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new Omega in 2006:

dunno about the pink though!
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/index.php

All-new Omega's In The Pink


Holden to your hats, it's the new Vauxhall Omega. This stunner from General Motors' Australian arm - revealed at the Sydney Motor Show - might be shocking in pink and white, but underneath it's the Luton firm's next flagship model.

It uses a new rear-wheel-drive platform which will underpin several large vehicles from GM. While the car, called the Torana, is unlikely to come here, it's the biggest clue yet about the range-topper, due in 2006. A Vauxhall spokesman said: "Don't read too much into the styling, but, yes, this is the new Omega."

Obviously, the wild paintjob and white leather interior won't reach production models, and the nose

will be modified to echo the look of the Insignia concept seen at 2003's Frankfurt Motor Show. But the futuristic cabin and instrument layout give strong hints about the Omega.

The crucial mechanical and structural elements of this car will also be carried over. Overall dimensions will be similar, as will the hatchback bodystyle. Holden design director Tony Stolfo said: "This is a first step towards gauging public reaction to a rear-wheel-drive vehicle that doesn't exist in GM's portfolio."

The show model uses a twin-turbo version of the new 3.6-litre Alloytec V6 petrol engine, which will appear in the Omega in naturally aspirated form.

I like the Omegas they are a good overall car, the diesel is a good workhorse it will pull a house down. A mate of mine has 2 that he uses for chauffeuring he reckons they are the dogs dangly bits.