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Michael_S · 09-06-2008, 12:01 PM

I don't understand GM's problem here.

The G8 is Zeta, and more spacious in cabin and trunk than the STS. Presumably GM makes a profit selling it for $27,000.

Cadillac-ize the styling. Quiet it down. Add the luxury options. Stretch the car maybe 4 inches, so it matches or beats the DTS on space. Put in the two mode hybrid system. Done.

If GM can profit selling a RWD two-mode SUV hybrid for $51,000, then I'm certain that somewhere between the $27,000 price of a G8 and the $50,000 price of a DTS they can find room to put two-mode into Zeta and still make a profit.

09-06-2008, 12:01 PM	#28 (permalink)
Michael_S 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,866	Re: Lutz Speaks On STS/ DTS I don't understand GM's problem here. The G8 is Zeta, and more spacious in cabin and trunk than the STS. Presumably GM makes a profit selling it for $27,000. Cadillac-ize the styling. Quiet it down. Add the luxury options. Stretch the car maybe 4 inches, so it matches or beats the DTS on space. Put in the two mode hybrid system. Done. If GM can profit selling a RWD two-mode SUV hybrid for $51,000, then I'm certain that somewhere between the $27,000 price of a G8 and the $50,000 price of a DTS they can find room to put two-mode into Zeta and still make a profit.