Driving around in a souped up V8 6 litre hoontastic ute... "Ohhh! Orange Daewoo Matiz there!" the most Hubnut thing ever.

Coming soon Ian's new channel - "Hoon Nut"!

Cannot hit the like button more than once!! Has more pull than a 15year old with a stack of playboys!

I went to Adelaide, South Australia in 2005 and my first encounter with one of these was when I was walking across the road from the beach to the apartment me and my family were staying in, and one of these flew past making *the best noise* I've ever heard. Bright green, probably brand new.

Ian, absolute power corrupts absolutely!

HA - almost a 'real' ute - a V8 - fun to watch. Even higher HP versions with the supercharged 6.2 are available. Have a nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

I bought my SSV ute new in 2008 as a Xmas present to myself. I thought I would keep it for a couple of years and tick the V8 box on the bucket list... I still drive it daily.

What a treat, a second Ute video to watch in one week, perfect video to watch here on a Thursday night in NZ!

The exhaust sound (music!) of the engine is simply dripping with horsepower. Gorgeous engine, and a remarkable car. Very nice video - thanks for sharing!

Oh Ian, what have you done to me. I hate excessive power, I hate low profile tyres, and I truly despise over firm 'sports' suspension. But I absolutely adore this Maloo. That noise is intoxicating.

Oh I’ve been waiting for this... I want one of these sooooooo much, just because... pretty much exactly what you portrayed here! The whoop-whoops, the grin, the respect it demanded at times (commentary halt)... and yet you still managed to find time to admire a Matiz in true Hubnut fashion. Was the phrase ‘chalk and cheese’ ever more applicable? Easily straight into my top 5 fave videos Ian. Thank you SO much 👍🏻

Same engine as my Monaro, love these. Once you’ve tried a V8, nothing is the same again. Driving an HSV in the UK is a real treat as they are so rare. That crazy laugh and the smile on your face never goes away :). Thanks for another great video.

My Ford ute v8 economy: highway cycle: 10.9 L/100, city cycle: 16/100, enjoyment cycle: 49/100 yes, the loud pedal gets very expensive

Whenever I'm feeling a bit down, this video always picks me up. Thanks, Ian!

definitely one of my fave car reviews ive seen on this channel, that colour is just stunning :)

It's a Corvette with a gigantic boot.

We need a ‘Power, More Is More’ T shirt now! I love the fact you couldn’t stop grinning all the way through. What a car, colour and everything! Brilliant. Great video. Cheers, Ian

Imagine one of these in Aberystwyth ! You'll have to trade your t shirt in for a "Only milk and juice come in 2 litres" one! Good to see you having fun, Ian. Cheers!

Bloody ell fire.. That was brilliant.. 🤪 I love how cars like this can go from being so calm and peacefully quiet... To Warp 9 with a fabulous V8 soundtrack! Shame we couldn't get cars like this in the UK. Bonkers but great fun all the same..

The slogan " I just want one " becomes apparent after driving one

I had the 5.7 litre Gen III SS version. That creamy torque is utterly addictive.

Arise, Sir HoonNut! Brilliant stuff.

Ahh yes, having already experienced multiple rides in a friend's '09 VXR8 over here, I share your enthusiasm and helpless gfwarring at the ridiculous noise, turn of speed, torque, everything, interior is slightly cheap n modern but that becomes instantly irrelevant when you pull away... The noise is just the best! Certainly no replacement for displacement, when it sounds that good...

A car like that is perfect for the recently retired. Loads of space for the endless runs to the tip with a lifetimes rubbish collection, then a sporty journey home with room to hide the firkin of ale to be stored in the garage!

This video is pure gold! I hold a smile the entire video! Love it!

Ah, the top-end boganmobile. Primary uses: casual street racing; fatal car accidents; propping up fuel prices; trips to Maccers.

That looked so much fun ... the sound was amazing

I don't think I have seen you having quite so much fun before. Keep it up! And as I watched this on your birthday. Happy birthday 🥳

That moment when the brakes are so good the car gives you lunch.

Glad you got into a HSV E Series II. You can't compare it to the VU that you've been driving. remember that you're looking at a 7 year gap between the two & the tech in the E Series II shows how far we've gone. I noticed (like all HSV owners I know) that you didn't have the stereo on. Who needs it when you can listen to that engine all day long. Glad you loved it!

i love these so much. Ute and Single Cab Short bed pickup trucks are some of my favorite style of Utility vehicles !

Had one of the first of the LS3 6.2 Maloo's in 2008. Ran it 18 months and sold it at 24,000kms. 3rd set of rear tyres :). Silly Silly car it was, didnt even have a payload figure for the tray. It was soooo much fun. I loved it and would buy another one again now they are 12 years old. In the day, they were quicker than an M5 and could brake faster than a Ferarri with their massive brakes

Great video Ian and looked a lot of fun with a hint of thrilling excitement which is why I think I detected a touch of Sid James sounding laugh after you found the tuna snack. Look forward to the next

Had an encounter with an HSV GTS the other day ,the induction noise through the supercharger was outstandingly loud like an air raid siren

I must say I love Australin cars you must have had the best experience with them. Hope you are keeping safe and I am looking forward to seeing more content

I love that you loved this so much. :) “I’ve become a hooligan.”

"It has things that does, errr stuff" oh that made me laugh out loud Ian! Brillian . I've had such an arge to own a Ute/pickup or as they are known back home in Sarf Afreeeekaaa - a Bakkie. There's only me and the Chihuahuas to worry about so such a vehicle would be ideal. Loving the purple! Any loud colour is a winner with me though. Great review of a very characterful and appealing car!!

12:12 "Level Up! Australia - Unlocked!"

Wow, Ian. What a beast of a motor. I could just see you hooning up and down the valleys of Wales in that. I think, musically, your Uke should be renamed Yute as a tribute!! 👍🏼

Gotta love the sound of a proper, grunty V8!!

These were re badged as Vauxhall Maloo's just before GM decided to say goodbye to the brand. I think it was the last mad Australian fun imported to the UK. I have had the same V8 experiences in America in a rental Dodge Challenger RT and a Mustang GT. Both made you grin like a child when you put your foot down on the loud pedal.

What a car! Another excellent video HubNut!

Nice! I know how much I enjoyed the power of the SV6 VF Commodore Black Edition I hired in QLD a couple of years back. It must be hilarious with more power and less car!

It's purple. It's a ute with a light back end... It has a v8 and a load of power and noise. Guaranteed absolute hoonery straight out the box! And watching them race is amazing, and terrifying (they fly rather well!)

Nothing silly about an Aussie Ute mate. I wish we had one of these when me and my wife visited Australia back in 1998 , that would've been fantastic on our road trip , we ended up with a Toyota Seca. ... (corolla) ..... gotta love Aussie cars ! 👍

Never heard Ian laugh like that before..@23.59.. What a machine and thanks for showing it to us. 👍what a (Br)ute!!!

What a V8 beauty amazing car Ian brilliant video

What an amazing engine so much power to play with. It also looks amazing.

Happy days fella. Gotta love a smile provoking drive.

Bl**dy BRILLIANT ! In this case more POWER is MORE ! Love the looks, Love the sound track Love everything about it! That deep throbbing rumble at the end of the video was awesome ! That should be taken on a track or an abandoned airstrip and let rip ! Great video, just about to watch it again. I'm in love with this Brute Ute !

The entire trip was probably worth it just for the sound of that LS2 alone!

Stunning colour. Love this thing.

HubNut slowly becoming HoonNut there! I hope the tea was calming :)

WOW due to the camera angles. I didn't recognize the park, or the streets u drove along. Till you mention the M8 an let's go to Wendouree. I thought WOW . Your at the park near my place. I thought you were somewhere else in Australia. GREAT REVIEW. 👍

Them crows weren’t fans of the HUBNUT channel, 🤣🤣🤣🤣 nice ute love the sound, good video🙂👍

Totally bonkers but you seem rather smitten 😁. Love the colour. It's like my purple Citroën but turned up to 11.

Strewth its purple ,right up your street, you got colour,you got power, must be a ute,fun times down under😉👍👍

There is always a point for a big, beefy engine. Down unter they understand that very well. What a fun car!

Thing in the middle that does stuff... Brilliant !!!! In Anglo-American speak that's basiclly a Corvette pickup then ? Nice to hear a whole new bunch of Hubnut superlatives (and a demonstration of the brake linked tuna bite delivery system.....)

You are potentially such a hooligan Ian. Nice Ute mate!

....... and hubnut gives the Ute back to Brad with NO FUEL!!! Priceless...........

Brilliant video, now must come back to earth and jump into my Clio!

Aussie s have such a unique way and style with their car's that others can be inspired by. Awesome vehicle Sir 👍 Tam.

"Can I keep it?" is probably the highest praise you can give a car.

I could be wrong, but I think you enjoyed that Mr HubNut. Just imagine Bob The Builder arriving in that!

I've not driven a Maloo but I've had a ...spirited ride in a mate's VE R8 a few years ago, and I've driven my current workmate's VF SS wagon (with the same LS2 + 6spd auto), and I completely understand the silly grin and hoots of laughter every time you give the throttle a shove - it's surprising how inventive one can be in finding places to launch it. By the way, a British motoring journalist called Chris Harris (I don't know if you've heard of him) drove an HSV VE Maloo some years ago; he quite enjoyed the experience too. [edit] Correction: Harris tested a VF Maloo [/edit]

These are now very wanted. A rare W1 supercharged Maloo on auction is now up to $507,000 with 28 days to go. My brother's friend has been offered twice what he paid for his more powerful than this Maloo. A landmark yesterday being the last day of Holden on 31/12/2020. RIP Holden 1856-2020.

Hubnut in a modern powerful car, disgraceful...and enjoying it, dear oh dear. I want one.

"indicatory".Epic Ian.love it.

Your laugh at exactly 24:00 has become my new favorite hubnut sound

Love that engine :-) I wonder if it will squeeze into my Smart... You look like you're having loads of fun in that UTE :-)

Well that was a brute of a beaut ute! Cheers Ian.

That Holden sounds fantastic!

Football, meat pies, kangaroos and Holden utes... Fun to drive aren't they and a nice review, thanks mate.

After a couple of minutes in I was straight on Google & eBay to see if there were any for sale. Probably could not afford one but could not resist looking. Ace car!

It's so enjoyable watching you driving on familiar roads.

That handbrake is especially naughty. Your mission Ian is to work out how to fit the 412hp donkey to the Invacar - at the same time keeping its front wheel on the tarmac lol 🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂

They are a complete hoot to drive aren't they! Loved the spin I had in one.

Looked, and sounded like a glorious amount of fun, driving that purple thing! When Cleetus McFarland and friends went to Oz in January, 2018 (to compete at SummerNats), they stopped somewhere in Sydney to test drive one of these--I don't recall if it was this model--it had the 6-speed stick; they almost bought it. Your exhaust burble demo at the end reminded me of the C.M. video I watched last night, a sort of "budget challenge", where Cleetus, James, and Cooper each have $1500 to spend on some car, then are to go thru a series of challenges. Cleetus chose a fourth generation model Z-28 w/ about 255K miles on the clock. The first video (so far) of the series is quite hilarious!

That colour is incredible

Was pleased to note that you gave that ute's mechanicals time to warm up before driving off. The average Aussie bogan usually sits in the driveway on a winter morning while they rev the shit out of the poor, cold engine with no top-end oil, leaving the gears and diff stone cold. As my 1960s Rover user manuals advised: Start the car and immediately drive off gently, thereby warming the entire drivetrain at once.

Nice unusual car. Kove the colout, too!

Expecting to see a new t-shirt in the HubNut store: "Power Corrupts", with this car underneath :D

I love how Australians still value strong colours. The rest of the world is all white, grey and silver. Look back at videos of the US in the 50's, 60's and 70's and it was great colours too.

Just love it, such a ridiculous car but such fun.

Also, there is a hidden symmetry on the dashboard shots, very pleasing.

No. I said I wanted TUNER modifications!! Been looking forward to this, none of the disappoint.

What an episode, liking the Maloo..

My ears pricked up when you mentioned Ballarat, my cousin has lived there, Melton and Bacchus Marsh.

Watching for the second time with headphones on WOW

What A Stunningly Beautiful Motor.

'a hint of a messy triangle' Only on Hubnut 😂😂😂

That looked fun 😂

You’re a Holden Hooligan. That laugh at 24:00 tells it all. A less HubNut sound will never be heard!

“Copper orange Matiz there.... ooooh” Classic Hubnut

what a way to enjoy the long way home

One of yourbest..."I have become a hooligan!"

Probably looked down on now by the lead foot fraternity, but the recipe once to improve that first and second ratio Ute traction ,was to add one 40 kg bag of Portland Cement to the load deck ahead of the rear axle line.

lol I'd love one. Can see myself whizzing around in one :) x

There is nothing silly about a 420bhp Ute..there is something good fun, and unnecessary, but not silly. In lovely condition too