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305pride · 06-29-2010, 07:05 PM

awwwwwwwwwwww awesome!!!!! just today, when i was driving home from school. i was thinking about the cars that buick, cadillac, chevy and gmc make, and i was like "damn gmc needs a small car to sell, that granite concept would be perfect"

*DGthe3* · 06-29-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Update: Approved for production. Not sure if the doors will make it or not.

Probably not. 6' of unsupported space becomes a PITA for side impacts and rollovers.

TaylorRyanSS · 06-29-2010, 07:15 PM

it looks sweet, hopefully the production one looks that good

305pride · 06-29-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 305pride

awwwwwwwwwwww awesome!!!!! just today, when i was driving home from school. i was thinking about the cars that buick, cadillac, chevy and gmc make, and i was like "damn gmc needs a small car to sell, that granite concept would be perfect"

and as i was thinking about this, i was also thinking about the regal

crazy cat · 06-29-2010, 07:24 PM

NO,MAKE THAT HELL NO.

305pride · 06-29-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by crazy cat

NO,MAKE THAT HELL NO.

what

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-29-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Update: Approved for production. Not sure if the doors will make it or not.

NEAT!! They could use a little Xb/Cube style car.
Glad GMC got the work, too. It'll help bring some youth back to the brand.

SSC Super Venom · 06-29-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Legend

I guess the future is here huh?

That looks like something from a movie...neat, cool...not sure I like it yet...but certainly something different from GMC!

NO NO NO NOOO!!!
This is a futuristic car that will never make it to the FUTURE!!!

storm79 · 06-29-2010, 07:38 PM

this is what i found more interesting about the motortrend article

"No word yet on when to expect a production version of the vehicle. In other product news from the event, GM also reportedly showed off an image of its new Impala and offered further confirmation of its coming new small Buick crossover. It also revealed that the next Chevy Traverse crossover will have a "Camaro inspired" grille. - Todd Lassa contributed"

*DGthe3* · 06-29-2010, 07:43 PM

I don't see why this should be a GMC. I had a hard enough time accepting the Acadia crossover as a GMC. They are a truck and SUV brand. I don't see the connection between that and urban boxes.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-29-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

I don't see why this should be a GMC. I had a hard enough time accepting the Acadia crossover as a GMC. They are a truck and SUV brand. I don't see the connection between that and urban boxes.

They need to branch out. Otherwise every time fuel prices go up, the GMC brand will tank. They also need some unique vehicles, so they aren't so easily dismissed as a Chevy rewrite brand. I don't expect Chevy to get a version of this thing (at least not in terms of design), and it wouldn't fit in at Cadillac or Buick.

This is compact utility...so it fits more than a Cruze or other sedan/coupe would.

nester7929 · 06-29-2010, 07:54 PM

That grille looks gigantic on that thing.

305pride · 06-29-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

They need to branch out. Otherwise every time fuel prices go up, the GMC brand will tank. They also need some unique vehicles, so they aren't so easily dismissed as a Chevy rewrite brand. I don't expect Chevy to get a version of this thing (at least not in terms of design), and it wouldn't fit in at Cadillac or Buick.

This is compact utility...so it fits more than a Cruze or other sedan/coupe would.

i think gmc does need to branch out.

*DGthe3* · 06-29-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

They need to branch out. Otherwise every time fuel prices go up, the GMC brand will tank. They also need some unique vehicles, so they aren't so easily dismissed as a Chevy rewrite brand. I don't expect Chevy to get a version of this thing (at least not in terms of design), and it wouldn't fit in at Cadillac or Buick.

This is compact utility...so it fits more than a Cruze or other sedan/coupe would.

People will always need trucks and SUV's and will pay for them regardless of the price of gas. I agree that it makes no sense to sell compact cars as GMC's, but diluting a brands image in order to boost sales is a very bad idea in my mind. GMC should build kickass trucks and SUV's at a premium. The Granite, while looking better than most urban boxes, is still an urban box. It doesn't deserve showroom space along side Yukons and Sierras.

If GM really sees a need for this type of vehicle would have been Pontiac (albeit with different styling) since it was supposed to be a youth oriented brand and these are supposed to be youth oriented cars. Since that can't happen they should make it a Chevy.

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06-29-2010, 07:38 PM	#93
storm79 Drives: 2007 GMC Sierra Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Middle of nowhere Posts: 281	this is what i found more interesting about the motortrend article "No word yet on when to expect a production version of the vehicle. In other product news from the event, GM also reportedly showed off an image of its new Impala and offered further confirmation of its coming new small Buick crossover. It also revealed that the next Chevy Traverse crossover will have a "Camaro inspired" grille. - Todd Lassa contributed" __________________

06-29-2010, 07:43 PM	#94
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	I don't see why this should be a GMC. I had a hard enough time accepting the Acadia crossover as a GMC. They are a truck and SUV brand. I don't see the connection between that and urban boxes. __________________ 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

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