The 2015 HSV Senator SV may wear conservative sheetmetal, but it only acts as a trick of the eye. Like Daniel Craig in a finely tailored tuxedo, it seems harmless, but is able to carry out massive amount of damage. The 6.2-liter LS3 V8 is ready to throw 455 hp of roaring fury at whatever approaches.
But there’s more to the 2015 Senator SV than the massive powerplant. HSV head designer, Julian Quincey, sat down and remarked on what makes the 2015 Senator SV a rare beast for a chosen few.
Much thought was put into the design. Quincey says the team deliberately chose to keep things understated, and more elegant in design. Apparently HSV set out to create the ultimate sleeper vehicle. We think they succeeded. The design doesn’t like to brag about its sporting roots, but will happily chat you up with a burble of fiery V8 tones, should you choose.
There still remains a bit of attitude to this car, though. And that comes from sharp design creases, and deep black accents across the car. The front grille receives a matte black treatment, while the HSV logo pops with a sharp-glossy black. Black window surrounds and side-mirrors run the side of the car to carry on the look. In the rear, shadow chrome exhaust tips match the sinister sound emitted from the 2015 Senator SV.
While other HSV products ring more flamboyant in design, the 2015 Senator SV stalks prey in a sleek, sexy camouflage. That includes the fantastic looking five-spoke wheels HSV specifically designed for this car. Not only does it look great, but its the lightest wheel HSV has ever developed.
Inside, a few exclusive touches mark the car too. The doorsills read “Senator SV,” and the same badging is reflected in the center console. The greatest interior touch is the upon starting the car, where a unique Senator SV logo greets the driver upon boot up.
Only 52 Senator SVs will be produced in total. 50 for Australia, and two for New Zealand, meaning this will be quite a collector piece once the Commodore as we know it departs us. You can have a listen to Quincy’s remarks on the 2015 Senator SV in the accompanying video below.
Comments
Giving up on Commodore was a mistake given how easily development costs could have been shared between Holden, Buick NA and China, Chevy, Opel and Cadillac (use of Omega platform).
Avenair would have done well globally with a lower price Caprice varient developed for Chevy to position against Charger as well as police fleet use. A RWD Chevy would be especially nice now given the near idental size and merits of Impala and 2016 Malibu. With Chevy soon to have basically two FWD mid sizers, a flagship is needed.
I love this car beyond words!! I spend hours each week looking through a particular car sale website checking out motor vehicles of varying types and I believe I’ve developed an understanding of what makes a stand-out high powered large sedan. Among the Mercedes, Porsche, BMW, Maserati and Audi vehicles I have come to appreciate and desire even the standard (for want of a better word) Holden HSV Senator takes pride of place. The styling and specs of this special edition are truly world class and Australia should be so proud of what HSV has achieved. I’m unable to afford a brand new HSV Senator but I will bide my time and in a few years time purchase a pre-owned one and I can hardly wait. This limited edition version of the HSV Senator seems simply stunning and ultra-cool and is a beacon to the the international motoring community that my country can hold it’s own on the world stage when it comes to the best examples of motor vehicle design and production. It’s sad that Holden cars will no longer be manufactured here in Oz but let’s not dwell on what we will lose in 2017, let’s stand to applaud and celebrate what is being achieved here in 2015. Thank you, thank you, thank you a million times HSV. 🙂