t mean its a performance king.
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07-08-2016, 12:13 AM | #28 | ||
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Define "spanking"?
I'm sure there are plenty of fully sic turbo ricers that might be faster round a given circuit than a GT. So what? Pretty Sure my XR4 would spank a factory spec GTHO around most circuits. Know anyone who'd like to swap? Clearly I have this interweb thing all wrong. Apparently what I should be doing is joining "NissanRicer.com" then telling everyone there how **** their cars are. Last edited by Crazy Dazz; 07-08-2016 at 12:19 AM. |
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07-08-2016, 12:22 AM | #30 | ||
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If it’s a well sorted and setup car along the lines of the well known big three German manufacturers of Euros sedans it won’t need massive amounts of power to get mobile, good engineering does that.
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