GM Reveals GMC Granite Concept! - Page 8

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-29-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

People will always need trucks and SUV's and will pay for them regardless of the price of gas. I agree that it makes no sense to sell compact cars as GMC's, but diluting a brands image in order to boost sales is a very bad idea in my mind. GMC should build kickass trucks and SUV's at a premium. The Granite, while looking better than most urban boxes, is still an urban box. It doesn't deserve showroom space along side Yukons and Sierras.

If GM really sees a need for this type of vehicle would have been Pontiac (albeit with different styling) since it was supposed to be a youth oriented brand and these are supposed to be youth oriented cars. Since that can't happen they should make it a Chevy.

Chevy is saturated. Pontiac is dead...and while an Urban box...it's still a utility-box. That's the way they designed it. Holding GMC to ONLY produce big SUVs and trucks is akin to keeping the Camaro live axle and poor suspension components because muscle cars aren't supposed to be able to handle.

imo, I think it's a good move. And the usually cynical MotorTrend posters seem to feel the same. 60% of over 2000 voters have responded favorably to the idea. Ditto for its reception at the auto show unveiling....or it wouldn't be here.

"Do what the Customer wants"...that's a phrase that used to be lacking at GM.

305pride · 06-29-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Chevy is saturated. Pontiac is dead...and while an Urban box...it's still a utility-box. That's the way they designed it. Holding GMC to ONLY produce big SUVs and trucks is akin to keeping the Camaro live axle and poor suspension components because muscle cars aren't supposed to be able to handle.

imo, I think it's a good move. And the usually cynical MotorTrend posters seem to feel the same. 60% of over 2000 voters have responded favorably to the idea. Ditto for its reception at the auto show unveiling....or it wouldn't be here.

"Do what the Customer wants"...that's a phrase that used to be lacking at GM.

i agree.

Transfusion · 06-29-2010, 09:10 PM

First impression was WTF while laughing and thoughts of the "urban-industrial design aesthetic" , just need cristo to put a big bolt of yellow fabric dangling from it, while some new wave "urban-industrial design aesthetic" jazz plays in the background. Seriously though , I like the suicide doors.

*DGthe3* · 06-30-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Chevy is saturated. Pontiac is dead...and while an Urban box...it's still a utility-box. That's the way they designed it. Holding GMC to ONLY produce big SUVs and trucks is akin to keeping the Camaro live axle and poor suspension components because muscle cars aren't supposed to be able to handle.

imo, I think it's a good move. And the usually cynical MotorTrend posters seem to feel the same. 60% of over 2000 voters have responded favorably to the idea. Ditto for its reception at the auto show unveiling....or it wouldn't be here.

"Do what the Customer wants"...that's a phrase that used to be lacking at GM.

I'd say its more akin to making the Camaro a FWD 4 banger*. So what about brand identity, it needs to be more efficient to keep going. As long is it looks sorta like how it should, thats all that matters. Forget about actually being capable of doing anything. That is the way forward.

*yes, I know this was an idea on at least 1 occasion

FenwickHockey65 · 06-30-2010, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

I'd say its more akin to making the Camaro a FWD 4 banger*. So what about brand identity, it needs to be more efficient to keep going. As long is it looks sorta like how it should, thats all that matters. Forget about actually being capable of doing anything. That is the way forward.

*yes, I know this was an idea on at least 1 occasion

Technically, the 4-banger part is still in the works...

The whole GMC "Professional Grade" thing needs to be rethought. It's not exactly supposed to be for professional contractors or whatever now, more like professionals such as lawyers, doctors, etc. The fact that GMC is in the same showroom as Buick (which is now being marketed heavily towards business-type folks) supports this.

GMC's vehicles will continue to stray away from Chevrolet's in terms of design in the future.

FenwickHockey65 · 06-30-2010, 06:38 PM

Never mind, Granite is NOT approved for production yet.

guiLT · 06-30-2010, 06:41 PM

It has A serious boxy shape.

*TAG UR IT* · 07-02-2010, 01:08 AM

that is cool...hehe...

I don't know if I'd ever own one, but there sure as hell is a market for it!

a_Username · 07-02-2010, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Never mind, Granite is NOT approved for production yet.

Link? You had me all excited for nothing. :(

leperkhaun · 07-02-2010, 05:26 AM

i like it. Just from the looks and size it looks to be positioned to directly compete with cars such as the Ford Flex.

Large family sized cars without having to buy a SUV.

Blade · 07-02-2010, 06:39 AM

Why is GMC taking inspiration from a Scion?

FenwickHockey65 · 07-02-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

Link? You had me all excited for nothing. :(

http://www.leftlanenews.com/gmc-granite.html

I feel it will be green-lighted soon though.

06-30-2010, 06:38 PM	#104
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Never mind, Granite is NOT approved for production yet. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

06-30-2010, 06:41 PM	#105
guiLT Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2001 Maxima Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6,585 View My Garage	It has A serious boxy shape. __________________

07-02-2010, 06:39 AM	#109
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Why is GMC taking inspiration from a Scion? __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

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