2015 Chevy SS wraps a big, American V-8 in an Australian shell (pictures)

This is it, the 2015 Chevrolet SS.

The SS is actually a Holden Commodore in disguise, imported from Australia and dressed up to look like a Chevy.

The Commodore, and now the SS, are large performance sedans with big power under the hood.

In this case it's a 6.2-liter V-8 putting out 415 horsepower. Unfortunately it's very shy, so Chevy had to cover it with this ugly plastic shroud.

HID projector headlights are standard.

The nose is different than on the Holden Commodore, wearing Chevy's corporate look.

Big Brembos sit at all four corners, tucked inside 19-inch wheels.

Four doors open to a very roomy interior.

The car looks nice, but it doesn't make much a visual statement. It's very easy to lose it in a parking lot.

Despite its generous proportions.

A multi-function display is cradled between the analogue tach and speedometer. A color HUD is standard.

Keyless ignition is also standard.

The SS's MyLink system looks and feels dated, with sluggish performance.

Navigation is particularly poor.

Alcantara and leather are everywhere in the interior, with the former of the two not appearing to wear very well.

Yes, a genuine six-speed manual transmission. It shifts quite nicely.

Controls on the steering wheel manage cruise and radio settings.

Seats look great, but lack lateral support for sporty driving and are a bit too flat and firm for continued comfort on the highway.

Rear seats are plush and comfortable, and the entire cabin is very roomy.

Overall fit and finish in the interior is quite good.

And, a final shot, proof that this is an honest-to-gosh manual car, with a clutch and everything.