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Old 08-03-2008, 11:07 PM   #68 (permalink)
Jim Altemus
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Re: GMI Exclusive: GM Planning Line of Small Crossovers/Rumors Debunked

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Originally Posted by PA Dweller View Post
You really think all the former SUV drivers want to go from a Tahoe to an Aveo? Crossovers get very good gas mileage while not skimping on things like room and ride height. Once DI is added to the Lambda's they will probably get 25 MPG highway which is impressive for a vehicle that can hold 8 people comfortably. So no, crossovers are here to stay.
A Tahoe to an Aveo is a bit extreme, no? GM should have introduced all the crossovers they were going to introduce 3-5 years ago. Crossovers are a transitional body style and I'm concerned that GM will go all-in with them while buyers (and GM's competitors) have already adjusted to cars and station wagons.

There always was and there will always be a market for body on frame SUVs and crossovers, only now those markets are going to be the niches they once were for the original Suburban and Blazer.

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