Holden Sportwagon SS
19 November 2008
This car puts the sex back into station wagons, so to speak.
We certainly could have done with a flash piece of kit like this when we were courting the young ladies at the drive-in. Sadly drive-ins are now pretty much defunct as are station wagons.
However, Holden's brave attempt to keep the wagon dream alive should be applauded.
It is an eminently suitable long-distance tourer and hauler with an enormous flat-floored cargo area, plenty of airy cabin space and comfortable seats. Perfect for the summer driving holidays.
The V8 engine is smooth and powerful and capably interpreted by the smooth six-speed transmission.
However, the 13.9L/100km thirst and aging interior (yes, even after just three years), count against it.
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Daniel John - “I had a Toyota before I got my Holden Appollo” ummm… hate to tell you this… apollo = camry?? twit.
Posted by: bill murray - 25 November 2008 8:59am
Great looking wagon with the realiability that comes with the holden badge,comfort and room that is unbelievable with the size of the vehicle ,a must for any family
Posted by: ron hodges - 25 November 2008 8:43am
i have a nad a few diferent types of cars in my time a few holdens to and i find they are the only cars i will trust today.
Posted by: clayton r hampson - 25 November 2008 5:34am
driven Holdens all my life ,they look good,drive well at the right price.congratulations for the excellent new wagon
Posted by: alf. cassar - labrador,goldcoast 25 November 2008 5:06am
I had a Toyota before I got my Holden Appollo and if I was to buy another car it would be a Holden.
Posted by: Daniel. John. Pollard. - Gisborne 25 November 2008 1:21am
Holdens/Commodores keep getting better and better - the sportswagon is a wonderful culmination of practicality packaged attractively!
Posted by: Paul Cykner - Werribee 24 November 2008 9:36pm
just when i thought gm had abandoned a significant part of its adherents, pushing sedans,coupes etc.,here is a vehicle which fulfills the needs of the tradesman, family man, community helper,weekend camper-fisherman. call it the ‘australis 21st’ (gts etc) viva holden well done. this is a winner in the market place.
Posted by: Barry A Jack - Queensland 24 November 2008 9:02pm
mate this is one sexy looking car when it is a “station wagon !!!!”
Posted by: Mark Broomhall (yogi) - Wyndham vale/ vic 24 November 2008 8:56pm
just when i thought gm had forgotten a large number of holden owners seemingly only to promote. the sedans coupes etc. at last a wagon for the worker with a family, work and community needs. well done call it the ‘australis 21st gts’ etc.!!! go holden australia !!! .
Posted by: Barry A Jack - Queensland 24 November 2008 8:33pm
HOLDEN FORME HOLDEN FOR NEXT GENERATION LAST BUT NOT LEAST HOLDEN IS FOR AUSTRALIA HOLDEN HOLDEN AND HOLDEN
Posted by: michael - narellan 24 November 2008 8:31pm