GM should bring back the sport truck - Page 2

crysalis_01 · 08-28-2023, 12:12 PM

So, this is apparently on the horizon:

https://fordauthority.com/2023/08/20...led-exclusive/

"The 2024 Ford F-150 will debut at the Detroit Auto Show in September... sources say that the upcoming Lobo will be positioned as a very distinct part of the upcoming model range."

"According to sources familiar with the new variant, the 2024 Ford F-150 Lobo will be its own trim, similar to how the Tremor is positioned in the F-150 lineup. Unlike that off-road oriented model, the Lobo will boast a lowered ride height. Additionally, the trim features a “sinister and aggressive” appearance."

Sound's like this Lobo will be what the '10-'14 FX2's and the TREMOR originally were back in 2014. A more street performance oriented trim. While in the same vein as those, I'm sure it won't be a full-on Gen 1&2 Lightning follow-up, it seems like it'll be better than nothing. And who knows, if it sells well, perhaps something more "hardcore" will follow, if not from FoMoCo, thank from one of its competitors.

KMPrenger · 08-28-2023, 02:38 PM

Lobo eh?

Got my interest.

102SS · 08-29-2023, 05:29 AM

Quoted from the article:

The adoption of the Lobo name for the U.S. market would be a first, although it has been used in Mexico since the 1990s. The Lobo, which is Spanish for “wolf” is used instead of F-150 on every Mexican version of the pickup, save the XL.

The company decided to use the name to appeal to young truck shoppers,

kevint · 08-29-2023, 10:02 AM

I've been eyeing a Colorado/Canyon for the near future when we decide to have a second kid, and I configured a 2wd short bed with the high torque calibration. I would drop the whole thing a bit and level it out like I had my old S10 done, maybe upgrade the bushings, brakes, change the wheels and add lower profile tires. I have a steep driveway so I can't slam it (I can only pull my stock-height camaro in from one direction) or really go crazy.

V8 Firebird · 08-29-2023, 05:40 PM

Didn't GM learn their mistake in SSR ? That was a reason why Holden Commander Ute never be sold in America.

New El Camino sounds awesome, but I doubt Gm would do it again.

FarmerFran · 08-29-2023, 08:59 PM

GM will not answer the Lobo, unless it is an EV something or another. That said a zero equipt regular cab 2x4 F150 XLT with the 5.0 is $50K I would expect the Lobo to be north of $60k.

No thanks.

crysalis_01 · 08-30-2023, 01:59 AM

Well, the average transaction price for the 2023 F-150 is $68,594, so. . . ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

lbls1 · 08-30-2023, 09:28 AM

GM could very easily introduce a sport truck with their midsize or full size pickup line(s). It remains to be seen whether they will actually do this given the market that is not driven towards sportiness at the moment. There would also need to be competition, enough for GM to make a profit from a new version.

2013ZL1FUN · 08-30-2023, 03:21 PM

gm should focus on quality builds before anything else new and support of previous manufactured products with quality replacement parts available

08-28-2023, 12:12 PM	#15
crysalis_01 Iron fist, lead foot Drives: 2003 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,228	So, this is apparently on the horizon: https://fordauthority.com/2023/08/20...led-exclusive/ "The 2024 Ford F-150 will debut at the Detroit Auto Show in September... sources say that the upcoming Lobo will be positioned as a very distinct part of the upcoming model range." "According to sources familiar with the new variant, the 2024 Ford F-150 Lobo will be its own trim, similar to how the Tremor is positioned in the F-150 lineup. Unlike that off-road oriented model, the Lobo will boast a lowered ride height. Additionally, the trim features a “sinister and aggressive” appearance." Sound's like this Lobo will be what the '10-'14 FX2's and the TREMOR originally were back in 2014. A more street performance oriented trim. While in the same vein as those, I'm sure it won't be a full-on Gen 1&2 Lightning follow-up, it seems like it'll be better than nothing. And who knows, if it sells well, perhaps something more "hardcore" will follow, if not from FoMoCo, thank from one of its competitors. __________________ '03 SVT Cobra-SC4.6L V8 \|\| modded with mods'n'stuff

08-28-2023, 02:38 PM	#16
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Lobo eh? Got my interest. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

08-29-2023, 05:29 AM	#17
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,143	Quoted from the article: The adoption of the Lobo name for the U.S. market would be a first, although it has been used in Mexico since the 1990s. The Lobo, which is Spanish for “wolf” is used instead of F-150 on every Mexican version of the pickup, save the XL. The company decided to use the name to appeal to young truck shoppers, __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

08-29-2023, 05:40 PM	#19
V8 Firebird Drives: ⚡Electric TM3 ⚡ Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Don't ask me Posts: 177	Didn't GM learn their mistake in SSR ? That was a reason why Holden Commander Ute never be sold in America. New El Camino sounds awesome, but I doubt Gm would do it again. __________________ I always miss that awesome bird.

08-29-2023, 08:59 PM	#20
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	GM will not answer the Lobo, unless it is an EV something or another. That said a zero equipt regular cab 2x4 F150 XLT with the 5.0 is $50K I would expect the Lobo to be north of $60k. No thanks. __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

08-29-2023, 10:02 AM	#18
kevint Drives: 2013 1SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 716	I've been eyeing a Colorado/Canyon for the near future when we decide to have a second kid, and I configured a 2wd short bed with the high torque calibration. I would drop the whole thing a bit and level it out like I had my old S10 done, maybe upgrade the bushings, brakes, change the wheels and add lower profile tires. I have a steep driveway so I can't slam it (I can only pull my stock-height camaro in from one direction) or really go crazy.

08-30-2023, 01:59 AM	#21
crysalis_01 Iron fist, lead foot Drives: 2003 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,228	Well, the average transaction price for the 2023 F-150 is $68,594, so. . . ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ __________________ '03 SVT Cobra-SC4.6L V8 \|\| modded with mods'n'stuff

08-30-2023, 09:28 AM	#22
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,022	GM could very easily introduce a sport truck with their midsize or full size pickup line(s). It remains to be seen whether they will actually do this given the market that is not driven towards sportiness at the moment. There would also need to be competition, enough for GM to make a profit from a new version. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

08-30-2023, 03:21 PM	#23
2013ZL1FUN Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible A6 BRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 499	gm should focus on quality builds before anything else new and support of previous manufactured products with quality replacement parts available __________________ 2013 ZL1 CONVERTIBLE BRM A6 OHIO Last edited by 2013ZL1FUN; 08-31-2023 at 12:23 PM.

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