Corvette C8 still coming to Australia, but not as Chevy or Holden

Corvette C8 still coming to Australia, but not as Chevy or Holden

What do you think of the sound of “GMSV Corvette?”

The 8th-generation Corvette was the first to be designed by Chevy to allow for a right-hand drive layout. General Motors has made the C8 a global model by opening up the mid-engined sports car to markets like Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Although the company admitted that it is betting with the RHD “Vette”, the car is already proving to be a success in The Land of the Rising Sun. Chevy only needed 60 to sell over 300 “Vettes” in Japan.

Australians want to own the redesigned performance coupe despite its sudden and shocking demise. Holden . Many people wondered what badge the C8 would wear in Australia after General Motors decided to end Australia’s beloved brand. The bowtie HSV? HSV?

Corvette C8 still coming to Australia, but not as Chevy or Holden

Cars guide learned from General Motors that the highly anticipated Corvette will now be sold under the General Motors Specialty Vehicles banner. GMSV showrooms will replace the HSV and Holden dealerships. The C8 will not be the only car for sale. In fact, the Chevy Silverado pickup trucks are also getting the GMSV treatment. Additional models will be available in the coming years. They could include the Chevy Tahoe, electric Hummer, and Cadillac models.

The GMSV will be operational by the year’s end. However, the AU-spec Corvette won’t arrive until either late 2021 or early 222. It was originally planned to launch in Australia in January 2020. However, local reports claim that it has been delayed due to a technical change that would homologate a vehicle according to European emission standards. Car Advice