Should GM rebadge the G8 as the next Impala?

Wallstotheball · 05-23-2009, 01:42 PM

Looking for everyone's input here. I hope everyone agrees with me that the G8 would make a great Impala (loose the nostrils). I would hate to see the G8 live on solely in Australia. Is anyone else tired of large front wheel drive sedans??

On a side note, It would also be nice to see GM rebadge the Solstice / Sky twins to possibly a Cadillac. I know one of the downsides they were having with them was slim profit margins, so that move with some upgrades could justify a higher price.

Mr_Draco · 05-23-2009, 02:43 PM

Not really. It would cost GM too much money to move and retool the Impala factory which they can't afford atm and they already have plans on the 2010 MY and I doubt they will be out of the predicament in time to achieve this for the 2011 MY. If they wait much longer then the G8 becomes outdated body style and is less likely to sell.

Personally I would like to see the Solstice/Sky done as a Chevy. It just doesn't fit the image of a Caddy imo.

FenwickHockey65 · 05-23-2009, 02:51 PM

I would love to see it happen. Hell of a lot better than seeing the current W-body Impala last until 2013 and have to wait until 2015 or 2016 for the Alpha Impala.

Until then, Taurus is going to murder Impala...

bballr4567 · 05-23-2009, 03:02 PM

I think that GM needs to do something with the Wbody Impala. It has a horrible ride compared to the new Malibu and pretty outdated styling and the interior is blah.

This looks great IMHO.

camaro5 · 05-23-2009, 03:36 PM

It was rebadged as a Pontiac, slap whatever decal you want on it.

Except - Holden....

bmonty72 · 05-23-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Not really. It would cost GM too much money to move and retool the Impala factory which they can't afford atm and they already have plans on the 2010 MY and I doubt they will be out of the predicament in time to achieve this for the 2011 MY. If they wait much longer then the G8 becomes outdated body style and is less likely to sell.

Personally I would like to see the Solstice/Sky done as a Chevy. It just doesn't fit the image of a Caddy imo.

Why not just build them at the plant where they are built now? Change the front clip and badging there would be cheaper than re-tooling the current Impala plant...

FenwickHockey65 · 05-23-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bmonty72

Why not just build them at the plant where they are built now? Change the front clip and badging there would be cheaper than re-tooling the current Impala plant...

Costs too much to import G8s as it is...

Mr_Draco · 05-23-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bmonty72

Why not just build them at the plant where they are built now? Change the front clip and badging there would be cheaper than re-tooling the current Impala plant...

Because they are built in Australia and imported. That's why they cost so dang much. In order to make them affordable like the Impala they would need to make them here.

Wallstotheball · 05-23-2009, 07:59 PM

Oshawa already builds the same chasis as the Commodore. With some modification it may be possible to build the Impalas there or they could continue to import them from Australia. The ones in the Middle East look great. A huge step up from the American FWD Impala.

John Farnen · 05-23-2009, 10:50 PM

I wouls make it an Impals SS or bring it back as a Monty SS. Let the LS and LT as they are, but the SS w/G8 chasis etc.

OUR72GTO · 05-23-2009, 11:35 PM

Platform size is better as a Chevelle IMHO.

drivingincamaro · 05-23-2009, 11:35 PM

just rebadge it and leave everything the same as it was when it was a pontiac please thanks....

stovt001 · 05-23-2009, 11:54 PM

If I were to buy a car right now, I'd have a tough time deciding between the Camaro and the G8. The Camaro appeals to my emotions more, and I like it for its unique, distinctive, aggressive style, but the G8 is far more practical, almost as sporty, and more respectable, which would be good for meeting with clients - sophisticated, but not overpriced.

Since I can't buy for a few years, if GM doesn't rebadge the G8 as the Impala I'll either get a Camaro or go outside GM. If they do rebadge it, my choices would almost certainly come down to a Camaro or Impala. I really hope they do rebadge it. It is such a nice car, and even the import fanboys I know respect it and say if GM built all its cars like that, they'd be all for GM.

FenwickHockey65 · 05-24-2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by drivingincamaro

just rebadge it and leave everything the same as it was when it was a pontiac please thanks....

They need to at least reconfigure the screen for navigation...

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05-23-2009, 01:42 PM	#1
Wallstotheball Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 5	Should GM rebadge the G8 as the next Impala? Looking for everyone's input here. I hope everyone agrees with me that the G8 would make a great Impala (loose the nostrils). I would hate to see the G8 live on solely in Australia. Is anyone else tired of large front wheel drive sedans?? On a side note, It would also be nice to see GM rebadge the Solstice / Sky twins to possibly a Cadillac. I know one of the downsides they were having with them was slim profit margins, so that move with some upgrades could justify a higher price. Last edited by Wallstotheball; 05-23-2009 at 01:44 PM. Reason: added more

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05-23-2009, 02:43 PM	#2
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,353	Not really. It would cost GM too much money to move and retool the Impala factory which they can't afford atm and they already have plans on the 2010 MY and I doubt they will be out of the predicament in time to achieve this for the 2011 MY. If they wait much longer then the G8 becomes outdated body style and is less likely to sell. Personally I would like to see the Solstice/Sky done as a Chevy. It just doesn't fit the image of a Caddy imo.

05-23-2009, 07:59 PM	#9
Wallstotheball Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 5	Oshawa already builds the same chasis as the Commodore. With some modification it may be possible to build the Impalas there or they could continue to import them from Australia. The ones in the Middle East look great. A huge step up from the American FWD Impala.

05-23-2009, 10:50 PM	#10
John Farnen Drives: 1969 RSSS Convertable Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Belpre, Ohio Posts: 228	I wouls make it an Impals SS or bring it back as a Monty SS. Let the LS and LT as they are, but the SS w/G8 chasis etc.

05-23-2009, 11:35 PM	#11
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drivingincamaro Drives: 95 civic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 5,796	just rebadge it and leave everything the same as it was when it was a pontiac please thanks.... __________________

05-23-2009, 11:54 PM	#13
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	If I were to buy a car right now, I'd have a tough time deciding between the Camaro and the G8. The Camaro appeals to my emotions more, and I like it for its unique, distinctive, aggressive style, but the G8 is far more practical, almost as sporty, and more respectable, which would be good for meeting with clients - sophisticated, but not overpriced. Since I can't buy for a few years, if GM doesn't rebadge the G8 as the Impala I'll either get a Camaro or go outside GM. If they do rebadge it, my choices would almost certainly come down to a Camaro or Impala. I really hope they do rebadge it. It is such a nice car, and even the import fanboys I know respect it and say if GM built all its cars like that, they'd be all for GM. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

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