HSV GTS E3 (2011) [Reviews]



Australia high performance car manufacturer Holden Special Vehicles is pleased to announce the launch of its new Series E 3, with a lot of production cars Australia first, and improvements within the range of HSV.

HSV new enhanced driver interface (EDI), which data flow performance of the vehicle directly to the new touch screen.

Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) is the first system in a production car in Australia, and is optional on all models except for the Clubsport R8 Tourer.

HSV new Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) is optional on all models in the series E3 - and is standard on the Grange.

In addition to technological innovation, HSV has added an important set of changes only from within the Series E 3, including:


  • "Oracle" Add New
  • New model specific ID stainless steel plate on the center console
  • New tandem embroidered trim on the GTS and Senator Signature, and a new color Rosso tourism.
  • New Binnacle Gauges
  • Piano Black trim on the center console and steering wheel


The final stand-out aspect of the E-Series 3-Series is a series of new standard features available on all models HSV, specifically:


  • Enhanced Driver Interface (EDI)
  • Reversing camera behind the reversing radar
  • Satellite Navigation
  • Radio with iPod touch


HSV Managing Director Phil Harding, believes that the new E3, the collection has reached a new level of sophistication and continues the company's long history of innovation.

"Our line E3 is an example of the passion of VHS to innovation, and determination to bring the technology leader in the world of cars," he said.
"Just look at the IDE, the LPI and SBZA know HSV is passionate about creating and building high performance cars in all directions.

"Increasingly our customers show more interest in new technologies, and expressed the desire to single points of difference in their vehicles.
"The combination of new technology, elegant interior improvements and a continued focus on all-round performance further strengthens the position of VHS as the ultimate in Australian performance cars have done."