Took Some Spyshots Of A New Car!

[RANDY]

front looks like a beemer. Back looks like a Monaro or vulva.

Wheels look kinda BMW too.

[SRB]

i think what really gave it away were the tail lights, how they have that stupid curve and also the headrests, amongst the number plate and lhd.

[PaulM]

Hi,

I had a chat to a friend and showed him this thread. He has confirmed that it's a Volvo (S Series to be more precise).

A couple of things that give it away:

http://image-cache.skylinesaustralia.com/f...-1138114616.jpg

In this photo take note of the seat, then check out this photo of the current S50 ( http://www.volvocars.com.au/NR/rdonlyres/2..._604x314_08.jpg ) they have the same style seats.

Then, in this shot:

http://image-cache.skylinesaustralia.com/f...-1138114654.jpg

You can see that the external mirrors are the same as this:

http://www.volvocars.com.au/NR/rdonlyres/1..._604x314_08.jpg

And lastly, in that same photo above you can see the bonnet ridges are covered up by the car bra.

[66 skyline gt]

no its the new ve commo, just look at the door handles they are total the wrong style for volvo..........

tey are making the new handles the same style as the magna, and i know this cause we are makin them too

they have fitted a mock up gto front end to desguise the apperance of the car

Edited January 25, 2006 by 66 skyline gt

[66 skyline gt]

also if ya look hard the not even the right head ligths, look at the bottom of the had lights and you can see x-posed sheet metal, they have chucked different headlights in too fool you all, thats the art or camofalge for ya

[PaulM]

no its the new ve commo, just look at the door handles they are total the wrong style for volvo..........

tey are making the new handles the same style as the magna, and i know this cause we are makin them too

they have fitted a mock up gto front end to desguise the apperance of the car

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My source of information is quite credible.

I know for certain that it's not a VE Commodore, my source actually has direct involvement with prototype testing.

[PaulM]

Just as a side note.

The new VE Commodore has a more squared off rear door panel and the rear-light assembly is a dead giveaway that it's a Volvo.

[AMS]

go for a volvo

[wolverine]

if it is a volvo or a camry it is possible the owner is just very embarrased and has decided to cover the horror underneath.

[PaulM]

if it is a volvo or a camry it is possible the owner is just very embarrased and has decided to cover the horror underneath.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Heh, harsh but most probably true...

[Guest Xinhua]

It's a Mits Eclipse. a modded one ... they're not legal here :S

[kralster]

It doesn't matter if it's left hand drive. Commodores are exported overseas in left hand drive. And alot of companies do hot weather testing here in australia.

[Shrub32]

Its the New GTR!!

Jesus haha its bloody obvious its the new VE why would Volvo go to all the trouble to cover up their cars in oz in broken hill of all places?

Everybody that thinks its a volvo or camry or what ever is being sucked into thinking its a euro car, which is what they wanted by putting euro plates on it with BMW style front nose and LHD.

Edited January 25, 2006 by Shrub32

[SRB]

well clearly the article b4 states its a volvo getting pulled up by cops, the article was wriitten by volvo ffs. and the lights and mirrors-total giveaway.

[PaulM]

Its the New GTR!!

Jesus haha its bloody obvious its the new VE why would Volvo go to all the trouble to cover up their cars in oz in broken hill of all places?

Everybody that thinks its a volvo or camry or what ever is being sucked into thinking its a euro car, which is what they wanted by putting euro plates on it with BMW style front nose and LHD.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Unfortunately that's not the case.

Anyone can actually purchase Euro plates, so it's not really that hard to do.

The car isn't actually driven by anyone directly associated with Volvo.

The prototype vehicles are driven by people who specialize in the field of prototype testing and it's their obligation not to leave the car in a place that can be seen for extended periods of time. Obviously something they neglected to do when the photo was taken.

Prior to releasing vehicles in Australia, overseas manufacturers go to great lengths to test them in harsh Australian conditions, so it's no surprise that it has been via Broken Hill.

Either way, I can confirm that it's _not_ a VE Commodore.

[GTSR22]

Its the New GTR!!

Jesus haha its bloody obvious its the new VE why would Volvo go to all the trouble to cover up their cars in oz in broken hill of all places?

Everybody that thinks its a volvo or camry or what ever is being sucked into thinking its a euro car, which is what they wanted by putting euro plates on it with BMW style front nose and LHD.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

i'm with him as i first stated

cheers

[r34_skyline]

i doubt its a volvo, it looks more like a commo. the rear lights are rounded like the current VZ; the light isnt grooved like the volvo as every1 makes it out to be, its only the fake plastic cover giving it the volvo headlight look.

Edited January 26, 2006 by r34_skyline

[Michael_1882]

VE has my vote! I think its a VE, well will jsut have to wait for this pic to end up in a magazine with a proper right up, so we can put this debate to rest. I think the shape of the boot and the rear tail lights are very commodorey.

Thats my 2cents worth

[Mitchee]

2007 Volvo S80

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/01/17/vol...-by-the-police/

http://www.aftonbladet.se/vss/nyheter/stor...,762388,00.html

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2005/10/17/pho...r-in-newspaper/

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2005/12/29/mor...2007-volvo-s80/

Edited January 26, 2006 by Mitch_Rona

[PaulM]

2007 Volvo S80

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/01/17/vol...-by-the-police/

http://www.aftonbladet.se/vss/nyheter/stor...,762388,00.html

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2005/10/17/pho...r-in-newspaper/

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2005/12/29/mor...2007-volvo-s80/

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks for that Mitch.

And if you still don't believe it's a Volvo, you need your eyes checked!