VF Holden - Page 5

malazn mafia · 10-02-2013, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

I was mostly referring to the Hoffmeister kink stolen from BMW, the Territory door handles, the BA headlights, the Audi RS flared gaurds, the Camry doors etc., from the VE.

What is a hoffmeister kink? Looked up on google and learnt from wikipedia that a BA falcon also features a hoffmeister kink

Bucknaked · 10-02-2013, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by stevz

I don't see how using design cues or parts from different GM vehicles is 'stealing' or a 'rip off' when it all belongs to the same parent company.

Ford is similar in some models. Territory uses falcon dash, FG used Focus XR5 rims styling.

madmelon · 10-02-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by malazn mafia

What is a hoffmeister kink? Looked up on google and learnt from wikipedia that a BA falcon also features a hoffmeister kink

There are pictures on the wikipedia page showing it. It's a styling feature of window in the rear door.

Nikked · 10-02-2013, 10:20 AM

Hmm...front looks a bit...soft...

I wonder if the "ill buy a commodore because its a commodore" types will be put off...

Brazen · 10-02-2013, 10:29 AM

A Brazen scoop

Edit: pic removed.

You will see it in a few mins anyway.

Struggo · 10-02-2013, 10:31 AM

^^^

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...74/index7.html

I like it Brazen

FGX-351 · 10-02-2013, 10:34 AM

http://www.youtube.com/user/HoldenAustralia Live reveal happening now.

Nikked · 10-02-2013, 10:39 AM

Not sure a all...the front does not blend nicely with the rest of the car...

csv8 · 10-02-2013, 10:45 AM

FORD GAME ON !!! Why cann't FORD have an on line reveal for FG update ????? its all in marketing !!!
I hope FORD marketing watched the last 10 minutes....Holden mention future bold initiatives in marketing...

Brazen · 10-02-2013, 10:46 AM

Love it

And you can feel the optimism from Holden.

RHR · 10-02-2013, 10:46 AM

I like cut out of the front guards behind the wheels.

Looks like the cruze has morphed onto the rear end.

XtRmn8 · 10-02-2013, 10:47 AM

+1 Looks pretty bloody good to me.

Ford take note of the car stance and wheel offsets.

Romulus · 10-02-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Brazen

Love it

And you can feel the optimism from Holden.

With every Australian contributing around $17 per year to keep the car industry going no wonder Holden are optimistic. Let's see if they can survive on there own without government subsidies.

Struggo · 10-02-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Brazen

Love it

And you can feel the optimism from Holden.

Agree 100%

I love the pro Aussie manufacturing push

Its time to educate the masses.

madmelon · 10-02-2013, 10:49 AM

I think it looks pretty good for the most part but there's something that doesn't sit right with me at the front end.

I'm impressed with the tech and interior.

FGX-351 · 10-02-2013, 10:49 AM

I'm keen to see what HSV will do with that rear end, it looks ok but it doesn't suit the rest of the car.

For the sake of the Falcon this car needs to be a success, I hope it does well.

Brazen · 10-02-2013, 10:49 AM

Il put the pic back up

Dr Smith · 10-02-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by csv8

FORD GAME ON !!! Why cann't FORD have an on line reveal for FG update ????? its all in marketing !!!

Do you mean a reveal for a 2014 on sale Falcon.

Nikked · 10-02-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by F6 Concorde

With every Australian contributing around $17 per year to keep the car industry going no wonder Holden are optimistic. Let's see if they can survive on there own without government subsidies.

You do know in germany, you pay much more then $17 a year for there car industry...

XRFutura · 10-02-2013, 10:52 AM

hate to say it, but the interior is huge step up

Brazen · 10-02-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

You do know in germany, you pay much more then $17 a year for there car industry...

Don't forget Canada, US, England, France, Italy... Each taxpayer over there pays multiple times the level of what each taxpayer pays here.

Brazen · 10-02-2013, 10:53 AM

Interesting to see the return of wood grain to the Calais, it hasn't had wood for 7 years.

Suede dashboard is interesting.

FGX-351 · 10-02-2013, 10:54 AM

Not sure why but that interior reminds me of Efijy.

Nikked · 10-02-2013, 10:55 AM

The interior is the best part of the VF...

Romulus · 10-02-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

You do know in germany, you pay much more then $17 a year for there car industry...

True, but you get to drive quality vehicles like Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi at the same price as a Falcon or Commodore.

imugli · 10-02-2013, 10:55 AM

I saw different styling cues on it - opel / buick front grille, grown up Cruze headlights, Chev / Camaro taillights, Jag front guard vents, BMW kink... All up I have to say I didn't mind it. Lots of new 'tech' features that people will go nuts for (and that many here have been crying out for Falcon to get) all standard on every model.

If Ford are serious about the Falcon, we'll soon find out. They're playing catch-up now and if they don't at least draw level on equipment, we'll know they're not.

I have faith that they are and cannot wait to see FH (is that what we're calling it?) reveal.

Dr Smith · 10-02-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Brazen

Interesting to see the return of wood grain to the Calais, it hasn't had wood for 7 years.

Suede dashboard is interesting.

...and a cleaning nightmare unless "scotchgaurd" is included in the boot?

BroadyFord · 10-02-2013, 11:02 AM

Front has a bit of an Opel look if you ask me.

Interior is AMAZING!

Brazen · 10-02-2013, 11:02 AM

It looks like the base model will get lane departure warning and city crash warning.

F6E · 10-02-2013, 11:02 AM

HUD !!

Great safety feature, not just tech gimmickry.

Looks like GMH are closing the gap to the Euros.

Interesting to see Fords counter .....

View Poll Results: What is the verdict? .... Yes or No. Pick 1 of each.
EXTERIOR - YES	172	46.11%
EXTERIOR - NO	189	50.67%
INTERIOR - YES	273	73.19%
INTERIOR - NO	93	24.93%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 373. You may not vote on this poll