Chevy Cruze and Buick Verano

MikesZ · 02-19-2010, 12:02 PM

The Chevy Cruze and a small Buick (rumored to be named 'Verano') would make perfect "production mates" for GM's Lordstown, OH plant.

GM outta focus on sedan and coupe versions of these cars.

Cruze and Verano could be offered with 1.4L and the 2.0L (in Cruze SS and Verano GS versions) ECOTEC turbo four-bangers - hopefully sourced from GM's Tonawanda, NY plant.

Bring 'em both GM! And those sport coupe versions just beg for the 2.0L Turbo.

Oh, and GM...be prepared to run both those plants 6 days per week @ 3 shifts per day for awhile.

305pride · 02-19-2010, 12:19 PM

the small buick does seem nice. im liking buick more everyday. idk if i want the regal or this now. the "verano" would be attractive to me because it might cost less the then regal. the regal gs is so bad ass though.

Morepwr · 02-19-2010, 12:32 PM

The Cruze isnt bad looking for an economy car. The Buick version will probably offer up more creature comforts and still be a good mileage car.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-19-2010, 01:27 PM

Not really a rumor anymore regarding the Verano nameplate.

Rumor about a possible 4-door coupe variant of the Cruze...

cHaotix · 02-19-2010, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 305pride

the small buick does seem nice. im liking buick more everyday. idk if i want the regal or this now. the "verano" would be attractive to me because it might cost less the then regal. the regal gs is so bad ass though.

I'm kinda in the same boat. Regal is looking nice but a Verano coupe with AWD might be nicer. Buick is really appealing to me right now, as is the rest of the GM lineup. Can't wait to see the new Vettes and Z28.

*DGthe3* · 02-19-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Not really a rumor anymore regarding the Verano nameplate.

Rumor about a possible 4-door coupe variant of the Cruze...

I hate the idea of a 4 door coupe

305pride · 02-19-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I hate the idea of a 4 door coupe

idk what you guys mean by 4 door coupe. like a mazda rx-8? lol

djsnoflake · 02-19-2010, 02:32 PM

What is a 4 door coupe?

I thought a coupe has 2 doors only?

FenwickHockey65 · 02-19-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I hate the idea of a 4 door coupe

Sorry. GM doesn't seem too keen about building a coupe. Not saying it can't happen.

2010 SSRS · 02-19-2010, 02:33 PM

Cruzen

FenwickHockey65 · 02-19-2010, 02:34 PM

This is a four-door coupe.

Similar roofline/body style to a coupe with an extra set of doors tacked on.

*DGthe3* · 02-19-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by djsnoflake

What is a 4 door coupe?

I thought a coupe has 2 doors only?

Thats exactly why I don't like them. They are 4 door cars with a roofline similar to a coupe, so they get referred to as 4 door coupes.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-19-2010, 02:42 PM

I'd have to see whatever design is being proposed for a four-door coupe before forming an opinion. It could be a good thing, as a lot of people aren't fans of the high roofline of the Cruze.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-19-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Thats exactly why I don't like them. They are 4 door cars with a roofline similar to a coupe, so they get referred to as 4 door coupes.

WHA! I didn't know that!

Weird!

02-19-2010, 12:02 PM	#1
MikesZ Group Provocateur Drives: Long Distances Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,021	Chevy Cruze and Buick Verano The Chevy Cruze and a small Buick (rumored to be named 'Verano') would make perfect "production mates" for GM's Lordstown, OH plant. GM outta focus on sedan and coupe versions of these cars. Cruze and Verano could be offered with 1.4L and the 2.0L (in Cruze SS and Verano GS versions) ECOTEC turbo four-bangers - hopefully sourced from GM's Tonawanda, NY plant. Bring 'em both GM! And those sport coupe versions just beg for the 2.0L Turbo. Oh, and GM...be prepared to run both those plants 6 days per week @ 3 shifts per day for awhile. Attached Images __________________

02-19-2010, 12:19 PM	#2
305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,202	the small buick does seem nice. im liking buick more everyday. idk if i want the regal or this now. the "verano" would be attractive to me because it might cost less the then regal. the regal gs is so bad ass though. __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

02-19-2010, 12:32 PM	#3
Morepwr woohoo Drives: Silverado, 70cutlass, 57chevy&more Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 557	The Cruze isnt bad looking for an economy car. The Buick version will probably offer up more creature comforts and still be a good mileage car. __________________ I am not useless, I can still be used as a bad example!

02-19-2010, 01:27 PM	#4
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Not really a rumor anymore regarding the Verano nameplate. Rumor about a possible 4-door coupe variant of the Cruze... __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

02-19-2010, 02:34 PM	#11
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	This is a four-door coupe. Similar roofline/body style to a coupe with an extra set of doors tacked on. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

02-19-2010, 02:33 PM	#10
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Cruzen

02-19-2010, 02:42 PM	#13
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	I'd have to see whatever design is being proposed for a four-door coupe before forming an opinion. It could be a good thing, as a lot of people aren't fans of the high roofline of the Cruze. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

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