If Camaro was an SUV.....

Martinjlm · 01-08-2019, 12:41 PM

We get some pretty cool press cars coming through the office. Today I got my hands (and my right foot) on a Maserati Levante GTS.

5,000 lbs of driving excitement with an exhaust note to die for. This thing growled and gurgled on every lift foot. Every. Single. One. Powered by a 3.8L TT V8 pushing 550 ponies. Adjustable ride height and suspension and a sport mode that is grin-worthy.

Nothing instrumented (we don't do that) but my butt-dyno says this thing is a beast.

KMPrenger · 01-08-2019, 01:28 PM

Awesome. I'm starting to change to the mindset that a V8 (and the grunt/growl to go with it) might be more fun in a vehicle that normally wouldn't have an engine like that, even if it doesn't actually have the same numbers (handling and straight line) as a sports coupe with a V8.

If GM were to build a sport crew cab Colorado or Canyon with a V8 or turbo 6, I think I'd be ready to dump my current 16 Camaro and 15 Colorado crew (my daily) right now...and that's saying something.

If GM were to do the same in a full size truck, or say, the new Blazer I might also be in trouble lol. Maybe.

I will admit that part of this is due to the fact that am married with a 4 yr old and 11 mth old daughters. Finding time to appreciate my Camaro at this time in my life is nearly impossible, but dang I love that car.

I know that Dodge/Jeep offer certain solutions on this, but a huge full size SUV with a V8 just isn't enough to make me convert right now, and I'd much rather have a truck.

Vegas Bound · 01-08-2019, 02:23 PM

Camaro is the platform. Chevy had the SS sedan. Now Chevy needs a Nomad and El Camino on the same platform.

I would buy one of each. 4 vehicles, same platform with different purposes.

But all 4 would put a smile on my face.

Vegas Bound · 01-08-2019, 02:24 PM

Too bad that Maserati looks like a Nissan Rogue.

ssrs2lt · 01-08-2019, 02:33 PM

Yeah awesome suv .. I would sweat driving it around though for fear of nicks etc..

Expunge · 01-08-2019, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

Too bad that Maserati looks like a Nissan Rogue.

It will depreciate even worse than the Rogue..

Vegas Bound · 01-08-2019, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Expunge

It will depreciate even worse than the Rogue..

True.

NW-99SS · 01-09-2019, 02:05 PM

An SUV with the proper engine and trans layout (not transverse) and a V8 is fun and desirable!?

Hello GM, yeah about the "blazer"...

*DGthe3* · 01-09-2019, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

We get some pretty cool press cars coming through the office. Today I got my hands (and my right foot) on a Maserati Levante GTS.

5,000 lbs of driving excitement with an exhaust note to die for. This thing growled and gurgled on every lift foot. Every. Single. One. Powered by a 3.8L TT V8 pushing 550 ponies. Adjustable ride height and suspension and a sport mode that is grin-worthy.

Nothing instrumented (we don't do that) but my butt-dyno says this thing is a beast.

And here I thought the thread would be about the looks of the new Blazer, given the title.

Martinjlm · 01-09-2019, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

And here I thought the thread would be about the looks of the new Blazer, given the title.

Oddly enough, that didn't even cross my mind until you pointed it out.

JhonnyGTR · 01-09-2019, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

And here I thought the thread would be about the looks of the new Blazer, given the title.

Me too

01-08-2019, 12:41 PM	#1
Martinjlm Retired from GM Drives: 2017 Camaro Fifty SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,218	If Camaro was an SUV..... We get some pretty cool press cars coming through the office. Today I got my hands (and my right foot) on a Maserati Levante GTS. 5,000 lbs of driving excitement with an exhaust note to die for. This thing growled and gurgled on every lift foot. Every. Single. One. Powered by a 3.8L TT V8 pushing 550 ponies. Adjustable ride height and suspension and a sport mode that is grin-worthy. Nothing instrumented (we don't do that) but my butt-dyno says this thing is a beast. Attached Images __________________ 2017 CAMARO FIFTY SS CONVERTIBLE A8 \| MRC \| NPP \| Nav \| HUD \| GM Performance CAI \| Tony Mamo LT1 V2 Ported TB \| Kooks 1-7/8” LT Headers \| FlexFuel Tune \| Thinkware Q800 Pro front and rear dash cam \| Charcoal Tint for Taillights and 3rd Brakelight \| Orange and Carbon Fiber Bowties \| 1LE Wheels in Gunmetal Gray \| Carbon Fiber Interior Overlays \| Novistretch bra and mirror covers \| Tow hitch for bicycle rack \|

01-08-2019, 01:28 PM	#2
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	Awesome. I'm starting to change to the mindset that a V8 (and the grunt/growl to go with it) might be more fun in a vehicle that normally wouldn't have an engine like that, even if it doesn't actually have the same numbers (handling and straight line) as a sports coupe with a V8. If GM were to build a sport crew cab Colorado or Canyon with a V8 or turbo 6, I think I'd be ready to dump my current 16 Camaro and 15 Colorado crew (my daily) right now...and that's saying something. If GM were to do the same in a full size truck, or say, the new Blazer I might also be in trouble lol. Maybe. I will admit that part of this is due to the fact that am married with a 4 yr old and 11 mth old daughters. Finding time to appreciate my Camaro at this time in my life is nearly impossible, but dang I love that car. I know that Dodge/Jeep offer certain solutions on this, but a huge full size SUV with a V8 just isn't enough to make me convert right now, and I'd much rather have a truck. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

01-08-2019, 02:33 PM	#5
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	Yeah awesome suv .. I would sweat driving it around though for fear of nicks etc.. __________________

01-09-2019, 02:05 PM	#8
NW-99SS Drives: 1999 Camaro SS M6 - SBE LS1 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,166	An SUV with the proper engine and trans layout (not transverse) and a V8 is fun and desirable!? Hello GM, yeah about the "blazer"... __________________ 1999 Camaro SS 6M - SBE LS1 1963 Corvette GrandSport - ZZ502 4M 2017 Denali 1500 6.2 2017 Yukon Denali 6.2

01-08-2019, 02:23 PM	#3
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Camaro is the platform. Chevy had the SS sedan. Now Chevy needs a Nomad and El Camino on the same platform. I would buy one of each. 4 vehicles, same platform with different purposes. But all 4 would put a smile on my face.

01-08-2019, 02:24 PM	#4
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Too bad that Maserati looks like a Nissan Rogue.

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