Eddie

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LACROSSE: All new for 2005 m/y. The car may be redesigned for the 2010 m/y on GM’s Epsilon 2 FWD platform.
All vehicles developed on the Epsilon-2 will be engineered by GM Europe in Ruesselsheim, Germany. U.S. operation will provide the styling point.

LUCERNE: All newfor 2006 m/y. No plans for now

RENDEZVOUS: For 2006 they will replace the 185HP 3.4L OHV V6 with a 201HP 3.5L OHV V6 as standard. New grille and quiet tuning.
In 2008 m/y it will be redesigned on GM’s new Lambda FWD/AWD architecture. V8 and 6-speed tranny will be offered too
The Lambda is developed at GM’s technical center in Warren, Mich.

RAINIER: 2007 is its last year

TERRAZA: 3.9L 240HP V6 standard & more airbags for 2006. The Terraza’s future is unclear after 2008.

“FLAGSHIP SEDAN”: For 2009-2010 a RWD platform on a less costly Sigma. Initially they were going with Holden’s “Zeta” but it was canceled in March of this year.



CADILLAC

BLS: It may come after all but in 2010 at the earliest. It will later be under the Epsilon-2 platform

CTS: For 2006, the “Sport” suspension gets more aggressive and the LS6 is dropped in favor for the LS2 on the CTS-V. Scheduled for a restyled and re-engineered for the 2008 m/y on GM’s next generation RWD Sigma archtecture.
Sigma will be engineered at GM’s technical center in Warren, Mich.

DTS: Updated on the G-platform for 2006. It is also Cadillac’s sole FWD car.

STS: For 2006 STS-V with a 469HP/439TQ 4.4L S/C V8. Restyled and re-engineered is planned for 2010 m/y. GM may then introduce STS-V with Vette’s ZO6’s 7.0L V-8.

XLR: For 2006 adaptive headlights, lights turn in the same direction as the car.

BRX: A small SUV based on the Chevy Equinox’s Theta architecture, it will be debut in 2009 with a choice of a 2.8L or 3.6L V6.

ESCALADE triplets: All new for m/y 2007. Expect richer looking interiors. See them in the Detroit autoshow.

FLAGSHIP SEDAN/COUPE: GM’s ultra-luxury this RWD car will probably launch in 2010 priced at about $100,000.



CHEVROLET

AVEO: Redesigned for 2008, based on a FWD car developed in Korea by GM Daewoo P.A.&T and Pan Asia Technical Automotive center in Shanghai. Current Aveo is a re-badged Daewoo Kalos.

COBALT: For 2006 gets a new 2.4L. A freshening is planed for the 2008. GM is exploring an AWD Cobalt variant that likely would be aimed at the Mitsubishi Evo & Subaru WRX.

Malibu/MAXX: New SS model for 2006 and new grille. The MAXX will be dropped for 2007. The Malibu will be restyled and reengineered for 2008 m/y on Epsilon -2 platform. The 2008 Malibu will introduce Chevrolet’s new design theme. It will be dramatic with a upscale look, a key styling element will be Chevrolet’s new horizontally split grille. A hybrid engine will be optional.

IMPALA: All new for 2006 and no plans.

MONTE CARLO: Plans for this model beyond 2009 has not been determined.

CORVETTE: Paddle shift transmission and the 505HP Z06. Possible S/C V8 for the higeher-end version Corvette.

HHR: All-new for 2006 model based on the Delta architecture. No future plans.

SPORTY RWD CAR: GM wants to offer a sporty, 4 pass car. GM is still looking on a low-cost, RWD architecture. “Beta” is under consideration. GM Daewoo is involved in the research.
The car will be targeted at the Mustang. The timing is unclear, but speculation has that GM will unveil a Camaro concept at the Detroit auto show.

EQUINOX: Freshening for the 2007 w/3 rows of seating

TRAILBLAZER: More powerful 290P I-6, Freshened exterior and with a 395HP V8 SS and stability control. In 2008 they will be all-new and will be bigger then current model.

TAHOE/ SUBURBAN: All new for 2007, with cylinder deactivation, 6-speed auto, evolutionary styling. A hybrid will be offered in 2008. The two mode-mode system uses a pair of electric motors to drive the vehicle.

COLORADO: Restyling and re-engineered is planned for the 2009 m/y.

SILVERADO: Quadrasteer dropped, face lift, more powerful diesels, round it out for 2006. Silverado 1500 will be all- new in late 2006 with option of a better hybrid then in current trucks. The 2500-3500 HD will be all-new as 2007 m/y rather then 2008 as originally expected.

AVALANCHE: All new for 2007 with a Tahoe/ Suburban front end. Hybrid will be a option.

SSR: It is slated to die in late 2006. For 2006 HP jumps for manual tranny to a round 400HP

UPLANDER: 2009 will be all new on the Lambda architecture. Fold-flat seats will be a option. Extended wheelbase version is expected for 2010.

EXPRESS: GM adds Duramax diesel for 2006.



GMC

ENVOY: XUV is dropped, Read Chevrolet Trailblazer and to add the Envoy XL will be dropped for 2008.

YUKON/ YUKON XL: Read Chevrolet Tahoe/ Suburban

CANYON: Read Chevrolet Colorado

SIERRA: Read Chevrolet Silverado

SAVANNA: Read Chevrolet Express

SMALL SPORT WAGON: Read Cadillac BRX

SPORT WAGON: For the 2008 m/y GMC will get a sport wagon based on the new FWD Lambda architecture; awd will be offered. Aggressive styling is expected.



HUMMER

H1: H1 offers a 300HP, 6.6L Duramax and 5-speed auto for the performance “Alpha” lingo.

H2: The plan to lengthen the H2’s front-end for the 2007 model year to accomodate a diesel engine has been canceled. It will be all new in 2008, it will be smaller, lighter in weight.

H3: A turbo version is likely for the 2007 m/y. A SUT is likely for 2008 and a regular cab is expected for the 2009 m/y.

H4: The likelihood of a compact, Jeep wrangler- like vehicle is remote.


PONTIAC

G6: GTP w/ 3.9L OHV engine and a choice of a 6-speed manual, hard top convertible for 2006. GM claims the largest retractable hard-top in the industry.
The G6 will be all-new for 2010 on the Epsilon-2 platform

GRAND-PRIX: A GXP w/ 5.3L 303HP V8 for 2006. A freshening is expected for 2007, the G-P’s next step is undecided. GM has targeted 2010 for a major overhaul, the successor might move to RWD, or it could be based on a re-engineered FWD architecture, code-named “Chi.”

SOLSTICE: All new for 2006 on Kappa RWD platform. A 2.0L Turbo I-4 GT version with restyled front fascia is expected for 2007. A hardtop Solstice is expected for 2008.

GTO: Holden platform looks to be dropped after 2006 m/y after GM N-A/ Holden 3-year contract is done. No immediate changes are planned for the GTO. Plans for the next-generation GTO are up in the air, given GM’s indecision on RWD.

VIBE: All new for 2007 and will continue on the Toyota platform.

TORRENT: Read Chevrolet Equinox

Montana SV6: Receives the 3.9L 240HP V6 and second-row airbags. In 2009 it will be all new under the new Lambda architecture.



SATURN

SKY: All new and under the Kappa platform like the Solstice but priced higher at starting around $25K. A turbo 2.0L will be available in late model year. A supercharged model will follow in the 2008 m/y.

ION: The 2008 Ion will be re-engineered and restyled, adopting Opel styling. Grille and fascia changes will differentiate Ion and Opel.
The 2008 Ion will be built in Lordstown, Ohio, moving form the Saturn car plant in Spring-Hill, Tenn.
High-Performance and AWD models may be produced for the 2008 or 2009 m/y

AURA: The Aura will share Opel sheet metal and be assembled in the US. Saturn’s mid-size 2007 mid-size looks very close to the concept from the Detroit autoshow. A 2.4L I-4, a 3.4L V6 and a 300HP 3.6L V6 “Redline” is planned for the 2008.

VUE: Reskinned for 2006. Hybrid power for 2007. For 2008 will be all new and be engineered and styled by Daewoo.

OUTLOOK: For 2007 m/y Saturn will receive a Lambda- based sport wagon. The vehicle is about the size of a Honda Pilot.

RELAY: Read Pontiac Montana SV6.

Eddie

yesss baby yess

jzchev28

good things come to those that wait....well damnit i dont wana wait

Eddie

^^^ tell me about it, i want one now.

cvenom2122

"drools" AWD LSJ's (red line and SS) i will wait till 2008 for a new car now!

clodhopper06

a bigger trailblazer? they are already a beast......anyway, hopefully they get rid of the extended versions of the suv's b/c they are really ugly......and thank god they are killing the envoy "xuv"....thats another ugly one

MarcS

Hmm AWD... sounds good

3fo893013L

It's going to be confusing to sell a S/C and turbo version of the Sky. Obviously the turbo version will be better unless they throw an M90 and that sucker then we are talking. The M62 is too small for a 2.0L displacement IMO. Eaton claims the M62 is good for 2.5 to 3.5L displacement motors with small compression. The M90 would kill the rods though in the 2.0L

avro206

Nice to see the 4.2L Inline 6 go to 291hp---thats only 1hp behind the 4.6L V8 in the Explorer! Never mind Fords POS 4L Gms inline 6 is an awesome engine---very smooth--and after 5K rpm it really takes off--shifting at 6200rpm.

The paddleshift in the Corvette is not an SMG--just a regular auto with paddle shifters.
But its a 6 speed auto!

Aura is the first fwd Gm to get the new 6 speed auto as well.


I know I'll be in the minority---but I hate AWD and would never buy one.

1. added weight
2. added complexity = higher maitence costs
3. worse fuel economy (more parasetic loss/weight)

4. Only way to get it to go fast is drop the clutch at 5K rpm! How long will that last? Not long! From a roll a FWD would beat it.

Woodio

But can a FWD car do THIS?

wesmanw02

Thanks for all the info, very interesting. Hard to believe the Cobalt will be getting restyled for 2008, the car practically just came out. I suppose its better to keep the styling fresh though, instead of making the same mistake they did with the Cavalier.

As for an AWD Evo/STi competitor, sounds promising, but it would be a pretty big gamble for GM to take. It would have to be priced over 30K to compete, and it would need at least 280HP. AWD would be beneficial in getting all that power to the ground, if it was FWD you wouldn't be able to get traction until you were well into 3rd gear

c7015

screw awd .... give me a rwd 250-300 horse cobalt with a 6 speed

wesmanw02

A lot of people say that, but you have to realize that it wouldn't make sense from any perspective.

First of all the Cobalt is a sport compact - meaning relatively small dimensions, Front wheels drive, transaxle drivetrain setup. This setup makes it cheaper to manufacture, allows more interior room, less drivetrain loss, and keeps the weight nice and light. People also tend to like FWD for the winter, since they can be easier to control in slippery conditions than RWD would be, and there is more weight over the front wheels. So basically FWD suits this type of car best, but thats not to say its perfect.

Being that many AWD vehicles are FWD based, it wouldn't be all that difficult to add an AWD system to the rumored Evo-fighting Cobalt. It would just add extra weight and complexity to the car, as well as increase tire wear, decrease fuel mileage, and increase parasetic losses.

If you want RWD, you would need to get either a Pontiac Solstice or Saturn Sky. The good news is that the Solstice actually has a lower starting price than the SS S/C, and you get the benefits of a convertible top and RWD. However, if you want performande equal to that of the SS S/C, you would need to get the GXP version, which will have 240HP and a 6-speed, but will also be more expensive.

DJNateGnau

I know, I'm Late.

Anyway, They tried that with the AMC Gremlin X. Nuff Said.

97cavie24ls

the gremlin was never AWD


the eagle was 1 of the awd models from amc

blkcobalt

Was this guy a friend of yours? Why didn't didn't he run? That golf cart the cops
were driving couldn't have caught him.

DJNateGnau

I know, I'm late, Once again.

But I never said it was. I was talking about the V8 Rear wheel drive Gremlin, Not the Eagle. I know the Gremlin never had AWD. If you look at the post I quoted, You can see that he said he wanted an RWD Cobalt, So I was just making a reference.

Thanks!

97cavie24ls

just checking


my dad actually had a 72 gremlin 304 V8 3spd , and that little car handled great and was faster than hell for being what it was