GM Bankruptcy Update; 363 Sale set for June 30th

[oklapike]

Originally Posted by 1487

what is the status of Impala replacement?

Reply hazy, try again later.

Seriously, I don't think anyone in GM knows...or if they do, no one's making a firm statement.

[Hurricane]

Originally Posted by oklapike

Reply hazy, try again later.

Seriously, I don't think anyone in GM knows...or if they do, no one's making a firm statement.

[oklapike]

Originally Posted by Hurricane

That's exactly what I had in mind when I posted. Far too often, it seems as if GM management consults a Magic 8 Ball when making future product announcements.

[Hurricane]

Originally Posted by oklapike

That's exactly what I had in mind when I posted. Far too often, it seems as if GM management consults a Magic 8 Ball when making future product announcements.

So true!

[Ultra Magnus]

Originally Posted by oklapike

I wouldn't necessarily say that, the article just mentions what's going to be the product focus over the next few years. Besides, as long as Holden is part of the family, GM has a highly competitive large (115+ in wheelbase, 200+ in length) sedan platform to draw from.

I completely agree and thats why I am sad to see the G8 go. Great platform, but will be underutilized in North America because of the fuel efficiency standards. Personally I wanted to see the WM platform here underpinning the next Cadillac flagship (whatever its called). I think with focus on fuel economy over riding what a smaller percentage of the market want in a vehicle, we may be left with with little cars and cross-overs to fill the mass market desires. And before anyone mentions the Enclave/Traverse/Acadia trio, they look way too minivanish to me. The Enclave is stylish but still needs tweaking.

[Ultra Magnus]

Originally Posted by osv_alero

For those that love full-size vehicles; Ed stated, yesterday during a chat session, that an all new full-size Impala is due out shortly as well. We can all hope and dream for a RWD version. Maybe the ones from the Middle East.

What chance do we have that the new Impala is V8 powered and RWD? I'm guessing slim to none.

[jcgable]

I'm mostly interested in the fact that (based off of NSAP's sources) the Malibu's timetable has been moved back up.

[r22wink]

This is going to be great. New GM product every 3-4 years W/ current product being updated and refreshed every 1-2 years. AHHH... Welcome Back General Motors. I have complete faith you have found your soul! You build them(the right way) and people will come.

[V8GMT360 Guy]

Originally Posted by nsap

all-new Chevrolet Malibu, all-new Chevrolet Colorado, all-new GMC Canyon,

Refreshing the Malibu again already? Interesting.

As for the Colorado/Canyon... it's about damn time they did something with them.

[Chris322]

Originally Posted by 1487

what is the status of Impala replacement?

Who knows if we'll even get an Impala replacement. It may just fade away, with the Malibu taking over the sedan offering. The Cruze is supposed to be a nicer, larger car than the Cobalt, so it can fill in the lower tier Malibu sales, letting the Malibu move slightly up market.

I still think they need to give us the G8 as the Impala. Probably just wishful thinking, though. If nothing else it would be a great stop-gap product until a completely new Impala can be designed.

[fp115]

Originally Posted by Chris322

Who knows if we'll even get an Impala replacement. It may just fade away, with the Malibu taking over the sedan offering. The Cruze is supposed to be a nicer, larger car than the Cobalt, so it can fill in the lower tier Malibu sales, letting the Malibu move slightly up market.

I still think they need to give us the G8 as the Impala. Probably just wishful thinking, though. If nothing else it would be a great stop-gap product until a completely new Impala can be designed.

You really have no idea

News on this soon. New model by 2011 and another shortly after.

[oklapike]

Originally Posted by fp115

You really have no idea

News on this soon. New model by 2011 and another shortly after.

All I can say is I hope we get an announcement with full details on Monday.

[fp115]

Originally Posted by oklapike

All I can say is I hope we get an announcement with full details on Monday.

You will have to wait more than that.

[oklapike]

Originally Posted by fp115

You will have to wait more than that.

I take that to mean that the information you're privy won't be announced through our favorite GMI editor-in-chief then. I can't see him dropping a hint so far in advance of a formal announcement.

[fp115]

Originally Posted by oklapike

I take that to mean that the information you're privy won't be announced through our favorite GMI editor-in-chief then. I can't see him dropping a hint so far in advance of a formal announcement.

No, NSAP won't be having this information until it is released by GM.