2016 Holden SS-V Redline manual - REVIEW - extra pedal = extra smiles 

I have 3 kids and needed a 4door with some handling and great performance so I bought the Chevy SS (Aussie's SSV) with the 6 speed manual. I love the car. It is a rare car here in the US, but man is it a fun car. SO happy with it. Big car, dad's car, with lots of grip, braking and speed. Mine is a 2015 and plan on keeping it forever. RIP Commodore, you will be missed.

Had Redline over a year and kids like the huge amount of room in the back, and didn't like 2 door Mustang. The car overtakes big trucks on steep hills fast and no body roll like the Prado that made everyone car sick. I find it sports car enough for me, plus it is a good family car too. The old pushrod unstressed engine is going to outlast any high stress turbo small displacement engine any day.

I have the manual 2016 April built love driving it here in Melbourne soo much fun Every day in peak traffic its great to shift down the gears and get the crackle and pop, sounds awesome

7:37 "when the clutch drops the bullshit stops..." - love it!!!

Another nice vid. I'm absolutely in love with this car. When I turn it on it feels like Christmas every time. Having a 4 door muscle car like this with manual transmission almost feels criminal.

I know they’re out of production, but for potential used buyers: just go get one! 😁 I have had the US variant (an SS-V Redline plus adjustable mag-ride shocks) for nearing 3 years now. Mine also has the Tremec mix-your-own ‘box in the middle. 👌 Every shift is practice, every drive and situation is different and engaging. Practicality? Yes. Wife plus special needs kiddo (“special needs” = plenty of medical equipment). She loves the space, kiddo is comfortable, and the boot swallows all of our normal family stuff + the extra medical gear. I use it for commuting down 30 miles of mountain road, so it’s a blast every day set to “sport” or “performance” mode. Yet it’s equally at home on weekends in “Tour” mode with the family all loaded up, racking up miles on a road trip. Have had three adults with their luggage plus kiddo and all his gear, and we all had a comfortable 2-hour drive to our destination after I picked everyone up from the airport. This is as close to a do-it-all car for the twisting road enthusiast as you’re going to get. Half the price of an M5 (plus more reliable), handles better than a Charger (~400 lbs lighter, stiffer chassis, better suspension), more practical than a Mustang, with the sporting capabilities of the Camaro built in underneath. If you wanna go wheeling, get a wheeler. If you want a sports car that also does family duty without breaking a sweat, so find a lightly used and well cared for VF2 SS-V Redline (or if you’re in the States, a Chevy SS sedan)

Beautiful to see a review mate!

I was very undecided about this car, Though after watching this I'm sold and will be getting my order in before it's too late. Subbed.

YESS! Finally another VF2 video, and by the Car Nut himself!

beautiful camera shots, hopefully buying one soon

I own an AMG GLE Coupe that can do 0-100km/h in 3.1 sec (with work done to the engine obviously) but I would take my redline over the MG any day of the week... Now thats saying something!

I would have to go with a Auto, because living in Dallas with the amount of traffic would be death with a manual. Either way is sweet. Those seats look better than the ones over here in the U.S. nice review sir.

Finally the manual! Cheers for the video mate. I still wouldn't know what to do in choosing between manual and auto living in Auckland though lol

thanks for the comment on my RR video brother

Nice video and please make some videos for the HSV GTS, thanks. :)

That extra pedal makes all the difference

Great review. I purchased my Redline for the exact reasons you specified - an enthusiast who wants to feel connected with the engine but still has a family to tote around. I live in Sydney (another Kiwi in Sydney..) and it's not even that much of a nuisance driving a manual in traffic, as the reason you buy one of these in manual is the enjoyment of going through the gear changes! I originally wanted to put the Walkinshaw kit on it (W375), but it really doesn't need it. How much power do you need..

nice sounding ride :)

Ahhhh a review and you're not afraid to put your foot down, I like it! Alright carnut, if you had 45k to spend, what would you choose out of 1) 2013 vf maloo r8, or 2) 2013 vf ssv redline ute, or 3) a new Vf 2 ss ute. Cheers!

I have the Ute version of the Redline and love it. I chose auto because it's got the shifter paddles on the steering wheel which I find more practical for every day driving. 12 liters per 100 km isn't bad either.

got myself a redline ,best car ive ever owned.manual ,the pedals are great for heel and toe ,especially when brakes under load . is there anything you can buy for anywhere near the money as good as this. Enjoyed the vid Kiwinut

Please come on General Motors USA, start building these Redline beautiful VF style V8 SS Commodores again to import into Australia for the Aussie V8 Holden fans, now you have closed down Holden forever in Australia. Even if you call them Chevrolet SS Novas or whatever. We Aussie miss the V8 Holden SS Commodores, to buy new from the showroom in Australia, now we've lost General Motors Holden. We have the V8 Ford Mustang to buy, so why not make again the Redline V8 SS Commodore, I'm sure they would still sell out, like they all used to back in 2017, when the last Commodores were built like the Redline SS, just before Holden Left Australia.

How did you find the clutch in the redline? I took a manual for a drive and found the clutch engages very quickly from the floor and the clutch to be very springy and push up your leg. It took me ages to get the hang of it and actually be smooth rather than causing whiplash to my passengers (I'm used to a 5.7L Man in the VZ) but it in the end I ticked the manual box on my order, so now have a manual SSV Redline on its way. I hope I went the right way by picking the manual over the auto.

Cool videos man thanks for checking out my channel I will have some new car show videos up in the next couple weeks I'm going to one of the biggest car shows on the west coast of the United States and will be driving our 1926 model T

Would Love a Kiwi Shirt! I just subscribed ; )

The A piller is a sore point, got me the last of the SV6, wanted the V8, but would have lost my License by now, just can't appreciate it

oh look its my car!

Which my dad would get one ay

Any difference between the VF1 and VF2?

any idea when these are going out of production?

Nice to see another review mate. FYI a write up on me and my car as promised. Mine turned up and I made a few mods. Absolutely love my manual Redline. forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/hma_6_30_16

6 cylinder or nah

Oh sweet

What do they cost on road in australia

manual is 3k cheaper in Australia than auto

Just the thing to go pick up your fush n chups in...

What do you prefer? Manual redline or GT mustang?

This car would be better with a CVT

What a crap review. Engine, clutch, gearbox tires. Nothing about the quality of the paint, leather, carpet, boot electronics...............