There's a lot of rumors running around that GM plans to bring the Holden Ute to the US as either an El Camino or Cabellero or possibly a Pontiac. I think if they do bring it, but don't call it Camino they should call it Sprint, but oh well...

Now, I know what most of you will say, but this is general discussion, and I don't want to talk about politics or cry-baby celebrities for a bit... eh?

So, what do y'all think of the Ute coming to the US. I've thought for years it would be a great idea, but anymore, I'm not sure. I know little trucks are pretty much dead here, and if priced right the Ute could fill a void... but...

Its possible they might be able to bring this thing over, and not screw it up, and I might want one, but I've still got Camaro and Challenger on the brain, however I'm thinking more realistically a Solstice GXP or Sky Redline...

So, here's the Ute that would probably brought over...



and here are a few photochops I found:




The chops ain't too bad, but...

 

My wife would be pissed if I brought that home.

As for myself, it's not too bad. The rear end needs a little more character however. I kind of like the Pontiac version.

 

please tell my it is a V8 and rear wheel drive

 

Not gonna happen. Americans buy trucks because they like BIG, TOUGH, and SAFE. Not because they need the bed. Granted, a good amount of people use trucks for work which requires the bed, but they obviously will continue to buy just a truck since it will be tougher and work harder.

My point is, the demographic that buys trucks and doesn't REALLY need them won't like a little ute/El Camino wannabe.

 

yup, 6.0L corvette v8 and a 6 spd manual.

 

plain old 6.0's never were in the vettes (it was called the LS2), and just FYI 6.0L is "old" now and has been replaced by the LS3 6.2L V8

The pontiac version looks like a GTO with a bed

 

i just hope doesnt try and compete like they did back then, the ford version of the camino back in the day was ***-ugly

 

Don't worry its not coming. I assure you. Its not on the board of future cars/trucks here.

 

The El Camino Gods are pissed, BTW













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Yes, and yes... V6 would be optional to keep cost down...

I agree about the bed. There's something there that just ain't right, and that's my big hold back... I think part of it is the skinny b-pillar. I don't care for the skinny pillars of the 64-67, much prefer the pillars on my '77...

 

6.0L LS2... from the 05-07 C6

wake up now

 

yah i was editing when you quoted me

 

Not all Americans like huge trucks. Many people buy a full size, because they're about the same price as a small truck. I know many people that would buy a Ranger if Ford actually did something with them except raise the price...

Never say never...

 

now dont you feel salty.... thanks to wiki I am the all knowing jackass

 

The El Camino Gods will be pissed.