HSV officially replaced by GMSV! Chevrolet Silverado 1500 now in showrooms, 2500 and Corvette Stingray due late 2021

GMSV (General Motors Speciality Vehicles) has officially launched in Australia and New Zealand, effectively replacing HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) following the retirement of the Holden brand.

The GMSV dealer network includes 48 dealerships in Australia and six in New Zealand, with each selling the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 full-size pick-up truck, which is only available in LTZ Premium Crew Cab guise, from $113,990 plus on-road costs.

That said, GMSV’s model line-up with triple in late 2021 with the arrival of the even larger Silverado 2500 and the eagerly anticipated Chevrolet C8 Corvette sports car, the latter of which will launch in Stingray form.

While the Silverado is ‘remanufactured’ to right-hand drive by HSV’s parent company, Walkinshaw Automotive Group, in Clayton, Victoria, the C8 Corvette will be built as such ex-factory.

GMSV director Joanne Stogiannis said: “We have launched with over 50 GM Specialty Vehicles dealers and look forward to adding more.

The GMSV dealer network includes 48 dealerships in Australia and six in New Zealand.

“Our GMSV dealers are now open for business in Australia and New Zealand. We can’t wait to see the first Silverados being driven out of our GMSV showrooms.”

Ms Stogiannis added: “We believe there is significant opportunity in Australia and New Zealand for our iconic North American vehicles to compete in niche segments.

“We know that customers are eager to see what other products we will add to our portfolio. We will continue to identify opportunities to add to vehicles where we see the chance to compete in niche segments in Australia and New Zealand.”

For reference, the Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium Crew Cab actually launched on April 20 and was sold by the HSV dealer network until GMSV’s arrival.