GM confirms next Corsa will be built in the U.S.

**nadepalma** · 01-23-2008, 07:55 PM

This came out earlier, but didn't see it anywhere on GMI -- Sorry if it's a repost!

I know there was open-ended speculation on this for sometime. But nice if it's really official.

SOURCE: Motor Authority

GM confirms next Corsa will be built in the U.S.
Posted on Wednesday 23 January 2008

Due to rising demand for fuel efficient cars in the U.S., carmakers are keen to increase their respective small car lineups in the world’s biggest market. Few are as desperate for the tiny runabouts as the Detroit 3 but things are starting to change. GM is leading the charge with plans to bring the European Corsa to North America for its Saturn range but the strong euro means the car could become too expensive to import.

One solution is for GM to start building the car in the U.S. and latest reports claim that’s exactly what it will do for the next-generation Corsa. “We want the car as a Saturn in the U.S. and we certainly don’t want to import it from Europe,” GM product czar Bob Lutz told Automotive News Europe.

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**nadepalma** · 01-23-2008, 07:59 PM

Earlier reports suggested a Gamma product would possibly be built in Lordstown next to the next DeltaII products (as well as a possible future Alpha product). We have the UAW to thank for leaking some of that to the press when GM finished their negotiations.

However, in light of CAFE and the "building in America to get credit" formula, I guess this would make sense.

I don't know how much money they could possible make on such a small car, but certainly the new UAW contract will help them to come closer to a profit.

I also assume that since this product will be built in the US -- and since Gamma is supposed to spawn the next Aveo as well as the next Corsa -- we very well may see the Aveo produced in the US for North American consumption?

I could have sworn that up until very recently, the Aveo and Corsa were going to be built in Mexico?

Hitman1970 · 01-23-2008, 08:04 PM

This sounds like a no-brainer to meet CAFE standards. Its a money loser if you import and you get no CAFE credit. Hopefully with the new UAW agreements in place GM can figure out how to make a desirable small vehicle in the U.S. that turns a profit.

I recommend that they make available a fairly sophisticated level of technology in this vehicle as options as some Americans will learn to love a small car and still want the bells and whistles associated with larger cars.

jkennedy293 · 01-23-2008, 08:17 PM

I think its a good move. The euro is killing the dollar, and this will help keep jobs here in the US.

RAVEN05649 · 01-23-2008, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hitman1970

This sounds like a no-brainer to meet CAFE standards. Its a money loser if you import and you get no CAFE credit. Hopefully with the new UAW agreements in place GM can figure out how to make a desirable small vehicle in the U.S. that turns a profit.

I recommend that they make available a fairly sophisticated level of technology in this vehicle as options as some Americans will learn to love a small car and still want the bells and whistles associated with larger cars.

Does this mean that MONSTER V-8 cars could be produced in the land of OZ, be imported and not count against GM in CAFE standard?????

PontiacBixler · 01-23-2008, 08:38 PM

YES!! The CorsICa is coming back!!!!!!!!!

rob2299usa · 01-23-2008, 08:51 PM

Just my thought, but when they say U.S. I think they mean North America.

ChevyRules · 01-23-2008, 08:58 PM

Now how much will be lost in translation? You have the Aura sharing nothing with the Vectra except for the front end. The Vue got tampered down as well. That is why I love the Astra. It is 100% Opel. NA barely even touched it.

jbernie · 01-23-2008, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nadepalma

However, in light of CAFE and the "building in America to get credit" formula, I guess this would make sense.

I don't know how much money they could possible make on such a small car, but certainly the new UAW contract will help them to come closer to a profit.

Why build this car for profit when it may allow you to build large suvs for their profit? Even if sold for only a few hundred $$$ of profit, the ability to keep producing trucks and SUVs will make this appealing.

PA Dweller · 01-23-2008, 09:06 PM

Good, it will be American made and it won't be powertrain/option stripped like the Astra is IMO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hitman1970

I recommend that they make available a fairly sophisticated level of technology in this vehicle as options as some Americans will learn to love a small car and still want the bells and whistles associated with larger cars.

Yes please.

steinravnik · 01-23-2008, 09:07 PM

This makes a lot of sense with the strong euro/weak dollar. This monetary relationship is likely to continue especially with the Fed cutting interest rates like crazy and ECB expressing their desire to not follow on the Fed's path.

This car will be able to be built in the US and exported to Europe for a tidy profit much like Toyota does for the US.

Beau · 01-23-2008, 09:08 PM

I hate to say this but. I hope this isn't the generation of 1.2 liter tiny diesel crap boxes for the US. PLEASE don't turn the US into europe.

Koasterking · 01-23-2008, 09:22 PM

Great to here it! The Corsa is a hot car! Now, we just need to know when it's coming!

FenwickHockey65 · 01-23-2008, 09:27 PM

Nice. Anyone know what badges it'll wear?

Butz · 01-23-2008, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Nice. Anyone know what badges it'll wear?

Saturn

01-23-2008, 07:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
nadepalma GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 5,376	GM confirms next Corsa will be built in the U.S. This came out earlier, but didn't see it anywhere on GMI -- Sorry if it's a repost! I know there was open-ended speculation on this for sometime. But nice if it's really official. SOURCE: Motor Authority GM confirms next Corsa will be built in the U.S. Posted on Wednesday 23 January 2008 Due to rising demand for fuel efficient cars in the U.S., carmakers are keen to increase their respective small car lineups in the world’s biggest market. Few are as desperate for the tiny runabouts as the Detroit 3 but things are starting to change. GM is leading the charge with plans to bring the European Corsa to North America for its Saturn range but the strong euro means the car could become too expensive to import. One solution is for GM to start building the car in the U.S. and latest reports claim that’s exactly what it will do for the next-generation Corsa. “We want the car as a Saturn in the U.S. and we certainly don’t want to import it from Europe,” GM product czar Bob Lutz told Automotive News Europe. MORE HERE __________________ Email: nadepalma@gminsidenews.com "La vita è come un albero di Natale..c'è sempre qualcuno che ti rompe le palle!" "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves" -Abraham Lincoln "Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried" -Winston Churchill "In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress" -John Adams

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nadepalma GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 5,376	Re: GM confirms next Corsa will be built in the U.S. Earlier reports suggested a Gamma product would possibly be built in Lordstown next to the next DeltaII products (as well as a possible future Alpha product). We have the UAW to thank for leaking some of that to the press when GM finished their negotiations. However, in light of CAFE and the "building in America to get credit" formula, I guess this would make sense. I don't know how much money they could possible make on such a small car, but certainly the new UAW contract will help them to come closer to a profit. I also assume that since this product will be built in the US -- and since Gamma is supposed to spawn the next Aveo as well as the next Corsa -- we very well may see the Aveo produced in the US for North American consumption? I could have sworn that up until very recently, the Aveo and Corsa were going to be built in Mexico? __________________ Email: nadepalma@gminsidenews.com "La vita è come un albero di Natale..c'è sempre qualcuno che ti rompe le palle!" "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves" -Abraham Lincoln "Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried" -Winston Churchill "In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress" -John Adams

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Hitman1970 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Drives: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS; Black with Grey Interior Posts: 1,900	Re: GM confirms next Corsa will be built in the U.S. This sounds like a no-brainer to meet CAFE standards. Its a money loser if you import and you get no CAFE credit. Hopefully with the new UAW agreements in place GM can figure out how to make a desirable small vehicle in the U.S. that turns a profit. I recommend that they make available a fairly sophisticated level of technology in this vehicle as options as some Americans will learn to love a small car and still want the bells and whistles associated with larger cars. __________________ Current Ride: 2006 Buick LaCrosse CXS (Black w/ Grey Leather Interior) Wife's Ride: 2005 Ford Freestyle SEL (Charcoal Grey/Silver w/Grey Leather Interior)

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jkennedy293 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holly Springs, NC Drives: '03 Cavalier Posts: 1,247	Re: GM confirms next Corsa will be built in the U.S. I think its a good move. The euro is killing the dollar, and this will help keep jobs here in the US.

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PontiacBixler 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Drives: 2005 Pontiac G6 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Posts: 860	Re: GM confirms next Corsa will be built in the U.S. YES!! The CorsICa is coming back!!!!!!!!! __________________ God, I still can't believe that the GTO is getting yet another chance while the Firebird has to sit out yet again.... How many times is the b@st@rd child going to get at bat before the venerated veteran gets to return to the game??? Lutz, Wagoner.... time to go to the retirement home.... You've left your keys in the fridge one too many times.

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rob2299usa 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Metro-Detroit, MI Posts: 178	Re: GM confirms next Corsa will be built in the U.S. Just my thought, but when they say U.S. I think they mean North America.

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ChevyRules 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: May 2005 Location: Celestial Being Drives: 2007 Saturn Aura XR, 2007 BMW 335xi Posts: 2,302	Re: GM confirms next Corsa will be built in the U.S. Now how much will be lost in translation? You have the Aura sharing nothing with the Vectra except for the front end. The Vue got tampered down as well. That is why I love the Astra. It is 100% Opel. NA barely even touched it. __________________

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steinravnik 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,830	Re: GM confirms next Corsa will be built in the U.S. This makes a lot of sense with the strong euro/weak dollar. This monetary relationship is likely to continue especially with the Fed cutting interest rates like crazy and ECB expressing their desire to not follow on the Fed's path. This car will be able to be built in the US and exported to Europe for a tidy profit much like Toyota does for the US.

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Beau 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Drives: Single turbo MKIV Supra '06 2.0T 6MT Passat Sedan Posts: 424	Re: GM confirms next Corsa will be built in the U.S. I hate to say this but. I hope this isn't the generation of 1.2 liter tiny diesel crap boxes for the US. PLEASE don't turn the US into europe.

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Koasterking 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hunterdon Co., NJ Drives: 2004 Scion xB Posts: 1,501	Re: GM confirms next Corsa will be built in the U.S. Great to here it! The Corsa is a hot car! Now, we just need to know when it's coming! __________________ -"Rose, were you able to find a caterer for the banquet, yet?" -"No, not yet. Oh, but I did find out that Baked Alaska can actually be made locally!" -"Rose, I have an even bigger scoop for you. Mars Bars are made right here on Earth!" G.G.

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