Included in the start of its own new GEN-F range, Australia's top functionality car manufacturer, HSV, released complete specifications of its own new Maloo versions.

Accessible two versions -

Maloo

The exterior styling makeover starts at the front end of the Maloo which can be now distinguished by a deep fascia plus a brand new, twinnostril grille with updated Day-time Running Lamps that may now function in unison with the headlamps.

Updated styling also extends to the wheels with allnew 20\" cast flowform alloys (8.5\" at the leading and 9.5\" at the back) with a silver finish. Wrapping the wheels are Continental 5P tyres with greater width and higher walls that join to produce improvements in clasp and ride comfort.

At the rear, a brand new "diffuser" rear fascia - now touch throughout the GEN-F range - houses the daring, quad exhaust outlets. A slimline, soft tonneau cover with hidden latchings produces flexibility and load carrying versatility.

The inside has experienced an entire makeover with new sports seats, instrument panel, bunches, gauges, center console and appliques' providing reduced look and feel.

Matched to the power-train are HSV's new AP revolutionary forged 4-piston brake calipers with larger ventilated discs and larger brake pads. These developments lower unsprung mass, enhance pedal feel and produce greater stopping power via a better strength-to-weight ratio and caliper rigidity.

A Driver Preference Dial have been also introduced by HSV, to help the driver in manipulating the different electronic vehicle operation systems at his disposal.

In so doing, the vehicle's handling features immediately change.

Maloo R8

The Maloo R8 includes a lengthy listing of added content in addition to the already remarkable standard fare on the Maloo.

Power output increases to 325kW because of the fitment of a Hiflow intermediate exhaust system, as the Bi-Modal muffler produces a throatier engine note.

HSV's Enhanced Driver Interface, with a bigger display, updated images and improved display resolution, also comes standard on the Maloo R8.

The newest Maloo R8 also includes a newly styled Remote Locking Hard Tonneau and Functionality Sail Plane.

R8 SV Enhanced Alternative

HSV has also declared the introduction of the new "SV Enhanced" choice to be available only on its R8 versions.

The "SV" option comprises a power and torque upgrade to 340kW and 570Nm, attained via the improvement of some exceptional componentry to the LS3 engine including a Bi-Modal Air-intake setup, highflow headers and catalytic converters, a highflow zip tube plus a highflow Bi-Modal exhaust system.

Unique styling cues are supplied in the shape of a 20\" SV Functionality forged wheel in Satin Graphite and unique "pitch black" accents to the fender vents and mirror scalps.

HSV Maloo R8 SV review