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2012 Torana who wants one ?

Started by _My74LH_ , May 11 2012 05:17 PM

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#1 _My74LH_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 05:17 PM

http://video.news.co...-the-new-Torana

http://www.news.com....i-1226330801182

Edited by My74LH, 11 May 2012 - 05:23 PM.

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#2 _Hamster_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 06:08 PM

I would rather drive a goat tbh.

Don't really fancy the car plus why bring back torana if it is nothing like the original.

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#3 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 06:21 PM

How is the concept unlike the origional Hamo???

Cheers.

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#4 _APL_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 07:03 PM

^{Rather that than a Cruise or Barina !!}

^{Maybe the die-hards could order one minus the computer, power steering, electric windows, hydraulic clutch and airconditioning to relive the 1970's...}

^APL

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#5 _Liam_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 07:14 PM

How is the concept unlike the origional Hamo???

Cheers.

That is true. Holden can use the chassis, do a revision of the body, make it a lot more aesthetic and functional. Have it optional to have the turbo 4 cylinder, turbo (flat?) 6 or V6, LS2 V8, with their range of manuals and autos. 4 wheel disc brakes, GM 12 bolt diff.

Power steering and AC as standard or S. Power windows and electric mirrors etc as an SL, full leather interior and trimmings with perhaps a bolt on Flare kit (doesn't need to be crazy big, just enough to let the SLR's run the 19 x 9 rims and upgraded discs with 4 spot calipers etc) and bobtail...

I honestly can see the merit in this. This would almost save Holden, as long as they leave it as a middle sized car and have it moderately priced. Say 40K for the SLR version etc all the way down to 25K for the S.

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#6 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 07:40 PM

If they brought out a reasonably good looking vehicle in that platform ( in a recent wheels rag they had a concept that looked like a Cruize, just RWD, and i like the shape of a cruize), i would be fully prepared to walk into the bank and politely request 40k for a "SL" in Liams run down with a LS2 and six speed manual.

Cheers.

Edited by Bomber Watson, 11 May 2012 - 07:41 PM.

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#7 _Liam_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 07:46 PM

^^^ +1. People will never forget what a great car the original Torana stood for. This could be the same, and could be another car of Aussie pride that we can export all over the world.

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#8 its Paul

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 07:52 PM

I agree with liam ^^, but it would be nice if it resembled the LC/LJ or LH/LX with some styling cue's just like they have done with the Camaro, Mustang and the Challenger.

Just my 2c's worth.

Paul.

^^^ +1. People will never forget what a great car the original Torana stood for. This could be the same, and could be another car of Aussie pride that we can export all over the world.

Yeah export it to the US as a Vega.... lol

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#9 _Liam_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 07:56 PM

Paul I completely agree. Round headlights for one. And maybe a bit more squared off at the front would see it look alot more interesting. I think a modest Cruze revamp and re style could see a recognisable Torana evolution.

Re: Exporting, more the European market haha. They'd love the Turbo 4.

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#10 mitchg

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 08:18 PM

Let the name die. You dont want the name 'Torana' to be thrown around and people to think of a 2012 Cruze lookalike. Keep it as a classic and move on.

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#11 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 08:21 PM

LH/LX wouldnt work in modern styling. LC/LJ is a lot more curved shape, would suit better.

I know im probably biased, just IMO.

A cruize with a longer bonnet and shorter boot would fit nicely.

Cheers.

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#12 _Liam_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 08:23 PM

Let the name die. You dont want the name 'Torana' to be thrown around and people to think of a 2012 Cruze lookalike. Keep it as a classic and move on.

Horses for courses. As long as they don't use L34 and A9X, I'm fine with it, at the end of the day, it's a name for a car.

I have no qualms having Torana being used to describe a middle sized sedan (or hatch if 2 doors are an option) carrying the SLR badge with an LS2, 6 speed manual, full luxury items and performance to make even the top range Commodores look silly. A revival is fine if it does the breed justice, just like the Camaro and Challenger etc in USA.

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#13 _Liam_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 08:25 PM

LH/LX wouldnt work in modern styling. LC/LJ is a lot more curved shape, would suit better.

I know im probably biased, just IMO.

A cruize with a longer bonnet and shorter boot would fit nicely.

Cheers.

I don't literally mean square like the LH-LX but more square than the Cruze which is almost semi circle at the front, round lights are a must though.

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#14 its Paul

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 08:35 PM

If it come's out, Holden MUST have the cheesy 70's style adds for it with the voice over, flaired dacks and big hair....... When ya hot, ya hot...... lol

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=5hUW-ar2XbE

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Edited by its Paul, 11 May 2012 - 08:49 PM.

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#15 _hqlden_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 08:45 PM

Must have been the 2011 concept torana I saw and wanted mainly for its exquisite colour and stylin
This howeva isn't it and not what I'd have

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#16 _Liam_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 08:51 PM

No way in hell would it be that exact car, Holden has specifically said that, it would be based off it's chassis and retain its Turbo motor.

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#17 _L32M20_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 09:21 PM

ooh nana hiya,ooh nana hiya,ooh nana hiya,hiya????? great lyrics man. id have liked her as a guest in the back of my new sandman.

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#18 _greenmachine215_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 10:08 PM

Camaro

Challenger

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Nissan Z

Mini

Torana

W.T.F
Need I say anymore...... :-/

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#19 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 10:12 PM

First, thats not the only Torana, or the nicest one, Second, thats the american shape not the australian concept., Thirdly, that said, throw some round headlights in the american concept and change the grille a bit and its frOcking close......

FMS.

Haters gonna hate.

Cheers.

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#20 _greenmachine215_

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 10:17 PM

Haters gonna hate.

Bomber, don't you mean to say HATERS GON HATE

lol

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#21 its Paul

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Posted 11 May 2012 - 10:31 PM

First, thats not the only Torana, or the nicest one, Second, thats the american shape not the australian concept., Thirdly, that said, throw some round headlights in the american concept and change the grille a bit and its frOcking close......

FMS.

Haters gonna hate.

Cheers.

I think the concept with slight changes would suit / match the style of the LC/LJ.

The camaro above with slight changes would suit the LX hatch.

paul.

Edited by its Paul, 11 May 2012 - 10:33 PM.

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Posted 12 May 2012 - 06:45 AM

What's with the fat middle-age spread with all the retro cars? Have all us middle-aged hoons...oops... car enthusiasts, succumb to this condition & the car makers are targeting this market.