Vauxhall may only sell one pick-up vehicle these days, but the latest Maloo LSA is likely to wow the fans thanks to its all-new, supercharged 6.2-litre, 536PS V8 engine.

While it’s possibly not a contender for any MPG Marathon, the Vauxhall Maloo LSA will haul… well, up to 540kgs from 0-60mph in an unfeasibly short space of time, and do so with the utmost composure. And that’s despite the fact that it’s classed as a commercial vehicle which means business users can even claim the VAT back from its very reasonable £54,500 on-the-road price.

To cater for the extra 105PS of power and 101Nm of torque compared with the outgoing Maloo, modifications have been made to the vehicle’s chassis. Spring and damper rates have been stiffened to reduce body-roll and further improve turn-in, while the unique rear suspension module delivers improved rear stiffness and rear braking efficiency.

Also now standard on the Maloo LSA are Launch Control (manual models only), a limited slip differential, sat nav, Bluetooth, Onyx Leather trim, and an Enhanced Driver Interface.

In addition to more power and standard equipment, the 2016 Maloo also benefits from a raft of exterior styling upgrades. The front end features a re-designed fascia incorporating a subtle splitter, while the addition of pitch-black bonnet air vents help deliver an even more aggressive look.

The pitch-black theme is carried through to the mirror-backs and wing-vents, with a new 20-inch, five-spoke alloy wheel design completing the styling package. Two new colours – Slipstream (vibrant blue) and Some Like it Hot (metallic red) – complement the Maloo’s fresh new look.