GM Reveals GMC Granite Concept! - Page 3

2000v6 · 01-11-2010, 02:59 PM

The big thing is though that it should have been given a different badge to wear. It really would work a lot better as a chevy or buick.

305pride · 01-11-2010, 03:02 PM

lol grumpy old men. anyways, i have optimism for this car. this looks too tough for "yuppies" to be driving it. atleast its not "cute" looking like the other box cars. i really likethe styling. the utility must be awesome if they keep the price down. i wouldnt mind having this next to my future 5thgen if i cant afford something bigger than a granite.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-11-2010, 03:02 PM

I've said it a few times at GMI already...

"Professional Grade" no longer means huge SUVs and trucks for professional contractors. It stands for vehicles for professionals, such as lawyers, doctors, etc. There's a reason the average income of Yukon/Yukon XL Denali owners is higher than that of Escalade owners.

This makes even more sense when you consider that GMC is sold in the same showroom as Buick, historically known for producing "doctors' cars."

As for the Granite, I'm not sure how I feel about it. It'll have to grow on me.

*DGthe3* · 01-11-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000v6

Um... it's definitely not yuppie. Where I live, yuppies have taken over, and trust me fortunately that "truck" ain't yuppie.

I definitely agree with you on the aspect of gmc being professional grade trucks, but gm screwed up when it comes to gmc. I mean, contractors prefer chevy and when it comes to people that like luxury, they prefer cadillac. So, gmc is basically stuck in the middle, nothing that special.

the way I've heard it put is that the fleet of work trucks are Chevys, but the foreman gets the GMC for himself. Besides, GM has be doing something right if GMC is their most profitable brand.

AdnanHfuda · 01-11-2010, 03:15 PM

it looks like its in a mid sneeze

interior is nice though

TahoeCamaro · 01-11-2010, 05:09 PM

I don't think the interior will make it far...
But I like the exterior! Is this bigger or smaller than a Terrain? I honestly can't tell.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-11-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TahoeCamaro

I don't think the interior will make it far...
But I like the exterior! Is this bigger or smaller than a Terrain? I honestly can't tell.

Smaller.

MikesZ · 01-11-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TahoeCamaro

I don't think the interior will make it far...
But I like the exterior! Is this bigger or smaller than a Terrain? I honestly can't tell.

Much smaller than the Terrain. I thought the Granite was supposed to share the architecture/platform of the Chevy Orlando but this appears much smaller...on scale with the new Chevy Aveo.

TahoeCamaro · 01-11-2010, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Smaller.

Idk how I feel about GMC getting smaller and smaller vehicles.. but I understand why.

TahoeCamaro · 01-11-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MikesZ

Much smaller than the Terrain. I thought the Granite was supposed to share the architecture/platform of the Chevy Orlando but this appears much smaller...on scale with the new Chevy Aveo.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-11-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TahoeCamaro

Idk how I feel about GMC getting smaller and smaller vehicles.. but I understand why.

If I had it my way, they'd stop at Terrain.

DarthNacho08 · 01-11-2010, 05:29 PM

That is a really interesting shifter Knob/turner......... thing..... don't know if I like the car though

chevydude26 · 01-11-2010, 06:13 PM

nothing wrong with adding more market segments to gm's resume...not my type of car but there is a market for this stuff....especially with delievery people and other small commercial businesses

THUMPER20X · 01-11-2010, 06:29 PM

I knda like it. I know the KIA Soul sells pretty good. Better than all the mid size terrain, equinox and whatever the other 5 or 6 same old trucks GM has going. Change, change, change is what GM needs and theyre doing it. Im actually really pleased with how theyve been going, Camaro and more. Good job!

01-11-2010, 03:02 PM	#30
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	lol grumpy old men. anyways, i have optimism for this car. this looks too tough for "yuppies" to be driving it. atleast its not "cute" looking like the other box cars. i really likethe styling. the utility must be awesome if they keep the price down. i wouldnt mind having this next to my future 5thgen if i cant afford something bigger than a granite. __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

01-11-2010, 03:02 PM	#31
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	I've said it a few times at GMI already... "Professional Grade" no longer means huge SUVs and trucks for professional contractors. It stands for vehicles for professionals, such as lawyers, doctors, etc. There's a reason the average income of Yukon/Yukon XL Denali owners is higher than that of Escalade owners. This makes even more sense when you consider that GMC is sold in the same showroom as Buick, historically known for producing "doctors' cars." As for the Granite, I'm not sure how I feel about it. It'll have to grow on me. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

01-11-2010, 05:09 PM	#34
TahoeCamaro Drives: '10 Camaro SS/RS VR, '11 Tahoe LTZ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gulf Shores, AL Posts: 685	I don't think the interior will make it far... But I like the exterior! Is this bigger or smaller than a Terrain? I honestly can't tell. __________________

01-11-2010, 06:13 PM	#41
chevydude26 Drives: Future 2011 camaro convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,256	nothing wrong with adding more market segments to gm's resume...not my type of car but there is a market for this stuff....especially with delievery people and other small commercial businesses __________________ I think i flip flopped on the ss bumper...it looks good man...it really does

01-11-2010, 06:29 PM	#42
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	I knda like it. I know the KIA Soul sells pretty good. Better than all the mid size terrain, equinox and whatever the other 5 or 6 same old trucks GM has going. Change, change, change is what GM needs and theyre doing it. Im actually really pleased with how theyve been going, Camaro and more. Good job! __________________

01-11-2010, 02:59 PM	#29
2000v6 Drives: 2003 m3, 2000 camaro v6, 2004 s4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ny Posts: 1,125 View My Garage	The big thing is though that it should have been given a different badge to wear. It really would work a lot better as a chevy or buick.

01-11-2010, 03:15 PM	#33
AdnanHfuda Drives: none :( Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,123	it looks like its in a mid sneeze interior is nice though

01-11-2010, 05:29 PM	#40
DarthNacho08 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 1999 camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fontana, California Posts: 1,169 View My Garage	That is a really interesting shifter Knob/turner......... thing..... don't know if I like the car though

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