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|aka = [[HSV Maloo]]
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|Production = 1948>
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|Class = Utility
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|Body Style = 2 dr Ute
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|Length = 5055 mm
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|Width = 1899 mm
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The '''Chevrolet Lumina Ute''' was introduced in limited numbers in South Africa in 2005 in 5.7 L form. It proved popular, so the following year the 6.0 version was introduced.
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===Recent Changes===  
===Recent Changes===  
*To celebrate its 20th Anniversary in 2011, Holden created the limited edition "20 Years of Maloo" performance ute. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/09/hsv-range-gets-minor-updates-and-20th.html]
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Image:2011-HSV-Limited-Edition-Maloo-R8-11.jpg
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*On August 2007, Holden unveiled the 2008 '''VE Ute'''.
*On August 2007, Holden unveiled the 2008 '''VE Ute'''.


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===Styles and Major Options===
===Styles and Major Options===
Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.  
The holden Ute comes in 4 trim levels: omega, sv6, SS, and SSV. the first two feature V6 engines, the sv6 being the more luxurious V6 model and the omega being the base. the SS and SSV models feature a 6.0 liter V8 with the latter again having more luxurious features.


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===Gas Mileage===
===Gas Mileage===
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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:


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===Reliability===
===Reliability===
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==Unique Attributes==
==Unique Attributes==
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The most unique attribute to the Ute is the pickup bed in the back, calling back to the chevrolet El Camino. after the popularity of the similar chevrolet lumina ute in africa, holden released it's new model in 2007 as a 2008 model.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==Interior==
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==Criticisms==
==Criticisms==
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==Generations==  
==Generations==  
Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary and pictures wherever applicable.  
There is only one generation for this model, the current 2008-present model line. As it is almost required that a vehicle be redesigned every 4 to 6 years now, a new shape can be expected sometime in and around 2013.
 
===Current Generation: (2008-present)===
 
====VZ====
 
====VY====
 
====VU====
 
====VS====
''Main Article: [[Holden VS Commodore]]''
 
====VR====
''Main Article: [[Holden VR Commodore]]''


'''''Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures'''''.
====VP====
''Main Article: [[Holden VP Commodore]]''


==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)==
====VG====
''Main Article: [[Holden VN Commodore]]''


===Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
====WB (1980-1984)====


====HQ/HJ/HX/HZ (1972-1984)====
''Main Article: [[Holden Kingswood]]''


===Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
====HK/HT/HG (1968-1971)====


====HJ/HR (1965-1968)====


===Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
====EJ/EH (1962-1965)====


''Main Article: [[Holden EH]]''


===Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
====FB/EK (1960-1962)====


====FE/FC (1956-1960)====


===First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)===
====FJ (1953-1956)====
''Main Article: [[Holden FJ]]''


====First generation/origins: (FX)(1948-1952)====
''Main Article: [[Holden FX]]''


==Worldwide==
==Worldwide==
If the [[automobile|vehicle]] is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.
There is speculation that the Holden Ute will be sold in the US as the new [[Chevrolet El Camino]].


==Design quirks and oddities==
==Design quirks and oddities==
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the [[Automobile|vehicle]] in this section.
The Holden V8 SS Ute topped the commercial vehicle category as the most secure according to the 2003 RACV Vehicle Security Rating with the score of 67 points out of 120.


==Awards==
==Awards==
List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award.
2010 '''Drive''' ''Best Utility'' (SS)


==See also==
==See also==
{{Holden}}
{{Holden}}
{{HSV}}


==External Links==
==External Links==
Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section.
*[http://www.motorauthority.com/news/suvs/holden-shows-off-new-ve-ute/  Holden shows off new VE Ute]
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/22/holden-finally-reveals-ve-ute/ Holden finally reveals VE Ute]
**[http://www.autoblog.com/photos/holden-ve-ute/ Holden VE Ute Gallery]
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/29/upcoming-pontiac-ute-gets-five-stars-in-australian-crash-test/ Upcoming Pontiac Ute gets five stars in Australian crash test]
 
[[Category:Pages with the First Anniversary Infobox Upgrade]]
[[Category:Australian vehicles]]

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Holden Ute
Holden
aka HSV Maloo
Production 1948>
Class Utility
Body Style 2 dr Ute
Length 5055 mm
Width 1899 mm
Height 1497 mm
Wheelbase 3009 mm
Weight Weight - you get the point
Transmission transmission + drive
Engine engine
Power N/A hp @ N/A rpm
N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar similar (competition)
Designer Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

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See Wikicars' comprehensive <MODEL> Review.

Recent Changes

  • To celebrate its 20th Anniversary in 2011, Holden created the limited edition "20 Years of Maloo" performance ute. [1]
  • 2011-HSV-Limited-Edition-Maloo-R8-11.jpg
  • On August 2007, Holden unveiled the 2008 VE Ute.
  • 07Ride Handling 115.jpg
  • 07Ride Handling 121.jpg
  • 07Ride Handling 125.jpg
  • 07VESSVUte 060.jpg
  • 07VESSVUte 063.jpg
  • 07VESV6Ute 014.jpg
  • 07VESV6Ute 018.jpg
  • 2007 Holden VE Ute.jpg

Styles and Major Options

The holden Ute comes in 4 trim levels: omega, sv6, SS, and SSV. the first two feature V6 engines, the sv6 being the more luxurious V6 model and the omega being the base. the SS and SSV models feature a 6.0 liter V8 with the latter again having more luxurious features.

Pricing

Add more fields as necessary.

MODEL Trims
Trim1 Trim2 Trim3 Trim4
MSRP
$Price1 $Price2 $Price3 $Price4
Invoice
$Price1 $Price2 $Price3 $Price4

Gas Mileage

Add more fields as necessary.

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim
Trim1 Trim2 Trim3 Trim4
MPG
c/h c/h c/h c/h

Engine and Transmission

Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.

Performance

Please make sure to write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view. This section should include information about the car's acceleration figures, handling, braking, etc.

If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.

Reliability

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Safety

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Photos

  • Holdensvz hi 08.jpg

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Main Competitors

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Hybrid Models

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Unique Attributes

The most unique attribute to the Ute is the pickup bed in the back, calling back to the chevrolet El Camino. after the popularity of the similar chevrolet lumina ute in africa, holden released it's new model in 2007 as a 2008 model.




Interior

This section should include information on the interior's design, build quality, ergonomics, space (head and legroom, front and rear), features, stowage compartments and overall comfortability and livability. Add pictures wherever applicable and keep information in a third-person point of view.

Resale Values

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<MODEL> Year
Year X Year X-2 Year X-3 Year X-4
Resale Value
$ $ $ $

Criticisms

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Generations

There is only one generation for this model, the current 2008-present model line. As it is almost required that a vehicle be redesigned every 4 to 6 years now, a new shape can be expected sometime in and around 2013.

Current Generation: (2008-present)

VZ

VY

VU

VS

Main Article: Holden VS Commodore

VR

Main Article: Holden VR Commodore

VP

Main Article: Holden VP Commodore

VG

Main Article: Holden VN Commodore

WB (1980-1984)

HQ/HJ/HX/HZ (1972-1984)

Main Article: Holden Kingswood

HK/HT/HG (1968-1971)

HJ/HR (1965-1968)

EJ/EH (1962-1965)

Main Article: Holden EH

FB/EK (1960-1962)

FE/FC (1956-1960)

FJ (1953-1956)

Main Article: Holden FJ

First generation/origins: (FX)(1948-1952)

Main Article: Holden FX

Worldwide

There is speculation that the Holden Ute will be sold in the US as the new Chevrolet El Camino.

Design quirks and oddities

The Holden V8 SS Ute topped the commercial vehicle category as the most secure according to the 2003 RACV Vehicle Security Rating with the score of 67 points out of 120.

Awards

2010 Drive Best Utility (SS)

See also

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HOLDEN

General Motors Co.

Buick | Cadillac | Chevrolet | GMC | Holden | Opel | Vauxhall | Daewoo | Saab

Current: Barina · Caprice · Captiva · Combo · Commodore · Colorado · Statesman · Ute · Epica · Cruze · Barina Spark · Volt

Commodore Variants: VS · VB · VC · VH · VK · VL · VN · VP · VR · VT · VX · VY · VZ · VE

Historic: Adventra . Apollo · Astra · Belmont · Brougham · Calibra · Camira · Crewman . Holden Cruze AWD · Drover · EH · FB · Frontera · FJ · FX · Gemini · Jackaroo · Kingswood · Monaro · Nova · One Tonner . Piazza · Premier · Rodeo · Sandman · Scurry · Shuttle · Special · Standard · Suburban · Sunbird · Tigra · Torana · Vectra · Zafira · Viva · Barina · Omega

Concept: ECOmmodore · EFIJY · Torana GTR-X Concept · Nations Cup Monaro Concept · Sandman Concept · SST Concept · SSX Concept · Torana TT36 Concept · UTEster Concept · Coupe 60 Concept · Hurrican Concept

Holden Special Vehicles · Statesman

edit James Alexander Holden Corporate website A division of General Motors



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HSV

Model nameplates

Avalanche XUV · Clubsport · Grange · GTS · Maloo · Senator · SV88 · VXR · W427 ·

Model series

VL · VN/VG/VQ · VP · VR/VS · VT · VT II · VX · VX II · Y Series · Y II Series · Z Series · E Series

Tom Walkinshaw Racing

edit Tom Walkinshaw Corporate website A brand of the Holden and TWR


External Links

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