GM polling customers about engine options, including hybrid V8 and 4 cylinder - Page 2

Cmax · 08-18-2018, 03:28 PM

Be kinda cool to have the big V8 hybrid in my GMC Yukon....

18LTLoveIt · 08-18-2018, 03:58 PM

Hi,

I got an email from GM on my new car purchase, specific to engine choices. It was a survey and when it got to the engine choices there were 2 4 cylinder options and 3 8 cylinder options. I chose none of the above and the next screen asked me why. I stated, "V6 minimum, preferred". For my survey to matter I shaved 11 yrs off my age.

My hunch was right, Chevy wants to copy Ford & Honda ditching the V6 for 2018 is making them seriously considering dropping V6 Level.

It's a known fact that 4 cylinders have to work harder. Yes, they are more efficient, but if you want to keep a car 8-10 yrs a V6 is better in the long run.

Rock-It Man · 08-18-2018, 04:00 PM

A turbo 4 would be a great replacement for the NA V6, just not the current turbo 4.

Rock-It Man · 08-18-2018, 04:01 PM

The hybrid 4 sounds good to me.

ItsChristianInHD · 08-18-2018, 04:02 PM

Personally not a fan of this. Mustang’s V6s didn’t have much sound to make them awesome. The current Camaro V6 Stock And NPP sounds beautiful.

ChickenPoop · 08-18-2018, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

The hybrid 4 sounds good to me.

In a Civic maybe.

Number 3 · 08-18-2018, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 18LTLoveIt

Hi,

I got an email from GM on my new car purchase, specific to engine choices. It was a survey and when it got to the engine choices there were 2 4 cylinder options and 3 8 cylinder options. I chose none of the above and the next screen asked me why. I stated, "V6 minimum, preferred". For my survey to matter I shaved 11 yrs off my age.

My hunch was right, Chevy wants to copy Ford & Honda ditching the V6 for 2018 is making them seriously considering dropping V6 Level.

It's a known fact that 4 cylinders have to work harder. Yes, they are more efficient, but if you want to keep a car 8-10 yrs a V6 is better in the long run.

Both pass the same rigorous validation testing.

Also I'm not clear on how this is "copying". GM eliminated the V6 in the Malibu, the Regal, the Eqinox and Terrain. You have to get a GS if you want a V6. And GM will "LEAD" in being the first to offer a 4 cylinder in the Full Size Pickup.

It's all about FE.

KingLT1 · 08-18-2018, 05:25 PM

The 3.6 is a pretty solid motor. I say ditch the 4 cylinder and keep the V6 and V8.

NYJets12 · 08-18-2018, 05:49 PM

4’s are junk no matter what brand of car it is , after 2-3 years they can’t make it up a mountain unless you start out at 70 by the time you hit the top of the mountain your doing 40

MrRuss · 08-18-2018, 05:55 PM

I know for others there is a place for a V6 muscle car (or 4cyl), I would not want one without a V8.

Artos · 08-18-2018, 05:58 PM

Wonder What the 3rd V8 option you could chose...the 5.3?? Maybe it would be a viable choice for some V6 buyers.

Corvette_Mike · 08-18-2018, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRuss

I know for others there is a place for a V6 muscle car (or 4cyl), I would not want one without a V8.

Me too

MrRuss · 08-18-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NYJets12

4’s are junk no matter what brand of car it is , after 2-3 years they can’t make it up a mountain unless you start out at 70 by the time you hit the top of the mountain your doing 40

NA 4's maybe but the newest generation of turbo 4's are quite powerful. My wife drives a "18 Mazda CX-9, > 6K lbs, 3-row, mid-size SUV with a 2.5 Turbo 4. That thing hauls a$$, not like my SS but unexpectedly quick. We drove a Pilot and Highlander and it felt quicker to me.

It's actually her second one, we got the first new model in 2016 but it was totaled in an accident. We liked it so much we promptly got another one, same trim, color, etc...

Number 3 · 08-18-2018, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NYJets12

4’s are junk no matter what brand of car it is , after 2-3 years they can’t make it up a mountain unless you start out at 70 by the time you hit the top of the mountain your doing 40

That would make the 2.0t we've had in our last 2 ATSs one of a kind then. Very glad we were so lucky!!! Can't believe our good fortune.

08-18-2018, 03:58 PM	#16
18LTLoveIt Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue LT RS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,474 View My Garage	Chevy Considering Dropping the V6, Proof Hi, I got an email from GM on my new car purchase, specific to engine choices. It was a survey and when it got to the engine choices there were 2 4 cylinder options and 3 8 cylinder options. I chose none of the above and the next screen asked me why. I stated, "V6 minimum, preferred". For my survey to matter I shaved 11 yrs off my age. My hunch was right, Chevy wants to copy Ford & Honda ditching the V6 for 2018 is making them seriously considering dropping V6 Level. It's a known fact that 4 cylinders have to work harder. Yes, they are more efficient, but if you want to keep a car 8-10 yrs a V6 is better in the long run.

08-18-2018, 05:25 PM	#22
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 6,796	The 3.6 is a pretty solid motor. I say ditch the 4 cylinder and keep the V6 and V8. __________________ 2016 NFG 1SS A8 Options-2SS Leather/NPP Perf. mods-Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel/103mm TB/Rotofab Big Gulp/Cat Deletes/Corsa NPP Per. times- 10.5 @ 137 w/ 1.8 60ft Full weight on 20's 1200DA

08-18-2018, 05:55 PM	#24
MrRuss Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 207	I know for others there is a place for a V6 muscle car (or 4cyl), I would not want one without a V8. __________________ Mr Russ Tim "the tool man" Taylor is my hero My Garage: '16 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS, Summit White, Adrenaline Red -- Rotofab CAI, Soler TB, 1 7/8 coated LT's, Full 3" mids, 3" Stainless Works NPP mufflers, Flex Fuel, E85/91 tuned '20 Honda Oddysey Elite 25th Anniversary Edition --wifes car, she said "No more SUV's" after the 2 CX-9's totaled

08-18-2018, 03:28 PM	#15
Cmax Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS FIFTY convertible Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 366	Be kinda cool to have the big V8 hybrid in my GMC Yukon....

08-18-2018, 04:00 PM	#17
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,029 View My Garage	A turbo 4 would be a great replacement for the NA V6, just not the current turbo 4.

08-18-2018, 04:01 PM	#18
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,029 View My Garage	The hybrid 4 sounds good to me.

08-18-2018, 04:02 PM	#19
ItsChristianInHD Drives: 2017 Camaro 2LT RS 3.6L Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Orange Park, Florida Posts: 1,313	Personally not a fan of this. Mustang’s V6s didn’t have much sound to make them awesome. The current Camaro V6 Stock And NPP sounds beautiful.

08-18-2018, 05:49 PM	#23
NYJets12 Drives: 2018 1LT Camaro Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: PA Posts: 781	4’s are junk no matter what brand of car it is , after 2-3 years they can’t make it up a mountain unless you start out at 70 by the time you hit the top of the mountain your doing 40

08-18-2018, 05:58 PM	#25
Artos Drives: A10 LT4 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Deep South TX Posts: 1,094	Wonder What the 3rd V8 option you could chose...the 5.3?? Maybe it would be a viable choice for some V6 buyers.

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