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[OmegaAnglesey]

The new Vauxhall RWD Estate...
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/vauxhall-vxr8-tourer-announced

Personally I think it's not that good looking and being an estate you'd think they'd make different engines available even the insignia's 2.8T V6 would be small enough compared to a V8 ... And who in the current situation the way things are would pay that much for it honestly its hopeless  but its different from the usual stuff on the market these days (new cars) .. I wonder how Vauxhall/GM will do with this monster of a car..

Didn't the Monaro when new cost around £30-£40k when new 

[Lazydocker]

In short... Yep

Finally a replacement for the Omega estate and in V8 flavour too

It'll depreciate like hell so will be good value at 6 months plus

[05omegav6]

  My only question is when?

Technically it has been available here since the facelift was launched, and an estate has been around since 2007

Don't be too sure about the depreciation though. Alot of the 2009 cars were sold for 23-25k, yet are still fetching mid to high teens. Even assuming their list price of £35k, that's only 50% depreciation over four years, compared to the 65-70% that the Omega suffered

I won't be rushing out to buy the first one, but that has just bumped the XF estate from the top of the wish list

[feeutfo]

Lets see which is cheapest nearer the time. Sportbrake or vxr8 tourer?

My money is on the vxr8. ...in black of course.


Sadly they won't import the better looking older model though. As it will have to be used.

[cem_devecioglu]

a v8 would be very nice to drive but not a realistic daily car
 
may be a weekend car only..

[tigers_gonads]

I wonder if they do a factory fit lpg system on the v8 ?

Now that would be a winner 

[cam2502]

Looks good. It's a yes from me.

[Lazydocker]

a v8 would be very nice to drive but not a realistic daily car
 
may be a weekend car only..

Why? Economy figures on most modern V8's are actually better than the current Omega figures

[Kevin Wood]

Shame it appears to come ready-chavved. 

I think I could easily live with a manual LPG'ed V8 as a everyday car, though.

EDIT: Don't forget that we are in quite a cushy position regarding road tax with the Omega, though. These will be in the full-fat tax band that will, I'm sure, be subject to some serious hikes in future.

[cem_devecioglu]

a v8 would be very nice to drive but not a realistic daily car
 
may be a weekend car only..

Why? Economy figures on most modern V8's are actually better than the current Omega figures

there is no way a 5 litre engine can consume less than a 3 or 2.5 litre engine.. ( if we exclude hemi)
 
air fuel ratio is fix.. and no one buys a v8 to drive in economy mode..

[tunnie]

a v8 would be very nice to drive but not a realistic daily car
 
may be a weekend car only..

Why? Economy figures on most modern V8's are actually better than the current Omega figures

there is no way a 5 litre engine can consume less than a 3 or 2.5 litre engine.. ( if we exclude hemi)
 
air fuel ratio is fix.. and no one buys a v8 to drive in economy mode..

Been for a blast in someone's 6.0 Supercharged Monaro. Driven normally its as economical as 3.2 V6, if not better

[omega3000]

Very nice , can just see me towing a caravan to the south of france with that 

[TheBoy]

a v8 would be very nice to drive but not a realistic daily car
 
may be a weekend car only..

Why? Economy figures on most modern V8's are actually better than the current Omega figures

there is no way a 5 litre engine can consume less than a 3 or 2.5 litre engine.. ( if we exclude hemi)
 
air fuel ratio is fix.. and no one buys a v8 to drive in economy mode..

Both RobseyMV6 and 2woody I'm sure would disagree, as both say they easily get 30mpg from their LSx powered Monaro and Holden...

A larger engine can be more economical if driven gently

[05omegav6]

My 3.2, driven half sensibly, is currently knocking back unleaded at a rate of 20mpg

A spirited test drive in a manual VXR8 will see about 17mpg, so nearly twice as economical given the cc difference 
Driven carefully, with a degree of anticipation, a running average of 25mpg is easily possible. And before you say 'where's the fun in that?', 1st is for getting moving, 2nd is for reaching the speed you require, 6th is for when you get to said speed. Anything else on busy roads is plain showing off

[05omegav6]

And for the caravanists among us...

Towing & Payload

Holden provides a full range of towing equipment to suit your needs. The 2100kg towing kit is available with a range of accessories to suit every requirement. Only Holden approved tow bars are designed specifically for your vehicle, and are covered by Holden's warranty. Price quoted includes towbar, tounge, wiring harness, equaliser hitch and rear fascia escutcheon. Mandated brake equipment requirements apply when trailer loads exceed 750kg, please refer to Owner's Handbook for further information. Mandated load distribution equipment requirements apply when trailer loads exceed 1600kgs.

Taken from...

http://www.holden.com.au/products-and-services/accessories?vehicle=1236926432140&model=1236943790960