Holden T2X Concept

act2617 · 18-02-2006, 06:00 PM

Thursday, February 16, 2006

Holden recently unveiled its second sports utility concept to Australian audiences in just six months ? the striking T2X sports coupe.

Led by former Holden senior designer Max Wolff, T2X combines a compact sport utility body style with dynamic coupe lines.

Wolff directed the T2X design team in his role as Deputy Director Advanced Design at GMDAT in South Korea . The vehicle had its global reveal at last year's Seoul Motor Show.

T2X is based on the same architecture as the S3X concept revealed in Sydney in October 2005. S3X provides strong hints on new production SUVs to be introduced by Holden later this year, but there are no plans to direct T2X to production.

Holden Chairman and Managing Director Denny Mooney today said T2X underlined the capability of GM's Asia Pacific design team and pushed traditional SUV boundaries.

"The S3X shows where Holden's sport utility vehicle range is progressing and T2X shows where we could go well into the future," Mr Mooney said.

"It shows what great design talent we have in the Asia Pacific region with guys such as Max Wolff presenting outstanding concepts to Melbourne and the world."

Mr Wolff said T2X represented possible future design directions for SUV products.

"The T2X is a segment-buster which will appeal to nearly everyone, particularly those in their 20s and 30s who aspire to a sports car look and need the off-road flexibility and configurable load space of an SUV," he said.

T2X design highlights
T2X has a bold, masculine front with prism-style headlamps. Its surface is highlighted by a dynamic side character line which rises toward the rear.

The four-door has an athletic stance on a wheelbase of 2707mm, sporty front - wheel arches and 20 -inch wheels situated outside the vehicle's body.

It has an o verall length of 4320mm, is 1856mm wide, has no conventional B- pillars and features rear hinged back doors.

Combined with its overall height of 1666 mm, this allows easy access for both people and cargo. A removable glass roof panel c ompletes the exterior design.

The dramatic coupe style upper body and strong, functional lower exterior theme carry through to the interior. Practical lower surfaces contrast with inviting, fabric-covered upper surfaces with a sporty theme.

A mixture of fabrics and accents provide a cool atmosphere in harmony with the stylish exterior.

A high-tech center spine connects to the rear seats and is reflected in the roof by an aircraft style structure with additional storage space . Fully foldable rear seats add to the flexibility and roominess.

Gauges have the dynamic look of those found on motorcycles and a seven-inch monitor in the center fascia provides convenient accessibility to information.

The front seats have a sports car feel, while the rear seats were derived from those found in SUVs. The four bucket seats in the T2X all have five-point seat belts for greater safety.

Source: Holden Media Releases

auII86 · 18-02-2006, 06:38 PM

yea another holden that looks ugly

HLC · 18-02-2006, 06:51 PM

yuck.

jmc-007 · 18-02-2006, 07:35 PM

Is it me or is holden trying to get aussies used to not having aussie style cars anymore. If no one brought daewoo's before what makes them think they are going to buy them with a holden

badge.

ReVd_uP · 18-02-2006, 07:42 PM

seems the only thing they get right these days is the commodore, although that seems debatable at times... but hey c'mon, no one can turn down 21 no wait 22 storage spaces VIVA ANOYING COMMERCIALS AND POOR QUALITY CARS!!!

vztrt · 18-02-2006, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmc-007

Is it me or is holden trying to get aussies used to not having aussie style cars anymore. If no one brought daewoo's before what makes them think they are going to buy them with a holden

badge.

People who are in love with Holden as a badge.

**Bundy** · 18-02-2006, 08:28 PM

whos this act2617 member and why does he keep posting holden dripple on a ford site
Give it a break!! IF I want to read about it I'd go to a holden site
Can some Mod. please Look into this and retify.

Ryan · 18-02-2006, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmc-007

Is it me or is holden trying to get aussies used to not having aussie style cars anymore. If no one brought daewoo's before what makes them think they are going to buy them with a holden

badge.

I'm Holden all the way but I must agree with you here.

Old Holdens are the best Holdens. (Yes im biased, I know lol)

SSBUB · 18-02-2006, 09:31 PM

the front looks like a larger barina....or kalos or whatever the barina took off of daewoo

Jeld-Wen Falcon · 18-02-2006, 09:37 PM

This is quite funny.

b2tf · 18-02-2006, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bundybloke

whos this act2617 member and why does he keep posting holden dripple on a ford site
Give it a break!! IF I want to read about it I'd go to a holden site
Can some Mod. please Look into this and retify.

and if i wanted to be a one-eyed, biased to the point of ridicule ford fan, i would come spend some time with you.
shock horror, there are other brands of vehicle than Ford and they are welcome to be discussed here - if you dont like it, dont read the thread.

ltd · 19-02-2006, 10:19 AM

The *** looks like a ripped up and spat out A class mercedes. Woff, what an eyesore

MrSparkle · 19-02-2006, 12:05 PM

Geez you guys are pretty zealous. Let's take another look at it, now remember back to the Holden Cruz... yeah, this new one isn't so bad now is it! Looks interesting and I can't see any Daewoo DNA in it.

Having said all that, it doesn't necessarily mean it's a *good* car though!

ClevlndStemer · 19-02-2006, 12:10 PM

i like it, its different.
wonder what happens if it had a ford badge on it? hmmmmm

oh and the Holden Cruz/Suzuki Ignis...well lets just say there are better ways to die.

EvilChief · 19-02-2006, 05:26 PM

mercedes anyone?

ltd · 19-02-2006, 06:12 PM

Mr sparkle, sounds like you learnt a new word.
Now don't get over zealous with its use though.

Franky · 19-02-2006, 08:28 PM

looks like the love child of Yoda and R2-D2, not a fan

if this is a RAV4 competitor it'll get minced

MrSparkle · 19-02-2006, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltd

Mr sparkle, sounds like you learnt a new word.
Now don't get over zealous with its use though.

I know lots of words, want to hear a few more? :MrT_anim:

chief · 19-02-2006, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClevlndStemer

wonder what happens if it had a ford badge on it? hmmmmm

With or without a Ford badge it is still a pretty ugly car. Yes unique but ugly.

blutura · 20-02-2006, 12:12 AM

how the hell do you see out the back of the thing?

like looking through a letterbox.

Hunter · 20-02-2006, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by blutura

how the hell do you see out the back of the thing?

like looking through a letterbox.

That's what the rear view out of a Commodore is like

.

God I hate the Commodores, they have such nasty blindspots.

vztrt · 20-02-2006, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hunter

That's what the rear view out of a Commodore is like

.

God I hate the Commodores, they have such nasty blindspots.

BA's arnt that much better. Fords also have thicker A pillers and thy've given me grief sometimes.
But I assume by the time that concept comes out rear view camera's will be standard on all models.

gmhdriver · 20-02-2006, 09:54 PM

Just to show I'm not one eyed, I think that looks absolutely awful. The front looks good but I don't know what they were thinking with the rear. Hopefully it stays a concept car.

big_pete · 20-02-2006, 10:26 PM

is that a Chev badge on the front?

i dont like the styling of these new SUV's that look like small passanger cars.
the look like they just add an extra spoiler to the bottom, it just looks stupid.

some better pics would be better to judge though....