[Eric77TA]

LHD with a chrome bar on the grille probably means those are Chevrolet Lumina/Omega.

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These look like they are RHD to me?

[regfootball]

dull. dated.

[FunkyPig]

I don't know, to early totell but it looks like the current Manaro/our GTO with 4 doors. If this things comes over here it will have a "yawn" impact like the GTO has had. I mean I love the current GTO but the general public won't even notice this thing, it still looks too generic in my eyes.

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dull.  dated.

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I think some people think this is meant to be some sort of muscle car. REMEMBER this car is designed to be the top selling car in Australia, with over 50% of sales being 3.6 V6 fleet sales. Off course it is RWD and has an optional 6.0 V8, and there are some very muscle car style versions, especially those from HSV (official tuner). But in the end Holden MUST make this car appeal to many and offend few, such is always the case with a best selling car in any market.

[sciguy_0504]

Underwhelmed, I guess. This is the dash the Aura should have gotten.

[pow]

dull.  dated.

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It's better than any Camry, Accord, Impala, Malibu, Altima, Avalon, or Five Hundred...

I know it's derivative, but at least it looks professional.

[deftonesfan867]

I think some people think this is meant to be some sort of muscle car. REMEMBER this car is designed to be the top selling car in Australia, with over 50% of sales being 3.6 V6 fleet sales. Off course it is RWD and has an optional 6.0 V8, and there are some very muscle car style versions, especially those from HSV (official tuner). But in the end Holden MUST make this car appeal to many and offend few, such is always the case with a best selling car in any market.

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What he said. Remember folks, we were told the Impala would have retro cues. Personally I kinda like em and hey atleast the V6 model next to red one LOOKS right, unlike the V6 versions of the LHX cars.

[Bandit 1]

That thing looks really nice they really need to bring it over here as a G8. It'd be awesome if they brought it over here & made a GXP with a LS7!!

[nikivee]

Boring.

[ZL-1]

These look like they are RHD to me?

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He changed the pics. The first ones were LHD cars with a chrome crossbar in the grille, so they were probaby the Middle Eastern Chevrolet Luminas.

[frogger]

Very conservatively styled from what I can see.

[TKR]

Very conservatively styled from what I can see.

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Yip, great idea to radically change a sucessful model. Ford did this back in 98 (?) when they changed from the EF to the AU Falcon. Sales pretty much died because of the radically different shape.

As is usual most vehicles look better in the metal (with coverings removed).

I personally am looking forward to having the VE in our dealership asap!!

[hatzi]

We here in Australia have been having a great time getting pictures of these VE Mules that have been driving around the streets of Melbourne.So of the drivers of these cars have not been very happy and we had one driver cover his dash with his jumper so we could not get pics.

Here is a link to some of the pictures we have taken
VE Pics

I think some people think this is meant to be some sort of muscle car. REMEMBER this car is designed to be the top selling car in Australia, with over 50% of sales being 3.6 V6 fleet sales. Off course it is RWD and has an optional 6.0 V8, and there are some very muscle car style versions, especially those from HSV (official tuner). But in the end Holden MUST make this car appeal to many and offend few, such is always the case with a best selling car in any market.

One of the reasons the monaro is very popular here is because of the ones they brought out in the 60's 70's here some pics of these cars.







The prices for these cars are going thru the roof at the moment and this car below is my fav and i own one.
Its a LC GTR XU1 1970
6 cyl triple carbs


Long live aussie muscle

[monaroCountry]

Think of it this way. The new VE isnt styled for american tastes but for australians (which is closer to european tastes).

A car like this should not have confusing styling themes i.e. the trans am or the mustangs. This car have many BMW lines and proportions, with the exception of the Bangled designs.

In real life this car is imposing, sleek, classy and muscular.............this look is backed up by RWD layout and huge 6L (Gen4) engine.

[Commodore333]

Found this image. Anyone like the new lights? Doubt its the real pic but who knows. Looks abit like the ford lights.

[Dsuupr]

I love the interior. Hopefully that will carry over.

[regfootball]

watching the webcast RIGHT NOW!!!