London 08: Opel/Vauxhaul Insignia Photos - Page 2

lam · 07-19-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mikesright

GM is bringing the Insignia/Aura here at some point, likely in 2011 MY. It doesn't make sense right now to replace the Aura, as it is only 2 years old right now. In addition, changing over the tooling for EPII wouldn't make sense yet, because the Malibu is built on the same line and uses EPI with Aura.

They is actual there's very little plant down time for retooling when it comes to Epsilon II,that's because Epsilon II is very flexible and very compatible.Which is why the new Buick Lacrosse(Epsilon II) can be made on the same line with the Malibu and Aura(which is on the North America version of Epsilon I).

member12 · 07-19-2008, 04:43 PM

Now that is a beautiful car.

When will it be in America as an Aura?

member12 · 07-19-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonTider

Maybe GM should think seriously about doing away with the Saturn name and bring Opel back to the U.S. This thing is hot!

Why? It's just a badge change, and the Saturn has more recognition since it's already here.

The Brits get the Vauxhaul model.

mpsrent · 07-19-2008, 05:12 PM

This car would do incredible sales as a Pontiac or a Chev or even a Buick. If and when GM brings it as a Saturn, it will wither away on the vine just like all the other good products that they send to the half dead Saturn brand.

If GM really cares about North America, they should dedicate their top product to their high volume lines. Sending interantional success stories to a low volume line just doesn't make sense.

Hunid Racks · 07-19-2008, 05:15 PM

You look at this car and consider that Saturn still has a reputation for selling small cars then you realize why it isn't a priority to sell this as a Saturn.

As slick as this car is, Saturn dealers, well this would be the Volkswagen Phaeton all over again.

As a Buick.......or a Pontiac, that's a different story.

slowinthefastlane · 07-19-2008, 05:29 PM

To heck with Saturn. To me, this looks like what a modern-day Buick should look like. I think it would fantastic wearing the tri-shield and would complement the Enclave very well.

LONGHORN · 07-19-2008, 05:35 PM

Not to hijack this thread but this is a BEAUTIFUL CAR. I agree with the other posters it would be a shame to waste such a beautiful car on the Saturn lots. Not to hijack the thread but instead of Saturn if GM would rename it.................PONTIAC,give it a new mission of international flair and instead of fake sportiness. Pontiac has a much stronger brand recognition than Saturn.......Back to the thread........beautiful car,kudos GM.

GM-Joe · 07-19-2008, 06:19 PM

Since everyone hates Saturn, why not just rename Saturn as Opel, then in 3 years market Opel's to American's saying it is manufactured here and contributes so much to the economy.

powervette · 07-19-2008, 06:26 PM

I hope these won't be the best fuel economy numbers

EllwynX · 07-19-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mjd1001

From a lot of angles, looks very "BMW-ish"

That's the impression I got. Looks nice. Only thing I don't like is the harsh red lighting on the interior... But that's a personal preference thing.

steve333 · 07-19-2008, 06:43 PM

Dump Saturn

Dump Pontiac

Make Opel part of the BPG Dealership network, although now it would be BOG.
Sell the Opels as is.

pwinskey · 07-19-2008, 07:04 PM

Beautiful car it does sort of look BMW'ish. If GM brought those here they would not be able to keep them on the lot. I too think that it would be a waste to place a Saturn badge on it but even if they did no doubt it would be a hit.

tgagneguam · 07-19-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mjd1001

From a lot of angles, looks very "BMW-ish"

Right, I agree. I think that that may be why it comes across to me as more expensive-looking than what I predict the price will be. And I say that especially looking at the exterior shots.

Either that or it simply is a very photogenic vehicle.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-19-2008, 07:13 PM

I love how aside from the wiper, the hatchback and sedan are virtually indistinguishable. Good job on GM's part.

hondaguy · 07-19-2008, 07:36 PM

OMFG bring this to NA and it will be my next car

Maybe a diesel option?? if not I will be satisfied with the DI 3.6

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mpsrent 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2003 Drives: '04 GMC Envoy Posts: 453	Re: London 08: Opel/Vauxhaul Insignia Photos This car would do incredible sales as a Pontiac or a Chev or even a Buick. If and when GM brings it as a Saturn, it will wither away on the vine just like all the other good products that they send to the half dead Saturn brand. If GM really cares about North America, they should dedicate their top product to their high volume lines. Sending interantional success stories to a low volume line just doesn't make sense. __________________ GMC Envoy

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Hunid Racks 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 761	Re: London 08: Opel/Vauxhaul Insignia Photos You look at this car and consider that Saturn still has a reputation for selling small cars then you realize why it isn't a priority to sell this as a Saturn. As slick as this car is, Saturn dealers, well this would be the Volkswagen Phaeton all over again. As a Buick.......or a Pontiac, that's a different story.

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slowinthefastlane 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Posts: 719	Re: London 08: Opel/Vauxhaul Insignia Photos To heck with Saturn. To me, this looks like what a modern-day Buick should look like. I think it would fantastic wearing the tri-shield and would complement the Enclave very well.

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LONGHORN 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 217	Re: London 08: Opel/Vauxhaul Insignia Photos Not to hijack this thread but this is a BEAUTIFUL CAR. I agree with the other posters it would be a shame to waste such a beautiful car on the Saturn lots. Not to hijack the thread but instead of Saturn if GM would rename it.................PONTIAC,give it a new mission of international flair and instead of fake sportiness. Pontiac has a much stronger brand recognition than Saturn.......Back to the thread........beautiful car,kudos GM.

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steve333 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,039	Re: London 08: Opel/Vauxhaul Insignia Photos Dump Saturn Dump Pontiac Make Opel part of the BPG Dealership network, although now it would be BOG. Sell the Opels as is. __________________ http://www.fairus.org http://www.usenglish.org

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pwinskey 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: May 2008 Location: Statesboro GA Drives: 2008 2LT Malibu Posts: 34	Re: London 08: Opel/Vauxhaul Insignia Photos Beautiful car it does sort of look BMW'ish. If GM brought those here they would not be able to keep them on the lot. I too think that it would be a waste to place a Saturn badge on it but even if they did no doubt it would be a hit.

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FenwickHockey65 News Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 9,307	Re: London 08: Opel/Vauxhaul Insignia Photos I love how aside from the wiper, the hatchback and sedan are virtually indistinguishable. Good job on GM's part. __________________ 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 SIDI High-Feature V6

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hondaguy 1.8 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 33	Re: London 08: Opel/Vauxhaul Insignia Photos OMFG bring this to NA and it will be my next car Maybe a diesel option?? if not I will be satisfied with the DI 3.6

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