GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks - Page 2

Evo69 · 08-14-2008, 10:01 PM

Hybrid Badging = Yes. Tacky Hybrid Graphics = No.

Get that new Hybrid logo and badging out there GM. People will know it when they see it. The graphic is NOT aesthetically pleasing to the eye and looks cheap like something from the early eighties.

steve333 · 08-14-2008, 10:06 PM

The Silverado really needs a new front end.
Awkward is a nice way to describe the way it looks right now.

CadiEldo67 · 08-14-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyfan

I remember when Japanese cars proudly wore a badge declaring they had a four speed. Didn't the 3cyl metro come with a sticker in the back window proudly displaying 50mpg? Or how about Saturn's Twin Cam badge - I'm sure that really helped move them off the dealer lot.

How about the ABS Rims that it seemed that every Pontiac was equipped with. My favorite was the Firebird rims finished in chrome, and smack in the middle was those beautiful letters "ABS". A trip down memory lane, I must have been 7 and though that was stupid.

tripowergto · 08-14-2008, 10:50 PM

Why is the XFE only available on the crew cab?

stevecmh · 08-14-2008, 10:50 PM

ok.

take the damn stickers off

steinravnik · 08-14-2008, 11:34 PM

yawn...

sancapguy · 08-14-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by stevecmh

ok.

take the damn stickers off

Those stickers actually are inside the truck uninstalled, Dealer is able to put them on only at purchasers request

Sticker Problem Solved!!

Find me any truck that tows that gets 21mpg in city?

Vinsetta · 08-14-2008, 11:46 PM

I believe all the Hybrid logos are needed so the Sierra Club (ironic isn't it?) won't torch them at the dealerships or key yours while you are getting groceries or something.

FenwickHockey65 · 08-15-2008, 12:13 AM

I hate where they put the Hybrid badge on the Sierra...doesn't look good sitting randomly above the Sierra badge on the tailgate.

likearock00 · 08-15-2008, 07:11 AM

Why release pics of these trucks in the first place? There's nothing different about them other than the stickers all over.

likearock00 · 08-15-2008, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tripowergto

Why is the XFE only available on the crew cab?

$$$$$- GM wants all of yours!

KingElvis · 08-15-2008, 10:06 AM

I was really hoping for something more radical.

I thought they were lowering the front suspension - maybe that's only on 4x2s and these are 4x4s?

KingElvis · 08-15-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Vinsetta

I believe all the Hybrid logos are needed so the Sierra Club (ironic isn't it?) won't torch them at the dealerships or key yours while you are getting groceries or something.

It wasn't the Sierra Club - it was the earth liberation front.

I guess accuracy and just happening to be 'right' about 'facts' doesn't matter when you're only concern is to level some kind of konservative bon mot.

RedVee8 · 08-15-2008, 10:38 AM

Ha ha, same ugly stickers, and they tow the same boat.
went all out with the promo photos.

Rocket 88 · 08-15-2008, 10:43 AM

Badges? Badges? We don't need no stinking badges!!!

Seriously... I don't think its a big deal but it a little over the top in the amount of stickers and badges.

What I really don't understand is why the X FE badge is a different style from the Silverado & GM badges. These things make the trucks look cheap.

08-14-2008, 10:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
Evo69 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 881	Re: GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks Hybrid Badging = Yes. Tacky Hybrid Graphics = No. Get that new Hybrid logo and badging out there GM. People will know it when they see it. The graphic is NOT aesthetically pleasing to the eye and looks cheap like something from the early eighties. __________________ Re certified Lutzist Bob Lutz is BACK! You cant stop a great man.

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steve333 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,036	Re: GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks The Silverado really needs a new front end. Awkward is a nice way to describe the way it looks right now. __________________ http://www.fairus.org http://www.usenglish.org

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stevecmh 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Muskego, WI Drives: 04' Grand Prix GT 08' Pierce Impel Ladder Truck Posts: 3,865	Re: GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks ok. take the damn stickers off

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steinravnik 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Washington, DC Drives: Trek 4500, DC Subway, 2008 Astra XR 2dr Posts: 2,569	Re: GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks yawn...

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08-14-2008, 11:46 PM	#23 (permalink)
Vinsetta 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan Drives: 2006 Cadillac STS & 2008 Saturn Vue Red Line Posts: 506	Re: GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks I believe all the Hybrid logos are needed so the Sierra Club (ironic isn't it?) won't torch them at the dealerships or key yours while you are getting groceries or something. __________________

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FenwickHockey65 News Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 9,293	Re: GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks I hate where they put the Hybrid badge on the Sierra...doesn't look good sitting randomly above the Sierra badge on the tailgate. __________________ 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 SIDI High-Feature V6

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likearock00 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Posts: 8,437	Re: GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks Why release pics of these trucks in the first place? There's nothing different about them other than the stickers all over. __________________ Not even worth putting one up.

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KingElvis 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,934	Re: GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks I was really hoping for something more radical. I thought they were lowering the front suspension - maybe that's only on 4x2s and these are 4x4s?

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RedVee8 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rosemeadow, NSW Australia Drives: 2009 CG Captiva; 2006 AH Astra; 1984 VH Commodore Posts: 2,547	Re: GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks Ha ha, same ugly stickers, and they tow the same boat. went all out with the promo photos. __________________ Current Holdens. VH Commodore Vacationer 253 V8; AH Astra CDX 1.8; CG09 Captiva LX 3.2V6 (work). Previous Holdens. 69 HT Kingswood 186; 75 HJ Premier 202; 77 TC Gemini; 85 JD Camira SL/E 1.8i; CG06 Captiva LX 3.2V6 Keep Holden On. Buick - Sporty Elegance

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Rocket 88 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Drives: '06 Saturn Vue '89 Olds Cutlass Ciera Posts: 1,314	Re: GM Releases Photos of New Hybrid/XFE Trucks Badges? Badges? We don't need no stinking badges!!! Seriously... I don't think its a big deal but it a little over the top in the amount of stickers and badges. What I really don't understand is why the X FE badge is a different style from the Silverado & GM badges. These things make the trucks look cheap. __________________

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