Super TestCar reviews - HSV - E Series 3 - rangeHSV modelsOverviewHSV has concentrated on the soft side of its macho E-Series in the latest facelift22 Sep 2010 HOLDEN Special Vehicles (HSV) has given its hairy-chested E-Series range a second makeover, this time concentrating on the interior and a range of high-tech driver aids, some of which are toys to add to the fun of HSV ownership, and others, such as the optional blind spot warning system, that are pure safety gold. While power and torque of all models remains unchanged, despite a new challenge from rival Ford Performance Vehicles, the red team has struck a blow for the environment by adding an Australian-first liquid propane injection dual-fuel system that not only saves CO2 and dollars at the bowser, but holds its head high in the performance stakes against pure petrol models. On the surface, it might not look to be a major makeover, but all added up, it is a worthy improvement that should engage HSV fans. Model release date: 1 September 2010 to 1 May 2013 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Previous modelINTRODUCED just 12 months ago, in September 2009, the E-Series 2 facelift marked the first major makeover for HSV's 'E' version of Holden's VE Commodore since its launch in 2006. Extensive exterior body changes included new daytime running lamps and fresh 19- or 20-inch wheels. The GTS gained a few more kilowatts of power, to 325kW, making the HSV perfromance flagship the most powerful current Australian-made car. Fuel consumption was cut 4.5 per cent to 13.9L/100km, thanks mainly to weight reduction measures. |
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