Strange Avalanche HOLDEN VERSION

jason0151 · Jun 13, 2004

Hi Everyone

I was just looking for part numbers for the driving lights for my '04 AV (ADL's) and I ran across this. Has anyone seen this? I think I feel insulted that they call this an Avalanche.

Jason

http://www.hsv.com.au/news/2004/xuv.html

TLB · Jun 13, 2004

It's made by Holden

BlackAvi03 · Jun 13, 2004

Dude, I'd take that! LS1 powered! And next year it will probably get the LS2 which means 400 hp!!!!

Troy

TLB · Jun 13, 2004

Yeah, rear wheel drive tire smoking machine >:D

danlwil · Jun 13, 2004

in the high $60K's

I like the styling and has adequate power... but the steering wheel is on the wrong side

TLB · Jun 13, 2004

danlwil2500 said:
in the high $60K's

I like the styling and has adequate power... but the steering wheel is on the wrong side

That would make a good postal vehicle :0:

ashadiow · Jun 13, 2004

Looks like an el camino... still don't like those. XUV... Looks like those volvo's.

topperge · Jun 13, 2004

$60,000 Australian = $41,000 US
Priced pretty competitively with the US version of the Avalanche

Kubrickx · Jun 13, 2004

Not a bad little ride. Get a lift kit and some big shoes... hmmmmm

Joe Pollick · Jun 13, 2004

I'm with Jason. :D:

Beside, I'll bet it's not called an "Avalanche" after the GM Patent Infringement Team gets a hold of that group.
Joe

02-Z66 · Jun 13, 2004

i don't think it's bad. especially when you convert the numbers

270 KW= 360-365 HP (approx.)

475 NM= 350 lbs/ ft of torque

you know it's lighter than the AV. so this baby will haul a$$ if nothing else in that small bed it's got. >:D

dichris · Jun 13, 2004

Wow!!!!

Looks like something Skidd could get for his wife?

pdxkevin · Jun 13, 2004

Is it just me or is this a modern El Camino?

Nice looking. Not for me though.

Director of AV · Jun 13, 2004

The Holden is what they are importing the GTO into the states with a Vette engine so think of it as a Vette/Avalanche

Not good for towing or 4 wheeling but 0-60

The GTO has 350 HP

danlwil · Jun 13, 2004

I like the car.... if an AV weren't available and I lived in Australia not a bad option...
It would be fun to test drive for sure

DougD · Jun 13, 2004

Joe Pollick said:
I'm with Jason.

Beside, I'll bet it's not called an "Avalanche" after the GM Patent Infringement Team gets a hold of that group.
Joe

Holden IS GM

Joe Pollick · Jun 13, 2004

DougD said:
Joe Pollick said:

I'm with Jason.

Beside, I'll bet it's not called an "Avalanche" after the GM Patent Infringement Team gets a hold of that group.
Joe

Click to expand...

Holden IS GM

Oh. Uh, nevermind then. :-[

Joe

mr620 · Jun 14, 2004

no mention of the folding midgate. I guess holden AV doesnt have it.

*Calgary Flames would have won the stanley if they counted the third goal in game 6 * >:D

Naked AV · Jun 14, 2004

BlackAvi03 said:
Dude, I'd take that! LS1 powered! And next year it will probably get the LS2 which means 400 hp!!!!

Troy

Actually, the AV is LS1 powered. The LS1 badge covers the 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L, and 6.0L/6.0L H.O. versions of this particular GM motor. Though the 5.7L would be a lot nicer than the 5.3L.....

MrFleming007 · Jun 14, 2004

Guess it looks better than a Yugo :9:

cigarman · Jun 14, 2004

i think theres a kangaroo driving it! el camino wanna be

02-Z66 · Jun 14, 2004

pdxkevin said:
Is it just me or is this a modern El Camino?

Nice looking. Not for me though.

your exactly right. that never even crossed my mind.

imaniguana · Jun 14, 2004

A 4 door Camaro without the hatchback? Hmmmm . . . . interesting.

Ghost · Jun 14, 2004

I wonder what the CLADDED version looks like.... >:D

Another nekkid vehicle..... hehehehe

TINMAN · Jun 14, 2004

....a future Saturn?

MIKE