GM to launch new Traverse crossover at Tenn. plant

**Ming** · 10-03-2008, 02:59 PM

GM to launch new Traverse crossover at Tenn. plant
Associated Press
October 3, 2008

SPRING HILL, Tenn. - General Motors Corp. is launching its new Chevrolet Traverse from its Spring Hill, Tenn., assembly plant.

The automaker hopes the new eight-passenger crossover will attract buyers who have shied away from SUVs.

The Traverse also marks a new beginning for the plant that built GM's Saturn brand until March 2007. The majority of the facility's workers were furloughed while the plant was updated and retooled for the new model this year.

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jkennedy293 · 10-03-2008, 03:04 PM

I thought the Traverse was already in production and shipping to dealers? This article seems to imply that it hasn't gone into production yet.

GMFAN85 · 10-03-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jkennedy293

I thought the Traverse was already in production and shipping to dealers? This article seems to imply that it hasn't gone into production yet.

I've seen one at the Chevy dealership by me and it was outside so it wasn't a display model.

cad1cts · 10-03-2008, 03:09 PM

Serra Chevy near me has one. Its black and I LOVE it.

rsinsel · 10-03-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cad1cts

Serra Chevy near me has one. Its black and I LOVE it.

I don't like the tail lamps. The GMC rules!!!

MCGARRETT · 10-03-2008, 03:33 PM

They are for sure on the lots, the pics of the closed Bill Heard Chevrolet in Texas already had a few Traverses(?)plural? on the lot.

FierySolstice · 10-03-2008, 03:34 PM

I think the Outlook looks soo much better for not much more money. The Enclave and GMC look awesome in very different ways which is good. I think Chevy could of done without the VW tail lights on this.

hotrod1949 · 10-03-2008, 03:44 PM

They were probably building "saleable trials" for quite some time. They then announce a SOP date, and can say they ramped up to full production in a much shorter period of time. It is an old Toyota trick, you know, make the numbers ay what you want.

DoomsDave · 10-03-2008, 03:59 PM

GM sold 226 Traverses last month.

paul8488 · 10-03-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MCGARRETT

They are for sure on the lots, the pics of the closed Bill Heard Chevrolet in Texas already had a few Traverses(?)plural? on the lot.

He really IS a crook! Trying to sell vehicles before they've evn started production!

GMusa · 10-03-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jkennedy293

I thought the Traverse was already in production and shipping to dealers? This article seems to imply that it hasn't gone into production yet.

It is.. on my way to school there is a white one outside of a dealer.. Looks even better in person!

cyclone · 10-03-2008, 04:46 PM

its looks to big for me.

Copcarz · 10-03-2008, 05:26 PM

Too bad Moraine didn't get the Lamdas. We could have built all 4 makes at our facility instead of the 2 plants they're currently using.

CrunkedRL · 10-03-2008, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Copcarz

Too bad Moraine didn't get the Lamdas. We could have built all 4 makes at our facility instead of the 2 plants they're currently using.

I think the fact that Springhill is much newer than Moraine played a major part into why production was shifted there rather than the ladder. I still have strong reservations about how the Traverse will perform in overall sells compared to it's Lambda brotherin. It's clearly at the bottom rung when styling is factored in IMO and I can foresee a number of these being off-loaded to fleets after it's all said and done

LeSabre · 10-03-2008, 06:26 PM

I have yet to see any Traverses'. I would rather not as I do not like it at all.
I do not like that its basically a very bland version of the Buick Enclave. The Traverse looks as if its a Toyota wannabe. Its very ugly & IMO, Chevy didn't need this thing in the 1st place!

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Ming GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: An Alternate Timeline Posts: 14,684	GM to launch new Traverse crossover at Tenn. plant GM to launch new Traverse crossover at Tenn. plant Associated Press October 3, 2008 SPRING HILL, Tenn. - General Motors Corp. is launching its new Chevrolet Traverse from its Spring Hill, Tenn., assembly plant. The automaker hopes the new eight-passenger crossover will attract buyers who have shied away from SUVs. The Traverse also marks a new beginning for the plant that built GM's Saturn brand until March 2007. The majority of the facility's workers were furloughed while the plant was updated and retooled for the new model this year. SOURCE __________________ Follow WoH on Facebook Follow C64 Walkabout on Facebook Thanks!

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jkennedy293 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holly Springs, NC Drives: '03 Cavalier Posts: 2,371	Re: GM to launch new Traverse crossover at Tenn. plant I thought the Traverse was already in production and shipping to dealers? This article seems to imply that it hasn't gone into production yet.

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cad1cts 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: birmingham, al Posts: 570	Re: GM to launch new Traverse crossover at Tenn. plant Serra Chevy near me has one. Its black and I LOVE it.

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MCGARRETT 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,595	Re: GM to launch new Traverse crossover at Tenn. plant They are for sure on the lots, the pics of the closed Bill Heard Chevrolet in Texas already had a few Traverses(?)plural? on the lot.

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FierySolstice 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Philadelphia Drives: 2007 Saturn Aura Posts: 1,192	Re: GM to launch new Traverse crossover at Tenn. plant I think the Outlook looks soo much better for not much more money. The Enclave and GMC look awesome in very different ways which is good. I think Chevy could of done without the VW tail lights on this. __________________ The "New GM" is very boring... what happened to the driving excitement? 2013

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hotrod1949 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 625	Re: GM to launch new Traverse crossover at Tenn. plant They were probably building "saleable trials" for quite some time. They then announce a SOP date, and can say they ramped up to full production in a much shorter period of time. It is an old Toyota trick, you know, make the numbers ay what you want.

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DoomsDave 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin, TX Drives: 2006 Infiniti G35 coupe, 1994 BMW 325is Posts: 223	Re: GM to launch new Traverse crossover at Tenn. plant GM sold 226 Traverses last month.

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cyclone 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota Drives: '08 2500HD , Pontiac G8, '59 IMPALA Posts: 1,623	Re: GM to launch new Traverse crossover at Tenn. plant its looks to big for me.

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Copcarz 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 102	Re: GM to launch new Traverse crossover at Tenn. plant Too bad Moraine didn't get the Lamdas. We could have built all 4 makes at our facility instead of the 2 plants they're currently using.

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LeSabre 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Dec 2005 Drives: 1988 Buick LeSabre(4dr) Goes by the name Katherine Posts: 3,480	Re: GM to launch new Traverse crossover at Tenn. plant I have yet to see any Traverses'. I would rather not as I do not like it at all. I do not like that its basically a very bland version of the Buick Enclave. The Traverse looks as if its a Toyota wannabe. Its very ugly & IMO, Chevy didn't need this thing in the 1st place! __________________ If GM had some balls, they'd revoke the death/phasing out of Pontiac.

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