The very first HSV Maloo, the 1990 VG, was built in a run of just 135 — the start of what became Australia's most famous performance ute nameplate.
Lead trim: Maloo VG 5.0 L Holden V8 (180 kW)
HSV Maloo VGVG · 1990–1992
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FactThe very first HSV Maloo, the 1990 VG, was built in a run of just 135 — the start of what became Australia's most famous performance ute nameplate.
The HSV Maloo, a performance coupé utility based on the Holden Utility (VG), was released in October 1990 with a 5.0-litre Holden V8 at 180 kW (241 hp); only 135 units were produced. 'Maloo' comes from an Aboriginal-language word for 'storm' or 'thunder'. The range continued through VP, VR, VS, VU (which introduced the Maloo R8), Y, Z and E series to 2017 — a 2006 Z-series Maloo R8 driven by Mark Skaife set the Guinness World Record for fastest production ute at 271.44 km/h — none of which are entered here.
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Trims & Figures
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maloo VG 5.0 L Holden V8 (180 kW) | 1990–1992 | 5.0 L V8 | 241 hp | — | — | — | — | — |
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