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LSxcellent · 11-19-2007, 10:27 AM

http://jalopnik.com/cars/industry-ne...gon-324251.php

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It would seem that although GM product czar "Maximum" Bob Lutz may be the #2 man at GM and the #1 man in our hearts, it appears he may have lost the battle for making a new GM ute a GMC. While we're disappointed we won't be able to continue hearing his excited desire for a "Caballero," we're excited about news this morning from Automotive News that is quite possibly the most important piece of news we'll see on these pages this year. Here's the scoop -- as we've already reported -- we won't be getting a new Chevy El Camino. However, we will be getting a ute stateside based on the Holden and it'll be branded with the badge all about driving excitement. That's right kids, it'll be a Pontiac -- but not just any Pontiac. It'll be a Pontiac G8. But wait, there's more.

We're also told we'll be getting a RWD wagon based on the Commodore -- and it'll also be a Pontiac G8. So basically the G8's going to become a mini-RWD lineup under the Pontiac badge with the sedan, ute and wagon all bearing the alpha-numeric name -- and all based on the Holden versions. So yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and he's Australian. Who knew?
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So it looks good that we will get both the Ute and Wagon version of the G8! Awesome! This is a great thing, as it really strengthens the brand, and opens up lots of possibilities!

Personally, I want a G8 Wagon with an LS3 in it! Dragon Wagon Ahoy!

~LSx

EDIT: some more good photos of this wagon here:
http://www.motortrend.com/features/a.../photo_01.html

11-19-2007, 10:27 AM	#1
LSxcellent Drives: MINI Cooper S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 284	Return of the El Camino. Ute Sport Truck G8 GT Pontiac http://jalopnik.com/cars/industry-ne...gon-324251.php " It would seem that although GM product czar "Maximum" Bob Lutz may be the #2 man at GM and the #1 man in our hearts, it appears he may have lost the battle for making a new GM ute a GMC. While we're disappointed we won't be able to continue hearing his excited desire for a "Caballero," we're excited about news this morning from Automotive News that is quite possibly the most important piece of news we'll see on these pages this year. Here's the scoop -- as we've already reported -- we won't be getting a new Chevy El Camino. However, we will be getting a ute stateside based on the Holden and it'll be branded with the badge all about driving excitement. That's right kids, it'll be a Pontiac -- but not just any Pontiac. It'll be a Pontiac G8. But wait, there's more. We're also told we'll be getting a RWD wagon based on the Commodore -- and it'll also be a Pontiac G8. So basically the G8's going to become a mini-RWD lineup under the Pontiac badge with the sedan, ute and wagon all bearing the alpha-numeric name -- and all based on the Holden versions. So yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and he's Australian. Who knew? " So it looks good that we will get both the Ute and Wagon version of the G8! Awesome! This is a great thing, as it really strengthens the brand, and opens up lots of possibilities! Personally, I want a G8 Wagon with an LS3 in it! Dragon Wagon Ahoy! ~LSx EDIT: some more good photos of this wagon here: http://www.motortrend.com/features/a.../photo_01.html __________________ "When you turn your car on, does it return the favor?"