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Originally Posted by Bravada
1. The new LaX, judging by the dimensions unofficially acquired from Chinese sources, will probably qualify as fullsize. Expect it to become effectively BOTH LaCrosse's AND Lucerne's replacement.
2. Having said which, the Lucerne sales are still strong, so expect the vehicle to linger on for at least a while, especially in V8 form.
3. The Regal will take over as midsize sedan
4. There is no immediate need for Buick to offer smaller cars for younger people, IMHO. Buick can be an aspirational brand by NOT reaching out to everybody, not the other way around. People still want e.g. Jaguar and buy them when they become affluent enough even if there are no compact Jags at Civic prices.
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Thank you.
I don't know just where this absurd notion that all auto brands everywhere must produce something for young people came from.
As for Lucerne, how are sales still good? I suspect the majority now go to fleets anyway. The plant that builds it is being used for the Volt by November 2010. It will have to be extensively remodeled, so it will most likely close at least 9 months before. There is no other plant designated to take up DTS/Lucerne production. I doubt GM would spend the millons required to continue the old-girls and their ever declining sales numbers, so I would say a short 5-6 month 2010 model year will be their last.