2017 Chevrolet SS Sedan | Quick Spin

The SS brings the driving excitement we often find with small two doors to a big four door.

[@furiousgtz]

This guy voice will go down in Automotive history. Legend.

[@renardsoro3829]

I don't get why people complain about the looks. It looks good enough, and it works as an awesome sleeper if people don't know about it.

[@jamesyork6023]

Star Wars 2018 what well equipped car doesn’t cost $50k?

[@roshawn1111]

@@jamesyork6023 it was fully loaded at 45k with the only options being a sunroof spare tire and manny trans, funny part is people cried about it costing too much but it was still about 10k cheaper than a fully loaded scat pack or srt charger.

[@Michka1001]

I fell in love with it back in 2011/2012 when Holden first released images of what the VF would like like. 10 years later I finally bought one, only a base so it lacks the body kit and only has the 3.0 V6 but I still love it, and always will. Plus when I'm paying $2.30 a litre for fuel, I'm very happy I ended up going an Evoke 😅

[@Deadmanwoods]

My husband and I love the car so much be bought two (2016 models both M6). Of course there are few things we would change but for the price it is well worth it. Love having the power and 4 doors. Love the surprised look on other driver's faces when I quickly sneak by them even more.

[@teller121]

a Two-for! That's love!

[@chitterlingsrtasty]

That’s awesome!

[@chris92282]

I had a Pontiac G8 GT...that car was a lot of fun, low maintenance for 5 yrs and 75k miles. I would've got one of these but I wanted 2 doors so I went with something else. Not everyone wants/needs "In Your Face" styling.

[@gmman010983]

Chris Johns Very true!

[@teller1290]

@RS1 I don't get it. I have an SS and have seen G8. SS does look better when you see it up close for a while. Of course, I spent about $800 on black fog light frame, side vents and spoiler.

[@teller1290]

@RS1 well, nothing is perfect in this world. The Aussies won't something we have and we want something they have. I really do wish Chevy had made some real effort to have this style of car be huge here and keep Holden cranking it out. In my world, cranking out SSs to WISE US buyers should be a far more appealing idea than Hyundai crossovers. The world just doesn't agree and the car gurus in charge have their own thing going. Sad. I have fantasies about the next, improved, 455hp SS, with black package, non-leather (though I like leather I paid for with my SS), plus whatever benefits Aussie version could offer. US is so constipated about 4-dr muscle and the whole "Baby seat in the back seat" terror that it drives me nutso. I haven't felt one ounce of virility or testosterone drop off since going with this 4-dr over Dodge or Corvette! It just makes me sad I can't ever look forward to buying a new one.

[@josiahthibodeaux]

It's just a modern G8, and I absolutely loved that car!

[@theranter]

You know... I see all of these people on this page complaining about how "bland" and "boring" the SS looks... but the E39 M5 was pretty sedate looking too... it didn't look much different than a regular 5 series... and yet that car never gets called "bland" or "boring" looking. I wasn't all that into how the SS looks at first, but as I've watched videos on it over the last 2 days, it's grown on me more and more... and now I think it's a pretty good looking car. Sure, it's not aggressive, but so what? Who gives a shit? The E39 M5 wasn't aggressive looking either. The important thing is performance. Want an aggressive looking car? Buy a Dodge Charger or a Corvette, or a Camaro, or any of a ton of other cars. Want something with good, yet understated looks, a V8 with plenty of power, RWD, and goes like stink? The Chevy SS is pretty much your only choice other than a new M5 or M6 Gran Coupe, which will run you double (or more) what a Chevy SS costs. The SS is a factory sleeper, which is what BMW's M cars used to be sought after for. I totally agree with what Motor Trend said: "The Chevrolet SS is the spiritual successor to the E39 M5" Currently, my only real problem with the SS is that I can't afford one right now. But if I could, there would totally be a black one with a manual transmission sitting in my driveway right now.

[@smithsfan425]

The modern version of the 90's Impala.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

RIP Chevrolet SS/Holden Commodore

[@eaglefat9398]

To all the people saying its to bland/boring looking, plain looking cars are always the one the age the best and tend to not look as dated. Take the Cadillac DTS its 20years old but still blends right in with modern car, on the other hand stylized car from the late 90's look out dated like 97 camaro or a PT cruzer they look old as hell now. Some people want a car that doesn't draw attention, i used to get pulled over all the time for doing 5 over the speed limit in a red 90 GTA Trans-Am now i drive a 2004 Buick park ave i blow by cops and haven't been stopped once, its like they don't even bother pointing the radar gun at me because im probably just some grampa.

[@eaglefat9398]

Take the 2001 BMW 528i for example it is by far one of the plainest looking cars every made, very simple lines smooth yet boxy and it still looks good years later and doesn't look out dated or old. now look at a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am it has very flashy attention grabbing lines and a busy design with a lot going on and it clearly looks old and sticks out like a sore thumb next to newer cars. The more aggressive and stylized the car design is the quicker it ages this concept is commonly excepted and thats why luxury cars tend to have simple clean lines because the car companies want there cars to look good 10 years later but sports cars have flashy and busy style that gets attention and gets old looking when the next model comes out so you buy a new one.

[@PrimePrius]

​@@eaglefat9398not gonna lie man, I was cross shopping a ZL1 5th gen and a 2016 SS manual sedan since they're priced similarly. Frankly, the 2012 Camaro ZL1 had aged much more gracefully than SS sedan. It also has more power and beefier drivetrain which makes it a better candidate for higher horsepowers mods. Sure it's the same zeta platform but it has all the goodies. I believe the SS sedan is aging like an old malibu ss. It's a shame because it had potential to be a real looker. Imagine a Camaro-esque front end. It would have clobbered dodge upside the head with the right design. The sleeper look doesn't appeal to everyone. Funny enough, I had a park Avenue back in the day. It's the car of choice for everyday millionaires. (BS7)

[@charlestontate9499]

A car that is made for driving enthusiasts!😊

[@chevyfan1251992]

Makes me think of all the people who bitch about the manufactures not making performance cars anymore or that we're going to be taken over by 4 cylinder economy cars. Maybe if those people bought performance cars, the companies would actually continue to make them and we wouldn't see RWD V8's like this die out. No matter who makes it. Support the companies who make fun cars that you like by buying them people!

[@East17A]

47K aren't cheap and for those who can afford them they have a different taste on how or what brand to spend 47K price ticket on a car . maybe if this was AWD . it will make it sales spike possible special to those who lives up north or is the car has RWD with equal weight distribution the front end weigh exactly like the rear end

[@chevyfan1251992]

+East17A I don't think any new mid sized or bigger car is cheap lol and unfortunately an AWD configuration would only increase the price. I just say if you have new car money, why be so cheap and be a bean counter about MPG's. Rationing and cost cutting is for people who desperately need it lol Used car purchases don't affect the market as much anyway

[@chevyfan1251992]

Most people just buy economy cars. I had in mind the people who want nothing besides performance cars. Those people will save and prioritize purchasing one. The cost means less to you when it's your passion. People would probably make fun of me for what I paid on my Camaro and Monte Carlo when I could of bought anything else equally reliable for half the price(s). But to me those cars are important and my message here is that if these cars ARE so important to you, make the sacrifice and/or put in the work.

[@ducfandan1117]

Lol at the "bland styling" comments. People know *something* is up. I can't stop for gas without someone asking me what it is. First week after I bought it my boss asked me what it was because "it looks fast". Perhaps pics don't do it, but in real life this sleeper gets plenty of attention. I got mobbed by car guys at a company function when a spot appeared close to the party and everyone watched me park. Here I thought I was buying a Q-ship, something stealthy to enjoy for myself on twisting back roads... far from it: don't buy one of these if you don't want to talk to people.

[@br9801]

Agree, even at many stoplights, I look in my SS' rearview mirror and see people in the car behind looking and trying to figure out what it is.

[@teller121]

the engine sound gets their attention.

[@pjwashington5818]

DucFanDan I just bought my 2015 and get a few stares

[@nate678]

Same for the CTS-V. I remember everybody was walking by this plain burgundy CTS while I'm gawking at it nobody knew what the big deal was until he fired it up. That woke people up real quick 😁

[@anonymous3738]

This was the perfect alternative for those who wanted a Dodge Charger but also a manual transmission. Now, let’s hope the 4-door sedan variant of the Mustang which has been officially considered will enter production to fill these voids.

[@Tool0GT92]

I have a friend who just bought an orange one and put the Holden badges on it, it looks great but isn't too flashy.

[@khemchee4685]

Also anyone who says it's bland.... go take a look at the Australian Super v8 road race Commodore aka Chevy SS. You can't truly appreciate the aggressiveness of the car until it's sitting right and proper wheels.

[@khemchee4685]

I think the car looks great. They look even better slightly lowered with better wheel fitment. replace all the chrome trim with the black Aussie version makes it look even better.

[@royward4495]

It won't win any beauty contests but photos don't do the car justice. In person it has a sporty performance appearance. But then who cares when the performance is so good? The engineering is on point and even though exterior design does matter, it's not offensive; just bland. Sleeper rides are the best.

[@ram67]

I couldn't agree more - I've test driven (5 so far lol) of these babies and what a thrill...one day, but these are going up in price now!

[@viscious82]

Love my ss.

[@brucelamberton8819]

"...wish the interior was more driver-focused.." Hell, there's a tacho right in front of the driver's eyes, what more do you need?!!

[@jrkat]

I have a 2017 SS manual love it and it is actually and economy car, get average 22/gal mixed driving and I don’t baby it Fun sedan to drive

[@radchef349]

415 hp?!🤯😍

[@DrewLSsix]

A perfect examole of why we need the often lamented V6 option. The charger did well because you can get into a base one and enjoy the look if the too line model is out of reach, if camaro had to rely solely on zl1 sales it wouldnt have lasted either.

[@syxepop]

The reason GM didn't brought any Commodore or Caprice (the larger cop special) with a V6 Stateside is called U-A-W (or C-A-W if you were North of the Border), as in the Union. While GM was in their prearranged bankruptcy they made an arrangement with the Union to allow GM to import substantial number of cars from other countries as long as it were models with < 100K units produced (keeping their better sold models and the jobs that made them into their American and Canadian factories). The first vehicle that violated this arrangement since was just recently the PRC-made Buick Envision midsize crossover. This arrangement sealed the fate of any increase in Commodore or Caprice imports (I do believe top importing for the Commodore was in the 30K unit range if at that).

[@ralphl5441]

The Commodore was here in V6 version in the G8. That would have been a much better selling car had they not already been having financial issues and shut that line down

[@scottandrews4822]

It would not be able to have an SS badge with a V6 in it. Plus, there WAS a Pontiac version called the G8 that had a V6 option. The V8 version was just like the SS and was called the Pontiac G8 GT, pretty much a mechanical clone of the SS.

[@aquavit750]

was that a standard hood with vents or are they aftermarket?

[@ecbcbm]

I'd definitely buy a lease return! Plus it's available in a manual.

[@miker-s7219]

Here we are 5 years later, and many sell for more than msrp… used !

[@robpr315]

I traded mine in last year for a few thousand more than I paid for it in 2016. While I loved the car, I missed having a manual. It was one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. The subtle styling made it a wolf in sheep's clothing. I loved catching people off guard in it, from cranking it up at a gas station to see a few heads whip around and rubber neck as I drove away to the clueless kid in the Honda/Acura/VW that thought they could overtake me to get into my lane. Definitely a great vehicle.

[@jonminnella4157]

Amazing car

[@Kinseydsp]

WOW! Chevys The Best Wholesale the Rest!!

[@Tungsten23]

"Car is too bland" "Needs To more aggressive style" yet everytime I come out to my SS I get asked "what is it?" my friends, this car doesn't need aggressive styling, it's a head turner in its own class. Btw, badge swapping it back to Holden is the best choice ever!

[@teller121]

why?

[@Tungsten23]

teller121 why not?

[@teller121]

seems like a wash, unless you just want a conversation starter every now and then.

[@Tungsten23]

teller121 I mean why do people get red cars, blue cars, green cars. Why don't we all drive priuses? Personal Preference. The car is built at the Holden factory and I like to acknowledge those workers that built the car. As far as "convo" starter, yeah I guess its better than just being anti social

[@teller121]

I guess what I'm saying is that Chevy isn't thought worse of than Holden. Aussie critics on this very site bash Holden. I get the feeling some SS owners feel pressure of baseless criticism that "no Chevy (short of a Corvette, I presume) is worth $50k." I know there's an argument that a lion thingy looks better than bow tie, but bow tie is such a slice of Americana and it's all over race tracks for over half a century. That's my two cents. To each their own. I like both but too lazy to bother, though some black-out options look interesting sometime down the road - having had it only since 8/24.

[@1983jblack]

Still a Holden no matter what. GM has no ideas for future design and ride something until it collapses. Charger still looks better even with its less aggressive front from 2015-present.

[@hailu2717]

True classic v8 supercar

[@1231nlp]

"Collector car" my ass. When I buy this baby I'm driving it everyday - spring, summer, winter, and fall. GM create a mid-sized to large SUV with the characteristics of this car and sell it for under $50,000. If you build it they will come.

[@coopsnz1]

hsv is more aggressive looking , but comes at a price 36k more out of your pocket . hsv lsa 60000 usd . The clubsport sv ls3 340 kw was canned at 52000 usd .

[@rowboyto156]

I hope i can find a manual 5 years from now so i can afford it lol. I like that it looks like a malibu (boring) but has a LS underneath the hood.

[@tylercouture216]

u mother pancit! yea me too in yellow i want 1

[@teller121]

in real life, it looks about 50-75% better than Malibu and has much more muscular stance on 19" 275mm rear wheels. Also MagRide control and RWD naturally aspirated 8-cyl.

[@syawalhamidi]

Bland looking? You haven't seen the Holden Evoke yet.

[@quantummonev5258]

I will rate this video with 3 kisses and 5 stars! 💋💋💋🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@SonOfTamriel]

that front chevy badge in the grille looks so dumb and out of place. Adds to the 'cheap' factor they've always been known for. Heck of a car though, but not available in Canada is rather sad.

[@teller121]

Chevy has been making pretty good cars for about a century. Camaro and Vette have same badge. Chevettes had same badge. I don't get it. I guess I get it if you are an Aussie. Do Ford and Dodge logos look that way, too?

[@allenconner5143]

Son of Tamriel and what are you bitching about?

[@croweater6814]

In australia we call the chev badge a bogan badge, as only bogans put a chevrolet badge on a holden. In america though, it is the GM brand so i would expect people putting holden badges on the SS to get shit as well, unless of course its a right hand drive or a Ute.

[@PunxsutawneyDave]

I hope it is a collector car because I'm looking so forward to selling mine.

[@syxepop]

Behind of the Cadillac CTS-V WAGON, of course...

[@teller121]

why?

[@PunxsutawneyDave]

It's a great car Teller but it was my mid-life crisis car and I'm over my mid-life crisis.

[@teller121]

wow. I hope that doesn't happen to me. It was my "I haven't bought a new car in 23 years car" car...but maybe, since I'm 55, I did it for other issues. Maybe I should've gotten the Regal after all...

[@MeatballYaro2]

It's a shame they didn't go with more bold styling inside and out. Probably would have sold at least a few more. It honestly makes me sad.

[@croweater6814]

After the complaints of guady styling of the ve commodore (pontiac G8) they dialed it back in the hopes of securing sales from bmw. In retrospect they should have just gone all out and styled the most guady over the top classic 4 door muscle car to end all musclecars. The last ford falcon GT was far more adventageous in the styling department than the commie. Ford Australia knew the writing was on the wall, i think however general motors kept Holden in the dark about many things.

[@SS-Teebie]

The Chevy🇺🇸2013/17 SS (Holden🇦🇺Commodore VF SS-V Redline Series 1 & 2) "SLEEPER" front & rear end can still be "AWAKENED" with the Holden🇦🇺2017 HSV GTSR Gen-F2 body🏁kit!!!

[@kornpop4887]

looks like an item for airport rental car lots

[@teller121]

If you can't see past your fly and can't read a sticker but I'm sure you enjoyed posting that bilge. Really? A $48,000 car with a 415hp Corvette engine, MagRide control, HUD leather interior, Brembo brakes, and bunches of electronics included? Yep, I see those on lots everywhere.

[@croweater6814]

In australia you probably can rent one from the airport, though it will come with the v6 here instead.

[@scottandrews4822]

Idiotic statement. You're obviously not a car guy.

[@289pinto]

Would make a good cop car, otherwise it's boring looking for a sport sedan.

[@moaski]

They still make these? I'm not going to miss the early 2000s styling.

[@Len1977gt]

yea styling is outdated and bland

[@syxepop]

Holden just CLOSED SHOP (as in not building any cars back there) a few months ago in '17 with this COMMODORE and COMMODORE UTE (check Doug DeMuro's take on a properly Federalized LHD V8 unit of this El Camino successor he tested in Cali) as its' last 2 Australian-built offerings. Now they just import GM products from other factories worldwide.

[@sbblakey]

They're done after this model year.

[@teller121]

Just got mine. Love hauling ass in it. 415hp Corvette engine sounds sweet, leather interior, MagRide, Brembos, HUD, all electronics imaginable included. Just don't get styling comment because it doesn't have a frowning grill or something. Mine has pretty muscular stance, more so than rest of GM four doors; 275mm rear wheels, functional vents. Not a cop magnet.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Keep in mind that the Charger is not anything special either

[@DeathtrapCult]

rip :(

[@Len1977gt]

good riddance to this ugly abomination

[@syxepop]

I should mind your LACK OF TASTE (it wasn't ugly at all!), but then TO EACH ITS' OWN...

[@teller121]

troll

[@nio_mind]

日本でも販売して欲しい‼︎

[@nate678]

We'll trade you for an R34 😁

[@scottandrews4822]

Huh?

[@Bargainteers]

For $40k you can get a Charger Skatpack with 485 HP

[@lsowner10]

Bargainteers along with electrical issues and recalls.

[@smithsfan425]

G. Warren to be fair, both brands aren't touted for their exceptional quality. Unless you consider JD powah as a legit barometer.

[@teller121]

With a package even close to SS, it's 2k MORE than 47.5k I paid this year for 2017 (8/17). Even then, no Mag Ride Control or HUD, weighs 300lbs more and has slightly larger dimensions... and you get all the craftsmanship that Dodge is known for. To be honest, I came real close to getting T/A 392 Go-Green Challenger, though, but only because I've liked Challenger styling since I was a kid in 1971. Test drove both and liked both. SS ride smoother, engine sounded powerful but a bit more to my liking, better visibility, Chally somewhat smaller and a cop magnet. Truth is that if I was independently wealthy, I'd have that green-go T/A 392 parked next to SS in my garage. But I'm not so fortunate.

[@jhonsmith2150]

Yeah true but the ss handles more better an isn't a heavy pig ! 🐖 😁😋

[@scottandrews4822]

Yes, but I have come across them with my SS and the performance between the two cars is virtually identical. I would rather have the rarer and more valuable SS that will decline less in value. I LOVE my 2017 CHEVY SS SEDAN!!

[@Thatguyguyguy]

I want

[@illumination357]

The problem was the SS was too high and it looked to plain.. Charger scat pack is a better buy.

[@abracing199]

illumination357 can you get a manual in the charger?

[@chris92282]

illumination357 ...true but there is nothing subtle about a Charger Scat Pack. Buyers for Each car a very different.

[@illumination357]

abracing199 No... But you can get a scat pack for high 30's opposed to the SS which is 50k!

[@chris92282]

illumination357 I get it...totally understand what your saying. All I'm saying is that sometimes, some people want something different. I don't know where you live but here in Western WA Chargers are everywhere. Plus, Chargers don't come in manual.

[@Croozer]

Boom!

[@Acc0rd79]

The body is just too bland looking, I felt like it needed more aggressive styling!

[@tylercouture216]

Acc0rd79 get some aftermarket bits

[@mykro69]

Accord, you're another one that just doesn't get it. It's an incognito "Q-Ship" Everyone doesn't need a flashy car. Fast and stealth is for some of us.

[@chris92282]

Ever heard of the term "sleeper"?

[@josiahthibodeaux]

Personally I think it looks perfect, not a big fan of the chrome though.

[@syxepop]

Hey, if someone of you saw Motor Trend's comparos (they're on their YT account) of the COMMODORE SS (the proper name this large muscle car sedán should've had from the start from its' AUDM Holden moniker) against both the late '80s BMW M5 (NA-4.9L) and the Dodge Charger SRT (NA-6.4L) you can tell the CLASS this car exudes, even with its' lackluster interior. Like the Fox Mustang 5.0L (4.95L) LX of the '90s or even today's Charger R/T 6.4L we need more "wolves in sheep's clothing" cars.

[@chaseman94]

Probably would've done better if they came up with an actual name for the car instead of being lazy and calling it just the SS. They could've easily called it an Impala SS and I bet it would've sold better.

[@teller121]

Japanese cars have three-letter "names" all over the place and nobody cares. Super sport sounds like a legit name to me, and I get the history.

[@croweater6814]

They didnt want it to sell. It had a name Commodore, top of the range one in aus made by Holden Special Vehicles was called the GTS.

[@kornpop4887]

soon to be discontinued by GM

[@randyjones7818]

47k.for a impala.ss..id take the v.6 and get the v.6 mileage..cant take that 12mpg stuff..that weight surge is awful on front end..friend says brakes wear out fast.r

[@Tungsten23]

Sounds like peasant talk. Make more $

[@scottandrews4822]

@randy jones This car is for gearheads, not people who think a car is just for A->B, like you. Petrolheads understand about this vehicle. Prius drivers don't.

[@ryanwashere21]

@@scottandrews4822That's what cars do though. And no shame driving a Prius. Only filling up twice a month beats every week.

[@scottandrews4822]

It would not be worthy of an SS badge if it had a V6 -might as well just go buy a REGULAR Impala.

[@scottandrews4822]

@@ryanwashere21 Truly, you don't understand. It's not worth it trying to explain it to you. It's an interbsl thing. I read Hot Rod, Automobile, and Car & Driver; I assume you read Southern Living or EcoGeek Monthly. Two different PLANETS.

[@flakeu]

I have to agree with everybody.. the exterior styling is way to boring

[@hertzer2000]

It's not a Cadillac.

[@flakeu]

The 2017 SS looks like it's a 2007 model. Even the low end Cruze looks more sporty and aggressive than this one

[@Deadmanwoods]

For many of us that is the point. We love the sleeper look. But totally get what you mean.

[@1983jblack]

Which is why I bought a Charger

[@imbatman3620]

Excellent performance recipe for a sleeper car, just ugly as sin 😲

[@scottandrews4822]

Your opinion (about being ugly). Most disagree with you.