GMC to Show Holden-Based Ute Concept in New York

Holden is quickly becoming a part of General Motors' North American

Something like this low-slung four-door pickup will appear wearing a GMC badge in New York. (Photo: Holden)

operation plans. Since 2004, General Motors imported the Holden Monaro, badged as the Pontiac GTO, and although it was dropped in 2006, the Australian muscle car will soon return boasting more power and two extra doors in the form of the new Pontiac G8, a model based on the popular Holden Commodore that rides on the rear wheel drive Zeta platform.

The idea of the “Zeta” car has been in and out of the news for the past few months, its expansion to other products hinging on GM's ability to meet the upcoming CAFE 35 MPG fleet standard. It was rumored that Chevrolet and Buick would also be receiving vehicles with Zeta lineage, but those have currently been put on hold. As of right now, the only confirmed vehicles are the G8 and the upcoming Camaro.

But Zeta has the potential to arrive in a form most consumers wouldn't expect – as a pickup truck. During the Detroit auto show, GM product specialist Bob Lutz hinted that this year's New York auto show would showcase a new GMC pickup truck that is based off the Holden Ute, a unibody pickup truck that

...however, it will be based on the new generation vehicle. (Photo: Holden)

shares its powertrain, bodywork and interior with the Commodore sedan. It's in essence a modern-day Chevrolet El Camino, or more specifically, being a GMC, a new Caballero, but instead of two doors it would have four doors and seating for five. This vehicle could easily find a place in GMC's lineup and competitors to the likes of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac and Honda Ridgeline.

GMC's version of this truck will be designed as a global styling project, with a unique GMC-like front end and body treatments. Re-badged this vehicle could be sold in Australia, as currently Holden does not offer a version of the latest generation Ute in this body style.

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