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Old 04-16-2012, 08:58 PM   #15
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In some respects. Technically it's on the Cadillac XTS's variant of the EpII platform.

And GM basically said no AWD.

In that case a front wheel drive -only Impala is just
I mean, releasing a car that is supposed to compete with the higher end german cars, like BMW, Mercedes, Audi (which are RWD or AWD) and the only sticking to FWD.
Sounds like the decisions that got GM in trouble in the first place....
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Old 04-16-2012, 09:02 PM   #16
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If it is an SS variant and TT I'd put my bets on a 3.6 V6. Not a 3.0.

But I agree...could just be an ECO model.
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Old 04-16-2012, 09:11 PM   #17
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If its AWD it will be viable, if not it will just be another poser sub-par Impala....just like the LS4.
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Old 04-16-2012, 10:11 PM   #18
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In that case a front wheel drive -only Impala is just
I mean, releasing a car that is supposed to compete with the higher end german cars, like BMW, Mercedes, Audi (which are RWD or AWD) and the only sticking to FWD.
Sounds like the decisions that got GM in trouble in the first place....
Who cross shops Chevys and German luxury cars?

Think Taurus and Avalon
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Old 04-16-2012, 10:37 PM   #19
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Who cross shops Chevys and German luxury cars?

Think Taurus and Avalon
Doesn't the taurus have AWD?
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Old 04-16-2012, 10:57 PM   #20
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Looks more like an eco based grill.
This is what I was thinking. I think we're seeing an ECO version of the new Impala.
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And GM basically said no AWD.
GM needs to stop being stupid.
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Doesn't the taurus have AWD?
It has AWD, but its only standard on the SHO. Base model is FWD only while mid trims have AWD as an $1800 option. No word on how popular it is as an option, though unless it bucks the usual trend I'd bet that AWD Tauruses represent a pretty small minority.
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Old 04-17-2012, 06:40 AM   #23
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In some respects. Technically it's on the Cadillac XTS's variant of the EpII platform.

And GM basically said no AWD.
That's a HUGE kick in the nuts for the Impala.
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IMO, this is the last Impala worthy of being an SS.

Can someone explain why the RWD 6.0 Holden Commodore Chevrolet Caprice PPV was not chosen to be an Impala SS?
Like this lucky owner..for example.
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...y-caprice.html
more here..
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...us-ppv-104991/
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IMO, this is the last Impala worthy of being an SS.

Can someone explain why the RWD 6.0 Holden Commodore Chevrolet Caprice PPV was not chosen to be an Impala SS?
Like this lucky owner..for example.
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...y-caprice.html
more here..
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...us-ppv-104991/
Because they plan on having 2 full size sedans on the Chevy lineup: a FWD Impala, and a RWD car (possibly with the Caprice name, possibly something else).

And why stick with FWD for the Impala? Well most people either don't care or they prefer FWD (usually citing fuel economy and better for snow, while getting a strange on their look if you mention vehicle dynamics).

Also, please keep in mind that we don't know for certain that this even is an Impala SS. Its an Impala with a covered up nose. Anything beyond that
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And GM basically said no AWD.
Fen, Do you know the reason why? Seems odd since you can AWD on the Malibu.
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Old 04-17-2012, 08:15 PM   #27
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Can someone explain why the RWD 6.0 Holden Commodore Chevrolet Caprice PPV was not chosen to be an Impala SS?
Like this lucky owner..for example.
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...y-caprice.html
more here..
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...us-ppv-104991/
I had the pleasure of meeting that owner and riding in his Caprice (actually wrote another article on it for GMI). It's a fine car, but if GM released it to the public they would get lynched instantly. The interior is nowhere near recently launched Chevrolets in terms of quality/materials.

The upcoming VF Commodore-based sedan will do very well as a performance sedan flagship for Chevrolet.

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Fen, Do you know the reason why? Seems odd since you can AWD on the Malibu.
No AWD on Malibu either.

Honestly, probably to protect the LaCrosse AWD.
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Old 04-18-2012, 10:44 AM   #28
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Caprice PPV IS AWESOME !!!

WOW. I thought it was a rebadged G8 , didn't know it had an impala back !! I want one !!


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