GMC Minivan Spy Shot in Popular Mechanics Magazine

prototype66 · 11-15-2006, 09:07 AM

Credit: www.popularmechanics.com

It seems to bo official now that this has been spotted, I hope this isn't old news. It also looks as though they finally have really got it right!! Great sheet metal and i'll wager the interior is also world class as well.If your gouing to do something, do it right the first time!!

What PopMech thought it would look like this past August:

adplusone · 11-15-2006, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by prototype66

It seems to bo official now that this has been spotted, I hope this isn't old news. It also looks as though they finally have really got it right!!

"has been spotted"....What has been spotted?

UPDATE - Now I can see it...not enought coffee maybe?

plane · 11-15-2006, 09:16 AM

That is an intriguing picture.
The sooner the better.

paul8488 · 11-15-2006, 09:19 AM

Oh, love the Vibe-like arcing roofline and side windows. I see some potential in the overall shape. I love reading that they'll keep it to 2 versions, Chev and GMC. Makes sense to me. Hopefully they're huge, which would give them a reason to exist alongside the Acadia and Outlook. I really hope Chev doesn't get an Outlook... they'll be fine with an Equinox and this van.

Family Man · 11-15-2006, 09:30 AM

Due late '07 as an '08? I thought talk here was that these new vans would only show up at the end of the decade.

I can't tell much from the picture above (too much camo), but I'm not too sure about the sloping rear roofline. One of the joys of having a mini-van (ok guys, no smart-a$$ comments please) is being able to load tall objects right to the back. That roofline may impede that ability, however only slightly.

BTW, where did you find that picture? I can't believe that it turned up first in a magazine and not on the internet.

pkd87 · 11-15-2006, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by paul8488

Oh, love the Vibe-like arcing roofline and side windows. I see some potential in the overall shape. I love reading that they'll keep it to 2 versions, Chev and GMC. Makes sense to me. Hopefully they're huge, which would give them a reason to exist alongside the Acadia and Outlook. I really hope Chev doesn't get an Outlook... they'll be fine with an Equinox and this van.

I agree. Only 2 version are needed. I also hope Chevy doesn't get an Outlook clone.

prototype66 · 11-15-2006, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Family Man

Due late '07 as an '08? I thought talk here was that these new vans would only show up at the end of the decade.

BTW, where did you find that picture? I can't believe that it turned up first in a magazine and not on the internet.

Believe it or not .....Popular Mechanics!

NfamousZ24 · 11-15-2006, 10:00 AM

Chevy will more than likely get a Chevy CUV version of the Lambda in late '08 as a '09. Just because it is on the same platform doesn't mean it is going to be a "clone" anymore.

prototype66 · 11-15-2006, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by NfamousZ24

Chevy will more than likely get a Chevy CUV version of the Lambda in late '08 as a '09. Just because it is on the same platform doesn't mean it is going to be a "clone" anymore.

Thank god for small miracles

spaz · 11-15-2006, 11:06 AM

awesome now lets shut down the Doraville, GA plant where the current pieces of trash are loosely pieced together

Bornfromparents · 11-15-2006, 11:26 AM

that s is totally an interesting shape hope the uplander dies as soon as hey say, then GM will nolonger have anything in its lineup that is pos.

**zete** · 11-15-2006, 11:26 AM

It seems quite tall, so maybe they've arched the roofline to ensure theatre-style seating and require the roof to arch to provide the additional required headroom. That still allows for a large storage area in the back.

This also seems quite far along as they're testing it. Maybe it is something due for next fall? That would be a nice surprise.

**Ming** · 11-15-2006, 11:40 AM

I like it. Is that any surprise? I love vans. And I love my 2004 GMC Safari, outdated dinosaur that it is.

The best thing about this "tall" looking design is that it would work well with conversions, cargo vans, and all of the duty that the Astro/Safari delivered for so long. It appears more arched than boxy, but that's OK if the interior room is there and the rear opening is wide enough.

I also like that its not wedge shaped like a Japanese express train with an unneccessarily long, sloped nose. Minivans today are simply shaped too much like sleek aero cars for them to be of interest to me.

Give me a Nissan Elgrand shaped minivan any day over a sloped boat-like Odyssey.

No doubt I'll be trading in my Safari for one of these, some day, as long as its as good as I hope it will be.

NfamousZ24 · 11-15-2006, 11:41 AM

I still rather have the Acadia.

But I am still looking at getting the V8 version of the Enclave. ( I know I keep on saying that)

GM-10 · 11-15-2006, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by spaz

awesome now lets shut down the Doraville, GA plant where the current pieces of trash are loosely pieced together

**************** you. Those people work hard and they are my neighbors.

The workers didn't screw up that piece of ****************. That plant used to make some of GM's highest quality automobiles.

They should get the work in Doraville...now they're screwed because a of design by comittee assholes in Michigan.

11-15-2006, 09:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
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Family Man 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,516	Re: Good bye Uplander !! Due late '07 as an '08? I thought talk here was that these new vans would only show up at the end of the decade. I can't tell much from the picture above (too much camo), but I'm not too sure about the sloping rear roofline. One of the joys of having a mini-van (ok guys, no smart-a$$ comments please) is being able to load tall objects right to the back. That roofline may impede that ability, however only slightly. BTW, where did you find that picture? I can't believe that it turned up first in a magazine and not on the internet.

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NfamousZ24 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Huber Heights, Ohio Drives: '05 GMC Envoy & '06 TB Posts: 679	Re: Good bye Uplander !! Chevy will more than likely get a Chevy CUV version of the Lambda in late '08 as a '09. Just because it is on the same platform doesn't mean it is going to be a "clone" anymore.

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spaz 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: LI, NY Drives: '94 Grand Marquis 4.6L SOHC Posts: 638	Re: Good bye Uplander !! awesome now lets shut down the Doraville, GA plant where the current pieces of trash are loosely pieced together

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Bornfromparents 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,032	Re: Good bye Uplander !! that s is totally an interesting shape hope the uplander dies as soon as hey say, then GM will nolonger have anything in its lineup that is pos.

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zete GMI Staff Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NCR, Great White North Posts: 5,303	Re: Good bye Uplander !! It seems quite tall, so maybe they've arched the roofline to ensure theatre-style seating and require the roof to arch to provide the additional required headroom. That still allows for a large storage area in the back. This also seems quite far along as they're testing it. Maybe it is something due for next fall? That would be a nice surprise.

11-15-2006, 11:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
Ming GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: An Alternate Timeline Posts: 14,684	Re: GMC Front Drive Minivan Spy Shot in Popular Mechanics Magazine I like it. Is that any surprise? I love vans. And I love my 2004 GMC Safari, outdated dinosaur that it is. The best thing about this "tall" looking design is that it would work well with conversions, cargo vans, and all of the duty that the Astro/Safari delivered for so long. It appears more arched than boxy, but that's OK if the interior room is there and the rear opening is wide enough. I also like that its not wedge shaped like a Japanese express train with an unneccessarily long, sloped nose. Minivans today are simply shaped too much like sleek aero cars for them to be of interest to me. Give me a Nissan Elgrand shaped minivan any day over a sloped boat-like Odyssey. No doubt I'll be trading in my Safari for one of these, some day, as long as its as good as I hope it will be. __________________ Follow WoH on Facebook Follow C64 Walkabout on Facebook Thanks!

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NfamousZ24 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Huber Heights, Ohio Drives: '05 GMC Envoy & '06 TB Posts: 679	Re: GMC Front Drive Minivan Spy Shot in Popular Mechanics Magazine I still rather have the Acadia. But I am still looking at getting the V8 version of the Enclave. ( I know I keep on saying that)

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