The HSV Maloo R8 is a serious machine wrapped in full throttle styling. Featuring aggressive styling, a precise electronic stability control system and a more advanced, powerful engine, the Maloo R8 is a vehicle built for the toughest!

Featuring the all new LS3 6.2 litre Generation 4 V8 engine, a powerhouse of world-class HSV technology, Maloo R8 offers the driver a spirited mix of performance and 317kW of power. The new LS3 has been re-calibrated via a new intelligent engine control system that extracts even more brute engine power and torque every 6.25 milliseconds.

For those born to drive, the all new HSV 6-speed manual transmission is your wish come true. Featuring a super smooth, short throw and an enhanced first gear ratio, it has been designed to compliment the power of the LS3 V8. The all new HSV 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions provide an exceptional balance of raw acceleration and fuel economy. The race-bred 6-speed automatic features tip-tronic style gear selecting and adaptive shift control for seamless up-and-down shifting, plus a Sports mode for an even more aggressive performance.

To compliment the awesome power of ths engine and gearbox combination, Maloo R8 is fitted with suspension and handling systems such as MacPherson strut front suspension, multi-link independent rear suspension (IRS), linear control and sports touring suspension. As well, new 19" deep dish alloy wheels in Billet Silver.

The wider rear wheels enhance imposing shape and maximise grip. Reverse mounted technology sets new standard in style and road presence. Exclusively designed and developed Bridgestone tyres provide new levels of comfort and grip.

Together with that feeling of total confidence in HSV's advanced braking system, you can rest assured that the Maloo R8 is equipped with advanced multi-layered driver defence systems. Intelligent active and passive safety features combine, to not only help prevent collisions, but to reduce injury should an accident occur.

Maloo R8 styling is completed by a hard tonneau with HSV twin hooded aero fairings, remote control tonneau release and tray security with alarm protection. HSV Performance body design including sailplane with integrated stop lamp, hood header and side skirts. At the rear is an exclusive Maloo R8 tailgate in sheet moulded compound, allowing for a more radical design, rear bumper fascia and high performance billet alloy quad exhaust.

Maloo R8's interior features a 6.5" multi-function display colour LCD screen, dual zone electronic climate control, an intuitive entertainment console/steering wheel menu dials, a Blaupunkt 150 watt 5-speaker audio system, 6 disc in-dash CD player with MP3 compatibility, Bluetooth connectivity and cruise control, just to name some.

Come on into our Oakleigh showrooms and talk to our friendly, experienced consultants about this excitement machine.