The Chevrolet Lumina SS Ute VE derivative will be sold as a Chevrolet SS V Series domestic model. It is almost identical in specification and features to the SS V Series version.
In August 2008, the Holden VE SS V Series ute went on sale in Australia. It will also be available in South Africa starting in 2008. In terms of features and specifications, the Chevy Lumina SSS ute will almost be identical to its Australian counterpart. The new 270 kW (362 HP) Gen IV 6.0-liter V8 will also be used in South Africa.
Des Fenner is Marketing Manager at GM South Africa. The Lumina SS ute fills a niche. Fenner said, “It’s a vehicle that is very appealing to a group that works hard and plays hard and lives an active lifestyle.”
Kristian Aquilina from GM Holden, Export Manager, stated that exports are an important part of GM Holden’s strategy. “With the success of the VE Range overseas, we expect to sell 50 per cent of the vehicles made here in Australia in near future.” We are speculating that the El Camino will be ready for shipment to the USA.