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Truck Yeah! Australia’s performance trucks vs America’s

By Billy Ho

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 12: Ford introduces the new Ford F150 Raptor at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on January 12, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. More than 5000 journalists from around the word will see approximately 45 new vehicles unveiled during the 2015 NAIAS, which opens to the public January 17 and concludes January (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 12: Ford introduces the new Ford F150 Raptor at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on January 12, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. More than 5000 journalists from around the word will see approximately 45 new vehicles unveiled during the 2015 NAIAS, which opens to the public January 17 and concludes January (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) /
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The real king of the mountain

There is, however, one other option in Australia that is unrivaled. Sure, it’s a different segment, but in essence, it ticks the box of what you need your truck for (hauling goods, transporting equipment), and blasts the box for performance into smithereens.

I am, of course, talking about the ute.  And when it comes to performance utes, HSV was at the top of the game. With the final run complete, the HSV GTSR Maloo bowed out with a bang.

Powered by the supercharged LSA engine, the 6.2-litre V8 pumped out an impressive 580 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque. All while capably carrying your tools and equipment from work site to work site (you just couldn’t really take it off-roading).

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And that glorious soundtrack was something else.

https://twitter.com/OfficialHSV/status/882814359273185281

Good night sweet Prince.

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