Holden drops VXR models, Commodore replacement spied

Images have leaked of the soon-to-be-released Buick Regal GS as Holden drops two of its sportier offerings from its Euro-import lineup.

First seen on Chinese auto-site CarNewsChina, the Regal GS is based on the 2018 Opel Insignia/Commodore.

It’s likely that styling cues seen on the GS will translate into the more performance-oriented Commodore variant that will eventually attempt to fill the void left by the departure of the SS.

Holden recently dropped its imported Insignia and Astra VXR performance models from its line up, with the new Commodore ‘VXR’ intended to replace both the hot Insignia and – a tougher task – our local V8 Commodore SS.

The writing was on the wall for the Astra VXR as the all-new hatch model launched in Australia in late-2016, with the previous-generation ‘Coupe’ models soldiering on. The hottest current hatch offering is the 147kW Astra RS, however a VXR replacement is expected in time.