HSV XU6

The HSV XU6 was introduced in the late 1990s as a supercharged V6 alternative to HSV’s traditional V8 muscle cars. Based on the VT Commodore platform, the XU6 featured a 3.8L Ecotec V6 engine fitted with an Eaton M90 supercharger, producing around 171 kW (229 hp). It was designed to appeal to buyers who wanted HSV performance and styling but with lower running costs and insurance premiums compared to the V8 models. The HSV XU6 received unique badging, subtle body kit styling, and suspension upgrades, but it never reached the popularity of the V8-powered HSVs. Today, the XU6 is remembered as a rare experiment in HSV’s history, offering a different take on Australian performance.

25 Questions about HSV XU6

  • In what year was the HSV XU6 first introduced?

  • Which Holden Commodore model was the base for the HSV XU6?

  • What engine powered the HSV XU6?

  • How much horsepower did the supercharged V6 in the XU6 produce?

  • What transmission options were offered in the HSV XU6?

  • How did the XU6 differ visually from the Commodore S or Berlina?

  • Did the HSV XU6 feature unique HSV badging or decals?

  • What suspension upgrades were included in the XU6?

  • How did the braking system compare to the V8 HSV models?

  • What interior features distinguished the HSV XU6?

  • What was the retail price of the HSV XU6 when new?

  • How many units of the HSV XU6 were produced?

  • What performance figures did the HSV XU6 achieve (0–100 km/h, top speed)?

  • Why did HSV introduce a supercharged V6 model alongside V8s?

  • Was the HSV XU6 marketed as a budget-friendly HSV option?

  • How was the HSV XU6 received by motoring journalists?

  • Did the HSV XU6 ever compete in motorsport?

  • Which rival vehicles competed with the HSV XU6 at the time?

  • Was the HSV XU6 exported outside of Australia?

  • Did HSV ever release a limited-edition version of the XU6?

  • Why did the HSV XU6 fail to reach the popularity of HSV’s V8 models?

  • How collectible is the HSV XU6 today?

  • How does the HSV XU6 compare to the HSV XU8?

  • What legacy did the HSV XU6 leave in HSV’s history?

  • Why is the HSV XU6 considered one of HSV’s rarest performance experiments?

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