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LSxcellent · 02-02-2008, 07:22 PM

OK, GM JUST BLEW MY #$%#$ MIND!!!!

CHECK THIS OUT!

http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/GMC...THybridPickup/

This is the same chassis as the Pontiac G8, but rebadged for GMC... honest to god I can't believe how awesome this is! I LOVE it.

<Magical Internet Hi-Five to Maximus Bob Lutzimus!>

Just awesome.

~LSx

*CamaroSpike23* · 02-02-2008, 07:52 PM

half metal, half plastic...all crap

wtf is up with that tail gate? and its badged as a Denali XL but the pics all say 2008 GMC Caballero...? which is it? lol

stovt001 · 02-02-2008, 08:24 PM

Denali XL is a trim line.

I personally love it. I did have low expectations for a 4 door Ute though, so it wouldn't be hard to impress me I guess. I like the detail around the tailgate.

09'Z28 · 02-02-2008, 08:27 PM

the front end looks like an Audi and the rest just looks...weird

*KILLER74Z28* · 02-03-2008, 12:43 AM

*TAG UR IT* · 02-03-2008, 12:46 AM

That actually looks really cool. Like the headlights, rims, look. That'd be pretty cool to see on the road.

Sterling · 02-03-2008, 01:39 AM

It looks way too much like a gigantic Honda.

*DGthe3* · 02-03-2008, 01:48 AM

I don't care for the looks, but the drivetrain has peaked my interest. 4.9 with DI and AFM, and E85 capable making 326 hp (unknown torque), and dual mode hybrid drive. 50% better mileage than a conventional setup. Probably costs 50% than a conventional setup too

*KILLER74Z28* · 02-03-2008, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSxcellent

OK, GM JUST BLEW MY #$%#$ MIND!!!!

<Magical Internet Hi-Five to Maximus Bob Lutzimus!>
~LSx

JaysonAych · 02-03-2008, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

wtf is up with that tail gate? and its badged as a Denali XL but the pics all say 2008 GMC Caballero...? which is it? lol

I think it's officially called the Denali XT. The people over at Jalopnik have a well-documented fondness for cars with a truck bed (El Caminos, Rancheros, etc.) Since this is a GMC version of a Holden Ute, they're probably just being facetious calling it a Caballero, alluding to the El Camino rebadge of yesteryear.

LSxcellent · 02-03-2008, 08:44 AM

I guess part of my immediate fondness for this is due to the fact that I was really hoping the G8 wagon would come over (which its not), and this is now the next-best thing.

I live outside of Boston, and I am just about to buy my first house, so I am looking for something that is still fun to drive (at least more-so than a truck) but can still haul loads of stuff to-and-from Home Depot and can handle our big-winters.

I'd LOVE to see one of these with an AWD package and the L76. That would be (nearly) my ideal daily driver... but I am also VERY keen to see how the G8 GXP comes out, because that is also pretty awesome (though big HP RWD is less than ideal).

I guess I am also just wicked impressed with GM. They have release one good concept after another for the past few YEARS! It's just really cool to see GM regaining their footing and doing cool stuff again... yeah it might not be for everyone, but its new, its cool, its cutting-edge... and thats just cool weather you like it or not.

Anyway, I still dig it.

~LSx

balonywolf · 02-03-2008, 09:37 AM

I can't stand the trend of these gunslit windows. It makes it look like the car has been rolled over on the roof.

*DGthe3* · 02-03-2008, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by balonywolf

I can't stand the trend of these gunslit windows. It makes it look like the car has been rolled over on the roof.

I feel the other way, I kinda like the tank-like appearance of those cars, so long as the streets dont get filled with them. I had alot more of a problem with the wedge body + bubble cabin look that was extremely popular a couple years ago. To each their own

stovt001 · 02-03-2008, 11:57 AM

I like the bunker-window styling from the outside, but I don't like how it reduces visibility. Good for style, bad for practical reasons.

I agree with LSXcellent. An AWD L76 version would be wicked awesome. That would make for a great family/home improvement vehicle. Also, 3,500 lb towing capacity allows for towing some smaller toys, like jet skis. If I had a family and a house of my own, I would definitely look into getting this.

02-02-2008, 07:22 PM	#1
LSxcellent Drives: MINI Cooper S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 284	HAVE YOU GUYS SEEN THIS!?!?! OK, GM JUST BLEW MY #$%#$ MIND!!!! CHECK THIS OUT! http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/GMC...THybridPickup/ This is the same chassis as the Pontiac G8, but rebadged for GMC... honest to god I can't believe how awesome this is! I LOVE it. <Magical Internet Hi-Five to Maximus Bob Lutzimus!> Just awesome. ~LSx __________________ "When you turn your car on, does it return the favor?"

02-02-2008, 08:27 PM	#4
09'Z28 The "Mad Hamster" Drives: '71 Camaro, '90 mx5, '71 2002 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,610 View My Garage	the front end looks like an Audi and the rest just looks...weird __________________

02-03-2008, 12:43 AM	#5
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,782 View My Garage	__________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

02-03-2008, 01:48 AM	#8
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	I don't care for the looks, but the drivetrain has peaked my interest. 4.9 with DI and AFM, and E85 capable making 326 hp (unknown torque), and dual mode hybrid drive. 50% better mileage than a conventional setup. Probably costs 50% than a conventional setup too __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

02-03-2008, 08:44 AM	#11
LSxcellent Drives: MINI Cooper S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 284	I guess part of my immediate fondness for this is due to the fact that I was really hoping the G8 wagon would come over (which its not), and this is now the next-best thing. I live outside of Boston, and I am just about to buy my first house, so I am looking for something that is still fun to drive (at least more-so than a truck) but can still haul loads of stuff to-and-from Home Depot and can handle our big-winters. I'd LOVE to see one of these with an AWD package and the L76. That would be (nearly) my ideal daily driver... but I am also VERY keen to see how the G8 GXP comes out, because that is also pretty awesome (though big HP RWD is less than ideal). I guess I am also just wicked impressed with GM. They have release one good concept after another for the past few YEARS! It's just really cool to see GM regaining their footing and doing cool stuff again... yeah it might not be for everyone, but its new, its cool, its cutting-edge... and thats just cool weather you like it or not. Anyway, I still dig it. ~LSx __________________ "When you turn your car on, does it return the favor?"

02-02-2008, 08:24 PM	#3
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	Denali XL is a trim line. I personally love it. I did have low expectations for a 4 door Ute though, so it wouldn't be hard to impress me I guess. I like the detail around the tailgate.

02-03-2008, 12:46 AM	#6
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	That actually looks really cool. Like the headlights, rims, look. That'd be pretty cool to see on the road.

02-03-2008, 01:39 AM	#7
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	It looks way too much like a gigantic Honda.

02-03-2008, 09:37 AM	#12
balonywolf Drives: 1996 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 369	I can't stand the trend of these gunslit windows. It makes it look like the car has been rolled over on the roof.

02-03-2008, 11:57 AM	#14
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,812	I like the bunker-window styling from the outside, but I don't like how it reduces visibility. Good for style, bad for practical reasons. I agree with LSXcellent. An AWD L76 version would be wicked awesome. That would make for a great family/home improvement vehicle. Also, 3,500 lb towing capacity allows for towing some smaller toys, like jet skis. If I had a family and a house of my own, I would definitely look into getting this.

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