Images: HSV E-Series Maloo (2007-13)

Images: HSV E-Series Maloo (2007-13)

Released in October 2007, the HSV E-Series I (E-I) Maloo R8 was a rear-wheel drive, performance utility. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the E-Series Maloo range initially consisted of the Maloo R8 models which were powered by 6.0-litre LS2 V8 petrol engines. Transmission options consisted of the six-speed Tremec T56 manual and six-speed 6L80E automatic units. In April 2008, however, the 6.0-litre LS2 V8 engine was replaced by the more powerful 6.2-litre LS3 V8. Furthermore, the Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission was replaced by the TR6060 unit in October 2008… Read full HSV E-Series Maloo review

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Images: HSV E-Series II Maloo (2009-10)

Released in September 2009, the HSV E-Series II (E-II) Maloo introduced improved safety equipment, fuel economy, additional features and a cosmetic update. There was also a ‘Competition Mode’ for the electronic stability control and ‘Extended Cruise Control’, which provided a speed-limiting function for downhill driving; manual models were also equipped with ‘Intelligent Launch Control’. The HSV E-II Maloo could be identified by its twin nostril bonnet, daytime LED running lights and new alloy wheel designs. In March 2010, the limited-run Maloo GXP was released.

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Images: HSV E-Series III Maloo (2010-13)

Released in September 2010, the HSV E-Series III (E-III) Maloo introduced an updated interior with additional features. The 6.2-litre V8 engine was also available with a dual-fuel liquid propane injection (LPI) system which provided identical performance to the petrol-only V8. The LPI engine would start on petrol but switch to LPG for low and mid-range driving; from approximately 5300rpm – depending on conditions – the engine would revert to petrol for full power. Inside, the E-III Maloo R8 was fitted with a new ‘Oracle’ dashboard with binnacle gauges and piano black trim on the centre console and steering wheel; there was also an ‘Enhanced Driver Interface’ with a touch-screen display that could provide performance data.

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