Holden Torana LX Hatchback |
| Hatchback Launch |
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(circa 1977) |
If you want
a personal car, but you need a back seat, we may have
just what your've been looking for - Torana Hatchback.
It's available in two versions, this Super Luxury SL
and this sporty SS.
No matter what model you get, you
get all this, a handy three door with a fold down floor.
A four seater, a three seater, a two seater, a neat little
sleeper, a versatile carry-all, a gigantic shopping basket.
Torana hatchback gives you comfort, convenience, utility
and versatility, all in one great looking package. It's
the next best thing to having a car and a half.
That's
because Torana hatchback is really a genuine alternative
to conventional cars, that was designed for your changing
needs and wants. There's room for four, for three, or
for just you, a friend, and half a car of...you name
it.
Folding down the rear seats gives you an amazing
amount of space, and it's all easy to get at through
the big, convenient hatch. With the rear seats down there's
almost 70 inches in length, and a full three feet of
width, which adds up to plenty of like it invent it anything
space. It's almost like having a wagon as a second car,
and it opens up all kinds of possibilities.
Let's start
at the end, it's easy up, easy down with a telescopic
hatch lifter. There's a hidden storage compartment too,
to help keep your valuables out of sight, out of mind.
Another smart idea, this split level feature doubles
as a handy carpeted load floor for your car fridge. The
further you get into this ingenious car, the more you
get out of it.
These hip-hugging full foam seats for
example, were designed for support as well as comfort. There
as comfortable as they are good looking, and there scientifically
designed for support here, here and here. At your fingertips
your've got a short throw 4 on the floor as standard
equipment, or you can order the Tri-Matic automatic transmission.
Another hatchback feature you'll appreciate is the travelling
music you get with this eleven transistor push button
radio. It gives you music, news, weather reports and
sports on the go, and helps make driving a real pleasure.
Standard fan-boosted power ventilation comes along for
the ride too, it keeps the air moving even when your
not.
The air comes in here, and circulates through here,
while the old air exits through these good looking air
extractors. Inside you control the air flow, high speed
or low, and you even control the air's direction. By
now, your've surely noticed that a lot of the action
centres around this good looking full length console,
it's standard hatchback equipment too. Besides housing
the radio, shifter and fan-boosted vents, it's also the
control panel for your optional accessories.
Another
big console advantage is that it makes a very comfortable
high rise arm rest, as well as a very handy carpeted
storage compartment. Speaking of carpet, you'll find
the extra plush, and extra hush, of loop carpeting wall
to wall, and door to door. More smart thinking, the light
touch of stalk-mounted controls for dimming and flashing
the high intensity headlights, as well as flashing the
turn signals.
Easier to read instrumentation with International
symbols, and the lay-back comfort of adjustable reclining
front seats, for napping, relaxing, or for just plain
watching the world go by. Here's more Torana smart thinking
- under the hood is a spirited 6, or you can order your
choice of 2 V8's. They all deliver a nice blend of performance,
torque and economy.
Then there's the stability of Torana's
wide stance, the agility of precise handling, rack and
pinion steering, the steady smooth comfort of full coil
suspension at all 4 wheels, and the stopping ability
of power assisted front disc brakes. No doubt about it,
with this machine there's no question of who's in control.
This super sport SS featues radial tires on sports style
wheels, a soft grip sporty three-spoke steering wheel,
a big tachometer, big map pockets in both doors, and
special SS styling accents. Or you can order the super
luxury model SL model for an extra dash of class. Outside
the SL there are distinctive touches like the bright
accents of special wheel covers, and a host of uniquely
SL highlights. Inside this model features this handsome
rosewood grained finished dash, highlighted by this easy
to read electric clock.
Rosewood grain inserts are also
featured on the soft-grip SL steering wheel. SL or SS,
both Torana hatchbacks are Holden's, which means there
both backed by Australia's biggest dealer network for
the best service under the southern sun. And their both
covered by Holden's 12 month 20,000 kilometer warranty.
Last, but far from least, both Torana hatchback's come
with somthing extra special, that costs a little extra.
This handy "Hatchback
Hutch", first class accomodation, no reservations.
It stowes away neatly and sets up beautifully, and it
turns your hatchback into a mini camper in minutes. Ahh,
your ready to really relax. Your've got 2 clear plastic
side windows that convert into two fly-screen windows,
that can be covered by two privacy drapes. And a full
length zippered rear door. The Hatchback Hutch, smart
thinking from Torana style, because after all, smart
thinking is what Torana's all about
