Holden Commodore coming to the States as a Pontiac
September 29, 2006 10:05PM by Michael Savio
The Holden Commodore is officially heading to the United States where it will wear a Pontiac badge, according to Australia’s Drive. In an effort to develop a rival to BMW, a version of the Holden Commodore will be unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show next year.
Speaking at the Paris Motor Show, GM’s product czar, Bob Lutz was beaming as he did more than hint that everyone should “come to the Chicago Auto Show and all will be revealed.”
The rear-wheel drive Commodore will provide a real sports-sedan for Pontiac. The Commodore platform is also expected to spawn more rear-wheel drive cars, including a new Chevrolet Camaro based on the concept from the this year’s Detroit Auto Show.
The Pontiac “Commodore”, which is expected to wear a different name, rumored to be be either the G8 or Grand Prix names, when it goes on sale in the States in 2007.
## Source: Drive ##
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December 5th, 2006 at 7:47PM
[…] When the Camaro finally reaches production it will be built in Canada, but we are expecting to see another import from Australia. Holden is expected to export its flagship Commodore SS-V sports sedan to the U.S. as the next-generation Pontiac Grand Prix. Holden won’t confirm if the deal has been approved, but Mooney has a “good feeling about it”. And at the Paris Motor Show, GM’s product czar, Bob Lutz hinted that everyone should “come to the Chicago Auto Show and all will be revealed.” […]
January 2nd, 2007 at 7:38PM
[…] Likely to be called the G8 to fit with Pontiac’s current alphanumeric naming scheme, the G8 will get a new interior and exterior to set it apart from the Commodore. The Grand Prix replacement is expected to debut in concept form at the Chicago Auto Show in February, as indicated by Bob Lutz. […]
January 8th, 2007 at 10:42PM
[…] Bob Lutz, General Motors’ product czar, unofficially confirmed that the Holden VE Commodore (shown) would be coming to the States as the Pontiac G8 at the Detroit Auto Show. At the Paris Motor Show back in September, Lutz said that everyone should “come to the Chicago Auto Show and all will be revealed.” Either Bob couldn’t wait any longer or he thought he was in Chicago. […]