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Originally Posted by ESP
I've seen it in the flesh and it certainly polarises opinions. Some angles it looks OK and others its just plain wrong. The wheels which have always been an HSV strength, are just not inspiring on the GTS. They look funny. The front is very heavily laden with too many trinkets and the front overhang is longer than the original VEGTS which adds to the "weighty" look.
The rear also takes a while to get used to, with an obvious attempt at Ferrari styling but with a pinch of BOGAN thrown at it to appease the demographic target. ( read additional plastic vents and exaggerated proportions)
This car will certainly make an impact on the road. It will be very obvious that it is a GTS and not a CLUBSPORT.
The attempt is brave.........but as I previously posted, it smacks of USA export design that was perhaps canned at the last moment.......meaning the local cars now must wear the POKER FACE.
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Fair enough. I have not seen one in the fresh but will do soon. I guess I admire the brave and bold move more than anything. Years ago I owned a galaxy blue AU1 XR8. In order to make up for some of the less desirable design proportions, I fitted the full Tickford body kit including the bi-plan rear spoiler and a V8 Supercar deep front spoiler. It even had extra badges made with 250i featured under the Tickford front fender badges (yes it was modified). Point being it was over the top, even slightly outrageous, but I personally loved its unique appearance compared to the normal XR’s. This car used to stop traffic and attracted many admirers including Holden fans which is saying something when at the time, most disliked the look of any series1 AU Falcon model.
There is no mistaking the GTS. It promises to be over the top and as long as it delivers this equally in performance then I have no issue with its exterior presentation.
Colville