A 2011 Holden Maloo R8 317 with an eye-catching Poison Ivy Green finish has popped up for sale on the west coast. Holden faithfuls are well aware that such a vehicle was never offered for sale in the United States, but according to the Motor Cars LA listing, this Australian Ute was converted from right-hand drive to left-hand drive for the prior owner and has a clear Montana title.
Notably, this Holden Maloo has 72,855 miles on the odometer and a price tag of $87,500. For those who might not be familiar with the now-discontinued brand of vehicles, the Maloo – which means ‘thunder’ – is a ute variant of the Holden Commodore, which was sold in the U.S. as the Chevy SS sedan for the 2014 – 2017 model years.
A 6.2L LS3 V8 sits under the hood and puts out 425 horsepower – or 317 kilowatts, which is designated by the 317 badging and nomenclature – and 406 pound-feet of torque, or 550 newton-meters. A 6-speed manual is bolted to the V8, and transmits power to the rear wheels. In other words, this green beauty is likely a blast to drive.
While the LS3-powered variant might not be as spectacular as a supercharged HSV R8 LSA model – which featured the blown 6.2L LSA V8, of course – a Holden Maloo of any kind will be a spectacle here in the states. And its metallic green finish will surely make it the talk of any car show.
On the inside, a mixture of black Alcantara and leather materials decorate the cabin, and this particular model features bespoke ‘Maloo’ embroidery. The vehicle is also equipped with a factory navigation system.
While the mileage isn’t exactly low, the vehicle appears to be clean and well-kept, with no visible blemishes on the exterior. That said, there are signs of wear on the seats, specifically bolstering as the driver’s seat is a bit worn and faded on the left side and the passenger-side seat shows wrinkles. Of course, we’re nitpicking at this point, but these may be caveats for Holden fanatics who are looking for a preserved piece of history. Hopefully, though, this Holden Maloo for sale at Motor Cars LA goes to someone who will actually drive it.
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this car is also a cousin to the Pontiac G8 sold in NA in 2008 and 2009
the styling of the Holden and the Pontiac G8 are much closer than the version sold as the Chevy SS or the Caprice police car
just saying!
Lol it’s just as similar to the Chevy ss and caprice police car because they are the same Holden Commodore. The Pontiac g8 is the Chevy ss but the Chevy ss has less extras. They are both the same Commodore in Australia.
GM had me ready to buy the Pontiac version until that all fell apart. Damn.
HSV Maloo. Holden version was called Ute.
Went to the Miami Beach auto show in 2007 and GM had the new El Camino concept and we all what happened the following year. Love the Maloo but way out of my price range.
This is what SHOULD have been a new U.S.-market El Camino, and never was. Chevy’s loss.
There were proposals to sell both the ute and the station wagon as Pontiac G8s. Too bad those fell through.
Yea our sport wagons are the Commodore one’s, left hand utes in Colorado convert them
Yes, I’ve noticed that firm is converting both utes and “estates.” I still think Australian got cooler cars than we did.
Yea I seen a few things on converting our utes to register in usa. Was planning on moving there and bringing my 2003 by ss ute with me. Good story on vinwiki on YouTube a guy did a newer ute and tells story of difference in g8 and Chevy ss. Over here both are same car.
THIS is my kind of exotic. Screw all these wet dream carbon fiber ridiculously overpriced elite “supercars”. What a great color. Make it into a poster and I’ll hang it over my bed. Surely will be seeing plenty of these in Survivor Car Australia in the future. Best car mag out there.