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Originally Posted by SAngelo
I would close Pontiac but if it would create too much hardship for GM then I would first try the streamlining of vehicles with Pontiac and Buick. As the rwd performance division Pontiac should keep G8 and Solstice since they are both rwd, don't keep the G6, G5 etc since they are staying fwd. Pontiac should just add a 2 door G8 (Monaro from Austrailia) and call it the GTO. Pontiacs lineup for now would be :
G8
GTO
Solstice
Keep the Vibe I guess until contract with Toyota runs out.
Buick should just have the new Lacrosse/Regal(Epsilon II) and a Rwd replacement for the Lucerne (Park Avenue)
Lacrosse/Regal
Lucerne/Park Avenue (RWD replacement)
Enclave
When you combine both divisions you will have a full line-up or a distinct lineup of cars with not alot of overlap.
GMC will add the Torrent replacement and yes the Acadia is similar to the Enclave but one is more plush than the other.
I would do this for now. I know there are Cafe standards and all, but with cylinder deactivation and Direct Injection, GM can increase fuel economy even with gas prices. GM also needs to add some hybrid versions to some of these cars like Lacrosse, V6 -(two mode hybrid for G8) etc. What do you all think ?
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I agree with you except for one point. GMC has to go. Let the Torrent replacement go to Buick.