HSV Gen F range, the walk-up

HSV Maloo

Engine: LS3 6.2-litre V8

Power: 317kW and 550Nm

Highlights: Navigation, rear camera, front and rear parking sensors, self parking technology, blind zone alert, reverse traffic alert, sensor key with push button start (remote start available on automatic transmission), electric park brake, electric power steering, cloth seats, soft tonneau cover, SS sill covers. The rear bumper is new but the tailgate is the same as before. The 20-inch wheels are cast alloy painted silver.

Maloo R8

Engine: LS3 6.2-litre V8

Power: 325kW and 550Nm

Highlights: Power increases to 325kW thanks to the fitment of a high-flow intermediate exhaust system and bi-modal mufflers. Gains leather seats with four-way electric adjustment for the driver, remote locking hard tonneau cover (redesigned with smaller humps and sail planes to improve rear visibility), sill covers unique to Maloo, plus EDI driver interface, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, heads-up display and rain sensing wipers. The 20-inch wheels (8.5-inch front and 9.5-inch rear) are cast alloy with a machined face and gloss black accents.

Maloo R8 SV

Engine: LS3 6.2-litre V8

Power: 340kW and 570Nm

Highlights: The SV option includes a power and torque upgrade to 340kW and 570Nm, achieved through the addition of a bi-modal air intake system (borrowed from the Camaro), high-flow headers and catalytic converters, and a high-flow zip tube. The intermediate exhaust section and the bi-modal mufflers are the same as the R8. The 20-inch wheels (8.5-inch front and 9.5-inch rear) are forged alloy finished in graphite (borrowed from the 25th anniversary GTS). Matte black fender vents and mirror scalps. New “R8 SV” and “340” badges.

Clubsport

Engine: LS3 6.2-litre V8

Power: 317kW and 550Nm

Highlights: Navigation, rear camera, front and rear parking sensors, self parking technology, blind zone alert, reverse traffic alert, sensor key with push button start (remote start available on automatic transmission), electric park brake, electric power steering, cloth seats. The 20-inch wheels (8.5-inch front and 9.5-inch rear) are cast alloy painted silver.

Clubsport R8

Engine: LS3 6.2-litre V8

Power: 325kW and 550Nm

Highlights: Power increases to 325kW thanks to the fitment of a high-flow intermediate exhaust system and bi-modal mufflers. Has the same equipment as the Clubsport but gains leather seats with four-way electric adjustment for the driver, Bose sound (sedan only), EDI driver interface, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, heads-up display and rain sensing wipers. The 20-inch wheels (8.5-inch front and 9.5-inch rear) are cast alloy with a machined face and gloss black accents.

Clubsport R8 SV

Engine: LS3 6.2-litre V8

Power: 340kW and 570Nm

Highlights: The SV option includes a power and torque upgrade to 340kW and 570Nm, achieved through the addition of a bi-modal air intake system (borrowed from the Camaro), high-flow headers and catalytic converters, and a high-flow zip tube. The intermediate exhaust section and the bi-modal mufflers are the same as the R8. The 20-inch wheels (8.5-inch front and 9.5-inch rear) are forged alloy finished in graphite (borrowed from the 25th anniversary GTS). Matte black fender vents and mirror scalps. New “R8 SV” and “340” badges.

HSV Senator Signature

Engine: LS3 6.2-litre V8

Power: 340kW and 570Nm

Highlights: The Senator comes standard with the 340kW “SV” pack.  Standard fare includes magnetically-controlled suspension, eight-way electric adjustment on the driver and front passenger seat, leather upholstery, nine-speaker Bose audio, navigation, rear camera, front and rear parking sensors, self parking technology, blind zone alert, reverse traffic alert, sensor key with push button start, remote start, electric park brake, electric power steering. Other highlights include EDI driver interface, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, heads-up display and rain sensing wipers. The charcoal 20-inch wheels (8.5-inch front and 9.5-inch rear) are made from forged alloy. The Senator’s front bumper is the same as the Clubsport and Maloo but a blank is put in during the manufacturing process to leave space for a unique grille. The rear bumper is the same as the rest of the sedan range.

HSV Grange

Engine: LS3 6.2-litre V8

Power: 340kW and 570Nm

Highlights: The Grange comes standard with the 340kW “SV” pack. Standard fare includes magnetically-controlled suspension, eight-way electric adjustment on the driver and front passenger seat, leather upholstery, nine-speaker Bose audio, navigation, rear camera, front and rear parking sensors, self parking technology, blind zone alert, reverse traffic alert, sensor key with push button start, remote start, electric park brake, electric power steering. Other highlights include EDI driver interface, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, heads-up display and rain sensing wipers. The charcoal 20-inch wheels (8.5-inch front and 9.5-inch rear) are made from forged alloy. The front and rear bumpers are unchanged from the previous model because HSV doesn’t sell enough to justify the investment for new facias.

HSV GTS

Engine: LSA supercharged 6.2-litre V8

Power: 430kW and 740Nm

Highlights: The HSV GTS gets the LSA engine from the Camaro ZL1, with heavy duty transmission, differential and axles fitted on the production line at Elizabeth, South Australia. Six-piston front brakes and four-piston rears (with two piece rotors and top-hat) are standard. Other highlights include magnetically-controlled suspension, eight-way electric adjustment on the driver and front passenger seat, leather upholstery, nine-speaker Bose audio, navigation, rear camera, front and rear parking sensors, self parking technology, blind zone alert, reverse traffic alert, sensor key with push button start, remote start (on automatic models), electric park brake, electric power steering, EDI driver interface, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, heads-up display and rain sensing wipers. The charcoal 20-inch wheels (8.5-inch front and 9.5-inch rear) are made from forged alloy. The GTS 25th anniversary wheels are a no-cost option. The only other option is a sunroof and red accented leather.

This reporter is on Twitter: @JoshuaDowling