GM's dropping Saturn, Pontiac to become niche brand

[PQ]

Originally Posted by Shadow-phoenix

here's a couple pics for ya...
the first is an '04 GTO.
the second is an '04 Vauxhall Monaro VXR.
the third is an Opel Speedster.

So to self-import a Vauxhall Manaro VXR or Opel Speedster would be pretty cool? I think they look better than GTO or Sky.

[balonywolf]

Gotta say, I'm not going to miss Saturn too much. They're current lineup lacks anything worth a whole separate brand, save for the Sky, and that should just replace the Solstice, IMO. Hummer needs to go next.

[Shadow-phoenix]

Originally Posted by irpq11

So to self-import a Vauxhall Manaro VXR or Opel Speedster would be pretty cool? I think they look better than GTO or Sky.

yeah. I like the vxr's looks better than the gto, subtle differences, but it looks more aggressive.

as for the speedster, hell yeah. they have a targa top, and a turbocharged 2.0 in them. i think they push like 160 horse... and they are light.

[Shadow-phoenix]

Originally Posted by AlphaJaguar5

Does no one else feel like Buick should go before Saturn?

Buick's drivers are going to die in a few years while Saturn drivers will at least be around to buy cars for a while.

yeah. buick could disappear without too many people bitchin about it... imo.

[kylepo]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Not always. For the most part, North American designs are limited to the US/Canada. GMT-based trucks are almost NA exclusive, Lambdas are NA exclusive, a few American designs (CTS, Corvette) are sold in other countries, but for the most part, GM NA designs cars for North America only.

However, there are exceptions...

The Pontiac G8 is nothing more than a rebadged Holden Commodore imported from Australia.

The Saturn Vue, Saturn Astra, and Saturn Sky all have Opel counterparts, the Opel Antara, Opel Astra, and Opel GT.

Buick in the US and Buick in China will be sharing product in the future. For example, the Buick Regal in China, a rebadged Opel Insignia, will be brought stateside as the Buick Regal here.

Chevrolet's becoming a global brand, so expect to see Asian-designed Chevrolets on US soil soon, such as the upcoming Chevy Spark.

enclaves are sold in china, but I dont think any where else.

[Camaro_Corvette]

Scary news for saturn...:(

[PQ]

Originally Posted by AlphaJaguar5

Does no one else feel like Buick should go before Saturn?

Buick's drivers are going to die in a few years while Saturn drivers will at least be around to buy cars for a while.

Dude, that's cold.

[Mindz]

Originally Posted by Shadow-phoenix

here's a couple pics for ya...
the first is an '04 GTO.
the second is an '04 Holden HSV.
the third is an Opel Speedster.

Fixed =)

[Shadow-phoenix]

Originally Posted by Mindz

Fixed =)

my bad...

[Tactical Z]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

We got this information this morning at GMI...

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...ly-dead-75492/



Goodbye Saturn...you've had a good, long run...

Well, atleast we wont have to see those Egg Vues running around any more.

[FenwickHockey65]

Update...

http://jalopnik.com/5155377/gm-to-of...ost-of-pontiac

As far as Pontiac, it goes away as a division. The nameplate will live on on some vehicles — but we've got no idea what "niche products" they're talking about. More coming shortly.

Oh God...

[Andro]

Well Saturn is Opel in Europe

[Milk 1027]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Hummer sale talks are still in progress. Last I heard, a company in China was interested.

I think since the Hummer was first based off of the military humvees (or was it the other way around?), they should focus on trying to build transportation vehicles for the military.

[Rogue Leader]

Originally Posted by Andro

Well Saturn is Opel in Europe

More like GM imported some Opels and called them Saturns instead of making all new products for Saturn specifically.