Torana concept

[ucwepn]

They could bring it back yet, its something I could see them doing before ceasing manufacturing here and then producing the car overseas to draw the patriotic/nostalgia heads into the showroom. Would all be smoke and mirrors though.

 

[Hoska91]

Its not bad looking except the color and the glass roof. that car in poison ivy green would be awesome. i think they took a lot of the concept for the cruze. also theres a shot that the torana will be back.

Holden 2015 Torana - Hope remains for reborn Holden Torana | GoAuto

Looks like a Camaro/Rx8 Hybrid. do not want.

 

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Just call it something different. The Torana was then, this is now. Just like the Monaro, the Commodore coupe is just that, a Commodore coupe, it's not a Monaro.

 

[Calaber]

Just call it something different. The Torana was then, this is now. Just like the Monaro, the Commodore coupe is just that, a Commodore coupe, it's not a Monaro.

I've often heard or read this comment and want to know why people feel that way about the later Monaro's.

After all, the original HK Monaro was just a Kingswood coupe, based on a four door sedan but given its own special name. You could buy a 161, 3 speed non-synchro first, drum braked Monaro, mechanically identical to the basic HK Kingswood. The GTS versions were far better cars, but were still basically just heavily upgraded Kingswood coupes.

The CV6/8 and later Monaro's were Commodore coupes, in just the same way as the originals, based on a four door sedan but substantially improved in comfort and equipment levels. So what's the problem with calling them Monaro's too?

Beats the crap out of me why people think it was wrong to call them Monaro.

 

['ssv']

Because imo once a car name ceases production for 30 odd years it shouldn't be called the same car again.
Cars "evolve" from model to model. To put out a car 30 odd years later and say "look its that car you all love and appreciate it because of it's heritage" is just trying to make a buck off the name, which kind of tarnishes it.

The torana has had its day, everyone remembers it. It was and still is a great car but don't go making some futuristic crap and trying to palm it of as a torrie cause it's not.

 

[Calaber]

Because imo once a car name ceases production for 30 odd years it shouldn't be called the same car again.
Cars "evolve" from model to model. To put out a car 30 odd years later and say "look its that car you all love and appreciate it because of it's heritage" is just trying to make a buck off the name, which kind of tarnishes it.

The torana has had its day, everyone remembers it. It was and still is a great car but don't go making some futuristic crap and trying to palm it of as a torrie cause it's not.

So, there should never have been a re-invented Dodge Charger? Chev Camaro? What's with the "30 year edict"? So what if the car has been out of production for a long time? Volkswagen seem to do alright with the New Beatle. BMW do OK with the Mini.

If a car name was successful and epitomises some iconic or memorable period in the company's evolution, who says you can't revive it?

It's your opinion and you're entitled to it. I don't agree. Neither of us is wrong, but the car companies obviously don't agree with you.

 

['ssv']

Car companies are in the money making game, not whats right or wrong. (Not that our opinions are right or wrong)
All the cars you mentioned share somewhat the same look and characteristics as the previous models from years ago.
The torana concept only shares its name
Maybe if they made the new concept model like the mini, charger, camaro etc... people wouldn't mind so much?

 

[fuzzy2308]

That is a ugly ass car

 

[edelbrock1]

I've often heard or read this comment and want to know why people feel that way about the later Monaro's.

After all, the original HK Monaro was just a Kingswood coupe, based on a four door sedan but given its own special name. You could buy a 161, 3 speed non-synchro first, drum braked Monaro, mechanically identical to the basic HK Kingswood. The GTS versions were far better cars, but were still basically just heavily upgraded Kingswood coupes.

The CV6/8 and later Monaro's were Commodore coupes, in just the same way as the originals, based on a four door sedan but substantially improved in comfort and equipment levels. So what's the problem with calling them Monaro's too?

Beats the crap out of me why people think it was wrong to call them Monaro.

EXACTLY Right. There are more unique parts on the new generation Monaro's than there were on the first generation..
Holden badged them Monaro. They are Monaro. Simple really.

 

[Reaper]

I've often heard or read this comment and want to know why people feel that way about the later Monaro's.

After all, the original HK Monaro was just a Kingswood coupe, based on a four door sedan but given its own special name. You could buy a 161, 3 speed non-synchro first, drum braked Monaro, mechanically identical to the basic HK Kingswood. The GTS versions were far better cars, but were still basically just heavily upgraded Kingswood coupes.

The CV6/8 and later Monaro's were Commodore coupes, in just the same way as the originals, based on a four door sedan but substantially improved in comfort and equipment levels. So what's the problem with calling them Monaro's too?

Beats the crap out of me why people think it was wrong to call them Monaro.

I'm with you entirely but you should know the shitstorm people get into over a name. I'm sure you saw the crap over Pontiac using the GTO name plate and then when GM heeded their displeasure they called it a G8 only to have more people bitching. Just go look at the crap over the "SS" nameplate :bang:. Haters gonna hate.