I will vote for a coupe...only because it could also spawn a convertible version and the upcoming new Aveo (Sonic) will have the hatch covered.

 

I say a coupe, that way Buick could potentially follow with the already developed hatchback Astra and wagon if they offer it.

Besides, the Cobalt sold many 2 door configurations, I'm surprised they are leaving this market open unless they are planning to do like the Grand Am to G6 roll out and bring the coupe out in a year or so.

 

I say a coupe, that way Buick could potentially follow with the already developed hatchback Astra and wagon if they offer it...

I'm a hatch lover (no hatch = No Sale!)
& having suffered thru the "cheap=hatch" phase in past decades; this SOUNDS a bit backwards to me
however
now I actually would be more interested in a Buick 3-door hatch.
&but
What about the already developed Cruze 5-door? Would adding a coupe AND that be too much?
not imho

 

Why not both, along with the hatch version for Oz?

 

I say coupe for two reasons. First it has sold well in the past as the Cobalt. Second, since the Sonic will have the hatch a Cruze coupe will allow GM to have all the bases covered without having any overlapping models. If they did a Cruze hatch it would compete with the Sonic hatch and anyone who wanted a coupe would have to get a Civic.

 

The Chevy and Buick both need coupes ... its cost effective because there is always a premium paid for two doors.

 

Coupe.

 

I'll never understand why some people prefer 2 doors to 4 doors, but that's just me.

 

I can understand it, but could never justify it in my particular situation.
It's definitely impractical, but it's simply automotive passion. Ever compare the visual appeal of a CTS sedan vs a CTS coupe?

 

I would want a five door hatchback myself. I have owned a small two door hatch before (1990 Mitsu Mirage) and a small coupe (1984 BMW 316). I liked the hatch better... by a mile.

 

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There is a five-door hatch to be built here in Oz and the rest of the known world who like hatches, as per the Paris showcar; spy shots show the production version will be little-changed. A coupe isn't a priority although it's possible. The Astra is another kettle of fish: Mr Opel has one already, along with the hatch which I'm sure they'd be happy to provide.

 

Surely if an opel will be coming to showrooms in NA it'll wear a buick badge, looking at the Regal and forth coming Verano, both based off of Opels/Vauxhalls.

 

Coupe all the way!
Honda has the popular Civic coupe, so why not get some of those sales.
A Cruze SS coupe would be hot.
A Cruze SS convertible would be very hot.

 

Just to think a Cruze convertable would be so awesome, so its for those who want great fuel economy but still have a retractable roof and leave the performance guys with the camro vert.

 

i agree with the coupe, we have a cobalt coupe, and it looks so much better than the 4 door version, although if given the chance i would get a 4 door car next because its hard to load a baby into a coupe

 

I say if its being a hatch make it a 5door hatch since we are loosing the HHR this year which shared the chassis with the cobalt. No way should it be a 2 door hatch if they go that route, its stepping into the size arena for Sonic and we can't have that. But if its a choice between a 2 door hatch/coupe, go the coupe. The most cobalts i see running around are coupes. And the only other compact coupe out there is basically the Civic unless theres another that doesn't even cross my mind.

As for the whole buick part, buick would do good with a small hatch off the Verano and that be its smallest car or a 3 door for those who buy golf's or rabbits or whatever VW calls them. Then they have a Regal and Regal wagon which is just a bit bigger, then a compact suv thats the same area size of an equinox. They need to seperate things bit in that area. Make the SRX the sport one and make the Terrain more tow ready in the next cycle and leave the Equinox for those who want a decently priced crossover with great mileage but not a big price tag. And make the Buick one more upscale with options like heated and cooled seats, heated sterring wheel, dual panal sunroof things along those lines, make it the upscale one.

Same deal for the Lambdas, differentiate things more, have Acadia with a Denali option but more power then the other 2, (3 if you count cadi maybe getting one) so it can tow a bit more and feel more confdent. Just give things their own style. Don't be like before with having a Chevy, Pontiac, and Saturn version of the same care and the only thing being different is grill inserts. Thats old GM and should never come back. NEVER!!!!!

 

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I think a hatch should be also though.. with no Vibe or Astra anymore, GM has no hatch at all and that can't be good.

 

I'd like to see some sort of 2-door offered. A hatch would make sense as it would be an easier sell in the European market and there are a number of other 2-door hatches on sale here (Golf, Scion tC).

A 3-door Verano would probably be quicker/easier, though; at the least, the 5-door Cruze hatch might appeal to those wanting something a little sleeker than the Cruze sedan body.

 

I briefly considered a Cobalt coupe before deciding to put a bit more back in my pocket at the time with something used. I've generally liked the looks, at least at introduction, of Chevrolet's compact coupes (admittedly, for that, nothing beats a '65-'69 Corvair), and a Cruze coupe would be a very handsome addition to the lineup.

 

There should be one on sale right now. I mean the lack of a coupe is inexcusable.

 

Hatch all the way. I'm all for sedans and two-door hatchbacks. Coupes just don't make much sense to me anymore.

 

Since GM no longer has any FWD coupes I would say a coupe would be fantastic. I personally like the utility of the hatch but GM would go and make it a 5 door hatch to blend in with the other 200 that are already available.

 

Sounds good, it would give me a reason to upgrade my Astra. I'm sick of the industry making even small cars with redundant doors, give me a 2 or 3 door any day.

 

it's too boring... shouldnt have either. just need a good MCE and new interiors on the cobalt coupe and hhr and let them soldier on. let the snuze continue on as GMs ford tempo.

 

Okay, I know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but there is no way any Cobalt should still be available. The Cobalt was an also ran when new. To keep it now would be a joke.

I would be willing to bet that once you get past this website, the greater car buying market would be far more receptive of a 2-door hatch as it would be to a 2-door coupe. In my eyes the coupe represents too much of a sacrifice to style.

 

When the time comes expand the Cruze to include a 2 door coupe maybe even Coupe SS and a 5 door Cruze LTZ hatch

 

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GM would be dumb not to have a Cruze Coupe in NA by mid to late 2012... I see Cobalt Coupes everywhere and they would give GM an opening to the youth market...Like others have said, A Cruze SS would be most welcome...I wouldn't mind a hatch either, but Coupe needs to be the first order of buisness...Either way I do believe Buick needs a Hatch and Coupe.

 

why not just make everyone happy? If car is a success GM should produce it as follows:

4 Door Sedan
2 Door Coupe
2 Door Convertible
4 Door Hatch (and/or 2 door hatch if enough interest)

Cavalier had all of these bodies styles produced so why not the Cruze.

 

From '95 til the end of the Cavalier there was no hatch variant.

I loved my '95 Cavalier Coupe.

 

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