[PDXSSCE]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Car and Driver says most of the increased costs to consumer would emerge from the fact that GM would basically have to develop a new platform for the midengined car rather than use the decades old Y-body.

Once the new platform pays for itself, will prices decrease?

[shaffe]

Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Didn't they spend a billion dollars on the C7? I may be way off but I thought I read they spent a ridiculous amount.

I found this in an article from January 2015.

I didn't want to move out of our price class, but Tadge explained that while the transmission would cost more, the list price would increase by no more than $5000. Imagine an American-built car with the proportions of a Lamborghini at that price point …that's pretty appealing.

That would be amazing.

[FenwickHockey65]

Up for North American Car/Utility of the Year:

Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet Bolt
Buick Cascada
Buick LaCrosse
Cadillac CT6

Buick Envision
GMC Acadia
Cadillac XT5

[FenwickHockey65]

http://www.gminsidenews.com/articles...vation-patent/

GM Twin Two Stage Turbo V8 with cylinder deactivation.

[GretchenGotGrowl]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

http://www.gminsidenews.com/articles...vation-patent/

GM Twin Two Stage Turbo V8 with cylinder deactivation.

Interesting.

[snizzle]

So are we thinking high-rev 4.2 TT?

[SS 1LE]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

http://www.gminsidenews.com/articles...vation-patent/

GM Twin Two Stage Turbo V8 with cylinder deactivation.

I like the sound of this...

[ssrs2lt]

Yes the two stage twin turbos will rock!

[FenwickHockey65]

http://www.autonews.com/article/2016...ved-crossovers

Random speculation for the next 4 years or so. Some of it is pretty decent info.

[POWERFREAK]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

http://www.autonews.com/article/2016...ved-crossovers

Random speculation for the next 4 years or so. Some of it is pretty decent info.

The return of the blazer!?!?

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

The return of the blazer!?!?

According to them, it will be a crossover not an SUV

[snizzle]

So Ford is bringing back the Ranger and Bronco. This could get interesting.

[POWERFREAK]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

According to them, it will be a crossover not an SUV

Yeah, saw that. Not sure why another crossover is needed. Build the blazer on the colorado platform, they already do it oversees...make SS and ZR2 versions and make us happy.

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

Yeah, saw that. Not sure why another crossover is needed. Build the blazer on the colorado platform, they already do it oversees...make SS and ZR2 versions and make us happy.

The goal is sales & profit ... not making enthusiasts happy. The vast majority of people want the size & space of an SUV but don't care for truck-like ride, handling, or fuel economy. Hence, crossovers. Sure, an SUV is going to be a bit better than a similar crossover while off-road or towing. But since most people (including SUV owners) never do those things, that advantage is largely irrelevant. About the biggest argument for making a midsize SUV is to offer something to people who simply don't like the concept of a crossover and don't want something as big as a Tahoe. I'm not sure thats a very big group of people.