UPDATE: GMC Granite NOT Approved for Production

[FenwickHockey65]

UPDATE June 30, 2010

Update: GMC Granite still unconfirmed
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By Mark Kleis
June 30, 2010

Yesterday a report was released suggesting that Tom Stephens of GMC had confirmed the future of the GMC Granite as a production vehicle.

Leftlane has now learned, however, that the report was based on a misinterpretation of Stephen’s comments, and the Granite has not been given the production go-ahead.

“With GMC, we’re looking to build on the popularity of the Acadia and Terrain, to attract a younger demographic to our “Professional Grade” products. To do that, we need to get out of our comfort zone…which is why we asked our advanced studio, in North Hollywood, to design this [Granite] premium box concept,” said Stephens during his presentation.

GMC has now added clarification to the situation, suggesting that the decision for the Granite’s future has yet to be made, leaving the possibility open for a future decision to move the Granite from concept to production form.

Report: GMC Granite approved for production
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By Steven J. Ewing
June 29, 2010

When General Motors debuted the GMC Granite concept at this year's Detroit Auto Show, it was a huge hit with both the media and public in attendance. A small hatchback like this would shake up GMC's legacy of only building trucks and crossovers, but it would be a good way to expand the brand's lineup and better establish it as a core part of GM.

Now, the folks at Motor Trend report that the Granite has been given the green light for production, though The General is still in the process of figuring out if it can keep those nifty rear-hinged doors intact. The Granite shares the same architecture as the Chevrolet Orlando which will be produced for other markets and will likely be powered by GM's new 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-four, possibly mated to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Confirmed: GMC Granite to see production
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By Mark Kleis
June 29, 2010

GM took the wraps off of its GMC Granite concept vehicle – the “professional grade” version of the Chevy Orlando at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, but gave no indication of whether the vehicle would see a production version in the future.

Today General Motors hosted its first annual Global Business conference at its Warren, Michigan, technical center, and among the topics discussed was the confirmation of the GMC Granite for near-term production. The news was confirmed by Motor Trend, who cites Tom Stephens, GM’s North American vice president, as stating that the Granite has a place in the near-term product strategy for GM.

[FenwickHockey65]

Pretty sure Granite/Orlando aren't on the same platform...

[crooner214]

I wonder how much the design will be dumbed down for production?

[Pinnacle]

I like it, interior needs some work though, its the new HHR.

[calgaryhhr]

The Granite does look pretty sharp and it should be a vehicle that would really suit me.

I do wish it was offered as a Buick though instead of GMC.

[bballr4567]

This makes sense after the news about GM trying to engineer the door hinges to pass safety regs. I guess they figured it out.

Love the concept vehicle and hope all the stuff makes it to production.

[r22wink]

I wonder how much the design will be dumbed down for production?

My thoughts exactly! That concept version is pretty radical, dont see that making it to production. Not really thrilled about this decision either, dont know if this vehicle fits in the GMC mold. Would have rather seen Chevrolet get the Orlando.

[A Bum In A Bus]

All I want to know is when, there's a place in my garage for this dude right beside my GMC Sierra.

['Vette Dude]

Bravo GM. Now fix that awful grille in the production version.

[ne_one]

Pretty sure Granite/Orlando aren't on the same platform...

Isn't Granite Gamma II while Orlando is Delta?

[johnstarnes]

I like it, but have been disconcerted all along by its reliance on design elements of the sadly-cancelled Cadillac Converj.

[ohmywrd8]

I hope they don't change the interior too much. I know it's going to get dumbed down a bit but hopfully they don't give it the Orlando center stack. And is this really on the Orlando platform?

[FenwickHockey65]

Isn't Granite Gamma II while Orlando is Delta?

That's what I thought.

[mgescuro]

I wonder how much the design will be dumbed down for production?

Chances are, it will be dumbed down significantly.
TOo bad though. That's a really nice "face."

[Hitman1970]

Please let the days of Aztekising a concept be over. This could be a great funky box offering for GM.

Take that Kia Hamsters!