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Title: Teh new Commodore...
Post by: Bird on October 07, 2014, 10:33:08 AM
I just threw up lot in my mouth....
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(http://images-2.drive.com.au/2014/10/07/5851935/opel_729-620x349.jpg)
The new imported Holden Commodore could be revealed in less than two years – and it could come with a 375kW V6 performance hero.

Opel is understood to be readying its next generation Insignia large car for as early as 2016 – a car that would go on to replace the Commodore.

While it could be unveiled internationally in 2016 the imported 'Commodore' – as revealed exclusively by Drive the Commodore name could be dropped in favour of Insignia or a fresh name - would not make it to Australia until local manufacturing ceases by the end of 2017.

Holden designers are understood to have influenced the look of the new imported Commodore, although it would be the first time since the 1960s a Holden large car has not been predominantly designed in Australia.

http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/european-commodore-could-be-revealed-in-2016-20141007-10r5n6.html (http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/european-commodore-could-be-revealed-in-2016-20141007-10r5n6.html)
Title: Re: Teh new Commodore...
Post by: Darcy7 on October 07, 2014, 12:44:10 PM
yeah......um hopefully it will look better in the flesh.

...argh...who am I kidding...its butt ugly
Title: Teh new Commodore...
Post by: scarps on October 07, 2014, 12:59:58 PM
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Title: Re: Teh new Commodore...
Post by: Darcy7 on October 07, 2014, 03:41:09 PM
Then there's this:

http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/australian-holden-engineer-working-on-germanmade-holden-commodore/story-fnda1bsz-1227082071917 (http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/australian-holden-engineer-working-on-germanmade-holden-commodore/story-fnda1bsz-1227082071917)

Title: Re: Teh new Commodore...
Post by: speewa158 on October 07, 2014, 05:53:06 PM
How many times have we heard  " lts Butt Ugly " at 1st . By the time it arrived its new & not so bad after all , did l say its New , not as bad as 1st seen/thought . Can l have 1 Please as l will be the 1st in the street to have it .
 Others that don't have 1 will say its Butt Ugly ,,,,, but l suppose l could live with a New Car lf l really had too  :cheers:
Title: Re: Teh new Commodore...
Post by: cm4x4nut on October 07, 2014, 05:57:45 PM
Hmmm, obviously going against the trend here, but I don't mind this
Title: Re: Teh new Commodore...
Post by: D4D on October 07, 2014, 06:01:14 PM
Yeah I don't mind this, the Germans can always build nice wagons aka 'Estates'

(http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2014/10/07/1227082/073571-2144c144-4d9d-11e4-930e-e515789c51be.jpg)
Title: Re: Teh new Commodore...
Post by: speewa158 on October 07, 2014, 06:02:04 PM
So whats it going to look like with a 4in lift & 36in Muddies on  >:D :cheers:
Title: Re: Teh new Commodore...
Post by: rossm on October 07, 2014, 06:07:07 PM
Relax. If  a new car called a Commodore ever  comes after 2017 it won't look much like that artist's dream. It will have to have doors for a start.

Having bought   motoring magazine for more years than I should I have I was never surprised by the cover of the 'new commodore' or 'new Falcon' a couple of times a year with a spectacular artist's impression based on 'leaked inside information'. The reality never quite matched the hype. 

I gave up on the magazines years ago, partly  because the emphasis shifted to the Subaru WRX and its ilk, but if they are still in business they will still be doing it.

 
   
Title: Re: Teh new Commodore...
Post by: ako on October 08, 2014, 06:31:42 AM
FWD and no V8 option.  ???

Pass.

PS - not a Commodore due to above factors
Title: Re: Teh new Commodore...
Post by: Black Diamond on October 08, 2014, 06:35:04 AM
Opel  ???  Enuff said.
Title: Re: Teh new Commodore...
Post by: Oldandslow on October 08, 2014, 08:52:00 AM
I just threw up lot in my mouth....



I like the look of it but it really needs a couple of doors.