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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I own a Holden VT SS. I am very happy with it everything I need in a car. Porformance handling
Posted by: John Hill - Elizabeth Vale 24 November 2008 8:16pm
holden forever, fantastic car, would not buy anything else!!!!
Posted by: dale foster - springwood, queensland 24 November 2008 7:47pm
I Think the sportwagon is a sleek looking car and if it came out about 12 months ago I would have thought very seriously about buying that vs the VE sedan i bought
Posted by: Eric Tebeck - Alice Springs 24 November 2008 7:02pm
I have 2 Astras and a Calais…......Great cars
On long distance i get 5.9Ltrsl/100KM in the astra and 6.9 Ltrs/ 100KM in the Calais
Posted by: Ralph Orth - 24 November 2008 6:59pm
I had 3 Fords before and 1 Holden VP Commodore, if I by another new car it will be a Holden.
Posted by: R Garcia - Adelaide 24 November 2008 5:53pm
I’ve had three Fords before and one Holden VC Commodore. If I buy a new car it will be a Holden.
Posted by: R Garcia - Adelaide 24 November 2008 5:53pm
Holden is a winner for Australians.
Posted by: Tracey West - Gympie, Qld 24 November 2008 5:22pm
with holdens being built in australia, you have to be loyal!!!!!!!! love any holdens….
Posted by: dale candida - 24 November 2008 4:57pm
I feel the Ford , has put in more effort than the other manufacturers, and it shows, I feel the peoples choice should you to the new Ford
Posted by: Frank Lesk - Kellyville 24 November 2008 4:13pm
I have driven a Holden before and it was efficient on the fuel with a robust engine that produced good horse power of energy. If i was in the market to purchase a car, at the top of my list would be a Holden.
Posted by: Faheem Sumar - 24 November 2008 4:11pm