Rumored: Beat @ NAIAS Testing Waters For Possible US Launch - Page 3

ViperDVMan · 01-10-2009, 03:21 PM

I can only define this situation in 4 simple words: "Sell the Beat here"

tgagneguam · 01-10-2009, 03:27 PM

I heard they cleverly named the unveiling: Blue Balls 2.0.

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Originally Posted by eaton53

How many times do they need an overwhelming response?
IMO, it doesn't matter... if GM can't figure it out the government will figure it out for them...

I know you're a smart fellow, eaton53, so I know the last part of your post is said in jest.

GMusa · 01-10-2009, 03:28 PM

I really dont think they wuold be showing yet another (production) version of the Beat if they were'nt bringing it to the states!

Is the Beat and the Ford Fiesta close in size?

ausrutherford · 01-10-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by GMusa

I really dont think they wuold be showing yet another (production) version of the Beat if they were'nt bringing it to the states!

Is the Beat and the Ford Fiesta close in size?

No, the Fiesta and Aveo are close in size. The Ka and beat are city cars.

rwdevore · 01-10-2009, 04:39 PM

So, let's see.

The Beat(concept) is viewed by a wide margin favorably at the NAIAS show

The Beat(concept, mockup, whatever) seems to have a "role" in Transformers 2 movie

The Beat(overseas spec production model???) is to be re-introduced to the same show this year that gave it such acclaim in the first place

Nah, they won't build/sell it here. Why start making sense now?

"Where's my guvamint $$$?!?!?!"

AndrewGS · 01-10-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fp115

The Beat is sized between the Smart ForFour and ForTwo. The Beat is a 4 seater, makes sense for it the size of a ForFour, though it is 7-8 inches shorter.

Let's use the current Matiz as a reference since the Beat is that car's replacement.

Matiz: 137.6in. L x 58.9in. W x 59in. H

Let's compare that to the Mini Cooper and smart ForTwo.

Cooper: 145.6in. L x 66.3in. W x 55.4in. H
ForTwo: 106.1in. L x 61.4in. W x 60.7in. H

The Matiz is 8in. shorter than the Cooper and 31.5in. longer than the ForTwo.
The Matiz is 7.4in. narrower than the Cooper and 2.5in. narrower than the ForTwo.
The Matiz is 3.6in. taller than the Cooper and 1.7 shorter (height) than the ForTwo.

This said, the Beat is probably a little larger than the Matiz, but not too much as it's still going to be an A Segment/City car/Supermini.

Gixser995 · 01-10-2009, 06:09 PM

That's cool. I am actually surprised by this, but relieved.

JBsZ06 · 01-10-2009, 06:20 PM

I'd buy the chevy beat as a kick around city car and keep my vette for the days I want to enjoy my driving.

anybody know the price of this new cult car...

Priced similiar to nissans economy car? I think thats 9999 as a base price?

eaton53 · 01-10-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tgagneguam

I know you're a smart fellow, eaton53, so I know the last part of your post is said in jest.

Yeah, but I expect that the gubment will want something for all their $$$ and will have to be appeased.
So greenlight the Beat already.

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Originally Posted by johnstarnes

I wonder what E-Flex could do in a Beat?

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Originally Posted by fp115

It wouldn't fit...

It'd be Chevette-like with the big tunnel between the seats.

ausrutherford · 01-10-2009, 06:51 PM

One thing for sure, if te Beat does or if they simply announce they are bringing it here; that will insure other companies to bring theres here.

Koasterking · 01-10-2009, 06:54 PM

When is GM going to realize that gas prices aren't going to stay this low for long. A car like this is needed for NA. I would buy it.

FUTURE_OF_GM · 01-10-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

You'd think that the overwhelming response to the whole "Vote for your favorite concept" thing would've been enough to justify a US launch...

+1

This is one reason why GM is in the situation it's in today. They think and think and second guess and debate and second guess and think about everything....

Gas is not going to stay cheap, Americans are buying small cars in big numbers and GMNA needs A LOT of PR help... What more is there to think about?!?!?! Seriously?

It amazes me that the bureaucracy still exists this blatantly at GM.

CamaroCrazy · 01-10-2009, 08:21 PM

I'm sure GMI will create an official thread for this once the embargo lifts, so I'll just add it here since its been leaked......

2010 Chevy Spark: (No longer called the Beat, apparently)
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/10/d...th-to-the-web/

I'm still thinking about this one. I think it lost something from the Beat concept. Not sure I like "Spark" anyway.

ausrutherford · 01-10-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCrazy

I'm sure GMI will create an official thread for this once the embargo lifts, so I'll just add it here since its been leaked......

2010 Chevy Spark: (No longer called the Beat, apparently)
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/10/d...th-to-the-web/

I'm still thinking about this one. I think it lost something from the Beat concept. Not sure I like "Spark" anyway.

Not surprised that they kept the Spark/Matiz names. And it looks aweome, but something else, watch there be a rebadge called the Pontiac G2 here as there already is in Mexico.

FenwickHockey65 · 01-10-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCrazy

I'm sure GMI will create an official thread for this once the embargo lifts, so I'll just add it here since its been leaked......

2010 Chevy Spark: (No longer called the Beat, apparently)
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/10/d...th-to-the-web/

I'm still thinking about this one. I think it lost something from the Beat concept. Not sure I like "Spark" anyway.

I think they should move the side marker up a little...doesn't look good just sitting there on the fender.

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ViperDVMan 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Central Florida Drives: 1991 Pontiac Grand Am LE Posts: 657	Re: Rumored: Beat @ NAIAS Testing Waters For Possible US Launch I can only define this situation in 4 simple words: "Sell the Beat here" __________________ Y2V: Certified Car Nut '91 Pontiac Grand Am LE - modified N.A. Quad 4 - 168whp The 2010 Chevy Equinox: With 264hp from a smaller 3.0L V6...Touché, Toyota!

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GMusa 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio. U.S.A! Posts: 3,101	Re: Rumored: Beat @ NAIAS Testing Waters For Possible US Launch I really dont think they wuold be showing yet another (production) version of the Beat if they were'nt bringing it to the states! Is the Beat and the Ford Fiesta close in size? __________________ -JD My Ride: 2005 Ford Mustang GT Coupe (Getting ready to trade up!) Project Car: 1969 Javelin SST 290 Family's Cars: -2010 Ford Fusion SE (Sport Blue) -2007 Chevy Cobalt Sedan LT -2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT -1997 Chevy Camaro V6 30th Anniversary Edition -1998 Ford Taurus SE -1997 Oldsmobile Acheiva Sedan

01-10-2009, 04:39 PM	#35 (permalink)
rwdevore Walking Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1	Re: Rumored: Beat @ NAIAS Testing Waters For Possible US Launch So, let's see. The Beat(concept) is viewed by a wide margin favorably at the NAIAS show The Beat(concept, mockup, whatever) seems to have a "role" in Transformers 2 movie The Beat(overseas spec production model???) is to be re-introduced to the same show this year that gave it such acclaim in the first place Nah, they won't build/sell it here. Why start making sense now? "Where's my guvamint $$$?!?!?!"

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Gixser995 Walking Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Florida Drives: 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Posts: 8	Re: Rumored: Beat @ NAIAS Testing Waters For Possible US Launch That's cool. I am actually surprised by this, but relieved.

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JBsZ06 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Jan 2004 Drives: C6 Blk M6 Z51 w/NPP Posts: 3,111	Re: Rumored: Beat @ NAIAS Testing Waters For Possible US Launch I'd buy the chevy beat as a kick around city car and keep my vette for the days I want to enjoy my driving. anybody know the price of this new cult car... Priced similiar to nissans economy car? I think thats 9999 as a base price? __________________ 2008 Blk C6 M6 w/Z51 & NPP exhaust 2008 CTS AWD 304hp sports suspension

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ausrutherford Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Carolina Drives: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2007 Jeep Commander Posts: 5,509	Re: Rumored: Beat @ NAIAS Testing Waters For Possible US Launch One thing for sure, if te Beat does or if they simply announce they are bringing it here; that will insure other companies to bring theres here.

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Koasterking 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hunterdon Co., NJ Drives: 2004 Scion xB Posts: 1,909	Re: Rumored: Beat @ NAIAS Testing Waters For Possible US Launch When is GM going to realize that gas prices aren't going to stay this low for long. A car like this is needed for NA. I would buy it. __________________ I don't go fishing, I go fish sticking. How do you think we get the fish sticks?

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CamaroCrazy 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cary, NC Drives: 1994 Camaro Z28 2000 Camaro Posts: 734	Re: Rumored: Beat @ NAIAS Testing Waters For Possible US Launch I'm sure GMI will create an official thread for this once the embargo lifts, so I'll just add it here since its been leaked...... 2010 Chevy Spark: (No longer called the Beat, apparently) http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/10/d...th-to-the-web/ I'm still thinking about this one. I think it lost something from the Beat concept. Not sure I like "Spark" anyway. __________________ Webshots: My Camaros, the Camaro Concepts, and the Sunoco Camaro in action at VIR The Typical Honda/Toyota driver: You are bland and boring and risk-averse. Not to mention you could care less about buying a foreign junk car. These are dependable cars, no doubt, but lack any substance or style. Crappy handling and worse styling. Screams "I have no style or class and live a boring, meager existence. Please let me get over into the exit lane." ~ Posted by Steve11115555 on Forbes.com

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