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According to ***********.com:
"The next-gen full-size pickups have been pushed forward by about nine months to fall 2018, with the next-gen full-size SUVs such as the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon following about a year later. Much like Ford’s aluminium bodied F-150, GM will mostly focus on lightening the new platform, which is being referred to internally as T1XX."
This is not anything that is brand new news. However, GM is in full swing with development and designs. I think this would be the proper time to start voicing some desires that might want to be addressed by Gm from its core buyer/fan group.
I have full confidence that the new trucks will be beautiful, capable, and surprisingly efficient. I do have a few requests that I will lay out, and I invite you to express your wishes as well.
1. Stance: The raked look is good for fuel economy, I'm sure, but I prefer the option of a level stance without the need for the aftermarket to address this.
2. Make the All Terrain really all terrain: The core of the GMC All Terrain package is mainly a Z71 with brand name shocks and colored bumpers. Give it some ground clearance. Allow it to really go off road without knocking off the front air dam. A 2"-3" lift over stock ride height with 31" tires should suffice. The "Reaper" is not an option for a Raptor or Power Wagon competitor due to it being aftermarket.
3. Rear air vents in the crew cabs: Sedans have rear air vents, even mid-size ones with a less volume of air to keep climate controlled, so why cant a $40-$50-+$60,000 truck.
4. A bigger cab: Not a megacab or anything, but a little more interior space would be nice. I am talking about both rear seat leg room and total cab width.
I left off powertrains and materials/fit and finish from my list because i think they are a given. They always need to be improved and updated to stay competitive.
"The next-gen full-size pickups have been pushed forward by about nine months to fall 2018, with the next-gen full-size SUVs such as the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon following about a year later. Much like Ford’s aluminium bodied F-150, GM will mostly focus on lightening the new platform, which is being referred to internally as T1XX."
This is not anything that is brand new news. However, GM is in full swing with development and designs. I think this would be the proper time to start voicing some desires that might want to be addressed by Gm from its core buyer/fan group.
I have full confidence that the new trucks will be beautiful, capable, and surprisingly efficient. I do have a few requests that I will lay out, and I invite you to express your wishes as well.
1. Stance: The raked look is good for fuel economy, I'm sure, but I prefer the option of a level stance without the need for the aftermarket to address this.
2. Make the All Terrain really all terrain: The core of the GMC All Terrain package is mainly a Z71 with brand name shocks and colored bumpers. Give it some ground clearance. Allow it to really go off road without knocking off the front air dam. A 2"-3" lift over stock ride height with 31" tires should suffice. The "Reaper" is not an option for a Raptor or Power Wagon competitor due to it being aftermarket.
3. Rear air vents in the crew cabs: Sedans have rear air vents, even mid-size ones with a less volume of air to keep climate controlled, so why cant a $40-$50-+$60,000 truck.
4. A bigger cab: Not a megacab or anything, but a little more interior space would be nice. I am talking about both rear seat leg room and total cab width.
I left off powertrains and materials/fit and finish from my list because i think they are a given. They always need to be improved and updated to stay competitive.