Diesel LUV Spotted in Detroit

DetroitWonk · 07-08-2008, 01:41 PM

http://jalopnik.com/398070/diesel-ch...etroit-suburbs

Ray

FenwickHockey65 · 07-08-2008, 01:46 PM

Blaaah. I thought it was the Brazilian LUV coming to the states.

RamJet502 · 07-08-2008, 01:52 PM

Love the name (no pun intended) and the engine, still hate the styling.

**paul8488** · 07-08-2008, 01:54 PM

This is very encouraging news! Instead of shrugging their shoulders and saying "Oh well, no one wants trucks anymore", GM is apparently at least considering doing what they can to keep these vehicles popular. A diesel would make this a very good work truck.

377Z · 07-08-2008, 02:09 PM

If they can deliver a Colorado sized, 4X4, EPA certified, diesel powered, 30+MPG, with the diesel powertrain available with ALL trims and cab configurations, with competetive towing/payload ratings, with less offensive styling then the current Colorado, at a competetive price, they will succeed.

Thats a TALL order for GM.

Wake me when its in my local showroom.

91 s-10baja · 07-08-2008, 03:02 PM

Typically you will here the "bring it here, I LOVE IT", not w/ this. I prefer the Colorado aesthetically IMO for sure!!

http://jalopnik.com/398070/diesel-ch...etroit-suburbs

crooner214 · 07-08-2008, 03:20 PM

GM, please build this for very small $$$ as is. I'll take a 2wd ext-cab diesel. Thank you.

P.S. sooner than 2095 would be great. Thanks again.

-Crooner214

69Firebird400 · 07-08-2008, 03:23 PM

Looks-wise, it's a toss-up IMO. However, the small diesel is a pretty sweet idea.

AndrewGS · 07-08-2008, 03:32 PM

It looks to be a several year-old, very limited production UK version. I don't think this is anything more than a playtoy from GM's toy box.

prototype66 · 07-08-2008, 03:34 PM

Nice looking truck, hope the interior is better than the current Colorado.
I still like the S-10 but thats me.

Did you notice the nice dent in the tail gate?
Shame on you!

**Ming** · 07-08-2008, 03:35 PM

The engineers are probably driving it to save on fuel costs, and there are "currently no plans to bring a small diesel engine for trucks to the U.S. market", I'd expect Bob Lutz or Wagoner to say. "Please take a look at one of the V8 Silverados piled up on our dealer lots."

Which would be ridiculously ironic. Because "Americans don't want small trucks or small diesels" (just GM engineers when they are transporting stuff, and trying to get a job done).

FierySolstice · 07-08-2008, 04:01 PM

Why does it look like a Mercury Mountaineer with a Chevy bowtie on it?

GTOken · 07-08-2008, 04:06 PM

I'll take one in a GMC version.

CrimsonTider · 07-08-2008, 04:16 PM

Even though it's styled on the conservative side, it is definately more attractive than Colorado/Canyon. If GM could promise 30 mpg from this thing, I am sure it would find lots of buyers.

eaton53 · 07-08-2008, 04:31 PM

Chevy Tornado please...

07-08-2008, 01:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
DetroitWonk 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 257	Spy Photos: Chevy LUV Diesel Caught In Detroit Suburbs http://jalopnik.com/398070/diesel-ch...etroit-suburbs Ray __________________ ---------- Ray Wert Editor-in-Chief, Jalopnik.com *Visit Jalopnik for full Woodward Dream Cruise coverage!*

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FenwickHockey65 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 5,493	Re: Spy Photos: Chevy LUV Diesel Caught In Detroit Suburbs Blaaah. I thought it was the Brazilian LUV coming to the states. __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

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RamJet502 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Drives: 2001 Chevy Silverado Posts: 3,128	Re: Spy Photos: Chevy LUV Diesel Caught In Detroit Suburbs Love the name (no pun intended) and the engine, still hate the styling. __________________

07-08-2008, 01:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
paul8488 GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: France Drives: 2007 MBK Flipper Scooter Posts: 13,401	Re: Spy Photos: Chevy LUV Diesel Caught In Detroit Suburbs This is very encouraging news! Instead of shrugging their shoulders and saying "Oh well, no one wants trucks anymore", GM is apparently at least considering doing what they can to keep these vehicles popular. A diesel would make this a very good work truck. __________________ *The department of redundancy department.*

07-08-2008, 02:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
377Z 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Prairie district, Chicago, IL Drives: 2004 A4 3.0 Quattro Cabriolet, 1998 Ford Explorer Posts: 1,121	Re: Spy Photos: Chevy LUV Diesel Caught In Detroit Suburbs If they can deliver a Colorado sized, 4X4, EPA certified, diesel powered, 30+MPG, with the diesel powertrain available with ALL trims and cab configurations, with competetive towing/payload ratings, with less offensive styling then the current Colorado, at a competetive price, they will succeed. Thats a TALL order for GM. Wake me when its in my local showroom. __________________

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crooner214 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle Drives: 1993 K- Blazer 4x4 Police Posts: 687	Re: Diesel LUV Spotted in Detroit GM, please build this for very small $$$ as is. I'll take a 2wd ext-cab diesel. Thank you. P.S. sooner than 2095 would be great. Thanks again. -Crooner214

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69Firebird400 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philadelphia Area Drives: 08 CTS DI RWD Nav, 08 Sienna Limited AWD Nav Posts: 5,639	Re: Diesel LUV Spotted in Detroit Looks-wise, it's a toss-up IMO. However, the small diesel is a pretty sweet idea. __________________ Autosavant Cars and Technology

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AndrewGS 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring, TX, MX (Houston) Drives: 1986 Ford RS200 EVO Posts: 6,940	Re: Diesel LUV Spotted in Detroit It looks to be a several year-old, very limited production UK version. I don't think this is anything more than a playtoy from GM's toy box. __________________ Andrew - MySpace - KD5FHW 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited - LT1, 4L60E, 2.93 Gears, 260HP, 4,200LBS, 15.4SEC 1/4-MI, 21MPG 2005 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 LS - LM7, 4L60E, 3.73 Gears, 300HP, 4,200LBS, 15.0SEC 1/4-MI, 19.0MPG "Gas mileage is fine, but keep in mind, the first question any car buyer asks themselves is, 'Will this get me laid?'"

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prototype66 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lansing MI. Drives: 08 Malibu 05 Venture And restoring The Eldo! Posts: 1,357	Re: Diesel LUV Spotted in Detroit Nice looking truck, hope the interior is better than the current Colorado. I still like the S-10 but thats me. Did you notice the nice dent in the tail gate? Shame on you! __________________ www.prototype66design.com Get remembered! chuckp@budkoutschevy.com Michigan's #1 GM Certified used car dealer !www.budkoutschevy.com

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Ming GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SE Texas Posts: 13,430	Re: Diesel LUV Spotted in Detroit The engineers are probably driving it to save on fuel costs, and there are "currently no plans to bring a small diesel engine for trucks to the U.S. market", I'd expect Bob Lutz or Wagoner to say. "Please take a look at one of the V8 Silverados piled up on our dealer lots." Which would be ridiculously ironic. Because "Americans don't want small trucks or small diesels" (just GM engineers when they are transporting stuff, and trying to get a job done). __________________ The Latest: Step by Step - How to Play Commodore 64 Games on a PC Last edited by Ming : 07-08-2008 at 03:45 PM.

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FierySolstice 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Philadelphia Drives: 2007 Saturn Aura Posts: 737	Re: Diesel LUV Spotted in Detroit Why does it look like a Mercury Mountaineer with a Chevy bowtie on it? __________________ Past Rides: 1991 Saturn SC 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 Pontiac G6 2000 Pontiac Grand Am 2007 Saturn Aura Future Rides: Saturn Sky/Chevy Camaro/Pontiac G8/Cadillac CTS Coupe

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GTOken 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ft.Smith, Arkansas Posts: 171	Re: Diesel LUV Spotted in Detroit I'll take one in a GMC version.

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CrimsonTider 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 94	Re: Diesel LUV Spotted in Detroit Even though it's styled on the conservative side, it is definately more attractive than Colorado/Canyon. If GM could promise 30 mpg from this thing, I am sure it would find lots of buyers. __________________ Current Rides: '96 Firebird Formula 68K '87 T-Bird LX 109K

07-08-2008, 04:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
eaton53 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,553	Re: Diesel LUV Spotted in Detroit Chevy Tornado please... __________________ TiresomeOverratedYawnmobilesOrTediousAppliances Progress happens when all the factors that make for it are ready, and then it is inevitable. - Henry Ford on the Volt.

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