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Review: HSV VS Senator (1995-97)

HSV VS.I Senator (1995-96) Overview Released in May 1995, the HSV VS Series I (VS.I) Senator was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the Senator 185i and 215i were powered by 5.0- and 5.7-litre V8 petrol engines, respectively. While the Senator 185i was available […]

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Review: HSV VT Senator (1997-00)

HSV VT.I Senator (1997-99) Overview Released in September 1997, the HSV VT Series I (VT.I) Senator was available as a rear-wheel drive sedan or wagon. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the VT.I Senator 195i and 220i were powered by 5.0- and 5.7-litre V8 petrol engines, respectively. While Senator […]

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Review: HSV VP Senator (1992-93)

HSV VP.I Senator (1992-93) Overview Released in April 1992, the HSV VP Series I (VP.I) Senator was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Notting Hill, Victoria, the Senator was powered by a 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed […]

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Review: HSV VR Senator (1993-95)

Overview Released in August 1993, the HSV VR Senator was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Notting Hill, Victoria, the Senator was powered by a 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. The VR Senator was based […]

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Review: HSV E-Series Senator (2006-13)

HSV E-Series I Senator (2006-09) Overview Released in August 2006, the HSV E-Series I (E-I) Senator was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the E-Series Senator range initially consisted of Senator Signature models which were powered by 6.0-litre LS2 V8 petrol engines that were […]

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Review: HSV Gen-F Senator (2013-17)

Review: HSV Gen-F Senator (2013-15) Overview Released in May 2013, the HSV Gen-F Senator was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished in Clayton, Victoria, the Gen-F Senator was powered by 6.2-litre LS3 V8 petrol engines that were mated to either six-speed TR6060 manual or 6L80 automatic transmissions. LS3 V8 […]

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Review: HSV Z-Series Senator (2004-06)

Overview Released in October 2004, the HSV Z-Series I (Z-I) Senator was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the Z-Series Senator was powered by a 6.0-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed Tremec T56 manual transmission or four-speed 4L65-E heavy-duty […]

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Review: HSV VX Senator (2000-02)

HSV VX.I Senator (2000-01) Overview Released in September 2000, the HSV VX Series I (VX.I) Senator was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the VX Senator was powered by a 5.7-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed T56 manual or […]

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Review: HSV Y-Series Senator (2002-04)

HSV Y-Series I Senator (2002-03) Overview Released in October 2002, the HSV Y-Series I (Y-I) Senator was a rear-wheel drive, performance sedan. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, and finished by HSV in Clayton, Victoria, the Senator was powered by a 5.7-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to either a six-speed Tremec T56 manual transmission […]

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Recalls & faults: HSV Y-Series Senator (2002-04)

Recalls: HSV Y-Series Senator Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]

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