Australia’s HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) has just
unveiled a new truck, which is a limited edition model that will wear the ‘RS’
moniker. The SportsCat RS is available only in Summit White and features a
special value package that adds sporty design enhancements such as a gloss
black grille, gloss black lower fascia and inserts, gloss black splash trey,
red and black decals and a distinctive red and black HSV logo, among others.
Also available, and quite prominent, is the bonnet
bulge, while the wheel arch fender flares keep watch over the 18-inch 6-spoke
alloy wheels, wrapped in Cooper Zeon LTZ Pro Sports All-Terrain tires. Other mods include the hard
tonneau with load-rail provision and quick-release mechanism, the rugged
sports-bar and the tailgate applique.
Meanwhile, the cabin features premium SV Sports
bucket seats in Jasmine leather and Windsor suede, a trim combo that you can
also find on the instrument panel. Then there’s the twin-needle red stitching
on the steering wheel, door trims and center console cover, while the branded
floor mats round off the truck’s interior styling.
The SportsCat RS also comes with the HSV Sports
Suspension, a unique ESC and MTV damper tune, widened wheel track and increased
front ride height, to go with its AP Racing brake package (4-piston forged
calipers in front and 362 mm x 32 mm rotors) – available as a factory option.
Power comes from a 2.8-liter 4-cylinder DOHC Duramax
Turbo Diesel unit, good for 200 PS and 500 Nm of
torque, with everything running through a 6-speed automatic transmission.
As for safety, there are seven airbags, forward
collision alert, lane departure warning, trailer sway control, front and rear
parking assist and a rear-view camera. HSV is set to commence production
this month, with pricing set at US$ 63,990. The SportsCat RS will be limited to
100 units overall, 94 of which allocated to Australia and 6 to New Zealand.
