Range Rover

Australia’s favorite sports car is getting some updates for 2011, but not much has changed aesthetically, or mechanically for that matter. What HSV has done is added a slew of technological updates to the E-series to come up with the new E-Series 3. The sports car will go on sale at the end of this month.

The HSV Commodore E Series 3 features the new Enhanced Driver Interface (EDI), which streams vehicle performance data directly to the car's touch screen display. The HSV E Series 3 also comes with Liquid Propane Injection (LPI), which is offered on all the models, except the Clubsport R8 Tourer.

A new model-specific stainless-steel ID plate has pride-of-place in the piano black centre stack, and new twin-stitch seat trims are featured in the GTS and Senator Signature. There is also a new leather colour, dubbed Turismo Rosso.

In addition, HSV introduced a new limited edition "20 Years of Maloo" performance ute to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Maloo nameplate. Holden has raided its parts bin to give the Maloo hood scoops, 20-inch wheels from the GTS and a bi-modal exhaust system. Prices for the 20 Years of Maloo R8 will begin at AU$67,900 (about US$63,300) for the manual, with production limited to 100 units.

Press Release

Australia’s high performance car manufacturer Holden Special Vehicles is pleased to announce the launch of its new E Series 3, featuring a host of Australian production car firsts, and interior upgrades to the HSV range.

• HSV’s new Enhanced Driver Interface, which streams vehicle performance data directly to the new touch screen display.
• Liquid Propane Injection is the first system of its kind on an Australian production car, and is available as an option on all models, except for the Clubsport R8 Tourer.
• HSV’s new Side Blind Zone Alert will be available as an option on every model in the E3 range – and is standard on Grange.

In addition to technological innovation, HSV has added a significant set of unique interior updates to the E Series 3, including;

• New ‘Oracle’ dash
• New model specific stainless steel ID plate on the centre console
• New twin-stitch seat trims on GTS and Senator Signature, as well as a new leather colour in Turismo Rosso.
• New binnacle gauges
• Piano black trim on the centre console and steering wheel

The final stand-out aspect of the E Series 3 range is a raft of new standard features being offered on all HSV models, specifically;

• Enhanced Driver Interface
• Reverse camera with rear park assist
• Satellite navigation
• Touchscreen radio with iPod connectivity

HSV’s Managing Director, Phil Harding, believes the new E3 range has reached a new level of sophistication and continues the company’s long history of innovation.

“Our E3 range is an example of HSV’s passion for innovation, and determination to bring world leading technology to vehicles,” he said.

“You only have to look at EDI, LPI, and SBZA to know HSV is passionate about creating and building great all-round performance cars. More and more of our customers are showing greater interest in new technology, and have expressed a desire for unique points of difference in their vehicles. The combination of new technologies, stylish interior improvements, and a continued focus on all-round performance further strengthens HSV’s position as the ultimate in Australian-made performance cars.”

HSV’s new E Series 3 will arrive in showrooms at the end of this month.