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Originally Posted by Dragoneye
This is really good to hear. I think cars like the Cruze, Volt, and new-new Malibu will clear a lot of space for RWD in GM's future lineup.  |
CAFE is no longer a concern with RWD vehicles. With the proper engineering (look to the Holden folks for this, they're very good in this department), a Commodore can hit upwards of 30 MPG with the new 3.0L SIDI V6. Why? Holden figured out how to make the engine generate adequate torque at a lower RPM, a problem with the US-spec 3.0L which has led to dismal fuel economy ratings for the LaCrosse. This fix has led one of our Australia correspondents at GMI to test drive a 3.0L equipped Commodore at a Holden special event. He was able to achieve 33 or 34 MPG on the highway in a RWD full size sedan. Granted, he wasn't pushing the vehicle as hard as he would've wanted, but 30+ MPG is quite respectable.