Meet Your 2010 Chevy Car lineup

[SAngelo]

Originally Posted by ChevyRules

Meet Your 2010 Chevy lineup
www.gminsidenews.com

Aveo





New for 2010

• Horsepower increases to 108 (80.5 kW)
• New exterior color: Wintergreen Metallic
• Rear spoiler now standard on Aveo5 2LT
• Lower numeric fourth and fifth gear ratios on the five-speed manual transmission increase fuel economy by reducing engine rpm at higher speeds

Camaro





New for 2010

• All-new, heritage-inspired sports coupe for enthusiasts young and old
• Direct injected 3.6L V-6 delivers 304 hp (227 kW) and 29 mpg on the highway
• SS model with 6.2L V-8 offering up to 426 hp (318 kW)
• Available RS package included HID lights
• Premium interior blends heritage with modern touches and personal technologies

Cobalt





New for 2010

• New exterior colors: Black Granite Metallic and Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat
• MY LINK package now includes AM/FM radio with CD player, MP3 playback and USB port; Bluetooth phone connectivity, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls, leather-wrapped shift knob, OnStar with Directions & Connections plan and 16-inch aluminum wheels
• Power sunroof and performance display now standard on Cobalt SS

Corvette/Z06





New for 2010

• Exterior color Torch Red returns
• Z06 model now offered in all eight standard exterior colors
• Launch control is standard with all manual-transmission models
• Revised six-speed automatic paddle shift control allows easier return to automatic mode
• Side air bags standard on all models
• New interior console trim patterns
• Optional crossed-flags logo embroidery for seats
• Convertible models include tall rear spoiler from the Z06
• Cashmere interior offered on Z06 and ZR1
• Z06 3LZ package now includes power sport seats and power passenger seat

Corvette Grand Sport





New For 2010

• Wider front and rear fenders – including specific front fenders with integrated Grand Sport badges
• Z06-style front splitter and tall rear spoiler
• Functional brake ducts and extra cooling
• Unique 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels; painted finish standard and chrome finish optional
• Large 275/35ZR18 tires in front and 325/30ZR19 tires in the rear
• Z06-size brakes, including 14-inch (355 mm) front rotors with six-piston calipers and 13.4-inch (340 mm) rear rotors with four-piston calipers
• Specific manual transmission gear ratios
• Specific rear axle ratio on automatic-equipped models

Corvette ZR1





New for 2010:

• Performance Traction Management technology
• Launch control
• Standard side air bags
• Cashmere interior color available
• Torch Red exterior color available
• Competition Gray wheels available

Impala





New for 2010

• New exterior colors: Summit White, Cyber Gray Metallic and Aqua Blue Metallic replace White, Dark Silver Metallic, Mocha Bronze Metallic and Slate Metallic
• 1LT models now come with standard fog lamps and offer the Convenience Package (Universal Home Remote, auto-dimming inside mirror, outside heated/power-adjustable mirrors and Bluetooth phone connectivity)

Malibu





New for 2010

• New exterior colors: White Diamond Tricoat, Mocha Steel Metallic and Taupe Gray Metallic replace Dark Gray Metallic, Golden Pewter Metallic and Silver Moss Metallic
• 2.4L engine is now E85-capable. E85 comprises 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. It is a renewable fuel that helps reduce greenhouse gas and smog-forming emissions; can reduce dependence on petroleum
• Six-speed automatic transmission now standard on 1LT
• 17-inch Chrome Tech aluminum wheel standard on 2LT (four-cylinder)
• Driver power-adjustable lumbar replaces manual lumbar on all models

It really would have been nice if the malibu got a rear center armrest, direct in the 4 cylinder and a DI 3.6 Sport or SS and Navigation.

[SAngelo]

Originally Posted by oklapike

I beg to differ (slightly); the Impala actually has a nice advantage in cargo volume as well: 18.6 cu ft vs. 15.1 cu ft in the Malibu. You're quite right though; why is this version of the Impala still around?

Give the G8 to Chevrolet and change the grille, badging, give it Navigation and call it a day. Oh yes and call it the new Chevrolet Impala or Caprice

[EllwynX]

Originally Posted by SAngelo

Give the G8 to Chevrolet and change the grille, badging, give it Navigation and call it a day. Oh yes and call it the new Chevrolet Impala or Caprice

I've asked this before, but never seen an answer...

Is the G8 really big enough for the Impala, let alone the Caprice, name? Most people I know think of the Impala and Caprice as large(ish) family haulers.

Caprice, to me, is a car the size of a Buick Lucerne at least. And an Impala should be larger than the Malibu. Hasn't the new Malibu become almost the same size as the current Impala?

If so, I say drop the Impala name altogether and bring the G8 over to Chevy as something else. Regardless of what others may say, I still like the Lumina name. Give the G8 the front end that it has overseas as the Chevy Lumina, problem solved. I always liked the Lumina version of the G8's front better anyway.

[s113]

Curious question...when does/did 2010 Cobalt production start?

[T'Cal]

Originally Posted by EllwynX

I've asked this before, but never seen an answer...

Is the G8 really big enough for the Impala, let alone the Caprice, name? Most people I know think of the Impala and Caprice as large(ish) family haulers.

Caprice, to me, is a car the size of a Buick Lucerne at least. And an Impala should be larger than the Malibu. Hasn't the new Malibu become almost the same size as the current Impala?

If so, I say drop the Impala name altogether and bring the G8 over to Chevy as something else. Regardless of what others may say, I still like the Lumina name. Give the G8 the front end that it has overseas as the Chevy Lumina, problem solved. I always liked the Lumina version of the G8's front better anyway.

All good points but, yes, the G8 platform is considerably larger than the Malibu and similar-sized Impala, especially on the interior. I have to disagree about the Lumina name though as it has a cheap connotation to me because of the vehicles sold here under that name. I prefer Impala but if the body was given some new lines, especially retro ones, I could go for Bel Air or Chevelle.

[charts.2]

Originally Posted by T'Cal

All good points but, yes, the G8 platform is considerably larger than the Malibu and similar-sized Impala, especially on the interior. I have to disagree about the Lumina name though as it has a cheap connotation to me because of the vehicles sold here under that name. I prefer Impala but if the body was given some new lines, especially retro ones, I could go for Bel Air or Chevelle.

One thing GM has to stop doing is bringing out new vehicles and after only a few years scraps them never allowing the vehicle to build up goodwill by the consumer. Back in the 1970s as today, Honda, Toyota have been making the Corolla, Civic and Accord. Every generation of these vehicles have won over the respect and loyalty of the consumer. "Buy a Corolla today and you like it, you will be able to buy another new Corolla down the road" Not GM. Example: Chevy Cobalt came out in 2004, today and next year it will be just a carryover until it will be replaced by another new Car called the Cruze.

When the civics, accords and corollas were running around america in the 70s/80S/90S, so were chevys called the VEGA, BERETTA, CAPRICE, CAVALIER, CELEBRITY, CHEVETTE,
CITATION, CHEVELLE, CORSICA, NOVA, LUMINA, METRO, SPRINT etc, but as we all know these cars lived a short life cycle and hit the scrap heap, giving the appearance that these cars didn't make the grade (many didn't)

Fritz Henderson has already indicated that the G8 will not become part of the chevrolet lineup. Last week we all read the GM news that the Impala will continue on in its present form until a replacement in 2013. The Impala name is the most recognizable car name on any 4 door sedan in america yet GM lets it linger. I am not a Ford guy but when I see the current Fusion and 2010 Taurus that are light years ahead in styling and offer features you can't even get on the Impala and even the Malibu it makes me wonder why the new GM isn't focusing more attention to the Impala to get it back to what it once was. The top selling car for GM, and years before the top selling vehicle in america. Come on GM you can do better, we don't need more new models, just improve what we have.............just like Honda/Toyota have done for generations, and they reap the rewards for their success.

Been driving only chevys for over 42 years...........

[charts.2]

Originally Posted by T'Cal

All good points but, yes, the G8 platform is considerably larger than the Malibu and similar-sized Impala, especially on the interior. I have to disagree about the Lumina name though as it has a cheap connotation to me because of the vehicles sold here under that name. I prefer Impala but if the body was given some new lines, especially retro ones, I could go for Bel Air or Chevelle.

"BREAKING NEWS" Bob Lutz newly hired vice chairman (again) just indicated to Automobile News that the G8 will be rebadged the chevrolet Caprice, contracts with holden will be relinquished and the Caprice will be born again...

[alexcheetah79]

Originally Posted by charts.2

One thing GM has to stop doing is bringing out new vehicles and after only a few years scraps them never allowing the vehicle to build up goodwill by the consumer. Back in the 1970s as today, Honda, Toyota have been making the Corolla, Civic and Accord. Every generation of these vehicles have won over the respect and loyalty of the consumer. "Buy a Corolla today and you like it, you will be able to buy another new Corolla down the road" Not GM. Example: Chevy Cobalt came out in 2004, today and next year it will be just a carryover until it will be replaced by another new Car called the Cruze.

When the civics, accords and corollas were running around america in the 70s/80S/90S, so were chevys called the VEGA, BERETTA, CAPRICE, CAVALIER, CELEBRITY, CHEVETTE,
CITATION, CHEVELLE, CORSICA, NOVA, LUMINA, METRO, SPRINT etc, but as we all know these cars lived a short life cycle and hit the scrap heap, giving the appearance that these cars didn't make the grade (many didn't)

Fritz Henderson has already indicated that the G8 will not become part of the chevrolet lineup. Last week we all read the GM news that the Impala will continue on in its present form until a replacement in 2013. The Impala name is the most recognizable car name on any 4 door sedan in america yet GM lets it linger. I am not a Ford guy but when I see the current Fusion and 2010 Taurus that are light years ahead in styling and offer features you can't even get on the Impala and even the Malibu it makes me wonder why the new GM isn't focusing more attention to the Impala to get it back to what it once was. The top selling car for GM, and years before the top selling vehicle in america. Come on GM you can do better, we don't need more new models, just improve what we have.............just like Honda/Toyota have done for generations, and they reap the rewards for their success.

Been driving only chevys for over 42 years...........

Amen

[Gestapo007]

I own a 2008 Cobalt SS Turbo and I have to say hearing you guys call this car garbage is quite disturbing. Apparently you have no idea how well GM designed this car as a track car and how many car's it out performs for half the price.

The LNF Engine is a great engine, that with just a single tune can make over 300 wheel horsepower easily. Bolted on its a whole new game. That much power at 2900lb's is impressive and will outrun most cars and give the much more expensive cars a good run for their money. I consider the Cobalt GM's car for the tuner crowd, and since it's upgrade in 2008 from the LSJ to the LNF, it became the fastest car in it's class with a suspension setup second to none. Like I stated previously its a track car right out of the box.

Its interior may not be luxurious and full of leather and Navi's, and that picture of the Cobalt's interior in the OP is of the Base Model. The interior is simple and comfterble, but it's built to be an inexpensive sports car. Its a blast to drive, fun and easy to mod, has a great community, and rare to see an SS model on the road.

[JBsZ06]

Originally Posted by Gestapo007

I own a 2008 Cobalt SS Turbo and I have to say hearing you guys call this car garbage is quite disturbing. Apparently you have no idea how well GM designed this car as a track car and how many car's it out performs for half the price.

The LNF Engine is a great engine, that with just a single tune can make over 300 wheel horsepower easily. Bolted on its a whole new game. That much power at 2900lb's is impressive and will outrun most cars and give the much more expensive cars a good run for their money. I consider the Cobalt GM's car for the tuner crowd, and since it's upgrade in 2008 from the LSJ to the LNF, it became the fastest car in it's class with a suspension setup second to none. Like I stated previously its a track car right out of the box.

Its interior may not be luxurious and full of leather and Navi's, and that picture of the Cobalt's interior in the OP is of the Base Model. The interior is simple and comfterble, but it's built to be an inexpensive sports car. Its a blast to drive, fun and easy to mod, has a great community, and rare to see an SS model on the road.

I have to agree! The cobalt SS is a hell of a vehicle. Enjoy !

I will say I prefer a camaro SS or a corvette more but the cobalt SS is priced well and fast too!

Id' say it was a great price leading performance product.

Cobalt SS
Camaro SS
Corvette Grand Sport/Z06/ZR1

GM just needs the G8 converted to a chevelle SS and we'd have a hell of a lineup.

Would have been anyway...

Thanks for the photos too.