Quote:
Originally Posted by DGthe3
how the heck did this turn into a Ford vs GM discussion? I could possibly understand it if the Taurus had anything like this system, but it doesn't so I don't see why the comparison is even being made.
|
Pretty simple really, 30k in a LaCrosse buys you an extraordinarily base LaCrosse with either the eAssist four or the HF V-6 while the same cash in a Taurus buys you a whole lot of feature content that Buick is going to ask nearly SHO money for in either engine guise. Comparisons were and are a given.
Quote:
|
Originally Posted by DGthe3
Anyway, this is a pretty interesting play by GM. Improving both acceleration and fuel economy for a large car with an I4. While 11kW (15 hp) doesn't sound like much for a car with 180 hp, the e-assist will be mostly in the low rpm range where the gas engine doesn't make nearly so much power. So in reality, it would be more like a 15 hp gain on 30-60 hp ... pretty substantial if you ask me. In fact, I bet that in every day driving the low speed acceleration (say from a stoplight) would be fairly similar to what the V6 is like.
|
I think you may be overly optimistic. This is going to be and feel like a slow vehicle...but anybody that attracted by the extra 9mpg is unlikely to care.
Quote:
|
Also, to me its a fairly clear shot across the bow to Toyota/Lexus. People still associate them with hybrids and fuel economy but a bold move like this is sure to bring a lot of attention back to GM and what they're doing.
|
No doubt that is the intent.