Chevy to get small, Gamma-based crossover

[paul8488]

I love the idea, assuming they keep it smaller than the HHR. I always loved the Tracker, and could see people liking a vehicle like this. Same footprint as a subcompact but with more interior space (including headroom).

I get the impression that the Beat will be even smaller and not as tall, which leaves some room for this thing!

[Ming]

Originally Posted by benroethig

First, the HHR replacement is going to be a Chevy version of the Zafira sold globally. It may or may not have retro styling and/or take on the HHR name.

Second, the Equinox is about the size of the S-10 Blazer. It competes more with the Edge and Murano than the Tucson, CR-V, or escape. This is basically true replacement for the Tracker.

True, I'd forgotten that (though I wasn't sure if there would be some bleedover with the HHR being sold as the new Zafira based Chevy is available), and the Zafira would be less likely to pass as a "crossover" -- more of a true "mini" minivan.

[Bravada]

Same footprint as a subcompact but with more interior space (including headroom).

For most of these cars, the "more interior space" thing is unfortunately limited to headroom.

[t-rex]

GM finally tackles the Ford EcoSport...

[benroethig]

Originally Posted by Pedal 2 Metal

Enough with the freakin daewoos. Daewoo subcompact, Daewoo compact, Daewoo small SUV thing. What are all the American engineers and designers doing? They've canceled plans for a new corvette, tahoe, impala, malibu, camaro convertible, rwd pontiacs, kappa II, XLS, STS/DTS, Northstar replacement, and the V12...

Do they even have a NA division anymore?

There is no Daewoo anymore. All further projects are collaborative efforts between the three major divisions. GMDAT has Gamma and the sedan Delta IIs, GM europe has the hatch delta IIs and Epsilon IIs, and GMNA has trucks.

[BigThreeForever]

Originally Posted by Pedal 2 Metal

Enough with the freakin daewoos. Daewoo subcompact, Daewoo compact, Daewoo small SUV thing. What are all the American engineers and designers doing? They've canceled plans for a new corvette, tahoe, impala, malibu, camaro convertible, rwd pontiacs, kappa II, XLS, STS/DTS, Northstar replacement, and the V12...

Do they even have a NA division anymore?

You took the words right out of my mouth.

CHEVROLET: The Heartbeat of Korea

[Astra RL]

I like the new small cars they are producing and being global is good, but if it is a crossover it should be designed in the US that is what we do trucks and truck-like thingys.
The size idea is a good one I mean the nox is the same size as an explorer and they have the escape below it. I like the concept of the Hyundai Tuscon/KIA Sportage so if GM could give people something about that size it would do well from high sitting not big size wanting people.

[paul8488]

Originally Posted by Bravada

For most of these cars, the "more interior space" thing is unfortunately limited to headroom.

If they're taller you get a bit more luggage space, if it's done right. Plus, with upright rear seating and tall front seats they can sometimes eek out a bit more foot space for rear passengers. The old Suzuki Sidekick / Chevrolet Tracker had adequate room for 4 adults, for example... much more comfortable than any similar-length car (especially when it came equipped with the uplevel bucket seats in back).

[npi]

Originally Posted by benroethig

There is no Daewoo anymore. All further projects are collaborative efforts between the three major divisions. GMDAT has Gamma and the sedan Delta IIs, GM europe has the hatch delta IIs and Epsilon IIs, and GMNA has trucks.

But wait, aren't trucks going away too? Only bean counters left in GM NA (actually only USA. Mexico and Canada still have engineers), oh yes, the profits stay in USA but the middle class is gone. We (us engineers) should move to Korea, China, Germany

[NfamousZ24]

Ah another product that I won't have a fat chance to build.

9 More working days until I am laid off.

And we are still left in the dark with no contract..............

[bone]

I sure hope that the HHR isn't going anywhere. I believe it looks better with each passing year.

[Hitman1970]

Willl this be a new Samurai/ Geo Tracker?

[kenman923]

Chevy needs to hit a home run with this car. I think that they could go toe to toe with the Honda Element and the Scion Xb

[GM-Joe]

The HHR is pretty cool, but they need a Tracker type vehicle, messaged for 2010, to appeal more towards female daily commuters.

[Butz]

Originally Posted by blaksabb

Why not?