June 2011
The Ute is meant to be a workhorse, right? Well, most of the time. For most of the Holden Ute’s years it was able to carry a metric tonne around in the rear with ease and still tow a box trailer behind it. When Holden released the VT platform-based VU Ute in 2000 the decision was made to fit it with semi-trailing arm independent rear suspension as standard. This made for an improved drive, but it had the downside of reducing its ability to handle the big loads, with 665kg the highest rating for the SS model. Many critised the move, saying it would force traditional Holden Ute buyers away from the brand they love to manufacturers, especially Ford with its solid-axle one-tonner.
Holden justified the move by pointing out that most Holden Ute buyers were purchasing the sportier models over the base load luggers. The recent replacement of the old Holden 5.0 litre V8 with the fully imported LS1 5.7 litre sent V8 sales through the roof (a trend that continues today) and the SS model became the Ute of choice for many young Aussies.
Read the full article HERE
The Ute is meant to be a workhorse, right? Well, most of the time. For most of the Holden Ute’s years it was able to carry a metric tonne around in the rear with ease and still tow a box trailer behind it. When Holden released the VT platform-based VU Ute in 2000 the decision was made to fit it with semi-trailing arm independent rear suspension as standard. This made for an improved drive, but it had the downside of reducing its ability to handle the big loads, with 665kg the highest rating for the SS model. Many critised the move, saying it would force traditional Holden Ute buyers away from the brand they love to manufacturers, especially Ford with its solid-axle one-tonner.
Holden justified the move by pointing out that most Holden Ute buyers were purchasing the sportier models over the base load luggers. The recent replacement of the old Holden 5.0 litre V8 with the fully imported LS1 5.7 litre sent V8 sales through the roof (a trend that continues today) and the SS model became the Ute of choice for many young Aussies.
Read the full article HERE
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