American Invasion: From the Cadillac Escalade to the GMC Hummer EV, these are five new vehicles that should be at the top of the GMSV hit list for Australia.
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American Invasion: From the Cadillac Escalade to the GMC Hummer EV, these are five new vehicles that should be at the top of the GMSV hit list for Australia.

26.05.2022 /
American Invasion: From the Cadillac Escalade to the GMC Hummer EV, these are five new vehicles that should be at the top of the GMSV hit list for Australia.

The Escalade is an icon in the US, and for good reason.

With the news finally breaking this week that HSV will be replaced by GM's new import business called GMSV in Australia, it's time to take a closer look at the vehicles General Motors' new Specialty Vehicles business is about to bring to our market.

GMSV will be operational from the fourth quarter of this year and a number of existing Holden and HSV dealerships will be rebranded for the new future. The Chevrolet Silverado and Corvette Stingray will be the new brand's iconic models, but its portfolio will eventually expand with other vehicles imported from the US to be converted from the Walkinshaw Group's left-hand drive to right-hand drive.

And with one of the most exciting American lineups to choose from, this could be very good news for Australia. So what do we think GMSV should put at the top of its strike list? Read more.

1. Chevrolet Suburban

American Invasion: From the Cadillac Escalade to the GMC Hummer EV, these are five new vehicles that should be at the top of the GMSV hit list for Australia. Suburban is a behemoth.

As Australia's taste for big trucks becomes more and more insatiable, it goes without saying that SUVs will be next to get the bigger size. And look no further than the Chevrolet Suburban, the biggest bopper in the brand's lineup.

It's a behemoth, more suburban than something that fits into the suburban scenery, with a large seven-seater 5.7m long, 1.9m high and 2.0m wide, requiring a lot of metal to move.

Thankfully, Chev will help you with that, because under the hood is a choice of either a 5.3-liter V8 or a 6.2-liter V8, both of which are mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

With wheel sizes ranging from 17 to 22 inches, this is no violet. But it shouldn't be. One downside; it starts at $56,000 so it's not cheap.

2. Electric car GMC Hummer

American Invasion: From the Cadillac Escalade to the GMC Hummer EV, these are five new vehicles that should be at the top of the GMSV hit list for Australia. GM has been teasing the first of its upcoming Hummer models.

Anyone who still thinks electric cars are boring should take a look at GM's new electric Hummer.

GM has only teased the first of its upcoming Hummer models so far – a 745kW, 15,592Nm mega truck, as well as an identical-spec SUV, both of which promise to hit 96-3.0kph in just XNUMXkph in just XNUMXkph.

The Hummer will also feature a new Ultium battery pack, giving it a maximum range north of 600 kilometers, as well as 350kW fast charging capability.

This is a huge turnaround for a brand known more for driving the environment rather than saving it, and we're excited to see what Hummer brings when the cars are officially unveiled later this year.

3. GMC Canyon

American Invasion: From the Cadillac Escalade to the GMC Hummer EV, these are five new vehicles that should be at the top of the GMSV hit list for Australia. The Canyon is a small truck... by American standards.

The Canyon is a small truck... by American standards. This means that its length is 5.3 meters. So, not Subaru Brumby, but with its appearance, GMSV will have a serious American competitor to such cars as Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger.

It is powered by a 2.8-liter diesel engine with 134 kW and 500 Nm, which is close enough for the money in Australia. What's more, it looks businesslike - cool and American, and like a shrunken giant truck.

The price starts at around $28,000 for a four-wheel drive car, but as is often the case with things like this, you can spend as much as you want.

4. Cadillac Escalade

American Invasion: From the Cadillac Escalade to the GMC Hummer EV, these are five new vehicles that should be at the top of the GMSV hit list for Australia. The Escalade will come with a choice of a 3.0-liter diesel engine or a powerful 6.2-liter V8.

Escalade is a true US icon, having appeared in more songs and movies than you can shake a Grammy.

But the big SUV can also work in Australia, where it will arrive with a 3.0-liter diesel engine or a powerful 6.2-liter V8 engine.

At around $77, it's not cheap - and that's before you add in the shipping and conversion costs that must be applied in Australia. But the flagship Cadillac does get a LOT of everything, and what's more, equipped with optional 22-inch alloy wheels, it looks business-like too.

5. Chevrolet Camaro 1LS

American Invasion: From the Cadillac Escalade to the GMC Hummer EV, these are five new vehicles that should be at the top of the GMSV hit list for Australia. The 2.0-liter Camaro engine develops about 205 kW and 399 Nm.

True, the Camaro didn't have much success in Australia, but at least some of that was probably due to the cost of entry.

So, enter the 1LS, which combines the look of a Camaro muscle car with a turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, bringing the list price down to $25,995.

The Camaro's 2.0-litre engine puts out about 205kW and 399Nm, slightly less than the power offered by the Ford Mustang High Performance (236kW and 448Nm), but for those who prefer Chev styling, this will be a new and enticing entry point. to the range.

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