New LaCrosse Delayed...A Little

**nsap** · 10-13-2008, 07:44 AM

New LaCrosse Delayed...A Litte
'Crisis Mode' delays the new Tri-Shield car....
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October 13, 2008
By: Nsap
nick@gminsidenews.com

Here we are just over a month to the planned reveal of the all-new 2010 Buick LaCrosse and we’re already hearing that production of the car has been delayed. Initially production was going to start in early 2009; as in January or February. Well, with “crisis mode” fully intact at General Motors right now due to obvious reasons, that production time frame has been altered to reflect the times.

Currently we at GMI are hearing that the LaCrosse has been pushed back by approximately three months. Production will take place at GM’s Fairfax, Kansas plant that currently builds the Chevrolet Malibu and Saturn Aura. On a related note, the next-generation Saturn Aura was supposed to go into production late next year at the Fairfax plant as well. Back in June GMI broke news that the next Aura had been “put on hold” for largely unknown reasons. That caused a big enough riot to cause Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak to issue a statement confirming that the next Aura had been delayed. At this point it is largely unknown by us as to what is going to happen to the next Aura. We have heard that it could be produced at the Oshawa plant, and then we hear it is back on at Fairfax. Actually, no one even seems to know if the Aura will ride on the Insignia’s smaller Epsilon II platform or the larger Epsilon II that the LaCrosse, next Malibu and next G6 will ride on. The Aura is apparently anyone’s guess.

LaCrosse Details

There is not an entirely large amount known about the new LaCrosse. We know it is on the longer wheel base Epsilon II platform. We also know that one of the engines will be the 3.6L Direct-Injected High-Feature V6, mated to a six-speed transmission no doubt. One can also expect a modified version of the same "infotainment" system that is in the new Cadillac CTS; designed by Alpine. A keyless ignition is also going to be on the new Buick. Other than that, not much is known on the car.

Expect the new LaCrosse to now show up in late Spring of 2009.

kenman923 · 10-13-2008, 08:51 AM

Well, this is no surprise. With GMs cash troubles and track record of putting off products, I can see it being delayed to the point it becomes a 2011 Lacrosse.

On the Aura, it may be possible that GM is looking at options in eliminating Saturn. It's going to happen, just a matter of when.

Buick61 · 10-13-2008, 09:05 AM

oNOz!!!!!! IT'S THE END OF DAYS!!!!!!!!!

GM is in such serious trouble that I honestly don't see them surviving. It's very scary to think that, but it's just a company, and companies can fail regardless of how many people enjoy the products it made 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 years ago.

A delayed Buick--when there are only two Buick cars--is a large red flag that GM is in its deaththrows.

redfox · 10-13-2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenman923

On the Aura, it may be possible that GM is looking at options in eliminating Saturn. It's going to happen, just a matter of when.

Hope this is true GM only needs Chevrolet- Buick- Cadilac the rest can go.

BPGseller · 10-13-2008, 09:35 AM

If the new LaCrosse is delayed, it should be a small delay. I am the inventory manager for a BPG store and I was just informed that my next order consensus will be the last one for the 09 LaCrosse. This means I will be done placing orders for the 09 model probably by the end of November. When I see any info on the new model, I will pass it along.

gmhashope · 10-13-2008, 09:40 AM

Yea I really don't see the point of delaying the 2010 LaCrosse especially when they are showing it next month for the first time. I think GM will be able to sell more of the new LaCrosses than the old ones even with the economy the way it is.

1G6 · 10-13-2008, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buick61

oNOz!!!!!! IT'S THE END OF DAYS!!!!!!!!!

GM is in such serious trouble that I honestly don't see them surviving. It's very scary to think that, but it's just a company, and companies can fail regardless of how many people enjoy the products it made 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 years ago.

A delayed Buick--when there are only two Buick cars--is a large red flag that GM is in its deaththrows.

Drama queen.

This could be related to anything - an issue with the tooling, a supplier hangup, or extra effort to get the quality where they want it before launch.

bone · 10-13-2008, 09:52 AM

Wow! Is there any hope for GM.? This car, so far into its development should not have to be delayed at all. Continued negative news like this only perpetuates the bankruptcy potential.

TJ95GAGT · 10-13-2008, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1G6

Drama queen.

This could be related to anything - an issue with the tooling, a supplier hangup, or extra effort to get the quality where they want it before launch.

Stop it. Your injecting rational thinking into this thread.

PontiacBixler · 10-13-2008, 10:03 AM

I CALL SHANANIGANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Damn it GM! You are making it more and more easier for me to leave you behind and look else where when our G6 lease runs up at the end of March.

Sinner · 10-13-2008, 10:55 AM

This just show GM's growing incompetence. As desperate as Buick is for product, the Malibu should be the first Epsilon II car out. Lead with the volume model and it can pay for the others.

Buick Riviera · 10-13-2008, 11:04 AM

But it was already been said it was going too be comeing spring of 2009, gm said that from the stated. How is that delayed ?

GM-Joe · 10-13-2008, 11:11 AM

The next Lacrosse will probably be delayed to move out the old models. The market for the old models is in Florida and Arizona and knowing that demographic, it will take the winter quarter to move those off the lot at a decent price.

As for Saturn, it is good news to hear they will get an Epsilon II; as for its demise, I doubt it, they have low sales, very high resale value, little if any rental car sales, and many suburbanites don't mind sitting in one of those when they would never sit in a Chevy or Dodge.

vanshmack · 10-13-2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buick61

oNOz!!!!!! IT'S THE END OF DAYS!!!!!!!!!

GM is in such serious trouble that I honestly don't see them surviving. It's very scary to think that, but it's just a company, and companies can fail regardless of how many people enjoy the products it made 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 years ago.

A delayed Buick--when there are only two Buick cars--is a large red flag that GM is in its deaththrows.

Nice!
That's "Plane"-quality sarcasm, and I do appreciate it!

saturnista · 10-13-2008, 11:25 AM

Make sure you tell your friend considering buying a foreign car that they are helping kill America's biggest company

10-13-2008, 07:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
nsap Editor-in-Chief Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2009.5 Pontiac G8 GT Posts: 17,726	New LaCrosse Delayed...A Little New LaCrosse Delayed...A Litte *'Crisis Mode' delays the new Tri-Shield car....* www.gminsidenews.com October 13, 2008 By: Nsap nick@gminsidenews.com Here we are just over a month to the planned reveal of the all-new 2010 Buick LaCrosse and we’re already hearing that production of the car has been delayed. Initially production was going to start in early 2009; as in January or February. Well, with “crisis mode” fully intact at General Motors right now due to obvious reasons, that production time frame has been altered to reflect the times. Currently we at GMI are hearing that the LaCrosse has been pushed back by approximately three months. Production will take place at GM’s Fairfax, Kansas plant that currently builds the Chevrolet Malibu and Saturn Aura. On a related note, the next-generation Saturn Aura was supposed to go into production late next year at the Fairfax plant as well. Back in June GMI broke news that the next Aura had been “put on hold” for largely unknown reasons. That caused a big enough riot to cause Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak to issue a statement confirming that the next Aura had been delayed. At this point it is largely unknown by us as to what is going to happen to the next Aura. We have heard that it could be produced at the Oshawa plant, and then we hear it is back on at Fairfax. Actually, no one even seems to know if the Aura will ride on the Insignia’s smaller Epsilon II platform or the larger Epsilon II that the LaCrosse, next Malibu and next G6 will ride on. The Aura is apparently anyone’s guess. LaCrosse Details There is not an entirely large amount known about the new LaCrosse. We know it is on the longer wheel base Epsilon II platform. We also know that one of the engines will be the 3.6L Direct-Injected High-Feature V6, mated to a six-speed transmission no doubt. One can also expect a modified version of the same "infotainment" system that is in the new Cadillac CTS; designed by Alpine. A keyless ignition is also going to be on the new Buick. Other than that, not much is known on the car. Expect the new LaCrosse to now show up in late Spring of 2009. __________________ Get the latest news from GMI...Join the "GMInsidenews.com Facebook Page!! Follow me on TWITTER E-Mail Me

10-13-2008, 08:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenman923 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Feb 2005 Drives: 2009 Acura TSX Posts: 2,879	Re: New LaCrosse Delayed...A Little Well, this is no surprise. With GMs cash troubles and track record of putting off products, I can see it being delayed to the point it becomes a 2011 Lacrosse. On the Aura, it may be possible that GM is looking at options in eliminating Saturn. It's going to happen, just a matter of when.

10-13-2008, 09:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Buick61 Chevrolet VOLT Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 10,939	Re: New LaCrosse Delayed...A Little oNOz!!!!!! IT'S THE END OF DAYS!!!!!!!!! GM is in such serious trouble that I honestly don't see them surviving. It's very scary to think that, but it's just a company, and companies can fail regardless of how many people enjoy the products it made 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 years ago. A delayed Buick--when there are only two Buick cars--is a large red flag that GM is in its deaththrows. __________________ Last edited by Buick61 : 10-13-2008 at 09:08 AM.

10-13-2008, 09:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
BPGseller 2.5L Iron Duke Join Date: May 2006 Location: Troy, OH Drives: 03 Ion, 99 LeSabre Posts: 27	Re: New LaCrosse Delayed...A Little If the new LaCrosse is delayed, it should be a small delay. I am the inventory manager for a BPG store and I was just informed that my next order consensus will be the last one for the 09 LaCrosse. This means I will be done placing orders for the 09 model probably by the end of November. When I see any info on the new model, I will pass it along.

10-13-2008, 09:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
gmhashope 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 4,199	Re: New LaCrosse Delayed...A Little Yea I really don't see the point of delaying the 2010 LaCrosse especially when they are showing it next month for the first time. I think GM will be able to sell more of the new LaCrosses than the old ones even with the economy the way it is.

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10-13-2008, 09:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
bone 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,645	Re: New LaCrosse Delayed...A Little Wow! Is there any hope for GM.? This car, so far into its development should not have to be delayed at all. Continued negative news like this only perpetuates the bankruptcy potential. __________________ 1966 Corvair Corsa

10-13-2008, 10:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
PontiacBixler 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Drives: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Posts: 1,117	Re: New LaCrosse Delayed...A Little I CALL SHANANIGANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Damn it GM! You are making it more and more easier for me to leave you behind and look else where when our G6 lease runs up at the end of March. __________________ What is happening to the GM that grew up with for these many decades? If I could I would institute a hostile take over and kick the entire board and executives out and fill the positions with creative minds under the age of 35.

10-13-2008, 10:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
Sinner 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta. Posts: 699	Re: New LaCrosse Delayed...A Little This just show GM's growing incompetence. As desperate as Buick is for product, the Malibu should be the first Epsilon II car out. Lead with the volume model and it can pay for the others.

10-13-2008, 11:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
Buick Riviera 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 478	Re: New LaCrosse Delayed...A Little But it was already been said it was going too be comeing spring of 2009, gm said that from the stated. How is that delayed ? Last edited by Buick Riviera : 10-13-2008 at 11:10 AM.

10-13-2008, 11:11 AM	#13 (permalink)
GM-Joe 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Drives: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 1997 Saab 900 2.0 Turbo Posts: 1,672	Re: New LaCrosse Delayed...A Little The next Lacrosse will probably be delayed to move out the old models. The market for the old models is in Florida and Arizona and knowing that demographic, it will take the winter quarter to move those off the lot at a decent price. As for Saturn, it is good news to hear they will get an Epsilon II; as for its demise, I doubt it, they have low sales, very high resale value, little if any rental car sales, and many suburbanites don't mind sitting in one of those when they would never sit in a Chevy or Dodge. __________________ Current: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 1997 Saab 900 2.0 Turbo(148,500 mi.) 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 10 (retired 11/12/2007; 219,986 mi.) Dead: 1983 Datsun 280 ZX by Nissan (146,857 mi.) 1986 Lincoln Mercury Lynx (64K mi.) 1979 Chrysler Cordoba w/ Corinthian Leather seats (130K mi.) 1976 Dodge Charger (130K mi.)

10-13-2008, 11:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
saturnista 1.4 Liter Turbocharged ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 98	Re: New LaCrosse Delayed...A Little Make sure you tell your friend considering buying a foreign car that they are helping kill America's biggest company

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