Like the typical HSV driver, E2 is bold without being reckless, exuding confidence from go to whoa. Launch Control gives the driver perfect command of manual HSVs under maximum acceleration in any road conditions, while the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) helps a spirited driver avoid understeer or oversteer through the curves, without ever becoming overbearing. E2 ESP also integrates a full suite of safety enhancers including Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Brake Assist (EBA) and Traction Control System (TCS). Adaptive Cruise Control has been introduced to keep you safe and legal on long Australian highways, especially when towing. It employs the ABS system to automatically control the brakes on descents, when the natural tendency is to accelerate downhill.

For the first time the Maloo R8 receives curtain airbags as standard.

The Xenon headlights on Grange, and the combination of projector headlights and Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) on all other E2 HSVs, create remarkable visibility. They also make it easier for oncoming drivers to judge your distance and speed. In the event of an accident, an E2 HSV protects all its occupants with six airbags ready to deploy in the blink of an eye, including dual-stage airbags for driver and front passenger, side impact airbags for driver and front passenger plus side curtain airbags.

For the youngest HSV enthusiasts, there are three rear seat child restraint anchor points, while the driver and front passenger are embraced by lap/sash seat belts with load limiters, pyrotechnic pre-tensioners and height adjust. If the pre-tensioners are triggered by an impact, the onboard computer instinctively initiates Emergency Mode, turning the engine and fuel pump off. It also unlocks doors and turns hazard and interior lights on, if battery power is available.