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Archangel · 06-20-2008, 10:07 AM

If Saturn goes away, then Pontiac can have a version of the Astra with perhaps the 2.2L Ecotec and compete against Mazda 3. So Astra transfers to Pontiac, Aura and Sky go but hey, there's Malibu and Solstice. Vue and Outlook won't be missed IMO. So, we have a more complete and competitive Pontiac division with the Astra replacing the G5, and perhaps a transfer of the Vue to Pontiac, but only if it only comes with standard AWD and the 3.6L V6 also as standard (Remember Pontiacs should be sports oriented). GM could use some of the slightly higher end interior bits formerly used for Saturns to compliment the Solstice and G6 for the top-of-the-line sub-models. Now, GM gets rid of three re-badges (Outlook, Sky and Aura) and strenghtens Pontiac as an import fighter division. What could go wrong?

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Archangel 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2003 Drives: 1991 Trans Am GTA 2006 Volvo S40 Posts: 170	Re: Which GM Brand(s) Do You Think Should Get The Chop? If Saturn goes away, then Pontiac can have a version of the Astra with perhaps the 2.2L Ecotec and compete against Mazda 3. So Astra transfers to Pontiac, Aura and Sky go but hey, there's Malibu and Solstice. Vue and Outlook won't be missed IMO. So, we have a more complete and competitive Pontiac division with the Astra replacing the G5, and perhaps a transfer of the Vue to Pontiac, but only if it only comes with standard AWD and the 3.6L V6 also as standard (Remember Pontiacs should be sports oriented). GM could use some of the slightly higher end interior bits formerly used for Saturns to compliment the Solstice and G6 for the top-of-the-line sub-models. Now, GM gets rid of three re-badges (Outlook, Sky and Aura) and strenghtens Pontiac as an import fighter division. What could go wrong? __________________ "...the current GTA carries on the idea of the first Trans Am proudly and deservedly. It's still the most mature and sophisticated ponycar. It still has character. It still has muscle. And it's still worthy of the name." Car Craft, 1991 Last edited by Archangel : 06-20-2008 at 10:59 AM.