GM Supcompact truck

rumble bee · 06-05-2008, 06:15 PM

Why not bring the theory of cars to trucks? GM does not just have the Cobalt to sale to those interested in a smaller car, but rather a Cobalt and an Aveo, the Aveo being a lighter and more fuel efficient version.

That said, why does GM not adopt this with the trucks? Why not keep the colorado/canyon the way they are and build a 'subcompact' to supplement it. With the subcompact you could appeal to those who want only a pickup bed and the increased capabilty that it brings. Work would be minimal, and towing would be non existent. Those represent the drawbacks but you could build this thing on a unit body platform with a compact desiel. Do we hear 50mpg?

Also, you can drop in price considerably so as to appeal to more. Will it be as capable a truck as a colorado or a full size, heck no! But it will be a big advantage over a subcompact with the pickup bed.

Whose with me in this. Give me some feed back on rather or not this would work. Thanks in advance and please post

CHASLS2 · 06-05-2008, 06:21 PM

I would love a small pickup like the S10 or even smaller, but i would want a 350hp+ v8 in it.

crooner214 · 06-05-2008, 06:36 PM

Wouldn't it be great if the HHR grew a truck bed? I mean, eliminate the back doors and put a small bed on it. Use the Non-turbo 2.0 DI engine and you have a compact pickup that's quick to bring to market.

smokyn454 · 06-05-2008, 06:51 PM

Chevy has the Tornado in Mexico and Brazil.

I don't know why it isn't sold here but I would bet it might show up in the next couple of years.

bouda · 06-05-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by crooner214

Wouldn't it be great if the HHR grew a truck bed? I mean, eliminate the back doors and put a small bed on it. Use the Non-turbo 2.0 DI engine and you have a compact pickup that's quick to bring to market.

I'm not sure a fwd truck would be a good idea.

I'd like to see a platform slightly bigger than kappa with coupe, wagon/hatch, and a pickup. This will never happen though.

rumble bee · 06-05-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bouda

I'm not sure a fwd truck would be a good idea.

I'd like to see a platform slightly bigger than kappa with coupe, wagon/hatch, and a pickup. This will never happen though.

Yeah, front wheel drive is a definite draw back. Rear wheels is more versatile and more adequete for a truck

crooner214 · 06-05-2008, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouda

I'm not sure a fwd truck would be a good idea.

I'd like to see a platform slightly bigger than kappa with coupe, wagon/hatch, and a pickup. This will never happen though.

Good point!

WE'll have to wait until Alpha comes out then.

Actually, this would be a pretty good way to differentiate a Chevy Alpha from a Pontiac Alpha. Pontiac is Car, after all, so give the Bowtie brand a small RWD car-based pickup. What does anyone think of this idea?

rumble bee · 06-05-2008, 09:19 PM

I think it would sale and sale well. Especially if GM could get 30mpg or so out of it. That would very appealing. Might start a new trend where everybody has to have a micro pickup. Listen up GM, you might want to give this one a try

We need one of you who have the photo shop to make us an example of what we are talking about just for fun.

91 s-10baja · 06-05-2008, 11:09 PM

How bout a new LUV?

bouda · 06-05-2008, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rumble bee

I think it would sale and sale well. Especially if GM could get 30mpg or so out of it. That would very appealing. Might start a new trend where everybody has to have a micro pickup. Listen up GM, you might want to give this one a try

We need one of you who have the photo shop to make us an example of what we are talking about just for fun.

I should hope they could get 30 out of it, I can get thirty out of my S10.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91 s-10baja

How bout a new LUV?

What asian company should they import and rebadge this time?

FenwickHockey65 · 06-05-2008, 11:42 PM

Couldn't the G8 ST or whatever the hell they'll call it fit this purpose?
Well maybe with a smaller engine.

EDIT: Wheeee 3,000 posts!

bouda · 06-05-2008, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Couldn't the G8 ST or whatever the hell they'll call it fit this purpose?
Well maybe with a smaller engine.

EDIT: Wheeee 3,000 posts!

I was thinking something smaller

Wheeee 1,700 posts.

91 s-10baja · 06-06-2008, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouda

What asian company should they import and rebadge this time?

oh yeah, we gave Isuzu their truck the last time huh!! Does Daewoo make one? lOL

2648562 · 06-06-2008, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91 s-10baja

oh yeah, we gave Isuzu their truck the last time huh!! Does Daewoo make one? lOL

That's what I was thinking before I ever opened this thread. It seems any car based anything (or new product lately) has to be cleared with some other country or car company first.

ronald mcretard · 06-06-2008, 01:58 AM

I think it is an excellent idea. Throw in a BAS+ hybrid system to bump the mileage up even higher.

06-05-2008, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
rumble bee 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Bern, NC Drives: 2004 Dodge 1500 Rumble Bee w/ 5.7L HEMI-345 hp Posts: 277	GM Supcompact truck Why not bring the theory of cars to trucks? GM does not just have the Cobalt to sale to those interested in a smaller car, but rather a Cobalt and an Aveo, the Aveo being a lighter and more fuel efficient version. That said, why does GM not adopt this with the trucks? Why not keep the colorado/canyon the way they are and build a 'subcompact' to supplement it. With the subcompact you could appeal to those who want only a pickup bed and the increased capabilty that it brings. Work would be minimal, and towing would be non existent. Those represent the drawbacks but you could build this thing on a unit body platform with a compact desiel. Do we hear 50mpg? Also, you can drop in price considerably so as to appeal to more. Will it be as capable a truck as a colorado or a full size, heck no! But it will be a big advantage over a subcompact with the pickup bed. Whose with me in this. Give me some feed back on rather or not this would work. Thanks in advance and please post

06-05-2008, 06:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
CHASLS2 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Portrichey FL Drives: 06 a6 C6 vette modded. 08 regcab 3.7 Colorado Posts: 250	Re: GM Supcompact truck I would love a small pickup like the S10 or even smaller, but i would want a 350hp+ v8 in it.

06-05-2008, 06:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
crooner214 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle Drives: 1993 K- Blazer 4x4 Police Posts: 687	Re: GM Supcompact truck Wouldn't it be great if the HHR grew a truck bed? I mean, eliminate the back doors and put a small bed on it. Use the Non-turbo 2.0 DI engine and you have a compact pickup that's quick to bring to market. Last edited by crooner214 : 06-05-2008 at 06:49 PM. Reason: Explanations are a good thing!

06-05-2008, 06:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
smokyn454 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Big Sky Country Drives: 1999 Tahoe, 13 mpg!!!! Posts: 280	Re: GM Supcompact truck Chevy has the Tornado in Mexico and Brazil. I don't know why it isn't sold here but I would bet it might show up in the next couple of years. __________________ Current Whips: 1979 Chevy K10 Stepside (350 4-spd, waiting to be restored) 1999 Chevy Tahoe (good ol' 5.7) 2000 Kawasaki KE 100 Dirt bike (street legal, loud and 90 mpg, woo hoo!) 2006 Pontiac G6 (3.5 daily driver) UPDATE Car took on a deer and suffered some injuries, out of commission until further notice

06-05-2008, 09:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
rumble bee 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Bern, NC Drives: 2004 Dodge 1500 Rumble Bee w/ 5.7L HEMI-345 hp Posts: 277	Re: GM Supcompact truck I think it would sale and sale well. Especially if GM could get 30mpg or so out of it. That would very appealing. Might start a new trend where everybody has to have a micro pickup. Listen up GM, you might want to give this one a try We need one of you who have the photo shop to make us an example of what we are talking about just for fun.

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06-05-2008, 11:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
FenwickHockey65 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 5,493	Re: GM Supcompact truck Couldn't the G8 ST or whatever the hell they'll call it fit this purpose? Well maybe with a smaller engine. EDIT: Wheeee 3,000 posts! __________________ 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 DI VVT V6

06-06-2008, 01:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
ronald mcretard 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,994	Re: GM Supcompact truck I think it is an excellent idea. Throw in a BAS+ hybrid system to bump the mileage up even higher.

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