Good review mate. I purchased the LSA club sport last year and chose it against the GTS and the cheaper SS redline. BEST DECISION I made. Have owned euro cars with Lamborghini V10 engine but they aren't reliable and parts are tough to get when required. The HSV LSA package is the best bang for your buck compared to euro cars of similar power or little 4 cylinder turbos for same price. The sound is balanced between subtle when arriving home or full noise over 4.5K revs! Best of both worlds I say. It is so drive able around town and not twitchy for having so much power which is a credit to HSV. While the GTS is more powerful and slightly bigger brakes you don't quite feel the benefit for the extra $25K extra for the privilege and hence the clubbie feels best bang for your buck. Have driving at full noise around a track and there were no issues with brakes going soft over the day and I drove the car hard. Great car for the daily driver, comfortable for our rubbish quality roads (which euro cars hate and fall apart), yet a beast on the track if required. You won't be disappointed however if you go for a cheaper SS, you will find yourself regretting you didn't go the extra for a full out of the box factory warranty supercharged V8! I love cars and driving and this is one I look forward to getting in even if just for milk.
CarNut .kiwi - no worries you can use it for facebook and HSV no probs. I'll just add with regards to fuel economy it isn't as bad as it looks on paper. My best has been 10.6L/ 100km and average 15.6L and that is a balance of city driving and min hwy. when driven hard like any supercharged V8 it gets up there but is balanced because you can't do that all the time to worry about it. I have also previously owned a Ford FPV GT BA 2003 model so I have ventured between brands for the best car at that time, with no bias. This clubbie with the supercharger is the best by far between civil behaviour when needed or all out impress your petrol head mates with sound and torque off he line. The tyre choice standard is spot on also - continental! They worked well on the track also for a road tyre which surprised me and considering some would choose a semi slick tyre for serious track day drivers, I feel that tyre is too rough for daily driving in between track days and would drive you nuts, therefore better to stick with the contis for all conditions. Hope this helps your readers also. BTW I would also add that if people want extra power on top, I would recommend the W507 kw upgrade which is still under your driveline warranty. It will be my next birthday consideration if I can get past the treasurer (my wife)? That being said the power is spot on for 98% of the time, in just considering more track days in the future for extra power to blow away more of these euro turbos that don't last a whole day of racing. I'll keep you all posted in my you tube channel also that's under my name. Cheers
Same here, btw you can remove the bimodel exhaust fuse valve and the exhaust sounds awesome, not only from 4.5k revs. Let me know if you'd like to know how
Greetings from Dallas Texas!!! What a badass car and awesome review. Great video,sound and explanation. I hate watching videos where noobs shake the dang camera the whole time. Nice job! 😁
New Zealand is little brother to Australia . We both rely on eachother for the economy to flourish .So selling hsv brand to New Zealand keeps our economy moving , and people in work . We buy wool ' seafood from New Zealand
Love your review - best on RUclips by far ... Who cares about the cost of fuel - that's just the price for this level of excitement- stuff what the naysayers say
Call me biased for owning the Series 2 SS... but I can't be the only one that thinks the SS sounds better than the LSA stock ? The HSV bi-modal is very quiet.
CarNut .kiwi I was originally looking to replace my VZ SSZ and buy the VFII SSV Redline but it was your video that eventually convinced me to go ahead and trade up to the Clubsport. Especially at the bit where you say "but... it's not a Holden".
i purchased one at the end of 2014 white 340 R8 then this lsa version came out and i was pissed off . nice lsa motor but i kinda dont like the look of these and for the price i think they are too high , better off just getting a 2014 lsa gts .
***** yeah i know but that lsa engine is in the back of my mind knowing im stuck with the previous engine hahaha . Yep its still an awesome car i actually like the look of mine with the front bar and them high beam lamps. Mine even has the interior gauges while the new one does not . They're awesome to drive . Nothing like my previous ve ss man that handled nasty.
great car but why the massive price?..you can get a 2013 gts a hell of a lot cheaper?..also why is this clubsport more expensive then the previous gts that had 430 kw?..i don't understand
Hi there Peter. Thanks for your comment. Yes, £35k equals just under $70kNZD so certainly cheaper there than here. But we’re used to that, with our smaller market, GST etc. The main thing is you’ve got yourself a great car that actually sits very close in price to my own Commodore VF2 SS-V Redline. Enjoy!!
Nice Video, too bad we dont get those beasts in europe, would be very exotic and it has, at least in my opinion, more character then a BMW m5...wie do get Opel insignia, same as holden, but theres no v8 avaiable:( Keep those Videos coming bro, love that landscape combined with fast cars. Cheers from Germany :)
For all that money it looks far to plane on the outside in my opinion the older models look far better, then these models. I'll go as far as to say a 2 tonne VP Calais looks much more meaner.
Good review mate. I purchased the LSA club sport last year and chose it against the GTS and the cheaper SS redline. BEST DECISION I made. Have owned euro cars with Lamborghini V10 engine but they aren't reliable and parts are tough to get when required. The HSV LSA package is the best bang for your buck compared to euro cars of similar power or little 4 cylinder turbos for same price. The sound is balanced between subtle when arriving home or full noise over 4.5K revs! Best of both worlds I say. It is so drive able around town and not twitchy for having so much power which is a credit to HSV. While the GTS is more powerful and slightly bigger brakes you don't quite feel the benefit for the extra $25K extra for the privilege and hence the clubbie feels best bang for your buck. Have driving at full noise around a track and there were no issues with brakes going soft over the day and I drove the car hard. Great car for the daily driver, comfortable for our rubbish quality roads (which euro cars hate and fall apart), yet a beast on the track if required. You won't be disappointed however if you go for a cheaper SS, you will find yourself regretting you didn't go the extra for a full out of the box factory warranty supercharged V8!
I love cars and driving and this is one I look forward to getting in even if just for milk.
CarNut .kiwi - no worries you can use it for facebook and HSV no probs. I'll just add with regards to fuel economy it isn't as bad as it looks on paper. My best has been 10.6L/ 100km and average 15.6L and that is a balance of city driving and min hwy. when driven hard like any supercharged V8 it gets up there but is balanced because you can't do that all the time to worry about it. I have also previously owned a Ford FPV GT BA 2003 model so I have ventured between brands for the best car at that time, with no bias. This clubbie with the supercharger is the best by far between civil behaviour when needed or all out impress your petrol head mates with sound and torque off he line. The tyre choice standard is spot on also - continental! They worked well on the track also for a road tyre which surprised me and considering some would choose a semi slick tyre for serious track day drivers, I feel that tyre is too rough for daily driving in between track days and would drive you nuts, therefore better to stick with the contis for all conditions.
Hope this helps your readers also.
BTW I would also add that if people want extra power on top, I would recommend the W507 kw upgrade which is still under your driveline warranty. It will be my next birthday consideration if I can get past the treasurer (my wife)? That being said the power is spot on for 98% of the time, in just considering more track days in the future for extra power to blow away more of these euro turbos that don't last a whole day of racing.
I'll keep you all posted in my you tube channel also that's under my name.
Cheers
Same here, btw you can remove the bimodel exhaust fuse valve and the exhaust sounds awesome, not only from 4.5k revs. Let me know if you'd like to know how
Ray Benjamin hi Ray, just re reading your comments and yes I would be interested in this. Any tips?
just fit some ebay canon mufflers,sounds grouse
Hi, a great video.
Just purchased a Gen-F HSV GTS for $84000 AUD drive away in Adelaide.
Waiting for the phone call in 7-10 days, can't wait.
Greetings from Dallas Texas!!! What a badass car and awesome review. Great video,sound and explanation. I hate watching videos where noobs shake the dang camera the whole time. Nice job! 😁
I like the HSV's a lot, particularly the Senator and GTS, great to see a good Kiwi car review. Subscribed
you guys get the coolest and most badass cars. Greetings from the East Coast USA.
New Zealand is little brother to Australia . We both rely on eachother for the economy to flourish .So selling hsv brand to New Zealand keeps our economy moving , and people in work . We buy wool ' seafood from New Zealand
Love your review - best on RUclips by far ... Who cares about the cost of fuel - that's just the price for this level of excitement- stuff what the naysayers say
I Wish We Could Have Got This Version Here In The US
Call me biased for owning the Series 2 SS... but I can't be the only one that thinks the SS sounds better than the LSA stock ? The HSV bi-modal is very quiet.
+Ash Cosmo Agreed
Purchased my LSA clubbie in Adelaide with the walkinshaw upgrade. Can't wait to get it.
CarNut .kiwi I was originally looking to replace my VZ SSZ and buy the VFII SSV Redline but it was your video that eventually convinced me to go ahead and trade up to the Clubsport. Especially at the bit where you say "but... it's not a Holden".
Alex A you said that 4 months ago?
so old fashioned now, but this antique will be collectible
Excellent review... I bought one 2 weeks ago and absolutely love it... I had to buy one my first and last clubby
hows it going?
How's the car man
Think Holden Priced Your Cars .Out Of The Market We in UK Can get a VXR8 HSV 6.2 New at 35k
Thunderbolts and lightning, very very frightening.
another fantastic review
i purchased one at the end of 2014 white 340 R8 then this lsa version came out and i was pissed off . nice lsa motor but i kinda dont like the look of these and for the price i think they are too high , better off just getting a 2014 lsa gts .
***** yeah i know but that lsa engine is in the back of my mind knowing im stuck with the previous engine hahaha . Yep its still an awesome car i actually like the look of mine with the front bar and them high beam lamps. Mine even has the interior gauges while the new one does not . They're awesome to drive . Nothing like my previous ve ss man that handled nasty.
great car but why the massive price?..you can get a 2013 gts a hell of a lot cheaper?..also why is this clubsport more expensive then the previous gts that had 430 kw?..i don't understand
Kiki dollars that's why, in AUD dollars cheaper again. :) but depending on what options your order as well, like sunroof & the type of rims etc. :)
Export costs
Fucking legend
Think Holden Priced Them /self out of The Market Come on .Over 100k. No Thanks But i'm in UK Got a New 6.2 VXR8 35k What U Think ?
Hi there Peter. Thanks for your comment. Yes, £35k equals just under $70kNZD so certainly cheaper there than here. But we’re used to that, with our smaller market, GST etc. The main thing is you’ve got yourself a great car that actually sits very close in price to my own Commodore VF2 SS-V Redline. Enjoy!!
Love the videos, but heads up, the music over the top of talking gets very distracting.
When is the HSV GTS's review coming? Please... :)
Nice Video, too bad we dont get those beasts in europe, would be very exotic and it has, at least in my opinion, more character then a BMW m5...wie do get Opel insignia, same as holden, but theres no v8 avaiable:(
Keep those Videos coming bro, love that landscape combined with fast cars.
Cheers from Germany :)
Gts you do , and maloo lsa
You were able to buy them under the Vauxhall brand in the UK. Even young Smee has driven a HSV Muloo, the ute version with the LSA motor.
Why does he say it like "el---EEE-es-aye"?
L S A dude...
***** sorry for my douche comment, no offense intended...
***** Thanks man, love your vids, trying to decide between brand new SSV Redline vs LSA R8 with 5000kms for $66k. It is not an easy choice!
Jonathan Wood haha very easy decision, LSA......
Easy Skip Hire Hope you bought the LSA mate? After 4 years of owning one myself, it has been the best car decision I have ever made.
Cuz kiwi
And that's why the second hand market is worth it
wow $106,000 , is that NZ price in tasmania $90,000 drive away
but at least the fishing is better over there
@@leecoates4082better is an understatement.
my dad just got the 2017 model of that car
Has he still got it
Cool, tell your dad u got a slow car, It's not a lie either, got get excited when u hear it being a V8
Subbed! :P
Good review, time to trade in the E3...
For all that money it looks far to plane on the outside in my opinion the older models look far better, then these models. I'll go as far as to say a 2 tonne VP Calais looks much more meaner.
very nice car but waaaaay too expensive
***** alright, thanks for the quick reply aswell m8 have a good one!
You kiwis are getting ripped off hard.
Dollar stronger " export costs , taxes . You will find m3 , s4 , wrx sti , golf r more expensive than Aus
Golf gti is $58000 in nz
I'm the King of hsv fans.
M.J Fitness 4 Life@ you also must sit to pee to
what about the falcon xr8 or xr6t ...never drove them..better than this , both of them ..
$106,000 WTF.
GM made Them .They also Price Themself OUT OF THE MARKET ?
be smart low k second hand is nearly half of the price ;)
no its not . 2013 lsa aren't under 60k in Australia , 83k brand new
Shame On GM For Giving Us The Bland & Boring Chevrolet SS And Not Bless Us With This Awesome Vehicle....Ahhhh I'll Just Buy A Charger SRT8
Scary? Yeah scary for how actually how slow they are for the sound they produce 😂😂
Scary how stupid you comment is 😄
Aussie police nowdrive Kia and Hyundai, coz holdens / gm are ****
That accent is driving me nuts, nice review though.
Where you from fella? Guessing you have no accent at all. 👍
What a pity you only had the pooftermatic! Anyway ... all gone now.
i cant understand him :(
lol what is an "elly essay"? Its L. S. A. hehe