GM to shift small crossover to GMC

[K Dawg ONE]

Yeah yeah, we all know about the GMC Terrain on the Theta, but, got this artcile from my father in law who works at CAMI:
(from Crain Automotive News, Dec 17, 2007)

The Terrain will be built on the same basic architecture as the next-generation Chevrolet Equinox - a new version of the Theta architecture that underlies the current Equinox and Torrent.

Gm plans to build the Terrain at the CAMI Automotive Inc. plant in Ingersoll, ON, which it jointly runs with Suzuki Motor Corp. That Plant produces the Equinox, Torrent and Suzuki XL7 SUV, also built on Theta.

Couldnt find this info online and sorry if its a repost.
Could we also see the new Caddy out of Cami and perhaps the VUE shift production there too?

[K Dawg ONE]

Found the link online (gotta sign in though)
https://home.autonews.com/clickshare...03%2F712170342

[t-rex]

I doubt if CAMI has the capacity to build five products! Unless they're all sales duds!

[I-Love-Pontiac]

Do does that mean it's going to be sold here, or just built here?

[1931Chevy]

The Terrain will replace the pontiac version

[K Dawg ONE]

Originally Posted by 1931Chevy

The Terrain will replace the pontiac version

Correct.
We will see it in August or so as an 09 modle.
It is currently already in our vehicle locator showing two trims, LT and LS.
Also, the body codes (TS*** for the LS and TK*** for the LT) makes me think that there will only be an LS FWD and LT AWD for trims.

[K Dawg ONE]

Originally Posted by t-rex

I doubt if CAMI has the capacity to build five products! Unless they're all sales duds!

Well, they currently do build 4 (Torrent, Nox, XL7 5 pass and XL7 7 pass) with the ability to expand already.
With the Nox/Vue/Terrain all being just re-badges, they really only count as one and the Caddy is just a 7-passenger VUE.
And Torrent is no more, so only4 products

[GMCdriver]

Originally Posted by K Dawg ONE

Correct.
We will see it in August or so as an 09 modle.
It is currently already in our vehicle locator showing two trims, LT and LS.
Also, the body codes (TS*** for the LS and TK*** for the LT) makes me think that there will only be an LS FWD and LT AWD for trims.

Kinda stupid of whoever is setting up these trim levels.
Every other GMC uses some combination of SL, SLE, SLT & Denali.
Why on earth are they useing Chevy trim level designations(LS/LT) for a GMC branded product?

[FenwickHockey65]

They probably will use the SLE/SLT trim levels for the Terrain.
It'll be interesting to see what the new Thetas will look like.

[hotrod1949]

Originally Posted by t-rex

I doubt if CAMI has the capacity to build five products! Unless they're all sales duds!

3 shift capacity on 40's is around 280k per year, 60k+ more available with mandatory overtime, yeah, they could do 5 nameplates.

[gardnet1]

Originally Posted by K Dawg ONE

Correct.
We will see it in August or so as an 09 modle.
It is currently already in our vehicle locator showing two trims, LT and LS.
Also, the body codes (TS*** for the LS and TK*** for the LT) makes me think that there will only be an LS FWD and LT AWD for trims.

Until the volume warrants it that is probably the way to go. I don't think a GMC SUV should have a bare bones level; it should start moderately trimmed and then have one decked out trim level. The two body codes could also be the first installment on a staggered rollout (FWD first with AWD following a few months later).

[regfootball]

see it in August 08? wow, that is soon, and also in line with when the traverse hits. i have to admit, a GMC Terrain might be my cup of tea. If it looks nice and is affordable.

[chevydlrmn]

Originally Posted by K Dawg ONE

Correct.
We will see it in August or so as an 09 modle.
It is currently already in our vehicle locator showing two trims, LT and LS.
Also, the body codes (TS*** for the LS and TK*** for the LT) makes me think that there will only be an LS FWD and LT AWD for trims.

TS and TK should stand for fwd and awd, as the 900s are CC/TC and CK/TK

[FenwickHockey65]

I agree, I go off to college in 2009. The Terrain may be my next car. We'll have to see.

[mikeymo84]

Originally Posted by K Dawg ONE

Correct.
We will see it in August or so as an 09 modle.
It is currently already in our vehicle locator showing two trims, LT and LS.
Also, the body codes (TS*** for the LS and TK*** for the LT) makes me think that there will only be an LS FWD and LT AWD for trims.

which vehicle locator are you referring to?? gmdealerworld?? i cant find it in there at all