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Originally Posted by snizzle
I know Fen is fangirling over this thing, so here it is:
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/12...ontana-pickup/
It actually looks better, especially the front end, than I thought it would based on the spyshots. It would take some major changes to be competitive here in the states I think though. |
I poached this guy's comment from the link....
I don't see much demand for this thing or how it gets to the US from Brazil, especially as a non EV....just sayin'....
I liked this guy's thoughts anyhow...
"Through three quarters Ford has sold 51,802 units of the Maverick.
Hyundai sold 26,803 units of the Santa Cruz in the same 3 quarters.
So Two mfgs sold 78,605 units total.
Now let that soak in as to this point that should be the number each company should have moved to this point.
Now GM comes in and takes a chunk of these sales it could easily cut these numbers to even less for each.
We must remember the Honda Ridgeline rarely sells more than 30,000 units a year and many wonder why they keep trying.
Camaro sales suck and they sell about the same here as Ford. You need to stop believing Ford media as they are in trouble financially. They are putting a number of big spin press releases out.
GM has this truck an I suspect it could come here if needed but tgeybarecwaitingbto see if there really is a market here before they drop the money to bring it here. Their first priority is the intended South American market then they will judge if there really is any Money to be made.
Trailblazer and Trax sales are not exactly big last year or so far this year.
Things have been crazy these Last two years so let’s be smart and just see if sales grow back to what they were or not.
The Economy is trash interest is up and parts are still in shortages. Moves need to be made with some real consideration vs hey just bring it here.
I challenge you to look up the real production numbers for last year and through 3 Quarters of this year and see the true story."
P.S. I've yet to have noticed any new Mavericks on the road here is SoCal...just sayin'.