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MikesZ · 02-19-2010, 11:02 AM

The Chevy Cruze and a small Buick (rumored to be named 'Verano') would make perfect "production mates" for GM's Lordstown, OH plant.

GM outta focus on sedan and coupe versions of these cars.

Cruze and Verano could be offered with 1.4L and the 2.0L (in Cruze SS and Verano GS versions) ECOTEC turbo four-bangers - hopefully sourced from GM's Tonawanda, NY plant.

Bring 'em both GM! And those sport coupe versions just beg for the 2.0L Turbo.

Oh, and GM...be prepared to run both those plants 6 days per week @ 3 shifts per day for awhile.

305pride · 02-19-2010, 11:19 AM

the small buick does seem nice. im liking buick more everyday. idk if i want the regal or this now. the "verano" would be attractive to me because it might cost less the then regal. the regal gs is so bad ass though.

Morepwr · 02-19-2010, 11:32 AM

The Cruze isnt bad looking for an economy car. The Buick version will probably offer up more creature comforts and still be a good mileage car.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-19-2010, 12:27 PM

Not really a rumor anymore regarding the Verano nameplate.

Rumor about a possible 4-door coupe variant of the Cruze...

cHaotix · 02-19-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 305pride

the small buick does seem nice. im liking buick more everyday. idk if i want the regal or this now. the "verano" would be attractive to me because it might cost less the then regal. the regal gs is so bad ass though.

I'm kinda in the same boat. Regal is looking nice but a Verano coupe with AWD might be nicer. Buick is really appealing to me right now, as is the rest of the GM lineup. Can't wait to see the new Vettes and Z28.

*DGthe3* · 02-19-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Not really a rumor anymore regarding the Verano nameplate.

Rumor about a possible 4-door coupe variant of the Cruze...

I hate the idea of a 4 door coupe

305pride · 02-19-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I hate the idea of a 4 door coupe

idk what you guys mean by 4 door coupe. like a mazda rx-8? lol

djsnoflake · 02-19-2010, 01:32 PM

What is a 4 door coupe?

I thought a coupe has 2 doors only?

FenwickHockey65 · 02-19-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I hate the idea of a 4 door coupe

Sorry. GM doesn't seem too keen about building a coupe. Not saying it can't happen.

2010 SSRS · 02-19-2010, 01:33 PM

Cruzen

FenwickHockey65 · 02-19-2010, 01:34 PM

This is a four-door coupe.

Similar roofline/body style to a coupe with an extra set of doors tacked on.

*DGthe3* · 02-19-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by djsnoflake

What is a 4 door coupe?

I thought a coupe has 2 doors only?

Thats exactly why I don't like them. They are 4 door cars with a roofline similar to a coupe, so they get referred to as 4 door coupes.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-19-2010, 01:42 PM

I'd have to see whatever design is being proposed for a four-door coupe before forming an opinion. It could be a good thing, as a lot of people aren't fans of the high roofline of the Cruze.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 02-19-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Thats exactly why I don't like them. They are 4 door cars with a roofline similar to a coupe, so they get referred to as 4 door coupes.

WHA! I didn't know that!

Weird!

MikesZ · 02-19-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Sorry. GM doesn't seem too keen about building a coupe. Not saying it can't happen.

Coupes (2 door) + sport variants = attract younger buyers. And I also hate those ridiculous 4 door coupes.

305pride · 02-19-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

WHA! I didn't know that!

Weird!

i think its weird too. lol what ever. more variants in styling the better i guess

FenwickHockey65 · 02-19-2010, 02:02 PM

Lordstown is capable of building up to six body styles...therefore a coupe could still be in the works. Holden's working on a hatch.

*DGthe3* · 02-19-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Corvette

WHA! I didn't know that!

Weird!

The poster child is the Porsche Panamera

djsnoflake · 02-19-2010, 03:06 PM

OH! I get it now! I had a horrible image of the suicide kinda doors.

"Chevy Cruze Extended Cab"

*DGthe3* · 02-19-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by djsnoflake

OH! I get it now! I had a horrible image of the suicide kinda doors.

"Chevy Cruze Extended Cab"

Actually, I'd prefer it if they went with small suicide doors instead of the current 'fast back sedan' look

Brokinarrow · 02-19-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

Actually, I'd prefer it if they went with small suicide doors instead of the current 'fast back sedan' look

That would actually be pretty cool on the Cruze

TaylorRyanSS · 02-19-2010, 03:34 PM

I love the MB CLS

305pride · 02-19-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

The poster child is the Porsche Panamera

i love the panamera though

HeatherR · 02-19-2010, 09:42 PM

I am not a fan of 4 door coupes either....Coupes should have 2 doors. Period.

Unfortunately coupes are a tough sell for most people. I absolutely love the CTS coupe and would have gotten one over the sedan if they were available when I got mine, but the truth is most people won't and they will sell well at first.....then as much as I hate to say it they will struggle. GM struggles selling coupe versions of cars if you look at the numbers, so it makes for a hard sell when they are planning and how much investment it takes to make it happen.

BTW, Mike they are speculating in the paper in Youngstown that they will be hiring a third shift for the Cruze...Which would be great news for the area (My hometown...Even if I haven't lived there for some time).

MikesZ · 02-20-2010, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by HeatherR

I am not a fan of 4 door coupes either....Coupes should have 2 doors. Period.

Unfortunately coupes are a tough sell for most people. I absolutely love the CTS coupe and would have gotten one over the sedan if they were available when I got mine, but the truth is most people won't and they will sell well at first.....then as much as I hate to say it they will struggle. GM struggles selling coupe versions of cars if you look at the numbers, so it makes for a hard sell when they are planning and how much investment it takes to make it happen.

BTW, Mike they are speculating in the paper in Youngstown that they will be hiring a third shift for the Cruze...Which would be great news for the area (My hometown...Even if I haven't lived there for some time).

Yes, it looks like three shifts for Lordstown...I saw the reports on the news tickers. You are right about coupes too...but I'd love to see a Cruz SS Coupe and a Verrano GS Coupe. Either way, they should move up production for Verano and build it at Lordstown along with Cruz.

02-19-2010, 11:02 AM	#1
MikesZ Group Provocateur Drives: Long Distances Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,008	Chevy Cruze and Buick Verano The Chevy Cruze and a small Buick (rumored to be named 'Verano') would make perfect "production mates" for GM's Lordstown, OH plant. GM outta focus on sedan and coupe versions of these cars. Cruze and Verano could be offered with 1.4L and the 2.0L (in Cruze SS and Verano GS versions) ECOTEC turbo four-bangers - hopefully sourced from GM's Tonawanda, NY plant. Bring 'em both GM! And those sport coupe versions just beg for the 2.0L Turbo. Oh, and GM...be prepared to run both those plants 6 days per week @ 3 shifts per day for awhile. Attached Images __________________

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305pride Drives: 3.4l 1995 camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: miami, fl Posts: 2,209	the small buick does seem nice. im liking buick more everyday. idk if i want the regal or this now. the "verano" would be attractive to me because it might cost less the then regal. the regal gs is so bad ass though. __________________ just call me alex. they make anti-me PSA's cos im dope lmao

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Morepwr woohoo Drives: Silverado, 70cutlass, 57chevy&more Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 560	The Cruze isnt bad looking for an economy car. The Buick version will probably offer up more creature comforts and still be a good mileage car. __________________ I am not useless, I can still be used as a bad example!

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FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: Carbon Metallic 2003 GMC Envoy SLE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 26,035 View My Garage	Not really a rumor anymore regarding the Verano nameplate. Rumor about a possible 4-door coupe variant of the Cruze... __________________ FenwickHockey65's GM Thread! 2013 GMC Terrain SLE 2003 GMC Envoy SLE 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Extended Cab

02-19-2010, 01:34 PM	#11
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: Carbon Metallic 2003 GMC Envoy SLE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 26,035 View My Garage	This is a four-door coupe. Similar roofline/body style to a coupe with an extra set of doors tacked on. __________________ FenwickHockey65's GM Thread! 2013 GMC Terrain SLE 2003 GMC Envoy SLE 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Extended Cab

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02-19-2010, 01:42 PM	#13
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: Carbon Metallic 2003 GMC Envoy SLE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 26,035 View My Garage	I'd have to see whatever design is being proposed for a four-door coupe before forming an opinion. It could be a good thing, as a lot of people aren't fans of the high roofline of the Cruze. __________________ FenwickHockey65's GM Thread! 2013 GMC Terrain SLE 2003 GMC Envoy SLE 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Extended Cab

02-19-2010, 02:02 PM	#17
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: Carbon Metallic 2003 GMC Envoy SLE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 26,035 View My Garage	Lordstown is capable of building up to six body styles...therefore a coupe could still be in the works. Holden's working on a hatch. __________________ FenwickHockey65's GM Thread! 2013 GMC Terrain SLE 2003 GMC Envoy SLE 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Extended Cab

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HeatherR Drives: 2009 CTS, 2008 Solstice GXP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 686 View My Garage	I am not a fan of 4 door coupes either....Coupes should have 2 doors. Period. Unfortunately coupes are a tough sell for most people. I absolutely love the CTS coupe and would have gotten one over the sedan if they were available when I got mine, but the truth is most people won't and they will sell well at first.....then as much as I hate to say it they will struggle. GM struggles selling coupe versions of cars if you look at the numbers, so it makes for a hard sell when they are planning and how much investment it takes to make it happen. BTW, Mike they are speculating in the paper in Youngstown that they will be hiring a third shift for the Cruze...Which would be great news for the area (My hometown...Even if I haven't lived there for some time).

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