HSV VT.II SV99 (1999) Overview Released in June 1999, the HSV VT Series II (VT.II) SV99 was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the SV99 was powered by the 5.7-litre LS1 V8 petrol engine and available with either a six-speed Tremec T56 manual or […]
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Review: HSV VS Statesman/Caprice (1995-96)
HSV VS.I Statesman/Caprice (1995-96) Overview Released in May 1995, the HSV VS Series I (VS.I) Statesman and Caprice were long wheelbase, rear-wheel drive sedans. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the HSV VS Statesman range consisted of the 185i and 215i variants, powered by 5.0- and stroked 5.7-litre V8 […]
Review: HSV VQ SV90 (1990-91)
Overview Released in July 1990, the HSV VQ SV90 was a long wheelbase sedan. Manufactured by Holden in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Notting Hill, Victoria, the SV90 was powered by a 5.0-litre V8 engine that was mated to a four-speed 4L60 automatic transmission. Based on the Holden VQ Statesman , production […]
Review: HSV VX Senator (2000-02)
HSV VX.I Senator (2000-01) Overview Released in September 2000, the HSV VX Series I (VX.I) Senator was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the VX Senator was powered by a 5.7-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed T56 manual or […]
Review: HSV Z-Series Senator (2004-06)
Overview Released in October 2004, the HSV Z-Series I (Z-I) Senator was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the Z-Series Senator was powered by a 6.0-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed Tremec T56 manual transmission or four-speed 4L65-E heavy-duty […]
Review: HSV VR Statesman/Caprice (1994-95)
Overview The HSV VR Statesman and Caprice were long wheelbase, rear-wheel drive sedans that were introduced in September and November 1994, respectively. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Victoria, the HSV VR Statesman range consisted of the 185i and 215i variants, powered by 5.0- and stroked 5.7-litre V8 engines respectively. The […]
Review: HSV Y-Series Senator (2002-04)
HSV Y-Series I Senator (2002-03) Overview Released in October 2002, the HSV Y-Series I (Y-I) Senator was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the Senator was powered by a 5.7-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed Tremec T56 manual transmission […]
Review: Honda FK4/FK5 Civic Hatch (2017-21)
Overview Released in Australia in May 2017, the Honda FK4 and FK5 Civics were small hatchbacks that were powered by 1.5-litre turbocharged and 1.8-litre naturally aspirated petrol engines, respectively. Manufactured at Honda’s Prachinburi plant in Thailand, the front-wheel drive Honda FK4 Civic range consisted of VTi-L, RS and VTi-LX variants, while the FK5 Civic range […]
Review: Honda EK1/EK4/EJ8 Civic (1995-00)
Honda EK1.I, EK4.I and EJ8.I Civic (1995-98) Overview Released in October 1995, the sixth-generation Civic was a small, front-wheel drive vehicle. The Civic range initially consisted of three-door hatchbacks and four-door sedans that were made in Suzuka, Japan. In May 1996, however, the range was expanded with two-door coupes that were manufactured in Ohio, USA. […]
Review: Honda GM2 City (2009-13)
Overview Released in February 2009, the Honda GM2 City was a light, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Ayutthaya, Thailand, the GM2 City was powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. As per the table below, the City was available in VTi and VTi-L […]