hawkssoccer11

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Idk if this is a repost or not but i was reading the latest motortrend magazine i get every month and i saw that in 2013 GM is supossed to be making a Cruze SS with the 2.0 turbo in it with upgraded interior and suspension what do you guys think?

Mudcrutch

I think they need to stop giving out the SS moniker to 4-cylinder cars.

But I would be interested in what they come out with.

hawkssoccer11

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same here i already like how they look and i think the ss version might be pretty cool looking.

ssblackstealth

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this has a lot of potential if it can be unlocked like the lnf has....still a fwd fail tho

royce777

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needs to be a coupe LNF SS

06G5GT

SS has nothing to do with how many cylinders are under the hood. SS is a signature performance package. Too many people associate SS with 8 cyls simply because back when the SS package was created, performance required a V8 engine.

A Cobalt SS/TC will outrun, outbrake and outhandle most other SS' ever built.

KnightSS/TC

Interesting......................

Nacademus

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I will never buy another "High Performance" FWD car ever again. They need to seriously address that. They barely hook up and can't really take the abuse.

An all out SS model Cruze that is AWD or even just RWD would find my name in its registration. Until then, no thanks.

HickOverLOrd

I think it will be a badass little car. It will probably pack the same motor that will be in the Buick Verano turbo (250+ hp) The ss/sc was good, the ss/tc was better, the cruze ss will most likely best both cobalt ss's. I'm excited to see what they come up with being the cruze is already built so much better than the cobalt.

KnightSS/TC

The economy cobalt yes but not the SS,
we will see what needs replaced on that car once they get some real power. Modern Performance is testing products on the cruze now & are not releasing info untill they recieve the correct air filter to run. I just think the gains will be too small for the amount of money that it will cost to mod.
If they do come out w/ a SS model & it has the LNF in it then I will be convinced that the cruze will have a decent performance platform.
I have noticed they already have time attack cruzes w/GM performance paint schemes on them but I have never paid attention to how well they are doing on the tracks.
Bottom line is they wanted a better economy car & econo cobalt compared to a cruze of any model is no contest lol.

mexi_loco

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chevy has already stated that they will never go the way of AWD or RWD for their four bangers. They like how they can get the best of both performance and fuel economy from an FWD.

Mudcrutch

agreed. I am done with FWD.

Nacademus

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Well, I guess my next HiPerf car WON'T be a GM then, will it?


Their loss.

Rodimus_Prime

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learn how to drive?

Mudcrutch

wow I was wrong all along.... I now realize I don't like FWD because I can't drive!

Thanks for the revelation!

thebucky84

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an AWD package would be extremely interesting. To be honest i doubt the Cruze will feature the SS tier. Just my gut feeling, but you never know! Upgraded interior would be a super plus considering thats what GM has lacked in significantly lately!

mexi_loco

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I said CHEVY, not GM. GM still makes a Regal GS under the Buick flagship, which is an lnf AWD, with an optional 5spd manual, or 6spd automatic.

KnightSS/TC

If the cruze went to a LNF awd that would be a dream come true, I would have to make room in the garage for them both over the winter lol.
Or I might even have to trade in the ol cobalt for a awd cruze ss, just sayin if that were the case ughhh......................

TommyP

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If it does happen, well... I may sell my SS. I like the Cruze MUCH better. If it's close to as fast as the TC is stock that is.

Kyle4236

i hate buick but the new regal gs is sexy

mexi_loco

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I'm getting old....time to start making the switch...

mexi_loco

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Officially Official: 2012 Buick Verano is one part Cruze, one part Regal — Autoblog

for your info, this new buick will be given a modified lnf a year after it's debut. What's going to be modified? Most certainly the head, but there's also speculation about the turbo as well. discuss.

Karlen89

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Probably still going to have drums on the rears. roflfail

08SSTCRD

Making the Cruze AWD would completely defeat the purpose of the car entirely. The goal of the car is to get good fuel economy while still being high performance. Thats why its based on a compact car. Ever see the fuel economy numbers that Evos and STi's get?? Most guys average around 17MPG. They are fuel hogs.

If you want RWD, get a Camaro, Mustang, or Corvette. That will satisfy your appetite. The Cobalt and Cruze SS are meant to be fun daily drivers, not drag cars. And they accomplish that goal very well, my SS has been a great DD.

I always maintained that its pointless to try and make a FWD 4 cylinder car into a drag car, and I still stand by that.

Ch1ck3n

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At Barrett Jackson this year they were discussing GM's plans to drop the SS line of all cars.