Faults:

The Bad:

- After 1,000km the torque converter was found to be defective and a recall was placed in effect for all similar models.

- The paintwork is cheap and flaky; incredibly easy to scratch down to bare metal with a mild hail storm.

- 'Leather' seats are some kind of unpleasant synthetic material; I would assume the choice of material boiled down to comfort vs heat generation.

- Interior consists of cheap collapsible plastic trim; easy to visibly scratch and dent.

- In-car sat nav is dated back to 2007 maps, and subsequent updates to rectify this issue have not been released.

The Good:

- Upgraded wheel and tyre package maintain grip, and combined with the TRC, it generates performance potential.

General Comments:

This car was designed to be easily interchangeable depending on the area it is sold, and you are not rewarded with the sense that you have supported a local business; unlike other Holden models I have owned.

This car is an example of the direction in which car manufacture is headed, and why I will be looking into other brands that present a certain distinction of quality and uniqueness GM once had.

In terms of performance, there are better cars out there that offer much more for much less.