Vauxhall Maloo VXR8 LSA - 550hp Super-Ute!

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  • Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
  • Sometimes something unusual comes along, and in this case it's the Vauxhall Maloo VXR8 LSA - a pick-up 'ute' with 544PS and a 6.2l V8! Originating from the Australian Holden HSV Maloo, the car is on sale in the UK in limited numbers and really is unique in its field.
    With a huge storage area that's set for 540kg of goods, it still manages to get to 62mph in 4.6 seconds and to a top speed of 155mph, meanwhile with a crackling V8 doing its thing. In the UK it is officially classed as a 'Commercial Vehicle', meaning it can be bought with the VAT removed through a company.
    While visiting the Vauxhall Heritage Centre to take the new car out for a drive, it's also an opportunity to have a look around some older gems.
    Thanks for watching, Tim
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  • @Ewanm9389
    @Ewanm9389 8 років тому +260

    lol when tim said OOT haha i face palmed so hard lol

  • @Shmee150
    @Shmee150  8 років тому +123

    In many ways it makes no sense at all, but in others the Vauxhall Maloo VXR8 LSA is just spot on!

    • @sohamnanavati6237
      @sohamnanavati6237 8 років тому

      Shmee150 hey Shmee did the spec book come out for the amg gtr?

    • @Shmee150
      @Shmee150  8 років тому +4

      It's just launched, so I need to lock mine down pretty soon

    • @abelkoutstaal
      @abelkoutstaal 8 років тому

      Shmee150 hey Tim! Are you going to Goodwood Festival Of Speed this year? It would be really cool to meet you!

    • @sohamnanavati6237
      @sohamnanavati6237 8 років тому

      k. all the best. Thnx for the best content always

    • @craigb4719
      @craigb4719 8 років тому +4

      Shmee150 this could be your new daily

  • @RCTanksTrucks247
    @RCTanksTrucks247 8 років тому +85

    They are everywhere here in Australia.

  • @jamesc911
    @jamesc911 8 років тому +22

    If you're wanting to be a drift king...this is the car to buy.

  • @pri1155
    @pri1155 8 років тому +173

    So where are you from?...I'm from Ootah

    • @neilhuband995
      @neilhuband995 8 років тому +7

      oor just taking the piss

    • @chrishoggett1375
      @chrishoggett1375 8 років тому

      pri hahahaa... good one!

    • @neilhuband995
      @neilhuband995 8 років тому +13

      I know a guy from ootah :-) His name is oosef, and he has a ootoob channel a bit like Timothy's (schmoo's).

    • @tacoengineer6660
      @tacoengineer6660 6 років тому

      knuckles zedawg haha

  • @williamcopelin3145
    @williamcopelin3145 8 років тому +15

    I'm from Australia and the maloo has been made since the late 90s

    • @kbling2946
      @kbling2946 5 років тому +1

      Actually the Maloo has been made from the early 90’s. The VG Maloo was the first which was a VN. 👍🏽

    • @pommiebears
      @pommiebears 4 роки тому

      William Copelin this man is embarrassing us English....it’s NOT A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE! Lol.

  • @pharoahegypt
    @pharoahegypt 8 років тому +348

    Ute? No Shmee.... It's pronounced (y)ute, (short for utility) with a Y not written...... lol. G'day cobber.

    • @the-boring-car-guy
      @the-boring-car-guy 8 років тому +1

      john king are you from Australia

    • @the-boring-car-guy
      @the-boring-car-guy 8 років тому +15

      SHRIMP ON THE BARBIE

    • @jameslovett8697
      @jameslovett8697 8 років тому +2

      ofc we are from australia

    • @pharoahegypt
      @pharoahegypt 8 років тому +6

      Nope; but got rellies who are. And anyone who grew up with Neighbours or Home & Away knows it's Ute with a (Y)ute, not ute as in brute. G'day!

    • @pharoahegypt
      @pharoahegypt 8 років тому +7

      Behave. No need for such language. You not have humour where you come from? Or do you also pronounce it incorrectly...?

  • @roxx0rz
    @roxx0rz 8 років тому +10

    Take a shot of vodka every time Tim says 'commercial vehicle'.

  • @vongdong10
    @vongdong10 8 років тому +81

    Why is it such a bizarre concept? It's a sports utility vehicle which can be used as a work and daily car. Sure it's not as practical as a proper work vehicle but stil... You'd be surprised how many tradies have these kinds of utes in Australia. They're actually good towing vehicles too.

    • @michaelduong3852
      @michaelduong3852 8 років тому +6

      and also quite good off road as well! seen a couple doing beach runs while im in my landcruiser.

    • @davidnelson2370
      @davidnelson2370 8 років тому +18

      It's the ultimate status symbol at the work-site, for the self-made tradie that has everything! And to really keep up with the Jones's, it's not complete without a couple of dirt bikes in the back, and a jetski on a trailer behind!

    • @sumit_john
      @sumit_john 8 років тому +10

      Andrew even better for burnouts. Trust me

    • @DOZDDMGator
      @DOZDDMGator 7 років тому +3

      no one who owns a maloo does any actual work lol their useless as actual work vehicles, it cant tow and has a lower load capacity than the commodore wagon. get an SS or an XR6/XR8 if you actually want to use it for its intended purpose, 1 ton load capacity and 2 ton towing for both, one has the 6.2 V8 and the other has whats effectively a more reliable 2JZ with an extra 1L displacement or fords BOSS 5.0L V8

    • @TheGbh1972
      @TheGbh1972 6 років тому +1

      Should see the XR 4.0 turbo Falcon ute's ...they shit all over these slow old buse's lol

  • @pachahk6632
    @pachahk6632 8 років тому +2

    Great video Tim, can't bring myself to say it enough but thank you very much for all your videos! I love it and still will for many many years!

  • @GoldenRetrieverEnergy
    @GoldenRetrieverEnergy 8 років тому +13

    Drinking GAME!
    Take a shot everytime Tim says "Commercial Vehicle".

    • @Shmee150
      @Shmee150  8 років тому +4

      Can I join?

    • @1fires1
      @1fires1 8 років тому

      and oot lol

    • @GoldenRetrieverEnergy
      @GoldenRetrieverEnergy 8 років тому

      Haha! Yes, most definitely :P

    • @DamoMartin25
      @DamoMartin25 6 років тому

      I just got out of hospital with Alcohol poisoning after playing that

  • @timnoske4705
    @timnoske4705 8 років тому +6

    Tim, In Australia. the Maloo is more treated as a coupe with a really big boot than a commercial vehicle. It's used for recreational use, to put your jet ski or trail bike in the back, more than for work. Also, just a reference, "Ute" is pronounced "Yute" not "oot"

  • @aaronhill3943
    @aaronhill3943 8 років тому +7

    I love this vehicle, really wish I could get one here in the US. This is everything the El Camino should be in the current year.

    • @biponacci
      @biponacci 8 років тому +1

      Aaron Hill
      Yeah, I hope Chevy starts making these as the El Camino

    • @biponacci
      @biponacci 8 років тому

      And the GTO

    • @jacobbaldwin1060
      @jacobbaldwin1060 8 років тому

      Aaron Hill you can get them in America you just need to import them very expensive but totally worth it

  • @jaycm1197
    @jaycm1197 8 років тому +24

    Hahaha in cracking up
    "Ooote"

  • @stevecampbell7632
    @stevecampbell7632 8 років тому +75

    What the hell is an Oooot?

    • @stevecampbell7632
      @stevecampbell7632 8 років тому +2

      No - I actually got it :-) Tim is pronouncing it "Ooooot" - there is a "Y" sound at the front. As in "Youte."

    • @stevecampbell7632
      @stevecampbell7632 8 років тому

      Yep! Geezer.

    • @neilhuband995
      @neilhuband995 8 років тому +5

      Not accent, he just weird

    • @tommymac7700
      @tommymac7700 6 років тому

      Shinidoshi he means how this spaz said Ute he said oot

  • @CCGR-2024
    @CCGR-2024 8 років тому

    Timothy, you have been enjoying a lot of vehicles lately that have just made you smile. I almost wanted to call you out for being a little snobbish about driving a commercial vehicle, but the smile on your face when you climbed out stopped me. It was nice seeing you enjoy a vehicle I could afford. Isn't it nice when life throws you a curve ball like this Vauxhall/Holden Maloo.

  • @Jack9788
    @Jack9788 8 років тому +36

    Holden a minute, it's a Sports U-Timothy Vehicle

    • @aidanevo
      @aidanevo 8 років тому +2

      Jack1138 LOL

  • @LudditeK100
    @LudditeK100 8 років тому +22

    As an Australian it kind of hurts to see our icon called a Vauxhall, ouch haha
    I also found it funny that you said your FF was more common. Here in Australia they are all over the place, never seen an FF though.

    • @dramoth64
      @dramoth64 2 роки тому

      Considering that the Torana was originally a Vauxhall Viva which was designed and built in the UK. My mum had a HB Torana which was basically a HB Viva. Lovely little car.

    • @ChrisHolden-rv2fh
      @ChrisHolden-rv2fh 5 місяців тому

      @@dramoth64 ??? notice how you said originally. It's not

    • @dramoth64
      @dramoth64 5 місяців тому

      @@ChrisHolden-rv2fh Perhaps I should have mentioned that my uncle worked in the design despartment of Holden at Fishermans Bend back in the 60s and 70s.

    • @ChrisHolden-rv2fh
      @ChrisHolden-rv2fh 5 місяців тому

      @@dramoth64 the HB is the only thing Viva. Working at fishermans bend mean nothing because they only produced engines after the 48-215, fj, and 50-2106.

  • @maxmumdad
    @maxmumdad 8 років тому +27

    No, no, no Tim. It's not pronounced oooo-t it's pronounced you-t = Ute. Maloo is also aboriginal for Thunder. 👍🇦🇺

    • @trapboosted7568
      @trapboosted7568 7 років тому +1

      It's shortened utility vehicle if this if your fact is true that is something I never knew.

    • @JoyManoppo
      @JoyManoppo 4 роки тому +1

      Ute is pronounced youth?

  • @andrewsibly593
    @andrewsibly593 8 років тому +27

    why cant they call it what it really is? a legendary HOLDEN ute!

    • @dylanwest5673
      @dylanwest5673 8 років тому +5

      Andrew Sibly same reason knobs here put chev badges on their commos

    • @connorward3763
      @connorward3763 8 років тому +3

      Yeh it aggravates me when i'm walking down the street (here in Aus) and see a HOLDEN with Chevy badge on it!

    • @MrGolferjoseph
      @MrGolferjoseph 8 років тому +1

      connor word Doesn't really matter though as both owned by the same company

    • @kev7731
      @kev7731 5 років тому +1

      It my fav car good name holden legand

  • @skuxxdiabetic
    @skuxxdiabetic 8 років тому +21

    Never heard a maloo called a commercial vehicle hah! Sounds so weird, and the fact you think its a ridiculous idea whereas its so common and normal here

    • @zXennVS
      @zXennVS 8 років тому +1

      So true.

    • @connorward3763
      @connorward3763 8 років тому +1

      Phillip Newport, it's weird just cuz we call it a utility vehicle in aus and you can also use that as an excuse for tax. Even though you may just have it for performance and looks.

    • @coopsnz1
      @coopsnz1 8 років тому +1

      It attracks 33% LCT aswell .

  • @statesidesupercars
    @statesidesupercars 8 років тому +43

    Its all very cool, until someone asks "So what do you drive?" Uhmmm a uhmm Vauxhall.

    • @siebegoertz2165
      @siebegoertz2165 8 років тому +14

      statesidesupercars then you just say that you drive a holden

    • @Luckyjo21
      @Luckyjo21 8 років тому +10

      so? Vauxhall is a good make. I drive a Cavalier SRI 16V

    • @Rottensteam
      @Rottensteam 8 років тому

      Siebe Goertz Then*.

    • @simbrr
      @simbrr 8 років тому +6

      Opel

    • @stubones
      @stubones 8 років тому +1

      Same as saying you drive a Chevrolet. Chev, Opel, Vauxhaull, Holden and 8 other brands fall under the GM banner.

  • @ejmfletch465
    @ejmfletch465 8 років тому +3

    This would make the perfect Gumball car! Crazy engine and plenty of luggage space 👍🏼

  • @mlynskey2
    @mlynskey2 8 років тому +1

    In Australia and NZ Utes are very common. They attract people who are tradies or like to get out and do stuff in the weekend. Great for towing boats and caravans, going out hunting or fishing etc

  • @STEVEBHPDEVON
    @STEVEBHPDEVON 8 років тому +10

    his pronunciation of the ute lol:-) what a machine :-)

  • @Norwichjase
    @Norwichjase 8 років тому +3

    Saw these everywhere in Australia, sounded incredible

  • @tomforrest7814
    @tomforrest7814 8 років тому +4

    love these!! thank you so much shmee for reviewing it one of my favourite cars :-)

  • @jordanscarreviews6164
    @jordanscarreviews6164 4 роки тому +2

    I love HSV Maloo’s to death.

  • @vergerio-elisejordan2405
    @vergerio-elisejordan2405 8 років тому +17

    this could be the perfect car to carry all the luggage for the gumball with the other "Shmee mobiles". Maybe in a teamShmee for Gumball 2017 ;)

    • @Shmee150
      @Shmee150  8 років тому +19

      I am not going on Gumball 2017.... I mentioned it in yesterday's video :)

    • @vergerio-elisejordan2405
      @vergerio-elisejordan2405 8 років тому +4

      Shmee150 my bad I didn't watch it yet :-)
      maybe 2018 :-)
      Do you spend some time in the Riviera this year with the shmeemobiles? I dream about seeing your "shmeefleet" ;-)

  • @deepfryblue
    @deepfryblue 4 роки тому

    i can't get over the amount of times he's gonna have a 'quick wizz' over the workshop haha

  • @samuelsantiagoramirez1058
    @samuelsantiagoramirez1058 8 років тому +5

    Perfect car to do some drifting in Australia!

  • @matthewwood3394
    @matthewwood3394 7 років тому

    I love how you think its a commercial vehicle we drive Utes as our first car, our second, fun, lifestyle, commercial and work are just "oh you have a Ute cool take this with you" or "help me move" its just called being an Aussie. Cheers from down under.

  • @nicholasnolan4143
    @nicholasnolan4143 8 років тому +15

    VF holden Maloo r8 here in Aus there everywhere

  • @shananagans5
    @shananagans5 8 років тому

    Things like this are great for people that need to carry large things but don't really need off road capability. It would be great for a horse person to carry saddles, hay & stuff. I would love one. I do home projects frequently & it could carry large pieces of wood, paint, the occasional appliance etc. It would also be great to take to the range. Load the back up with guns, ammo, targets etc & open the tailgate for a great place to sit. More fun to drive than a truck & will work fine if you don't need to carry lots of weight or go off road. I am kind of surprised they don't sell these in the US. I think they would sell pretty well. Back in the 70's & 80's there were quite a few ElCaminos & Rancheros running around. They are great for light utility & so much more fun to drive every day than a truck.

  • @chrishoggett1375
    @chrishoggett1375 8 років тому +3

    fell in love with this concept when I first went to Australia. I've often dreamt about having one over here in Belgium where big V8's are taxed like mad unless it is, what the law defines as a 'light freight', obviously meaning a van or pickup. Not what is essentially a muscle/sports car with a big boot. It would be such a big 'up yours' to our ridiculous eco minded tax system. 😀

  • @Renny1953
    @Renny1953 6 років тому

    To be fair- Australia has had V8 utes for 50 years. I have one just like this - only the non supercharged version which still goes like shit of a shovel. Lovely car to drive - cheaper to register and insure becaase it only has two seats. I do 1000 kilometre trips in mine with no fuss at all. Best part is you can pass a bunch of cars in a heartbeat - best power band is between 50 and 100 mph. As for fuel consumption - thrash it and it drinks- cruise it and I regularly get 8.5 litres to the 100 kilometres. I once got 7.4 average driving to Adelaide with a tail wind. Great car. And they are no more.

  • @charleshu5752
    @charleshu5752 8 років тому +72

    How does Australian built better American muscle that Americans

    • @scanspeak00
      @scanspeak00 8 років тому +11

      Less bueracracy.

    • @NubletPie278
      @NubletPie278 8 років тому +9

      Less Murica

    • @timnoske4705
      @timnoske4705 8 років тому +13

      More Straya

    • @bubbajoe2525
      @bubbajoe2525 8 років тому +3

      Just cause of the Chevy engine throw in it

    • @MarloSoBalJr
      @MarloSoBalJr 8 років тому +1

      Restrictions on pollutants/emissions and fuel consumption. American muscle cars are in their dog days at this time.

  • @Gr8mate13
    @Gr8mate13 5 років тому

    Shmee you have been living under a rock

  • @BluesPianoSheets
    @BluesPianoSheets 8 років тому +4

    Hi Shmee, great to see a Holden ute. We pronounce ute, YUTE it's short for UTILITY

  • @Cody6918
    @Cody6918 5 років тому

    Don't ever let anyone tell you that don't need a V8.You don't need that kind of negativity in your life. Jolly good vid...

  • @sherpa8750
    @sherpa8750 8 років тому +5

    Nice to see a bit of Aussie on your channel @Shmee150. Its a shame the automotive industry has died over here.

  • @1dulchie113
    @1dulchie113 8 років тому

    I lived in Adelaide Australia for a while and these utes are everywhere, serious machines

  • @souheib9343
    @souheib9343 8 років тому +5

    This is a car that gives you the privilege of wearing thongs and calling everyone c*nt.

  • @scanspeak00
    @scanspeak00 8 років тому

    Ain't no turbo can sound as glorious as that V8.

  • @rywhyry2711
    @rywhyry2711 8 років тому +5

    Aussie Aussie Aussie, OI OI OI!
    We make the best sounding V8's.

    • @rywhyry2711
      @rywhyry2711 8 років тому +1

      Nah

    • @connorward3763
      @connorward3763 8 років тому +2

      who does this bloke think he is LS engines all the way!

    • @rywhyry2711
      @rywhyry2711 8 років тому

      I know right.
      Absolute disgrace.
      I can't believe that covered the Aussie badge with a bloody *PUKES* Vauxhall badge.

    • @MrGolferjoseph
      @MrGolferjoseph 7 років тому

      rywhyry it's an American engine in the HSV

    • @Ethan-vy4ke
      @Ethan-vy4ke 7 років тому

      James Piersall Australia doesn't even have a car industry anymore.

  • @nicksaveka5078
    @nicksaveka5078 6 років тому

    Yes it sounds so sweet... A Maloo has always been my favourite car but I haven't been able to own one as yet. I've had a V6 1999 VS ute, a 2005 V6 VZ ute both manual and now currently I have a SS 2001 V8 Auto ute... They are All Holden's and all Utes.. Have always loved em... But my Maloo ute is yet to be owned... Driving my SS around makes feel so good listening to the engine as it opens out.. Got twin 2.5in exhaust system, extractors, OTR intake and mafless 300kw tune with sports super low suspension. I want to do it up, like give the engine more acceleration off the mark and redo the interior custom designs. It's only @ 151km on clock so still got a few more yrs left in her.
    Loved that Maloo tho can only imagine how it makes you feel

  • @thedownshiftchannel
    @thedownshiftchannel 8 років тому +33

    Never actually seen a ute in the UK it doesn't really fit our market very well at all!

    • @laytonsri150
      @laytonsri150 8 років тому

      You certainly don't see them on the road over here, but i know of 3 in the UK, only because they came through our SVA test center when they came into the country, They're good fun to drive :)

    • @georgecox6188
      @georgecox6188 8 років тому +1

      thedownshiftchannel the really weird thing is thought that we have a LOT of big American pick ups in the north east and they really don't make a whole lot of sense in the UK

    • @thedownshiftchannel
      @thedownshiftchannel 8 років тому

      George Cox very true. Fuel prices matched with smaller roads and parking are not a good combo for those!

    • @pharoahegypt
      @pharoahegypt 8 років тому

      what would you call a Toyota Hi-Lux then? Is that not a very popular Ute on UK roads..?

    • @chappy2121
      @chappy2121 8 років тому

      thedownshiftchannel I saw one in hull this week they are rare

  • @keeran31
    @keeran31 7 років тому

    First time I've heard Shmee struggle for words.

  • @glennquagmire6902
    @glennquagmire6902 8 років тому +20

    Ewwwwt? It's pronounced Yewwwwt my friend. Love you

    • @Shmee150
      @Shmee150  8 років тому +3

      That's what I thought, but I copied how I heard somebody else say it and that's how it goes; oh well.

    • @glennquagmire6902
      @glennquagmire6902 8 років тому +1

      Shmee150 your still the king of cars Tim! #1 UA-camr!

  • @NatK2010
    @NatK2010 4 роки тому

    Oh you look different! I stopped watching you for years I'm glad I see you again!

  • @ghostassassin1107
    @ghostassassin1107 8 років тому +5

    GM should have brought those here to the US. They would have sold like crazy.

    • @johnniejohnsonv
      @johnniejohnsonv 8 років тому +1

      was gonna say the same, could be the new SSR

    • @ghostassassin1107
      @ghostassassin1107 8 років тому

      Johnnie Johnson There was one of these rebadged as a Pontiac, but GM killed the plan.

    • @AussiePetrolhead
      @AussiePetrolhead 8 років тому +1

      Ghost Assassin A few VE SS Commodore utes have been imported to the US and converted to left hand drive, but im not entirely sure what state they're in.

    • @ghostassassin1107
      @ghostassassin1107 8 років тому

      ***** Wasn't even aware of that. Well, I guess if R32 Skyline GT-Rs can be sold at auction, anything is possible.

    • @johnniejohnsonv
      @johnniejohnsonv 8 років тому

      True, R32s are actually completely legal now in US though due to the 25 year law (was launched in '89, so since 2014).. R33s will be here in 2020 legally and R34s in 2024

  • @Renny1953
    @Renny1953 8 років тому

    YUTE! YUTE! not ooote! Geez we are gonna have to educate these Poms. I've got this exact vehicle -colour and all. Love it. Power between 90k's and infinity is amazing.

  • @Max-Schell
    @Max-Schell 8 років тому +3

    Sooooooo much chevyyyyyyyyyyyyy. This is the interior to almost every "high tier" chevy in the us.

    • @aidanscheiwe3274
      @aidanscheiwe3274 8 років тому +1

      Max Schell it is Holden not Chevy.

    • @Max-Schell
      @Max-Schell 8 років тому +4

      Aidan Scheiwe General Motors owns Holden

  • @chaoticature
    @chaoticature 8 років тому

    Damn straight it appeals to the tradies! They love it.
    If anyone is unaware of it. Here in Australia, quite possibly every one in three 17-45 year old tradesmen/ labourers owns a ute or pickup. Various cheaper models included of course. Ford Aus even have competing models.
    We even have a championship racing category dedicated to these "utility" vehicles (brutes).
    They are MASSIVE here!
    Practical and powerful.

  • @carreragt8516
    @carreragt8516 8 років тому +12

    I remember one of my friends was looking at these, great cars but £50k + for something with a Vauxhall badge is a bit steep

    • @scottsherman7069
      @scottsherman7069 8 років тому +3

      CarreraGT Should never judge a car purely on its badge.

    • @Shepard_AU
      @Shepard_AU 8 років тому +1

      CarreraGT It's like people who rip on Ford, but blatantly forget about the Mustang or GT.

    • @PatrickLuSi
      @PatrickLuSi 8 років тому

      Gmanmovies09 they remember the mustang :)

    • @jody024
      @jody024 8 років тому +11

      It's not really a Vauxhall.... just badged as one

    • @zXennVS
      @zXennVS 8 років тому +11

      The badges can be taken off and replaced with the original HSV badges.

  • @TheMrpunisher77
    @TheMrpunisher77 8 років тому

    I'm glad you like my car. Here in South Africa we call it the Lumina.

  • @1fires1
    @1fires1 8 років тому +7

    Its not a commercial vehicle its a utility general all purpose vehicle in Australia although it could be used for a business. Its made by Holden which is generally considered a terrible quality company now and is going out of business killed off by the yank parent company after being subsidised by the federal government here for many years to the tune of 100's of millions of dollars. Its pronounced ute as in utility. Its also not a concept vehicle and has been in production for decades, although you poms probably think its quite novel.

  • @Kompoism
    @Kompoism 8 років тому

    Saw a blue one the other day at South Mimms services. Paint code of blue was awesome, and whilst we are not used to yutes in the uk, the noise was amazing. Not to mention the bang for buck, god knows how fast it would go if un-restricted!

  • @tw25rw
    @tw25rw 8 років тому +5

    Ute is pronounced yoot, not oot... Oot sounds very weird.

  • @tomnewham1269
    @tomnewham1269 5 років тому

    Awesome how you enjoyed driving it and great to hear someone like you who owns/drives super cars their perspective on such an Aussie icon. I own a non supercharged version in the same colour and I love it. And I don’t have the hard lid either so mine can carry a fridge etc. It is a keeper for sure. You need to drive the W1 version of this car, trifeo tyres standard with a 474 kw V8.
    A real shame they don’t make them no more. Just to show how a small nation could build such an iconic and world class vehicle. Oh you speak about the handling, Holden has one of the best ride/handling engineers in the world. You will find that our roads are quite rough and so cars sold in Australia have different suspension tune which I’m sure make them suited to most roads in the world.
    Thanks for sharing and I really enjoyed watching this video.

  • @youdontknowwme2293
    @youdontknowwme2293 8 років тому +7

    imagine if mansory got their hands on that engine. itd be a rocket.

    • @neilhuband995
      @neilhuband995 8 років тому +3

      and it would look like a childs toy, like all other mansory 'specials'

    • @neilhuband995
      @neilhuband995 8 років тому +2

      and liberty wank aint much better

    • @PatrickLuSi
      @PatrickLuSi 8 років тому

      Youdontknoww Me search up walkinshaw kits, they do kits for holdens

    • @zXennVS
      @zXennVS 8 років тому

      +Mercades AMG Petronas 1.5 Turbo hybrid But those are usually just a stripe/wrap, badges and an engine upgrade.

    • @zXennVS
      @zXennVS 8 років тому +1

      +neil h Hope that never happens.

  • @willglass2819
    @willglass2819 8 років тому

    Shmee you need to buy one of these they are legendary

  • @nauseous3925
    @nauseous3925 4 роки тому +3

    "bizarre concept"
    utes have been around for decades
    smh

  • @CarCrazy12804
    @CarCrazy12804 5 років тому

    Tim it's the best of both worlds, can haul things like a small truck and has the muscle performance like a Camaro or Dodge Challenger!

  • @crailleakroyd9697
    @crailleakroyd9697 8 років тому +4

    It's not a FUCKEN vauxhall it's a Holden

    • @MrGolferjoseph
      @MrGolferjoseph 7 років тому +1

      craille akroyd who cares

    • @micko11154
      @micko11154 7 років тому

      Aussies conceived it!
      Aussies designed it!
      Aussies built it!
      WE farkin care m8!!
      Our production vehicles out perform your pathetic litle offerings by light years in performance and handling dollar for dollar, or pound for pound.
      We don't care for your ignorance .......

  • @gride5153
    @gride5153 8 років тому

    The ute with a V8 concept has been around in Australia for many many years. HSV standard for "Holden Special Vehicles" and was really born out of the V8 race cars. They make these in family sedans as well. The car in the video is the Holden HSV R8 Maloo with 410kW 691Nm. There is now an HSV Maloo GTSR version with 435kW with 740Nm of torque (like it needed more power). We even have Ute racing in Australia. Oh, buy the way, that is a stock vehicle. You should try drifting it - it is insane fun (best to throw a few sand bags in the boot though).

  • @workman88
    @workman88 8 років тому +4

    Throw some sand in the back and she'll be just fine in the winter.. :)

    • @MarloSoBalJr
      @MarloSoBalJr 8 років тому

      Cinder blocks hooked to my tailgate. Full power and no sliding in the snow. I love my pick-up!

  • @terrastralis9208
    @terrastralis9208 8 років тому

    With just highflow cats and overdrive pulley people are getting crazy results on these engines

  • @toddmccarthyfilms
    @toddmccarthyfilms 8 років тому +3

    It's fkn pronounced (y)ute not oote lmaooo

  • @allensaunders449
    @allensaunders449 8 років тому

    a whole room full of forgotten cars nice to see

  • @Sandman-bs3if
    @Sandman-bs3if 6 років тому

    Shmee....now you can see why Australians are in mourning over the manufacturing of our own cars ceasing. With a few hundred extra kilos in the rear, even more fun is to be had. Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @joeychaseable
    @joeychaseable 8 років тому +1

    Buy it Tim, Buy It, Buy It, Buy It!!

    • @zXennVS
      @zXennVS 8 років тому

      I was thinking the same thing, be something different to see in his vids and cool to see an Aussie car in UK more often.

  • @SOcialHIPpie
    @SOcialHIPpie 6 років тому

    Now that's a real SUV. A Supercar Utility Vehicle.

  • @tonysmith2360
    @tonysmith2360 6 років тому

    Used by builders and surfers back in Australia. There are different back canopies available down under, some higher than the cab providing plenty of room for tools etc. If your not going to drive too fast you could remove the back and put your trail bikes on it, put the lid back on to do 250 kph on the motorway.

  • @ronaldov09
    @ronaldov09 8 років тому

    I have at least a dozen of these V8 Holden utes drive past my house every day. RIP Commodore and Falcon....and to think these are now finished, just as they were getting so good! :(

  • @kilésengati
    @kilésengati 7 років тому

    Undoubtedly my favourite - alongside many other cars, but probably my favourite favourite.

  • @philby1979
    @philby1979 8 років тому

    it's great seeing you love it. they or the Holden SS ( V8 not supercharged one ) are everywhere here in Aust ( I live just near where they are made ) we also have a Race series with them both Holden and Ford ute racing :) fun to watch.

  • @LeFuseTv
    @LeFuseTv 8 років тому

    Neat, I live a stones throw away from the heritage centre and grew up seeing many different cars in and out of the centre! Superb car though

  • @spyrospets5813
    @spyrospets5813 8 років тому

    Woah, man. This kinda cars are extremely rare in Europe.

  • @kontrasts6661
    @kontrasts6661 8 років тому +2

    Great video, been looking forward to this since I saw it on your Instagram. Over here this is/was done by HSV.

  • @dwightsmith3590
    @dwightsmith3590 8 років тому

    I would so buy one if we had them here in the states! That thing is Awesomer!

  • @banokles
    @banokles 7 років тому

    I've got the 210hp 3.8 litre V6 version (the VU, from 2002) it's reliable, not too bad on fuel, cheap to buy, and, most of the time, it feels like you're driving a coupe.
    but, when you need to pick up a fridge, or a half-ton of sand or mulch, it can do that...

  • @antonoat
    @antonoat 8 років тому

    I thought I was having a bad dream, waking up surrounded by Vauxhalls would be a nightmare, lol. A couple of exceptions, the Chevette 2.3HSR, VX220 turbo and the Lotus Carlton.
    I do concede as pickups go this one would be entertaining.
    Tim you seem to be broadening your horizons, hopefully this won't extend to steam trains/traction engines etc, lol, power boats would be acceptable!
    cheers

  • @UniversityOfTurmoil
    @UniversityOfTurmoil 8 років тому

    Good point on the exclusivity. I believe Vauxhall brought in an estate/station wagon version of the Commodore/VXR8 as a press car but didn't sell a single one to the public. The notoriously unreliable 'how many left' website suggests there are 3 Maloos registered in the UK.

  • @jue_boy4135
    @jue_boy4135 8 років тому

    As someone who lives near the Holden factory it makes me so sad when people rave about the cars we make and that after October 20, there won't be any more.

  • @swingstylez
    @swingstylez 8 років тому +1

    It's got drink holders in the rear pickup shelf. Great for car parties :)

  • @deanbritton7436
    @deanbritton7436 4 роки тому

    Us Aussies have been putting V8's into "Commercial" vehicles since the early 70's.

  • @purplepeoplesparty2368
    @purplepeoplesparty2368 8 років тому +1

    Fast food haul from Tesco car. Thanks for sharing. I love that color red. Cheers

  • @alexmcandrew3943
    @alexmcandrew3943 8 років тому

    Im in Australia and once in the Winter i saw one of these (or a model below it or something) at a set of traffic lights, he was still spinning his tyres in 4th gear and the sound was amazing, not to say it doesn't happen all the time here in Aus which it does (my neighbour even has one lol) but yeah almost always it's going to be loud once you see one

  • @Aust2008
    @Aust2008 7 років тому

    Very entertaining review Tim; sorry I've only watched it for the first time 14 or so months after you created/uploaded it. I'm an Australian living in Sydney and while I love Porsche, Mercedes, Aston Martin, Ferrari, etc; I'm also very proud of the vehicles designed and built by Holden here in Oz over the past few years, with my favourite being the HSV Senator; which unfortunately they don't rebadge and export to the UK. As for these late model Maloo ute(s) (pronounced 'yoot' Lol.), they always turn heads in Australia and are not only driven by tradespeople. Believe me when I say that quite a few young successful businessmen own and drive these utes around the streets of the Financial Precinct in central Sydney. That's right, guys in expensive suits proudly cruise about in these cars down here!! Hilarious right!? But I have to say, those guys all look pretty freakin' cool. :-) One last thing in case you didn't know and might be interested in; the first utes were created in about 1930 by Ford Automotive for the Australian market following a request for such a vehicle; apparently Henry Ford himself nicknamed them 'Kangaroo Chasers'. Lol.

  • @stekarenhd6911
    @stekarenhd6911 8 років тому

    Buy one! It is such a unique car!

  • @bjcliving386
    @bjcliving386 8 років тому

    OMG I AM SO HAPPY YOU ARE SHOWING OUR AUSSIE CAR!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! :) :) :)

  • @jimmijames8929
    @jimmijames8929 8 років тому

    Love the show Shmee.
    We call that a Holden HSV Maloo R8 ute here in Australia.
    Ford Oz has (or had) two utes one with a supercharged 5 ltr coyote V8 the other with a turbocharged inline 4ltr 6 cylinder.
    Sadly the day of the Aussie muscle car is coming to an end : (

  • @scanspeak00
    @scanspeak00 8 років тому

    You can get a soft removal vinyl cover for the rear deck. Very popular car downunder amongst tradespeople.

  • @DMPURVIS13
    @DMPURVIS13 8 років тому

    YES!!! there is no Question, it's just Yes!!!!

  • @001mrjam
    @001mrjam 8 років тому

    WOW What a different car and what an engine!

  • @MTobin1000
    @MTobin1000 8 років тому

    Tim, what a great change of pace. Very interesting vehicle. Thanks for giving us the tour. (Mike in Ohio)

  • @ZokoRox
    @ZokoRox 8 років тому

    Don't really know why but i love this car!

  • @thechilledjuggler9048
    @thechilledjuggler9048 8 років тому

    Not a concept, we have had it for many years, the maloo has been a brand name for decades!

  • @LeshVAuto
    @LeshVAuto 8 років тому +1

    Love those UTEs!! I wish they were legal or produced in the States..and the same engine as the CTS-V. Screw the EPA.