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Holden Special Vehicles was formed in 1987 when Holden and Tom Walkinshaw Racing joined forces to produce a range of high-performance vehicles based on mainstream Holden models. With enhanced engines, upgraded suspensions and brakes, and sporty style inside and out HSV cars deliver a macho blend of tough looks and high performance. The Gen-F, based on the VF Commodore range, consists of the ClubSport, ClubSport R8, ClubSport R8 Tourer, Maloo Ute, Maloo R8 Ute, GTS, Senator Signature, and the luxury Grange.

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HSV SportsCat 2020 review: Series II

7.5/10

23 Jul 2019

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HSV SportsCat vs Tickford Ranger 2018 review

18 May 2018

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HSV Gen-F2 Clubsport R8 2016 review

8.0/10

18 Mar 2016

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HSV Clubsport vs Holden Commodore SS

30 Oct 2015

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HSV Clubsport LSA and Maloo LSA 2015 review

8.0/10

16 Oct 2015

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HSV GTS vs Mercedes C63 AMG S

4 Sep 2015

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HSV Clubsport 2015 review

8.0/10

23 Apr 2015

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2014 HSV GTS Maloo review: Is the world's fastest ute also one of the best performance cars?

17 Oct 2014

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Used HSV Clubsport review: 1997-2000

5 Aug 2014

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Ford Falcon GT-F v HSV GTS 2014 Review

26 Jun 2014

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Mega supercar drag race video

4 Mar 2014

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HSV FAQs

My 2011 HSV Clubsport radio turns on and drains the battery overnight

When ever a car starts to do crazy stuff like turn its own radio on, switch its headlights on and unlock itself at random, you need to look at the body computer. This controls all those functions and many more and, when it starts to fail, these phantom symptoms can start to surface.

In some cases, you may need to replace the body computer, but there’s a free hack you can try first. Disconnect the car’s battery and leave it overnight. Reconnect it next morning and see if the symptoms disappear. Sometimes, this trick will reset the body computer and all will be well. The effect may not be permanent, but it’s free and definitely worth a shot before spending money.

HSV Maloo: Engine fault code

I think you could be looking in the wrong area. U2105 is an engine fault code, which perhaps helps explain why it comes on under heavy acceleration or travelling uphill. I would have a diagnostic check done on the car to see if you can better home in on the cause of the problem.

HSV Clubsport 2001: Price range

Depending on the condition, service history, and past use it would be between $9000 and $12,000.

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