What are the odds that GM will allow us to see the next gen impala in January?

 

And I'm not talking about the NASCAR COT Impala SS

 

I'm guessing it's another year away.

 

I wonder if the production Camaro will be at Detroit

 

Negative, so says SS

 

Not likely the next Impala will be a NAIAS.

Equally doubtful we'll see a production Camaro since there's no production line, and won't be for, at the very, least another year.

That said, it doesn't mean that Chevrolet won't have anything we'd be very intrested in.

 

not a chance.

 

Hmmm... would that be the "other" RWD product from "down under" that you've been pushing 'round these parts?

 

My guess is another version of Camaro (top dog version?) to steal a little spot light from the Challenger. You can bet the farm that Chrysler is going to point out that the Challenger concept was shown at the same time as Camaro's, but has made it to production first. And you also can bet the farm that GM isn't going to let the Camaro get outstaged.

I'd also bet on a Chevrolet "concept" that's production oriented. Corvette ZR1 is also a safe bet.


Since we're on the subject of the Auto Show season:


Pontiac will have production G8s, as well as a rebadged Holden Ute "concept". Buick will be showing the Rivera concept, and Cadillac will be displaying the new CTSv. XLR is also due for a restyling and the current DTS is on it's last legs. I'd expect a concept on display as a styling trial for one or the other.

Ford has yet another version of the current Mustang. The new F series truck, the new MKS are to debut. Last year saw the revised Five Hundred. Should see something that at least points to a slightly revised Fusion. Ford's new "Kinetic" design should be on display on some type of vehicle at Detroit as a concept this round as well.

Chrysler will show the Challenger at Chicago. Beyond that, there's supposed to be another SRT on display this season, along with a Chrysler concept and yet another one for Jeep. I also hear that the Neon's true replacement (small sedan) will show up this season.

 

Why shouldn't they, it is true...

 

True BUT, the Camaro is on a completly NEW platform, the Challenger is NOT!

 

That is true, but the outcome is still going to be the same.

 

I'd wager that Chrysler made as many changes to the LX to spawn the Challenger as GM will make to the VE/Zeta to get the Camaro.

 

I agree^

 

The NAIAS centerpiece for Chrysler should be the new Ram. Sources inside the company are VERY excited about it, for whatever that's worth.

The other SRT may be the Avenger, although that's been delayed so many times I wouldn't be surprised to see it delayed again.

The whole small-car program is something of a mystery. I don't know how they're doing it, but they're keeping a very tight lid on it.