VY Series 2 / Avalanche

Avalanche is not only a engineering success story but an aesthetic triumph, too. There is more than a touch of beast with its flared wheel arches and unique integrated side skirts. Yes its AWD, but first its an HSV.

Brakes	Standard	Option
Anti Lock Braking System (ABS)	■
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	■
Brake Assist (BA)	■
- AWD Performance Braking System: 336 x 32mm ventilated and grooved front discs, with HSV embossed front callipers in HRT red, 315 x 18mm ventilated and grooved rear discs
Four wheel Traction Control using Automatic Brake	■
Differential (ABD)	■

Cabin	Standard	Option
- Dual zone electronic climate control: Driver and front passenger
Rear air vents	■
- Priority Key for 2 people automatically restores when unlocking car, settings for: Climate control, Sound system. Trip computer. Speed alert. Instrument dimmer. Antenna height. Headlamps-off time delay.
Priority key also restores preferred driver’s seat and exterior mirrors position	■
- Power windows: Express down driver and front passenger windows. Remain powered on time delay after engine switched off. Override switch for rear windows.
Sunglass holder	■
Vanity mirror, driver and passenger side. Illuminated	■
Passenger overhead assist handles, folding, front and rear	■
Leather and satin chrome on gear shift and handbrake levers	■
HSV unique dash trim	■
Interior lighting, time delay on entry. Automatic illumination when ignition is turned off. Auto off after 1 hour.	■
HSV LED interior effect lighting	■
Front reading spotlamps and rear reading lamps	■
Door courtesy lamps and front footwell lamps	■
HSV Sill plates	■
Tailored carpet floors mats	■
Power socket	■

Driver	Standard	Option
Galvanised body panels, full immersion body corrosion protection	■
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel with illuminated audio controls	■
HSV exclusive white instrument cluster including Tachometer	■
HSV Multi-function display including individual build number	■
HSV centre mounted instrument binnacle with oil pressure and volt meter gauges	■
Alloy pedal covers	■
Cruise Control	■
Electronic remote control exterior mirrors	■
Remote fuel filler door release	■
Heated exterior mirrors with Auto off function	■
Passenger side exterior mirror dips when reverse gear selected to show low-level hazards	■
Road speed sensitive variable intermittent wipers	■
Rear Parking assist	■
Automatic headlamps. Switch on at twilight or low light. Off in normal daylight. Manual override	■
Headlamps auto off after leaving parked car. Variable delay	■
- Trip computer includes: Digital speed display, Average speed, Odometer, Average economy on trip, Elapsed trip time, Trip distance, Tracks two trips. (Eg. Short day trips within long interstate trip), Fuel used on trip, Distance to empty, Instant economy, Trip distance to go, Time to go, Remaining fuel, Stop Watch. Audible and visual overspeed warning. Underspeed warning confirms when speed is back under setting. (4 adjustable speed settings)
- Customisation mode: Enables/disables features including; auto headlamp sensitivity and approach time, auto door locking when transmission in drive, one or two-stage door unlock, confirmation beeps to Priority Key commands, speed dependent audio volume, mode and select button scrolls through information and customises settings.
Service reminder. Appears 1,000km before service is due	■
Rest reminder warning after two hours continuous driving	■
Auto transmission ’gear selected’ indicator in multi-function display	■
- Warning and chime: Parking brake on while vehicle moving. Drivers seatbelt not fitted, rear lamp failure, low coolant, high engine temperature, low fuel, and very low fuel
Variable instrument dimming control	■
Mobile phone power socket in centre console compartment	■
Pre-wired mobile phone antenna	■
Sound system able to accommodate compatible cellular phone with phone kit fitted. Auto mute when phone is in use	■
Electric rear window demist. Auto off timer	■
Tyre pressure monitor	■
Low traction conditions warning	■
Rear window wiper/washer. Intermittent switches up to normal speed when reverse gear selected.		□

Engine	Standard	Option
HSV 5.7 litre LS1 V8 with aluminium block and heads	■
- Power 270kW (279kW DIN) @ 5700rpm
- Torque 475 Nm @4000rpm
- Bore/Stroke 99.0mm x 92.0mm
- Displacement 5665cc
- Compression Ratio 10.1:1
Revised HSV inlet with new zip tube incl. HSV logo and lower airbox	■
- Exhaust: HSV-specific exhaust system with HSV ‘High Flow’ twin exit stainless steel tips.
- Dual stainless steel extractors (41mm primaries 63mm secondaries)
Sequential multi-point port fuel injection	■
Cast steel roller rocker arms, roller cam followers	■
Eight coil pack ignition	■
Cross-bolted five main bearings 6 bolts per bearing cap	■
- Recommended Petrol Octane Level Premium unleaded (95RON) NB: Satisfactory performance achieved using unleaded petrol

Exhaust	Standard	Option

Exterior	Standard	Option
HSV Studio designed Avalanche styling incorporating; front fascia with chrome shadow accents, hood header in body colour, grille, 3 element black bezel premium headlights with projector lamps, front fog lamps, body colour exterior mirrors, integrated side skirts, body coloured wheel arch flares, integrated rear bumper fascia and license plate surround panel with dual reversing lamps, roof rails and rear mounted dust-deflector spoiler containing quick response LED stop lamp	■
Galvanised body panels, full immersion body corrosion protection	■
- Exterior Paint Colours - solid, metallic or mica finish: Phantom Black
- Impulse
- Odyssey
- Quicksilver
- Shanghai Red
- HSV Unique Exterior Paint Colours: Ultraviolet (Until July 1, 2005)

Handling	Standard	Option
HSVAWD Touring Series suspension with Level Ride system	■
Responsive rack and pinion steering power assistance	■
HSV Multi-link independent rear suspension	■
Strut Brace	■
Increased ride height with 200mm minimum ground	■
clearance at kerb weight	■

Wheels	Standard	Option
HSV Avalanche 18 x 8 inch alloy wheels	■
in Chrome Shadow	■
HSV AWD specific Bridgestone 245/45 R18 S03	■
directional tyres	■
Alloy wheel lock nuts	■
Full specification spare 18 x 8 inch alloy wheel and tyre	■

Options	Standard	Option
Holden Assist	■
HSV Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system	■
HSV Avalanche specific Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) driving lamps	■
HSV 6-stack DVD player with roof mounted 7” screen, remote control and headphones	■
HSV Avalanche specific 3rd row ‘Plus 2’ leather Special	■
- child seat in Anthracite, Red-Hot or Ochre Special Order

Performance	Standard	Option

Safety	Standard	Option
‘CrossTrac’ constant AWD system, with Automatic Brake Differential (ABD) and 38% front, 62% rear torque split	■
Four-wheel traction control using ABD	■
Driver and Passenger airbags	■
Side Impact Airbags	■
Front seat belt pre-tensioners	■
Active Head Restraints	■
Anti-submarining ramps in front seats	■
Ice warning (visual)	■

Seating	Standard	Option
HSV full leather contoured Sports seats with Active Head Restraints: available in Anthracite, Ochre or Red-Hot	■
8-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat with three position memory settings	■
8-way electrically adjustable passenger’s seat	■

Security	Standard	Option
HSV DNA Data Dot theft deterrent system with individual vehicle ID	■
HSV ‘ESS’ Embedded Security System and immobiliser	■

Sounds	Standard	Option
Blaupunkt Premium 260w audio system with in-dash 6-disc CD changer with 10 speakers and rear sub-woofer	■

Storage	Standard	Option

Transmission	Standard	Option
HSV performance-calibrated 4L65	■
4-speed electronic THM automatic transmission	■
- Final Drive Ratio 3.46:1
Gear Ratios (:1)	■
- 1st 3.06
- 2nd 1.63
- 3rd 1
- 4th 0.7

Standard ■ Optional □

2013: GEN-F

Launched in May, 2013, the HSV GEN-F range of vehicles was the greatest range of performance production cars ever built in Australia.

In addition to the ground-breaking GTS, powered by a 6.2 litre Supercharged LSA V8 delivering 430 kilowatts of power and 740 Newton-metres of torque, the range received the most significant styling makeover since E-Series including new front and rear fascia’s, tail-lamps, wheels and spoilers.

*Vehicle shown with R8 SV option/s

2010: E Series 3

The HSV E Series 3 range of vehicles was launched in September, 2010

The result, an all new interior across the range and the introduction of a range of new technologies including an Enhanced Driver Interface, Liquid Propane Injection and Side Blind Zone Alert. In 2012, HSV re-introduced the ClubSport and Maloo into the range.

* Vehicle listed is a MY12.5 variant

2009: E Series 2

E Series 2 was launched in 2009 and featured a substantial design update of the existing E Series model range.

Along with the introduction of Daytime Running Lamps, a range of other “Australian firsts” included Competition Mode ESC, 20 x 8.5 inch front wheels and Intelligent Launch Control. The range included ClubSport R8, ClubSport R8 Tourer, Maloo R8, GTS, Senator Signature and Grange.

2006: E Series

The E Series journey began with a blank canvas and a mission statement to redefine every aspect of world-class performance car design.

The boundaries of product investment, testing and development were taken to unprecedented new levels. So the quest began to create the most powerful, technologically advanced and dynamic range of vehicles to date.

The result was a total of 301 end-to-end exclusive HSV modifications, including 307kW of power output, 550Nm of torque, a sports-tuned Electronic Stability Control system and the revolutionary Magnetic Ride Control suspension technology.

2004: VZ

The HSV Z Series range was launched in October 2004 and featured the new, 297kW LS2 V8 engine in all models.

The range included a limited edition SV6000, of which just 50 were built, and the Maloo R8 which was crowned the “World’s Fastest Ute”, clocking an average speed of 271.44 km/h (168.7 mph) in the Federal Government’s Woomera Prohibited Area in outback South Australia.

2003: VY2

Prominent with the launch in September 2003 of the Y Series 2 was the ClubSport R8 with its distinctive performance and sporty style.

It featured some very desirable new standard features – full leather upholstery, 19-inch wheels, Pirelli tyres and Performance suspension. HSV’s performance flagship, the GTS, also made a return along with the HSV GTO Coupe and HSV Coupe 4.

2002: VY

The launch of the Y Series ushered in a new era of sophistication

The Y Series range displays suave interior and exterior styling and high quality materials, including polypropylene injection moulded body components and the use of premium fabrics and leathers.

2000: VX

In October, 2000, HSV launched the VX Series.

The VX Series delivered an optimum level of styling distinctiveness and differentiation from the Holden Commodore, along with additional power from the LS1 engine. The range featured, among other models, an HSV VX Maloo, GTS and Limited Edition HSV VX Senator 300.

1997: VT

The VT Series was based on an all new body design and was the last series to feature the Australian 5.0 litre and 5.7 litre V8 engines.

The range included, amongst others, the Senator Signature Wagon, GTS and a range of 10th Anniversary limited edition models.

1995: VS

In April 1995, HSV launched the new generation VS range, which at the time, represented the pinnacle of Australian sports motoring.

From the powerful Manta to the sophistication of the Grange, there was a combination of style and performance that left little to the imagination. The VS series saw the introduction of an Integrated Security System (ISS) incorporating a microprocessor-controlled immobiliser. Models within the range included the HSV VS ClubSport, HSV VS Senator and HSV SV Manta.

1993: VR

With the release of the VR Series, and after considerable design and tooling investment, HSV confirmed its place as Australia’s leading niche manufacturer of world-class performance vehicles.

The range received a significant face-lift including the standardisation of ABS and IRS. Models within the range included, the HSV VR ClubSport, HSV VR Senator 215i and HSV VR GTS.

1992: VP

The HSV VP Series was launched in October 1991 and featured major mechanical upgrades, a re-styled body design and the introduction of six new exterior colours.

Independent Rear Suspension also became available on selected short wheelbase models. Vehicles in the range included the HSV VP ClubSport, HSV VPSV91 and a range of limited edition 5th Anniversary vehicles.

1990: VG

The VG series saw an all new HSV model introduced, the HSV VG Maloo, which was HSV’s first ever production utility.

Available in just Maranello Red and Alpine White, just 132 of these models were built and they featured a 180kW V8 engine and 16 x 7.0J x wheels.

1989: VN

The HSV VN Series was launched in August 1988 with a completely new body design and engines.

The standard engine was a V6 with fuel injection, while the standard V8 engine also featured fuel injection. Models within the range included the HSV SV89, which featured a 180kW engine, and the HSV VN SS Group A SV with a whopping 215kW of power.

1988: VL

The VL series holds a special place in HSV’s history with the SS Group A being the vehicle which launched the HSV brand.

Other models in the series include the HSV VL Calais SV88 and the HSV VL F20 SV.