HSV adds appeal with SportsCat RS

Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has released details of a stylish SportsCat 4×4 limited edition model.

The SportsCat RS is being offered exclusively in summit white and includes special value pack features and a range of design enhancements that deliver distinctive street appeal.

The styling updates start at the front-end with the addition of a gloss black grille, a gloss black lower fascia and inserts and a gloss black splash tray.

Red and black decals frame the edge of the bonnet while a distinctive red and black HSV logo adorns the tub and prominent red and black decals frame the HSV hard tonneau and door sills.

The SportsCat RS features a prominent bonnet while at the side of the vehicle, rugged wheel arch fender flares frame bold 18-inch by 10-inch six-spoke forged alloy wheels wrapped in Cooper Zeon LTZ Pro Sports All-terrain tyres perfect for off-road capability and on-road ride and handling comfort.

The SportsCat RS features a smooth shifting 6-speed automatic transmission with Active Select as standard equipment.

Premium bucket seats are wrapped in jasmine leather and windsor suede, with the trim combination also adorning the instrument panel.

Twin-needle red stitching provides an added highlight, also featuring on the leather-wrapped steering wheel, door trims and centre console cover. Branded floor mats round off the interior styling.

Driving dynamics are enhanced with HSV sports suspension, a unique ESC and MTV damper tune (designed to deliver a more performance-based handling characteristic), a widened wheel track and increased front ride height that, in addition to reducing the vehicle’s overall rake, delivers extra ground clearance for off-roading.

A premium brake package, featuring front four-piston forged brake calipers and 362mm by 32mm diameter rotors deliver a class-leading stopping power.

Safety features include seven airbags, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, trailer sway control, front and rear park assist and a rear-view camera.

Pricing starts from AU$63,990 with production limited to 100 units – 94 for Australia and six for New Zealand. Build is due to commence at HSV’s new production facility in Clayton South, Victoria, this month.