
Each Thunder model comes equipped with new charcoal-finished 19-inch alloy wheels, satellite navigation, leather seat bolsters and Thunder badges. The SV6 is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 SIDI engine delivering 210kW (282HP), while the SS V8, which landed in our garage recently for a test review, gets a 6.0-liter V8 churning out 260kW to 270kW (349HP – 362HP), depending on the transmission. Both Ute models come standard with a six-speed manual transmission and optional six-speed automatic.
“Over 60 years of production, the Holden ute has evolved from typical tradesman’s transport to two-door sports machine with a practical edge - that’s epitomized by the Thunder range,” said Holden Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Aftersales John Elsworth
“It is a really bold, tough looking ute which we think will appeal to many of our traditional sports ute. We’re expecting it to be an absolute winner in our showrooms.”