As an American, I have always dreamed of bringing one of those sweet Holden utes across the Pacific. After seeing this, I am seriously planning on spending my savings to buy one. Maybe just a 6 liter and 6 speed manual, but still going to try
Tastefully modified , sounds awesome. Just brought my first Holden, 2007 SS ute in Atomic green and I love it. Just a great drivers car with soul and presence. A massive shame the Aussie car making industry ( Holden / Ford ) was shut down, all that knowledge and innovation lost not to mention the outstanding product both manufacturers produced. Keep the videos coming Ross, really great content.
Holden definitely went out on top. The GTSR ute will be looked back on as something very special. Looking menacing in black on black. The GTSR wheels are incredible stock wheels. The LSA whine spectacular. This clip is saddening but awesome to know what we had and has been lost. Great work
Ross I hope you find this comment. I have 2 utes over here in the states, and one of them is the ONLY LHD true GTSR in the world. It was purchased new in 2017, imported here and converted to LHD. Its auto unfortunately but I also have a manual LSA ute thats also LHD. You are so right about us wanting them here, and Im the only guy in America who can say he has one. If youre ever in the states hit me up, you can do a review on both of my utes. The manual one makes 700 rwhp on e85 and the gtsr is stock other than a pully and headers.
Nice man! I have never really been a fan of the supercharger whine (as opposed to a turbo spooling up+flutter which I love) but the exhaust on this well and truly out does the whine. Beautiful Ute!
Without a doubt one of the nicest Utes ever made mate & it looks killer in black but a prick to keep clean lol,to lose our car industry here is so devastating I'll never know why the people didn't support our amazing Aussie cars better,because when I look at all the junk on the roads these days it's laughable man it really is,anyway you killed it again brother nice work top vid.
Love the Holden and i have owned plenty of them including modified ones with superchargers. Thumbs up guys on a top job. i would have liked to see a better 0-100 time but I guess with rear wheel only that is pushing it. I moved over to supercars a few years ago and 0-100 happens in 3 seconds which is a blast, but i still miss some of my old V8 Holden's that i grew up with.
You were having a grand time with the Holden/HSV UTE. Excuse me if I am saying it wrong. Thank you for the video and footage Ross. You are right about them not having cars like this anymore.
Bloody awesome 👍 I hate the engine monkey noise, but the exhaust note is heavily. I wish we still had Aussie car's 🙂 Look's great sounds great mostly. Great ute 👍
Awesome review as always. A Mad Max movie needs to be done where Mad Max is the supporting actor to that car. For what it's worth, I think that thing would catch fire if it got anywhere within a kilometre of a church.
GM did the VF dirty in the US. Adding all that chrome crap. People were asking, "why would I pay $47k for a Malibu?!" When they should have been asking, "$47k for a new M5 that's more reliable and cheaper to maintain? Hell yes!" Fortunately (well, unfortunately for me) they've been keeping their value, especially ones with a stick.
Imagine if we were still making Falcon & Commodore! The 2025 GT Falcon would probably have the Godzilla 7.3L, and the Top Spec GT Falcon probably the Supercharged 5.2L. I'd never sell my Ford for a Holden, but i'd add a Holden to the collection!
i love holden and fords... Had a vf gts with the lsa in it. It was frikkin awesome. Sold it and got a c63 amg. My first car was a bf xr6 turbsss and still got it.. i love it and tbh i don't think ill ever sell it..
Ross you need that monkey as air freshness or LSA sticker, maybe monkey magic? 100% right Holden HSV could have been save, like VT platform Holden could have produce VE platform with different models like one tonner or crewman or rare hatch back.
I'd consider a swap for my AU XR8 ute, its only got 390 on the clock so barely run in. with that missing headlight that Ute's unroadworthy so I'm doing the owner a favour really. Seriously though, nice unit.
I was hoping GM would go intro bankrupcy in 2008/9 and be forced to sell off its assests (Holden, Chev, etc). Holden would've scaled the heights of automotive engineering if it was independent of the politics and bean counters of GM Corp.
Its kinda cool in a way that they made in a ute but at the same time its pretty dumb. Like nobody is spending that much money in a car like that to use it as a goods carrying vehicle. They should just made a sedan annnnd to make it more special, a coupe. its a pure sports car afterall.
The other sad part was everyone and their dog buying those 4x4 utes that tend to be the going trend. We can't just blame the US when our own population wasn't buying local...
It is a beauty BUT, I would still prefer an R spec Ute, or an F6 Ute tuned, ( cause we know how much Barras are upgradeable, u can get GTSR power pretty easily.)
@@sox666nitro6 you're missing the point. I own a fast F6, and while the F6 might lay down a faster time, it absolutely does not compare to the quality and driving enjoyment of that HSV. It's just the way it is. It's another level up in those areas.
It's a bit sad these days with the value of cars you feel like maybe you shouldn't mod it much & try & keep the mileage down otherwise won't be worth as much. Also sad the Falcon & Commodore got better & better & went down right when they were making some good stuff ffs.
@@anthonymilde592The corvette C7 ZO6 came with that engine & it dominated its class in LE MANS 24 hour. For $140,000 I know which one I would be getting!!
As an American, I have always dreamed of bringing one of those sweet Holden utes across the Pacific. After seeing this, I am seriously planning on spending my savings to buy one. Maybe just a 6 liter and 6 speed manual, but still going to try
That's what you call a car, no crap Ev. It's just a weapon. What more can I say. AWESOME. Nick
yup 😂🤙🏽
AMEN
@slickahhthing thats right. A place for both
@@RossReviewsau
I have a 545 kilowatts sadden GTSR
Manual
@slickahhthing no one cares how fast ur appliance is champ
Tastefully modified , sounds awesome. Just brought my first Holden, 2007 SS ute in Atomic green and I love it. Just a great drivers car with soul and presence. A massive shame the Aussie car making industry ( Holden / Ford ) was shut down, all that knowledge and innovation lost not to mention the outstanding product both manufacturers produced. Keep the videos coming Ross, really great content.
It's a sad thought really, it is the end, there will be no more. I never thought I would see the end of Holden and Ford in Aus during my lifetime.
sad AF we made some of the best cars the last of the VF HSVS were absolutely unreal
@@theoferrous4330 absolutely.
It’s such a shame eh 🥲
on the bright side you can still buy a cheap HSV if you look at older ones Vt-VY hsvs are a bargain at the minute
Holden definitely went out on top. The GTSR ute will be looked back on as something very special. Looking menacing in black on black. The GTSR wheels are incredible stock wheels. The LSA whine spectacular. This clip is saddening but awesome to know what we had and has been lost. Great work
it was on top when it left
Must be such an honor to get behind the wheel of such a special Aussie muscle car...
this one was very special
Ross I hope you find this comment. I have 2 utes over here in the states, and one of them is the ONLY LHD true GTSR in the world. It was purchased new in 2017, imported here and converted to LHD. Its auto unfortunately but I also have a manual LSA ute thats also LHD. You are so right about us wanting them here, and Im the only guy in America who can say he has one. If youre ever in the states hit me up, you can do a review on both of my utes. The manual one makes 700 rwhp on e85 and the gtsr is stock other than a pully and headers.
No way! 😍 I’m actually planning a trip to the US in the new year.. could you shoot me a message on fb or instagram
I’m a wagon man. 2012 SSV manual with all the fruit. Just shy of 650 rwhp and handles like a big cat. Love some of the utes just as much.
vf wagon manual, Didn't seem too much to ask but yet it was
This is a real fucking drivers car, manual, supercharged, Ute what more can you want
So Good
Somewhere to put the kids
@@jamesaustralian9829 who wants em
For it being a manual transmission is hell of a beast, damn
The Ultimate
Nice man! I have never really been a fan of the supercharger whine (as opposed to a turbo spooling up+flutter which I love) but the exhaust on this well and truly out does the whine. Beautiful Ute!
Appreciate you brother thanks for the donation.. I’m a turbo LS guy too but man this LSA screams
Without a doubt one of the nicest Utes ever made mate & it looks killer in black but a prick to keep clean lol,to lose our car industry here is so devastating I'll never know why the people didn't support our amazing Aussie cars better,because when I look at all the junk on the roads these days it's laughable man it really is,anyway you killed it again brother nice work top vid.
Too true bro
I have an ssv redline no supercharger,3 inch exhaust extractors and its still fun to drive ,
Nothing wrong with that mate, they drive awesome
SSV is a great car
A bunch of real laugh out loud moments in this vid !!! 🤣 Great vid, great ute 🤟
Cheers man glad you enjoyed it 🤘
Love that supercharger ...
SO GOOD
I’ve just started driving a ute again, been in 4wd’s for the best part of 10 years. Forgot how much I enjoy them. Great review mate.
It’s good to be back in a ute!
Careers sunnies... Hot Maloo...you are in your element. Love ya guts bro❤
Was in my element
Such a shame that holden/hsv reached the pinicle with the vf hsv to have it shut down never to be made again .
so sad we lost it
Love the Holden and i have owned plenty of them including modified ones with superchargers. Thumbs up guys on a top job. i would have liked to see a better 0-100 time but I guess with rear wheel only that is pushing it. I moved over to supercars a few years ago and 0-100 happens in 3 seconds which is a blast, but i still miss some of my old V8 Holden's that i grew up with.
i hope to show off some older ones as time goes on
was conflicted between turbo or supercharger for my vy clubby but nah gotta go a supercharger, that wine is music to my ears
Sounds so damn good
I’ve always wanted one since they came out😍
I still want one
That whine 🤌😂😂😂
🍷
As a ford guy this thing is an animal
BEAST
Another banger 🔥
Them Noises
What a awesome HSV has everything you need bloody ripper mate Vz Glenn 🏎🤩🚬🇦🇺
What a beast wh
This is a dream car of mine 🤩
dream Ute for sure
Jonno brother I’m sensing a drift to the red side in your videos!! But I get it, as a Ford guy I’m happy to say that LSA slaps!
You can’t argue with this Ute
Absolutely awesome!
Dream Ute
good road rocket, same spec as mine cept i kept mine stock, tho did upgrade the tyres to something a bit more sticky, makes cornering a lot more fun
Nice! 👌
😂 That's a good stretch of road you found out in Mexico, hope you didn't scare the Alapacas.
🤘🇲🇽
You were having a grand time with the Holden/HSV UTE. Excuse me if I am saying it wrong. Thank you for the video and footage Ross. You are right about them not having cars like this anymore.
Cheers, glad you enjoyed it
Full Blown beautiful machine. Great RR hope to see more like it on the channel. 😉🇦🇺👊
Thanks brother 🤘
Bloody awesome 👍
I hate the engine monkey noise, but the exhaust note is heavily.
I wish we still had Aussie car's 🙂
Look's great sounds great mostly.
Great ute 👍
hsv left on top
that's nice. If you ever make it to NZ maybe you can have a go in my '16 Redline manual ute. whipple, 520kW. See what you think .
Sounds like a fun time, I'm always up for a good drive
That’s the way, driven not hidden
Amen ✊
Awesome review as always. A Mad Max movie needs to be done where Mad Max is the supporting actor to that car. For what it's worth, I think that thing would catch fire if it got anywhere within a kilometre of a church.
HAHA its bad to the bone eh
GM did the VF dirty in the US. Adding all that chrome crap. People were asking, "why would I pay $47k for a Malibu?!" When they should have been asking, "$47k for a new M5 that's more reliable and cheaper to maintain? Hell yes!" Fortunately (well, unfortunately for me) they've been keeping their value, especially ones with a stick.
They needed to bring the HSV MODELS TO THE STATES
@@RossReviewsau Absolutely! If not for performance, they look way more aggressive without being over the top (*cough*Honda Civic Type-R*cough*)
Should review some of Australia's most popular utes, the big twin cab 4x4s that people have done up, utes that actually carry and tow loads
ive done a few not many viewers on my show
I would fit the forced induction intercooler kit to this lsa and larger water tank,
😻🤘
Man I wish my Isf sounded like that 😅. What a beauty
Sounds perfect
Imagine if we were still making Falcon & Commodore! The 2025 GT Falcon would probably have the Godzilla 7.3L, and the Top Spec GT Falcon probably the Supercharged 5.2L. I'd never sell my Ford for a Holden, but i'd add a Holden to the collection!
lol are they filming on Fernside dr next to the Eastlink and Thompson road?
Maybe
Love the title ❤
🤣
Hey Ross, what's your favourite shape R8 Maloo? The vz series 1 or 2, or the VF Gen F-2 LSA R8?
VZ then VF VU
i love holden and fords... Had a vf gts with the lsa in it. It was frikkin awesome. Sold it and got a c63 amg. My first car was a bf xr6 turbsss and still got it.. i love it and tbh i don't think ill ever sell it..
Why u sell the vf?
@@numpty94 sold it to get a c63 amg.. defs getting a vf gts or a senny in 25..
Nice collection brother
@@RossReviewsau thanks brother
Ross you need that monkey as air freshness or LSA sticker, maybe monkey magic? 100% right Holden HSV could have been save, like VT platform Holden could have produce VE platform with different models like one tonner or crewman or rare hatch back.
Good ideas😂😂😂
Lease the 5 acres behind and do drifting competitions on the grass 😂
👀👀👀
I thought the location looked familiar. Was working on those powerlines behind it not too long ago.
You've got good eyes 👍 nice quiet spot
@RossReviewsau it was that quiet, a month or so past. There was a red VF burnt out and left to rot there. Damn shame for whoever it belongs to.
Does it have the alcantara interior
Yes
The temptation drive that would be to high. If that was mine probably would have 140 k on clock. To much fun.
Oh you would have to be out every week for sure
Ross when are you doing a price run down on your SS ute
When it’s back in Perth I will
I'd consider a swap for my AU XR8 ute, its only got 390 on the clock so barely run in. with that missing headlight that Ute's unroadworthy so I'm doing the owner a favour really.
Seriously though, nice unit.
You can't beat a good old AU XR8 👍
I'd probably put the engine in my Falcon, that's about all.
Fair dinkum
did these come with magnetic ride?
Yes
Ros they did privet import of the ute to the us and used the sedan chevy ss import to us drive train to keep legal in the us
Would love to see one in the USA
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Nice ride but I would never sell my FPV F6 to buy it! Just saying 😀
i aint selling mine either
Price to performance you’d pick the barra everyday. Deep pockets you might buy one of these to play around in but don’t crash it 🤣
Love to see if someone's got a Clubsport wagon!
LSA wagon 😻
If Holden did not fuck up we would see more holden.tough car
You mean sabotage?
I'm making 586kW at the rear in my VF GTS
Very healthy
kinda surprised Muricans never demanded LHD versions of our HSV Maloo's or the SS utes
They would have if they knew about them back in the day
Love everything except the fake exhaust tips at the back.
Fair
Its nice but i would still keep my ford 😂
fair
Say that after you have driven an animal like that 😂
@@bradwatson9895 oh dont worry ive driven plenty.. i used to work for a hsv dealer
Bros gotta make a comeback statement but the opposite way around next time😂
👀😂😂😂
That would sound at home in a Delorean time machine replica.
Perfect time machine 😎
I’m a ford guy but I’d take a maloo over any ford/fpv
Agreeed
Fuel system was designed by us..
Nice 🤘
This GTS is nice... But that 1200hp G6 FGX 👀
GTSR😈
I was hoping GM would go intro bankrupcy in 2008/9 and be forced to sell off its assests (Holden, Chev, etc). Holden would've scaled the heights of automotive engineering if it was independent of the politics and bean counters of GM Corp.
🥲 would love to have seen it thrive
Its kinda cool in a way that they made in a ute but at the same time its pretty dumb. Like nobody is spending that much money in a car like that to use it as a goods carrying vehicle. They should just made a sedan annnnd to make it more special, a coupe. its a pure sports car afterall.
utes are what make australian cars even more special :)
That's why they sold them all without a problem?
theres a 1240rwhp gtsr sedan in sydney
👀👀👀👑
The other sad part was everyone and their dog buying those 4x4 utes that tend to be the going trend. We can't just blame the US when our own population wasn't buying local...
It’s sad 😔
Parking next to 4x4 utes 😂😂 can't see past them in a normal ute
It is a beauty BUT, I would still prefer an R spec Ute, or an F6 Ute tuned, ( cause we know how much Barras are upgradeable, u can get GTSR power pretty easily.)
Each to their own 🍻
With a statement like that I was expecting a barra swap 😞 I'll keep my Ford's 😜
i wana see a barra swapped holden
I don't you know what you can do with your barra
Nothing better lining up next to these in a Modified Barra and embarrass it
@@sox666nitro6 you're missing the point. I own a fast F6, and while the F6 might lay down a faster time, it absolutely does not compare to the quality and driving enjoyment of that HSV. It's just the way it is. It's another level up in those areas.
@@mostlypostie1I’ve driven one …. Not overly fussed….!..Opinions vary
If you have driven one and it didn't give you that feeling then your not a proper 8 lover each to their own right
Just like a tiny WRX embarrasses your Barra.
lol barratards love to cope 😆 have fun in your taxi I guess 😆
It sounds and goes fantastic I know but, for me a GTSR Maloo manual should not be modified.
They are now just not replaceable.😀
He has all the bits to put back to stock.. only bolt ons
Bold of you to assume that I can afford either
🤣🤣🤣
I wonder what organs I can sell to buy one of these
Def losing an arm & a leg
Its nice but ill keep my ford
Fair
What a title😂
🤣
Not even close.
It's a bit sad these days with the value of cars you feel like maybe you shouldn't mod it much & try & keep the mileage down otherwise won't be worth as much.
Also sad the Falcon & Commodore got better & better & went down right when they were making some good stuff ffs.
I hear ya!
If hsv wear still alive then thay would switch over from ls to lt4
LT for sure
How is 8,000km in 8 years “the owner drives it”?
All that money just to look at it lol
The owner bought it recently, from someone who didn't drive it. The new owner did the work, a lot of it himself, and now, it's driven!
it was just purchased as i said & he done all the work to it recently so he does drive it!
Let’s be real a tuned F6 would be more fun but that thing is a beast very angry
not necessarily ive been in hundreds .. F6 is amazing.. but just depends on your style of driving, street car i actually prefer this tbh
I've had both but you can't beat the hsv for handling finish.. puts down power way better.. sorry hsv anyday
Nice car, but I wouldn't sell my Ford for it.
Fair enough 😄
No I'm good thanks Ross. It's a great car, but nothing would ever make me do that.
I get it.
The tail lights are gross imo
😆✊️✊️💦
🤪💦
REAL PERFORMANCE CARS DON'T WEIGH 1,900kg !!!
Just buy a Corvette with the same engine!!
i love a corvette trust me.. but something special about a tuff HSV
The fact that hsv can make a car that heavy and still push that power is awesome...keep your corvette....maloo especially gtsr IS Australia 💪
I don't think the Corvette ever got that engine 😉
@@anthonymilde592The corvette C7 ZO6 came with that engine & it dominated its class in LE MANS 24 hour.
For $140,000 I know which one I would be getting!!
@paulkarwacki7119 The C7 ZO6 runs the Gen 5 LT4 engine. Not the Gen 4 LSA. The racecar ran a 5.5 litre naturally aspirated engine. Also not the LSA 😉
A friend of mine has one of these for sale but unadvertised... oldmate car guy on hard times... so...