HSV Grange E Series 2 lineup unveiled

The HSV Grange is a luxury performance sedan manufactured by HSV with the Australian automobile company of Holden a subsidiary of General Motors. The car uses a LS3 6.2 Litre Generation Four V8 engine, which produces 317 kW (425 hp) at 6000 rpm and 550 N·m (406 lb·ft) of torque at 4600 rpm so it will get the heavy car to 100 kmh in a very quick 5.05 seconds. The vehicle is heavily based on the Holden WM Caprice with most of its mechanics and interior specifications conceded over to the Grange.

Although the larger Senator and Grange models sport a different look, E Series 2 models built off the Holden Commodore — the G8’s base — make use of the leftover Pontiac parts. We’ll give HSV stylists credit: They’ve modified the split grille considerably, crafting a wild front fascia that would make Mad Max proud.

Arguably, the “tamer” models are the Clubsport R8 E Series 2 models, which are approximately as close to a G8 GXP as your Australian dollar will buy. Available in sedan, wagon (“Tourer”), and ute (“Maloo”) forms, the E Series 2 models include a 425-hp LS3 6.2-liter V-8, your choice of a six-speed manual or automatic transmission (the former includes launch control), and 19-inch wheels. Buyers can opt for leather-trimmed seats, 20-inch wheels, and a bi-modal exhaust — not unlike the system found on the Corvette.

Those features are standard on the HSV GTS E Series 2, which is arguably the top of the limited-edition lineup. Holden boosts the LS3 V-8 to a scorching 435 hp, adds a competition-tuned stability control system, magnetic ride control, and four-piston front and rear brake calipers. As far as we can tell, the only option available is to spring for larger six-pistion front brake calipers, which also add unique wheel accents.