http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/14/s...2009-traverse/

I'm not sure how I feel about this. I hope they make it very different than the other Lambdas although size wise it looks about the same. I'd also like to see GM stick with the TrailBlazer name. Or maybe the TrailBlazer could come back as a 5 seat GMT-355 SUV.

 

why?

 

Looks like they used the Enclave rear (look at the rear windows shape) with different taillights. That kind of surprises me.

Doors look just like Acadia/Outlook.

 

I'll be very interested to see how Chevy's "global face" is incorporated onto a Lambda.

So far it's made a hideous face out of everything it's landed on.

 

Looks like the entire frt and rr bumper is painted, none of that non-painted textured plastic, yay!!

I can see the Malibu-ish grille on it. There's an Outlook right behind it.

If it has a pretty face, I'll wait and get the Chevy.

 

Tails are fake actually.

 

so is lambda the same platform the enclave, acadia, and outlook are on?

 

Yep.

 

Agree 100%.

 

Buick's version Enclave is pretty incredible considering the nameplate. Chevy definitely has a design problem looks wise to me. If they give it the "global look" like mentioned, I am sure not to like it.

 

I'd give a second vote for Trailblazer going to GMT355.

BOF and 5.3L! I'd strongly consider it for my next vehicle.

 

So Chris, from what you could tell is the sheetmetal the real thing? I mean as far as using the Enclave's rear glass?

I hope the tails aren't too much like the Buick's.

I don't quite understand why you'd have your cheapest Lambda share it's rear with your most expensive one. But I guess that if GMC had this rear they'd have two of a kind in the same dealership...

 

A certain Martian told me at the 2006 NYIAS that the Trailblazer was going away so GM would have money for the Camaro.

 

That picture makes me think of the Aztec.

 

"Some facts...(From Admin @ Gm Inside News)

The only sheetmetal shared between the Traverse and other Lambda's are the doors. The rear, front, and all quarter panels are unique. The interior is also 100% unique.

It will not be priced to compete in the same market as the Acadia. The Traverse will be much lower in price. As for the Outlook...people that consider buying a Saturn do not consider a Chevrolet. Until the "GM stigma" is gone, there will be some overlap in the GM corporate fleet.

It's being built in Spring Hill and will launch with the 3.6L SIDI engine (last I had heard).

No one call this a rebadge. Its not. It mechanically shares things with other products, however a rebadge is something that nearly 90% of the sheetmetal is shared...that is not the case here. You want 100% unique in every product? Go to BMW.

Part of the reason GM is giving Chevrolet a Lambda is simply because of economies of scale. Lambda is WAY over-budget." End Quote