GM to shift small crossover to GMC

[cadillac jack]

Originally Posted by K Dawg ONE

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

I had heard earlier that the vue, equinox, and new GMC Terrain would all have different sheetmetal and interiors. I also thought the Cadillac and other versions would be build in Mexico.

[kissmyss]

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

BAS, BAS+ or 2 mode?

And will the new Equinox still be larger than the Vue?

Not sure what hybrid mode they will use, and i believe it will be smaller than the nox was....

[gto4ibf]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I don't know about you, but I've always liked the GMC interiors better than the Chevys. I've been in a Trailblazer before, and I like my Envoy's interior much better. It just seems more upscale and classy than the Trailblazer's.

I am with you. The GMC interior and exterior are much cleaner than the the Chevrolets. I am not a fan of the Trailblazer or the Envoy at all, but i would have to say that the Envoy interior has just a little something that the Trailblazer is lacking.

[roteague]

Originally Posted by tripowergto

Nearly 400,000 GMC sales per year... that's why!

And the fact that they are different products. I've heard a number of people that like the Sierra but don't like the Silverado. The two outlets gives a wider range of choice.

[Canyonaro]

Originally Posted by 1BadPig

Why does GM need GMC again (besides being "professional grade", whatever that means)?

I am so sick of hearing this. Because if it is people like me we prefer GMC over the Chevy equivalent, look at the Sierra compaired to the Silverado and you will understand. In fact the GMC's come with more standard equipment then the Chevys anyway (in some models).

[GMCSonoma]

Originally Posted by 1BadPig

I understand the volume GMC does is a factor, but I wonder how many buyers will just go to Chevy if there is just one choice.

Answer...


The same amount of Oldsmobile customers that went to other GM brands...

Which amounts to zero, basically...this is coming from one of the last Oldsmobile franchises to be in existance...

[paul8488]

Saw a Chevrolet Captiva today... it looks very very good. Better than the Antara / Vue... and different enough that it could be sold tomorrow alongside the Vue without problem, if you ask me. I say convert Cami as soon as possible to build the Vue and Captiva (call it Equinox for the US) and Terrain... though the Terrain needs a new look if they're going to keep the Vue.

[Bravada]

The Terrain does not need a new look. Waste of money. Just rebadge it and sell via two separate channels. GM essentially wasted money on building two different midsize cars - G6 and Aura - and now one lingers without an update because GM found they can't afford it. As long as Saturn remains a standalone channel, GM should rebadge as it can.

OTOH, when Saturn is finally integrated into GM and its lineup curbed to fit within GM's lineup, no rebadges please.