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Originally Posted by Zabo
I wouldn't say it will be so much the 'big bad gubment' more than it will be the reality of our situation. If we can decrease bulk and size while still keeping the vehicle practical, useful, and as powerful as their larger brethren then why NOT do it? Heck, it'd bring costs down on materials and allow more efficient production? We could still use the smaller V8s and higher displacement 6es to create insane track and 1320 vehicles without whining bout 'where'd mah displament go?'.
So using the Alpha for the 2+2 situation is almost a no brainer. Zeta can move to full size and Eppy can stay midsize. I'm still miffed that they canned the Kappa, but in all reality it didn't have a place in GM's future business plan.
Ford's moving in the same direction; moving the Fiesta and Euro Spec Focus to international placement. With the Spark and Cruze, I think Chevy has the ground covered:
Small Car Thing: Spark - Fiesta
Small Sedan/Coupe: Cruze - Focus
Mid Size Sedan: Malibu - Fusion
Full Size Sedan: Impala - Taurus
2+2 Coupe: Camaro - Mustang
Utility Van: Express - Transit
Truck: Silverado - F150
Post Mom-mobile: Equinox - Edge
Mom Mobile: Traverse - Upcoming Explorer rehash
Mini Mom Mobile: Orlando - Flex
I have a farm: Suburban - Expedition
I'm over 60 with too much money: Corvette - ...Ford?
Right there GM has it's eye on the ball.
Now where's Fen to explain where Caddy and Buick's vehicles fit into the mess.
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Not sure what you mean by "the reality of our situation". If you've ever rented a car in Europe it quickly becomes apparent (as you shell out the Euros at the petrol stations) what happens without fuel subsidies. The good news is there is an abundance of fun-to-drive smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles in Europe. I'm anxious to see what develops from the Alpha small RWD platform for us over here.