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Old 14-04-2016, 08:14 PM   #1
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Default The new Holden (Chevrolet) "Ute Force"

I noticed this at a my High School reunion in South Africa. They have traded the "Bakkie" for the Aussie term "Utility" and here his the top of the range, the Chevrolet Ute Force. Should sell well over here as the Commodore ute replacement. It even comes with Bow Tie badges.

http://www.chevrolet.co.za/cars/utility/ute-force.html

http://www.chevrolet.co.za/cars/util...-overview.html
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Old 14-04-2016, 08:40 PM   #2
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My eyes!!! The burning

Just when I thought gm couldn't come up with a more ugly vehicle they come through with the goods with this one
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Old 14-04-2016, 08:48 PM   #3
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That's worse than a jumbuck!
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Now with standard radio and carpets ! True luxury
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Looks like a Colorado, Isuzu ute love child.

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Old 14-04-2016, 08:55 PM   #6
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That's worse than a jumbuck!
First thing i thought was a mutant jumbuck. That is the definition of horrendous
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Old 14-04-2016, 09:04 PM   #7
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This may just be worse:

http://www.chevrolet.co.za/cars/orla...-overview.html
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Old 14-04-2016, 09:45 PM   #8
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Old 14-04-2016, 09:56 PM   #9
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68 killerwasps, also available in diesel 55kw awesome
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Old 14-04-2016, 10:13 PM   #10
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No.........no I think that ute is by far the ugliest rolling **** I have ever seen. Can you imagine the head of design at gm going "yep that looks good let's lock that in". Makes me think someone from ford is working deep under cover to sabotage the competition. That or the design department are all blind
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Says it's class leading, can't complain with that.
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Old 14-04-2016, 10:17 PM   #12
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No.........no I think that ute is by far the ugliest rolling **** I have ever seen. Can you imagine the head of design at gm going "yep that looks good let's lock that in". Makes me think someone from ford is working deep under cover to sabotage the competition. That or the design department are all blind
Must have employed the team from Ssangyong
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Old 14-04-2016, 10:26 PM   #14
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Old 14-04-2016, 10:27 PM   #15
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Love the idea, not so much the execution...
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Old 14-04-2016, 10:38 PM   #16
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What a puss bucket.
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Certainly weird body proportions. And the wheels don't seem to fit the arches... or maybe vice versa?

These shoes look more size appropriate...

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Old 15-04-2016, 06:12 AM   #18
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Kill It. Kill it with fire!!!!!
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As opposed to the falcon ute replacement?
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Holden will stick a Commodore Badge on it and sell it here.
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Ha ha, I read that website in my head with a south African accent!
What is that thing, previous gen corsa or astra based?
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I noticed this at a my High School reunion in South Africa. They have traded the "Bakkie" for the Aussie term "Utility" and here his the top of the range, the Chevrolet Ute Force. ]
no point calling it a Bakkie if the Afrikaners wouldn't be seen dead in it
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I think I would rather take a Great Wall!
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Old 15-04-2016, 08:25 AM   #24
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Small ute for developing markets...

They have had corsa bases utes in south America and Africa for Yonks.

No need to start with the bs
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Small ute for developing markets...

They have had corsa bases utes in south America and Africa for Yonks.

No need to start with the bs
Wow, sensitive much?
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Hmm, doesn't look too bad.

*sees the front* Oh god!
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Reaches for the Eye Bleach !
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Old 15-04-2016, 04:40 PM   #28
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Only $15000 in Aus dollars.
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Old 15-04-2016, 04:53 PM   #29
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Old 15-04-2016, 04:56 PM   #30
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Love that they offer 5 years warranty for that rubbish over there but Holden and Ford can't be bothered with anything more than 3 years here.
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