Holden plans to keep amortising the Commodore platform in the United States

General Motors’ Australian division, Holden, is estimated to lose around US$1 billion due to the demise of Pontiac announced by Fritz Henderson, CEO of GM, a few days ago. Such a hole is the G8 sports saloon from Pontiac, a variant of the Holden Commodore that was receiving good reviews in the United States. But with the disappearance of Pontiac, its production has been cut short.

Nevertheless, Holden does not intend to sit idle. Although Henderson has already confirmed that the G8 would not be sold again under any other GM brand, there is a possibility that its “Ute” version (the Australian pickups), called ST, will join the GMC lineup as a greener and more efficient alternative to the gigantic Sierra and the Canyon.

Likewise, Holden intends to sell the Zeta platform of the Commodore (which is also used by the new Chevrolet Camaro) to the law enforcement agencies of the United States, although it is not yet known in which model this would materialise. On the other hand, Cadillac is looking to modernise its range of rear-wheel-drive vehicles and could also benefit from these plans.

In addition to the Zeta, Holden wants to diversify the Delta platform, which is already being used by the Chevrolet Cruze (whose presentation was attended by Highmotor) and the Chevrolet Volt. The Australian brand is known to be developing a new mid-size saloon on that base, but it also plans to export it to the United States to complete its offering of smaller models.

Source | Motor Authority