Various bits of GM news

stovt001 · 11-26-2007, 06:08 PM

Holden Ute strongly rumored to come Stateside as a G8 variant, and Edmunds test drives:

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..3.*

GM to launch new global small car platform as replacement for Delta:

http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-la...m-by-2009.html

Malibu, Enclave Sales Strong, GM sales planners ever so slightly off:

http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrole...ll-strong.html

Discuss

Scotsman · 11-26-2007, 09:30 PM

I keep hearing the small car will and will not come stateside. Lutz needs to speak up.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-26-2007, 10:01 PM

"off ever so slightly". Good!

This is the kind of mistake that GM needs to start making more often

I'm actually gonna take a ride down to my Chevy dealer this weekend. I've got to see this car up close.

*DGthe3* · 11-27-2007, 04:22 PM

The G8 Ute is what the SSR should have been. Too bad it isn't an El Camino though

I'm kinda glad the Cobalt & co is getting a makeover, but so soon? hopfully they make the rear end a little lower.

As for sales predictions, 3000 Malibus in the first month is pretty good, since very few people have even seen the car yet. I wouldn't be surprised if they have sold 10k by the end of 2007.

stovt001 · 11-27-2007, 05:18 PM

I like the Ute, but I think it would have made a better GMC. Since they want to focus GMC, Pontiac, and Buick down to a few models each and concentrate each one, the Ute would have fit perfectly in GMC's truck lineup, and I worry it will crowd out other smaller Pontiacs. I've heard they want to limit each brand to three or four models, so If we have Solstice, G8 sedan, G8 Ute, and G8 wagon will that be it for Pontiac? Will the "Excitement division" be limited to 3 land-yachts and a midgetmobile? That will be very disappointing.

I look forward to the new global compacts, and I agree a lower rear end would help.

Selling 3000 Malibus in under a month is amazing. With cars like the Challenger and Camaro it is easy to assume that the enthusiasts will rush out and buy a bunch at launch, and then sales will plummet after that, but with a car like the Malibu it is pretty safe to assume those sales levels are sustainable.

stovt001 · 11-30-2007, 12:48 PM

Some more info on the G8 Ute

http://www.leftlanenews.com/us-bound...ssibility.html

The two things that jump out to me are the $31,000 expected MSRP (why would it cost more if you're replacing the rear seats with an open bed?) and the 6.1L engine (we have a 6.1L engine?)

*Mr. Wyndham* · 11-30-2007, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stovt001

and the 6.1L engine (we have a 6.1L engine?)

not currently(

)...and the Holden Ute uses the equivilant to our L76, right now....
So it's either a typo...or a new engine

11-26-2007, 06:08 PM	#1
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	Various bits of GM news Holden Ute strongly rumored to come Stateside as a G8 variant, and Edmunds test drives: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..3.* GM to launch new global small car platform as replacement for Delta: http://www.leftlanenews.com/gm-to-la...m-by-2009.html Malibu, Enclave Sales Strong, GM sales planners ever so slightly off: http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrole...ll-strong.html Discuss

11-26-2007, 10:01 PM	#3
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	"off ever so slightly". Good! This is the kind of mistake that GM needs to start making more often I'm actually gonna take a ride down to my Chevy dealer this weekend. I've got to see this car up close. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

11-27-2007, 04:22 PM	#4
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	The G8 Ute is what the SSR should have been. Too bad it isn't an El Camino though I'm kinda glad the Cobalt & co is getting a makeover, but so soon? hopfully they make the rear end a little lower. As for sales predictions, 3000 Malibus in the first month is pretty good, since very few people have even seen the car yet. I wouldn't be surprised if they have sold 10k by the end of 2007. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

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11-26-2007, 09:30 PM	#2
Scotsman Auto Pilot Drives: Gunmetal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,307	I keep hearing the small car will and will not come stateside. Lutz needs to speak up.

11-27-2007, 05:18 PM	#5
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	I like the Ute, but I think it would have made a better GMC. Since they want to focus GMC, Pontiac, and Buick down to a few models each and concentrate each one, the Ute would have fit perfectly in GMC's truck lineup, and I worry it will crowd out other smaller Pontiacs. I've heard they want to limit each brand to three or four models, so If we have Solstice, G8 sedan, G8 Ute, and G8 wagon will that be it for Pontiac? Will the "Excitement division" be limited to 3 land-yachts and a midgetmobile? That will be very disappointing. I look forward to the new global compacts, and I agree a lower rear end would help. Selling 3000 Malibus in under a month is amazing. With cars like the Challenger and Camaro it is easy to assume that the enthusiasts will rush out and buy a bunch at launch, and then sales will plummet after that, but with a car like the Malibu it is pretty safe to assume those sales levels are sustainable.

11-30-2007, 12:48 PM	#6
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	Some more info on the G8 Ute http://www.leftlanenews.com/us-bound...ssibility.html The two things that jump out to me are the $31,000 expected MSRP (why would it cost more if you're replacing the rear seats with an open bed?) and the 6.1L engine (we have a 6.1L engine?)