2014 Chevrolet SS Spy Shots Following official confirmation back in May that an updated version of the Australian designed and built Holden Commodore will be heading to U.S. shores, this time wearing a Chevrolet bowtie, a prototype for the new car has now been spotted testing near GM’s headquarters in Detroit. Due for a reveal in the lead up to the Daytona 500 next February, the new car will go on sale shortly after as the 2014 Chevrolet SS and will be known in Australia as the VF Commodore. It will essentially be an updated version of the Holden Commodore already on sale Down Under and previously sold here as the Pontiac G8. The rear-wheel drive Zeta platform underpinning both the VF Commodore and this new Chevy SS is believed to have benefitted from significant technology advances including innovations in lightweight construction and fuel efficiency. These are expected to include increased use of aluminum in their construction as well as more aerodynamic styling. Specific updates should include improved suspension, electric power steering, an electric parking brake, collision warning and blind-spot detection systems, as well as keyless engine start. There will also be some significant styling changes, both inside and out. While the doors, windows and roof profile will remain identical to the previous G8, the front and rear sections will be shaped to align the SS better with Chevy's existing lineup. Look for a powerdome hood, three-bar upper and two-bar lower grille design, squarer lamps, chrome accents around the grille and fog lamps and sculpted front corners similar to those on the 2013 Malibu. More Chevy styling cues will filter across to the cabin, including the addition of a large touchscreen display and Chevy MyLink connectivity. Expect the SS to be offered exclusively with a V-8 engine, either matching or exceeding the 426 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque of the 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 from the Camaro SS. Customers will likely have the choice between six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions, and a V-6 option may even be added should demand be sufficient. Note, a racing version of the car will also compete in next year’s NASCAR Sprint Cup season as the replacement for the Impala. Stay tuned for updates as development of the 2014 Chevrolet SS and its VF Commodore cousin continue. 2014 Chevrolet SS Spy Shots
pretty sure there will be a lot of money to be made buying the chev front bars and other parts and selling them to p platers here
And taxi drivers, thats the latest craze my way. Am i the only one that thinks that looks like a FG G6E side on?.
Heres a quick vid of the VF from VIC apparently 2013 VF Holden Commodore Spy Video | Reviews | Prices | Australian specifications
just looks like a remodeled VE, think with all the billions of dollars invested theyd come up with a completely new shape?
Hardly billions, the VE was 1 billion dollar program and most of that went to Elizabeth. Given the VF is effectively what the VY/VZ was to the VT/VX I think it's perfectly justified not to have a whole new body. Especially given the mess that was the GM Bankruptcy. I think it looks a bit more aggressive than the VE, but that's true of most GM cars these days. I'm not super, super interested in the VF in honesty. That is only because I'm more thinking what might be replacing it? It's very distracting and annoying that this may be the last car to wear the badge "Commodore".
Thats what it is. Thats what all mid life facelifts are. No different to VN -> VP -> VR etc etc. A few years overdue - everybody acknowledges this (inc Holden). It was only ever going to be a mid life overhaul. Some people will like it, others will hate it and for others it'll grow on them. I have heard rumours of knee air bags and the blind spot lane change alarm (currently found on HSV's) will become standard on the upper models. There is also talk of lane departure & impending forward collision alarms too. Reaper
I doubt that is what they will release it as. the middle styling is just an Evo X and the front and rear styling is basically just the styling of the Cruze which has been stretched wider and longer
