Zetec (Matt),
I don't think you should bag out the HSV brand. Holden will still bring out the Astra Turbo.... so the VXR is just a quicker version. And when you think about it... the VXR then becomes a HOLDEN SPECIAL vehicle. Branding it a HSV just shows they are performance focused (not a pun), and works well considering we ship over our Monaros (GTOs) and brand it a VXR.
I think it would work if FPV had a RS focus, however since the new model does not having a RS focus being planned, i guess FPV will just have to wait. Really, FPV - Ford Performance Vehicles - sounds like what a XR5T is to a Zetec... its the performance variant.
Just my opinion. I think it works well. I guess in reality they all want to be the performance king of their brand, just like M, and AMG have become for BMW and Merc, even though Carlsson and Alphine still mod them.
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Steven
'In fact, so good is the Clio 182 with the Cup chassis set-up that I feel moved to make a bold statement - I think it's the best hot hatch ever built.' (EVO Jan 04)
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