It doesn’t have HSV badges bc it’s still a Chevy Camaro, HSV just did the RHD conversion
@STREETMACHINETV3 жыл бұрын
Yet, their Promo material had HSV Camaro in big letters. Wish I'd included that in the video
@toneloc90845 жыл бұрын
Cup holders are set up for left hand drive
@7071t65 жыл бұрын
Yet HSV builds then from everything made to suit the australian conditions ie: all the guts of the imported car is taken out, wiring and seats door trims dash everything and then make it a right hand drive, but leave the center console as is, like you said for the left hand drive version. cheers :) they had the dash moulded for right hand drive, but could not afford the center console re molded to suit the right hand drive units ?
@wobblysauce5 жыл бұрын
Not really an HSV... there just done a Right-hand conversion and slapped a sticker on the compliance plate.
@jason454ss5 жыл бұрын
Right and Hyundai built a completely different body when switching the Veloster to RHD.
@bradmaxey12605 жыл бұрын
ChrisHallett83 You must be taking the piss or know very little about cars.
@mrfortnites5 жыл бұрын
Give it time, this car will change history. Bogans will take the chev badge off and fit a holden one.
@lukek3705 жыл бұрын
they would take the chevy badge off to stick on there VE
@Brenkeeno5 жыл бұрын
Good one
@brittenv10005 жыл бұрын
Bogan edition
@maketheworldabetterplaceki40285 жыл бұрын
hahaha! best comment because it's true
@Jetto-gm8lz5 жыл бұрын
MrFortnite better fucken not that's a disgrace they can fuck off
@paokManiac5 жыл бұрын
Shocking review . This car completely destroys the mustang in every aspect.
@natekingbing972 жыл бұрын
Exactly!!!,Big Facts!!!
@BuchananSam5 жыл бұрын
Scotty does like his Coke though! I noticed the change from bottle to can for more room 😂
@STREETMACHINETV5 жыл бұрын
Yep, bottle was too painful
@onojRX35 жыл бұрын
What about the other coke scotty, you like that to?
@jayjay-ik7ql5 жыл бұрын
Why do people drink full sugar coke when no sugar tastes exactly the same as far as I am concerned.
@nigelbaldwin25155 жыл бұрын
I reckon it tastes nicer out of a can too!
@nigelbaldwin25155 жыл бұрын
I really hate the no sugar stuff. It tastes terrible for me. The standard tastes far better in my opinion. If it tastes the same for you, enjoy the benefits!
@MickiDracing5 жыл бұрын
I reckon every car would feel stiff after getting out of the turbo taxi, Falcons ride like a waterbed on wheels
@hadouken18234 жыл бұрын
The cupholders are in the same place in America. It wasn't switch for right hand drive.
@blackbean84655 жыл бұрын
No manual option should be the title
@BarraGutheWorld4 жыл бұрын
black bean camaros do come in manual
@VOLCE1875 жыл бұрын
I Would Still Go out in 2019 and Buy a ford falcon fgx XR8 much cheaper and more power. Also plenty of room for friends and family to hop in.
@maketheworldabetterplaceki40285 жыл бұрын
Definitely
@Studat5 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't buy an FGX if it was 2016, low tech Ford rubbish.
@VOLCE1875 жыл бұрын
@@Studat your welcome to buy a overpriced shoe box like the camaro, that has no room for your balls to breath. The Fgx has the same motor as the mustang only better. The Zf gearbox is 10 times better that cheap 10 speed. That low tech rubbish will always get you from a to b not like this crappy camaro This is nothing but trying Americanise Australia
@wobblysauce5 жыл бұрын
Mustang is rubish also.
@Studat5 жыл бұрын
@@VOLCE187 I will stick with my SSV, i don't like the Camaro or the Mustang
@ryandavis9305 жыл бұрын
Disappointed they dont offer three pedals...there is a special place in hell for that bean counter at gm.
@barretthompson47555 жыл бұрын
Not wrong there mate!! Its a sin not to have a manual with a V8.
@spiritlevelstudios5 жыл бұрын
fucken oath
@itchy1085 жыл бұрын
Why didn't HSV sell this with magnetic ride control? I've got it on my Camaro and the ride is great
@suzybromley395 жыл бұрын
How many of the people commenting have actually driven one of the converted Camaros? This review is a joke. He only makes a handful of comments about the car then just repeats them. A very one sided review that in most part is inaccurate.
@mixalis61684 жыл бұрын
my mate owned one, and it wasn't that good, hes wife now drives it..
@sanddigger6434 жыл бұрын
He didn’t mention You have a switch on the middle console to select the drive setting you want , you can choose touring mode which softens the suspension and steering. Also you can select the sound on the exhaust you can make it louder or put it in stealth mode and keep it very quiet . I use it as a daily driver and have no complaints.
@ashleypope33635 жыл бұрын
Indicator stalk on the left...BAHAHAHA!
@nathanb36755 жыл бұрын
Yeah. hsv still cut corners
@mohamedsabra60955 жыл бұрын
Half assed conversion
@BL0HARD5 жыл бұрын
Ford Mustang and even German built Ford Focus’ manage to have the indicator on the right (right) side. Indicators on the Left piss me off in any car because it makes me feel the car isn’t properly engineered. At least Japan builds right hand drive cars.
@TheWowowo5 жыл бұрын
HSV only handles the conversion....Which side of the engine bay was the HSV badge??
@glennplumbe78155 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you lost 50 kilos if the seat might respond a little better?
@chrisismail5 жыл бұрын
Ive driven one in hawaii. It was awsome handled great power was plenty. Didnt have any issues with any of the different driving option like track option on the road . I didnt find it was to noisy or had road noise, was super comfortable sitting in too. The tourque felt awsome driving and being an auto i found it had better shifting and was quicker than using the paddle shifting through gears as they felt slightly laggy.
@wau00015 жыл бұрын
you should probbaly go through your settings you can soften them up for road use you probally have it in track mode
@STREETMACHINETV5 жыл бұрын
I tried all the modes. It was actually in the softest mode when I did the video
@wau00015 жыл бұрын
@@STREETMACHINETV i actually work at walkingshaw and do the conversion i do find they are quite rigeded on test drives. the 2019 model is supose to adress this issue though i havn't driven one yet but i will let you know when i do.
@wau00015 жыл бұрын
@@STREETMACHINETV oh and there is one other spot it says HSV in the door stickers haha
@STREETMACHINETV5 жыл бұрын
@@wau0001 Cool, didn't see that.
@deathbed35175 жыл бұрын
Putting a HSV badge on the camaro would be like putting a Chev badge on a commodore. It’s unnecessary and just incorrect
@blunt37775 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honest opinion Scotty!
@EnkeiTenjin5 жыл бұрын
I thought HSV were the importers and rhd converters.
@quickdubbs3285 жыл бұрын
Scotty, display the apple car play radio system please! Example bluetoothing, step by step capabilities!
@itsme-qi7jq5 жыл бұрын
Hold onto your old Holden's. Holden's a dying name
@dahymster56665 жыл бұрын
I stopped watching after the comments re the HSV badges, its a Chevy ffs.
@ziggassedup5 жыл бұрын
That thing is as HSV as my old Nissan Pulsar...At least that's got the indicators on the correct side.
@VARNABISS5 жыл бұрын
Dont mind the 6th gen camaro but I wouldn't have it not because of the poor visibility nor the no manual option nor the fact the rear seats are useless or the impracticality of the cup holders but the deal breaker the indicator stalk is on the wrong side.
@davegraham20095 жыл бұрын
Do you reckon it would make a good track car?
@chestercleveland83772 жыл бұрын
Thats odd they did not redo the center console to make the cup holders not in the way
@billybob15115 жыл бұрын
Scotty, Holden made the mistake of calling the new 'Commodore' a Commodore which was not appropriate. This Camaro is not really a HSV, its a Chevy, so Holden have done the right thing this time around! HSV too lazy to even swap the console over to fix the cupholder issue....... Forget HSV :-(
@wobblysauce5 жыл бұрын
IT is sad.
@21petergriffin4205 жыл бұрын
But it is V8
@mickusms7005 жыл бұрын
So hows the ride and suspension?
@danielzanon73205 жыл бұрын
Damn well no manual is a deal breaker for me.. What kind of Australian wants a nice V8 with an auto trans :(
@danielzanon73205 жыл бұрын
@Mitch09 Yeah i'm aware of that, i'm more talking about us car enthusiasts then the average person. I also understand that many people do like the auto's especially in XR6 turbo's and F6's because they're "faster" but i feel like it just lacks some of the involvement and fun factor for the street if you get what i mean
@paterson0225 жыл бұрын
From a dealer point of view a auto car sells better to new car buyers and a manual sells better in the secondhand market
@steamroller2315 жыл бұрын
People that drive on the shit sydney roads want an auto i bet 😂
@jeepnutscotty5 жыл бұрын
Being an auto takes the "muscle" out of "muscle car" ie you needed muscle to drive them compared to "generic/auto" cars
@coopsnz15 жыл бұрын
Business don't care what you want , its what sells more and sadly itrs auto @@danielzanon7320
@stevejory96795 жыл бұрын
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@brad36075 жыл бұрын
camaro or a vf series 2 clubsport roughly the same price which one?. The stiff hard ride is my only concern with the camaro but other than that it looks good.
@STREETMACHINETV5 жыл бұрын
Personally I'd go the VF. The VF GTS was one of my favourite Aussie built cars.
@Cykoid4 жыл бұрын
if you're just looking for pure performance, the Camaro, its actually faster than a GTS in the 1/4 due to the amazing engine and transmission combo.
@ItsNatesArt4 жыл бұрын
Ive never driven or been in one, camaros are my dream cars, 2016-18 are beautiful
@STREETMACHINETV4 жыл бұрын
They certainly do look nice. The ZL1 is better to drive than the SS.
@ItsNatesArt4 жыл бұрын
@@STREETMACHINETV well ya but id rather have a 2016 or 18 camaro ss silver ice metallic with rally stripes
@ryanctliu5 жыл бұрын
What can we ask more from the HSV Australia?
@lukek3705 жыл бұрын
holden owners rather chevy badges makes the cars go fast? who doesn't know that??
@lukek3705 жыл бұрын
@old bogan ahahahahah very very clever
@spiritlevelstudios5 жыл бұрын
The blind spots from those C pillars are ridiculous.
@BarraGutheWorld4 жыл бұрын
The centre console has not been converted, because when they imported the camaro’s they would’ve had to put the steering wheel on the other side
@honestpat77894 жыл бұрын
Should badge it as GMSV, but this car's our only hope of keeping our supercar series and Bathurst alive, so I'll get behind it!
@bradgotch5 жыл бұрын
Hsv stands for Holden special vehicle does it not? It’s no Holden.
@ianwardle27485 жыл бұрын
Well actually no. Before Holden decide to create an acronym they should have done some research. The original acronym stands for H erpes S implex V irus
@TheCuttz19845 жыл бұрын
I wonder if it's any good for the track.
@hgoods01935 жыл бұрын
Is Scotty gonna review the ford raptor, while he has it? If not that's fine because I am already way too excited for the come back of turbo taxi.
@Kaydencool20134 жыл бұрын
It's a hsv with bogan badges already installed 🤣
@bernie_d5 жыл бұрын
Considering the landmarks......why did you test down the highway heading to officer?? Heaps of winding roads around. Love the sound of it though.
@paulfrank12015 жыл бұрын
What about price?
@92soldier5 жыл бұрын
So THAT was you driving around!
@5lcalais15 жыл бұрын
these are just the test bed to see if the Australian market will buy em, if they do well then we'll get factory rhd and manual option :D 90k price tag will hurt em more than these few little issues will , other good thing is price will drop on the factory rhd ones dramatically.
@coopsnz15 жыл бұрын
$12000 less , because there is $18,000 taxes on it
@coopsnz15 жыл бұрын
In Japan and uk the $85000 Lhd
@maketheworldabetterplaceki40285 жыл бұрын
Why would Holden put HSV HOLDEN SPECIAL VEHICLES on a Chevrolet Camaro?
@shoominati235 жыл бұрын
Come on guys, you need to get it together .. You really need to get a sponsor for this. And get a decent 4wd chase rig and some professional camera gear. If mighty car mods can get supercheap, I'm sure you guys can get someone in the performance aftermarket that will give you what you need. but you've been doing this for too long to have those rookie mistakes man
@coopsnz15 жыл бұрын
2018 1ss manual in Usa 37500usd , 2ss auto with exhaust upgrade and sunroof $46,000usd without taxes in Usa . Then its taxed here $18,000 then add Dealer delivery tax $2500 . Its priced with a Bmw m240 in Usa . Not as cheap as people think
@deveous_dave5 жыл бұрын
New drinking game. Every time Scotty says track car, scull a tinnie...
@Steven158895 жыл бұрын
We don’t buy hsv any more hsv just do conversions for Chevrolet that’s why it doesn’t say hsv anywhere
@Ash_Simo5 жыл бұрын
Go buy the sticker kit for the Colorado if all you want is HSV badges
@davidjohnston75124 жыл бұрын
It hasn't got HSV badges because it's a Chevrolet,marketed as a Chevrolet and sold as a Chevrolet.HSV are the conversion company.Why would it have Holden Special Vehicle badges when it's not a Holden.
@STREETMACHINETV4 жыл бұрын
Yet the brochure that HSV supplied with the vehicle had HSV Camaro written in the front
@DIVLJIVUK5 жыл бұрын
I'm 6 foot 7 and found it very cramped to the point where I could not fit comfortably to drive
@STREETMACHINETV5 жыл бұрын
I can believe it
@maxbett88455 жыл бұрын
At 6'7 you should just run everywhere. Two steps and you can do Sydney to Melbourne
@Steven158895 жыл бұрын
At 6 foot 7 can you fit anywhere comfortably? No offense of course
@markhopkins24095 жыл бұрын
And what a shame we lost our own car market.. I wonder if they will import the corvette and the dodge charger as well
@FDI555 жыл бұрын
The executives at HSV are kidding themselves with their pricing. They naively think they aren't competing with the Mustang when that is exactly what everyone compares them to! And the price of the ZL1 1LE.... what are they thinking?
@FlyGuy4575 жыл бұрын
I feel thinner. Thank you.
@Cykoid4 жыл бұрын
i just bought one of these a few months ago, great car by Chevrolet, but a shitty conversion by Holden, and as far as the suspension goes, i just upgraded from a BRZ, the Camaro is like being on a cloud in comparison.
@W0rp3D5 жыл бұрын
It's also pretty funny at the start when you mention hard suspension leaving gumbya park, the road along there is pretty shitty.
@wobblysauce5 жыл бұрын
Just makes it a visual point.
@W0rp3D5 жыл бұрын
@@wobblysauce the visual harshness you see in the video is not as bad as gets along there, it's total shit for a fairly major freeway
@wobblysauce5 жыл бұрын
I know the road and been in a number of different vehicles that would be the firmest I have seen.
@W0rp3D5 жыл бұрын
@@wobblysauce Can't compare from a video but my old skyline use to pick up a wheel going up driveways on an angle, on that road it was just a matter of wait to see what direction the bumps point you, not great suspension for the road.
@wobblysauce5 жыл бұрын
Yep been there before, but not on that road, all fun till you get a bad back.
@Jimboishere115 жыл бұрын
Spend less on Coke and more on decent microphones please.
@skidlover60715 жыл бұрын
I think he has he's water proof case on the go pro
@couchsquad92275 жыл бұрын
I was hoping to see this comment about coke
@GregoryShtevensh5 жыл бұрын
Oh... I thought you meant the guy with over 50 years experience as a mechanic from Texas
@declanwhite5 жыл бұрын
mustang also has the cupholder problem. I hated it when I drove one haha
@PokeysMechanical5 жыл бұрын
Very keen to test drive and do a review video on one of these also.
@henryhiggins20215 жыл бұрын
1/2 assed right hand conversion ,
@JPcustommotorcycles5 жыл бұрын
Who at GM is deciding that a normal manual is not good enough
@tommm.15384 жыл бұрын
Atleast you can still walk into a Holden dealership and buy a v8 lol
@nickg41355 жыл бұрын
these things are gonna take time to develop tbh, just like the new mustangs to our shitty roads.
@lbax88975 жыл бұрын
Negatives: No manual option, left hand blinkers, only one trim level offered, interior designed for LHD, not made in Australia, bumpy ride, made from a company that has been bankrupted in recent years, layed off thousands of their employees. Overall reliability status is hit and miss at best. Positives: Powerful RWD V8, Good handling. Hmm.. Should I buy this car?? Hahaha
@highcountrypioneer30255 жыл бұрын
Hit and miss reliability? Like how?
@johno121o5 жыл бұрын
Get a mustang or buy a real v8 commodore. Holdens a dying brand and finding parts for this would be like finding a girl at the end of your glory hole.
@highcountrypioneer30255 жыл бұрын
@@johno121o I have a Mustang. I want a Holden Commodore have, the best we have is the SS and that's watered down.
@billwilliams64335 жыл бұрын
I think Scott might need a Honda that rides smooth and slow. Lol. From nnynstuff here
@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ132 жыл бұрын
I still want one bad.
@adelaidesky50395 жыл бұрын
I'd go the mustang for thirty grand cheaper
@_i-kr6eg5 жыл бұрын
And pay thousands for such a shit vehicle why bother
@_i-kr6eg5 жыл бұрын
@fomocoboy and blown head gasket time. No thanks. And it's a 4 cylinder id rather and others have a straight or inline 6
@_i-kr6eg5 жыл бұрын
@fomocoboy what v6 you muppet. Also in a technician by trade so i know a hell of alot unlike you know absolutely nothing. Ford are a bogan cars even a barra is rubbish needs a turbo because without it those engines are gutless . . And no oil cooler will fix a biult to fail slugamatic transmission . You haven't a clue kid or manchild
@_i-kr6eg5 жыл бұрын
@fomocoboy nice channel troll
@maketheworldabetterplaceki40285 жыл бұрын
yes! coyote
@mightycaprice44835 жыл бұрын
Ahhh it’s a sad day when u see a camaro in Australia
@jasonmcmillan43735 жыл бұрын
Don't worry. Knowing what HSV has become, they'll sort out that lack of HSV badging with a $500 sticker pack.
@MartinMcMartin5 жыл бұрын
Can't even get the fucking indicator stalk in the proper place
@kingslyfernandes75004 жыл бұрын
I agree to most of the comments you got.
@justinbrown64825 жыл бұрын
Sounds like your getting old Scotty haha
@drgibs3475 жыл бұрын
The definition of a muscle car is a car that has a v8 and rwd that makes no less than 300hp. Chrysler set the standard decades ago.
@BlownCommodores5 жыл бұрын
It's not an HSV, it's a Chevy Camaro with a RH drive conversion done by HSV. Clearly suspension tuning is still as per US. Definitely not worth the $30K premium unfortunately.
@coopsnz15 жыл бұрын
RHd conversion is $10000 , it's the tax on it $18000
@tubeaust5 жыл бұрын
HSV have the guts to try something new ,just to remind everyone this is not a family sedan but a capable sport's coupe.Ihope all the best to HSV and it's future since our gutless politicians allowed the closure of our car industry in Australia.
@vortex9255 жыл бұрын
Wow 1 hsv badge for a car that restarted life as a manaro
@humphreybebear76985 жыл бұрын
It is not a HSVor Holden Commodore it is a Camero
@glennd11r5 жыл бұрын
Really strange for street machine magazine to say anything negative about a GM product since they are normally pathetically biased towards them.
@gonebush8435 жыл бұрын
You have to remember it is not a HSV it is only a Chevy Camaro that has been converted across to the right hand side, HSV are not even doing the conversion on them, they might be sold as a HSV but they are not, what did HSV do to build this car, hmm nothing.
@BarraGutheWorld4 жыл бұрын
My dad is thinking of getting the camaro over a mustang because mustangs are becoming too common
@2chadreed25 жыл бұрын
How much do these run for ?
@billybob15115 жыл бұрын
Too much ;-)
@coopsnz15 жыл бұрын
$18000 tax to Government blame labor democratc socailsm arsehole
@jasperward47515 жыл бұрын
Why is he complaining about HSV badging if its a CHEV, all hsv do is the import and conversion
@STREETMACHINETV5 жыл бұрын
Isn't that essentially what HSV does? Convert cars from one form to another
@ashleypope33635 жыл бұрын
It'd be stupid af with a 'holden' special vehicle badge...period.
@davidr43325 жыл бұрын
What the vision like thought the side windows i heard its hard to see .
@STREETMACHINETV5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, its pretty bad
@billwilliams64335 жыл бұрын
Fords fire problems have caused me to avoid them all together now days
@troyd-motorsport99335 жыл бұрын
Im glad they havent fucked with it by putting stupid hsv or holden badges all over it. It makes it into a car that i would actually buy. Previously on the Commodore they were just making the badge bigger n bolder for a look at me type scenario.. fuck that
@wifi21665 жыл бұрын
Saved me $40k, cheers mate
@coopsnz15 жыл бұрын
$18000 tax on it , Blame Government . In Usa is $65000aud without taxes , the 1ss manual in cloth trim is $37500usd without taxes
@FallingFlying.5 жыл бұрын
Good to see the indicator switch is on the better side of the steering wheel being the left side..
@storcutt725 жыл бұрын
This isn't a 2019 tool...
@tin7015 жыл бұрын
So to recap, - Cup holders are shit - Banging on about the suspension stiffness - V8 is fast but only auto - Useless comment about the steering wheel I understand this was only meant to be a video to accompany what is probably a magazine review, but it really didn't need to be 6 minutes long. It could have been a much better video for 6 minutes showing a lot more stuff.
@ReDz0835 жыл бұрын
The indicator is louder than the engine =]
@justingray7605 жыл бұрын
That money for the Old generation camaro and a baseline one at that, this is the SV6 Commodore of America and if they found out what you paid for it you would be Crucified
@ImThAtGuY905 жыл бұрын
if the hsv badge was on this it would become bogan as
@4399daniel5 жыл бұрын
This is thoroughly disappointing. We really need more diversity in options in that market.
@W0rp3D5 жыл бұрын
I think you'll find hsv doesn't do tthew conversion as such, asv who does the dodge ram and Silverado does it so the hsv badge is obsolete.