"If the SS V driving experience recalls any other car, it's the previous-generation M5. That sport-sedan icon was about the same overall size as the new Commodore and also had a six-speed stick, 400 horsepower, and a wonderfully sophisticated chassis. The tunes played out of the SS V's four-pipe exhaust will remind you of the Cadillac CTS-v. Acceleration is strong, and there's plenty of torque available over a broad powerband. Australian magazines report 0-to-60-mph times of around 5.7 seconds, not as quick as the more powerful GTO or CTS-v, but certainly respectable. Clutch takeup is smooth and progressive, the shifter clean and sure through its gates. As with most GM six-speeds, sixth gear is almost too tall, but makes for easy, high-speed cruising...."
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