Big News: Leaked Future GM Product & Production Plans!

[DuSpinnst]

Originally Posted by igor

what is the difference between Delta and Gamma? I thought Cobalt was Delta ... but it says Cobalt is Gamma.

1) 7 passanger MPV built on Delta starting 2009 ?
2) Chevrolet large notchback in 2010 ?

3) Cobalt replacement in 2009 ..

Anyone knows anything about #1 and #2? #3 is interesting - that is SOON - I believe 2012 was expected.

Igor

Cobalt it Delta, and Cobalt is moving out of Lordstown. Lordstown is getting a Gamma. Probably one that is only built here.

Gamma's are the Aveo and Corsa.

7-Passenger MPV is a Saturn.

[DuSpinnst]

Originally Posted by igor

oh I see ...

hmm .. so new Aveo/.Corsa US produced in 2009 ... where is global Delta II production then?

Igor

It goes to Mexico.

[genjy]

CTS Wagon...?

Oh boy.

[DuSpinnst]

Originally Posted by GM-Joe

My guess the Impala will live as a widened and lengthened Malibu; sort of like the 93 and 95.

Not really, there is still a RWD Impala. The Chevy Notchback is different.

It will share the Wheelbase of a 9-5. Unlike all other Epsilon II's which are shorter.

[DuSpinnst]

Originally Posted by genjy

CTS Wagon...?

Oh boy.

For Europe....

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by ericmvest

Chevrolet had the Caprice/Impala SS, Lumina, Corsica/Beretta 10 years ago. I think there is room for mid-size fwd, full-size fwd, and full-size rwd sedans in Chevrolet's line-up. I want to buy a rwd Impala and will not settle for a fwd car.

Agree 100%. If any brand can build a car for everyman it will be Chevrolet.

[minnfang]

Originally Posted by Perian

Detroit/Hamtramck, Mich. — Buick Lucerne and Cadillac DTS continue until 2010, Global Delta MPV7 beginning in 2009, Global Delta Volt beginning in 2010, Global Epsilon Chevrolet beginning in 2012.

Delta MPV7 sounds like a possible replacement for the HHR. The HHR is cool, but where do you go for the next gen on a retro vehicle? Same question has been haunting Chrysler over fate of PT Cruiser.

Originally Posted by Perian

Fairfax, Kan. — Chevrolet Malibu and Saturn Aura continue until 2011, Global Epsilon Buick and Saturn beginning in 2009, Chevrolet large 4-door notchback beginning in 2010.

I'm confused (no news to most of you). It says Aura continues until 2011, with Saturn Global Epsilon (Eppy II?) beginning in 2009. Does Eppy II Aura only get a three year run? Maybe only at this factory - sounds inefficient.

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by Bravada

So, there WILL be a Zeta Cadillac... Oh well, GM was doing too well, this had to happen...

If you drive Sigma and Zeta back to back and can tell the difference, you truly are amazing.

[spykebn]

Just because something isn't listed doesn't mean GM isn't going to build it. Everyone is forgetting Mexico and more importantly Canada. Chevy Impala will probably just be built in Canada, like it was rumored to be a while back.

[rsbaker]

Originally Posted by GM-10

Hamtramck scored big. I guess they want the new pride of GM (The Volt) to actually be built in Detroit.

I think that's quite fitting.

I absolutely agree! I'm sure GM insiders are salivating at the potential of Volt and its inevitable derivatives. I predict that if it is the success that everyone hopes it to be, Volts and Volt spinoffs will be built in several places both inside and outside the US to meet demand.

[CobaltSScrazy]

so when does delta 2 appear? Actual 2009 or MY 2009????

CobaltSScrazy

and when can i purchase a turbo cobalt!!!?!?!?!?!?!????????? Duspinnist! Insider info por favor!

[Odin]

Way to let every other manufacturer know what GM is doing UAW!, really good for the company not.....

[Butz]

A lot of interesting details, I never thought GM will ever build a small or compact car in America.

[rhvfd10]

There's a lot for GM fans to be happy about here. I can't wait for info about the C3XX trucks!


It's kind of sad, however, that such long term plans have been revealed to us. This issue of being unable to keep the lid on things is GM's biggest problem.

[MechEng]

Originally Posted by spykebn

Just because something isn't listed doesn't mean GM isn't going to build it. Everyone is forgetting Mexico and more importantly Canada. Chevy Impala will probably just be built in Canada, like it was rumored to be a while back.

Oshawa is being retooled for zeta right now. Oshawa will get all non caddy zeta's for North America.

The Volt wasn't a supprise because everybody knows it's been on the production schedual target 2010.