The 130 concept looks like an old Imprezza coupe.
Not sure if I like it.

 

I think they both look pretty cool! I'd want more than 150 Hp out of the red one though...

well really, I'd want double; out of both!

 

The red one looks like a Mazda RX-8 with an extended cab

 

Thats bad ***! My first thought was Lamborghini.

Drop the next gen small block in there good to go.

I dont get why Jopolink called it ugly and the bad responses on their site


EDIT: I missed this part

FWD
40 MPG with a 1.4L Turbo Ecotec engine with approximately 150 horsepower

 

Do not want.

 

Absolutely smashing. Genius. The folks at GM dug into their bag of tricks and they've got polarizing concepts and an outbreak of people discussing the origins of, and posting pics of their old performance cars. They've hired a team of thinkers and it's starting to show.

The 130 is great. I can't get over it. It's like one of the older Malibu coupes...no, wait, it's like a BMW 1-series. Except that it's got a B-pillar that hints at 'Nomad' and a front that says "I'm new and exciting--and crashworthy. I will be on the road soon, in some form..."

And the Tru...wow. GM needs a Scion killer. Or an actual tuner car. Something that doesn't scream "groceries!" like a Scion TC does. Or maybe even something to brush up against a TT. Honda and Acura have both screwed the pooch in terms of attractive sporty coupes, leaving the door wide open for GM to jump in.

 

my thoughts exactly. still looks pretty cool. the red car looks like the lovechild of an S2000 and bmw 1 series

 

The cross flags are a reference to a 'passion portfolio' sub brand that Chevrolet wants to build..

So, lets do the math:

Enthusiasts like me have been bitching non-stop that GM has nothing to replace Pontiac and (I even) suggested they build a performance sub brand.

Today we get what appears to be a Pontiac concepts (the 140) and an Alpha concept (Pontiac was to be the lead division on Alpha)

Looks like GM is finally wising up and *attempting* to bring us some performance cars... Its just sad that the styling looks 3 years old and is, for the most part, absolutely terrible. (That 130 is hideous)

I'd almost bite on this (despite my loyalty to Pontiac) if they looked good.

 

Ironically the 140S IS a redesigned older Pontiac concept car, with a variation of an older Chevy concept rally car front end.


Neither really do thing for me. You want young buyers in a HOT GM compact? Get the Astra GTC and OPC/vxR here yesturday. Better yet, since delta 2 is global, built it here too. DON'T CHANGE A THING about the design except replacing the lightning bolt with a bowtie. And dont pull any watering down crap, like what was pulled with the Saturn version.

 

The problem with the people over at Jalopnik is they're completely out of touch with what 95% of the general public want from their cars. Especially in a segment which these two concepts are for - no one cares which wheels are driven and most are quite content with 150-200hp. These cars are about styling and technology. To be successful and sell in large volumes you need to appeal to the masses. Performance oriented vehicles and car companies will always be available to the enthusiasts. At least these concepts spark some passion in automotive design - something that has been lacking lately in many areas of the industry.

Articles in question:
If These Detroit Auto Show Concepts Are Chevy's Future, Shoot Me Now
Killing America's Dreams, One Lousy Concept Car At A Time

 

This thing looks hideous...

 

Maybe we can get it as a Buick. I took these in China:

 

While that does look good, I would just rather see the 3-door GTC and OPC over here as a Chevy with Opels styling intact. Buick=that waterfall grill and redesigned lower grill and fog light area. I guess thats being nit picky, but...it isnt gonna happen, so I guess I can be lol.

 

When you say no one cares I am assuming you mean you dont... To me it very much depends on what you want out of it. A fun commuter car maybe. I had a very different view of it though when I thought it was also sitting on Alpha though.

Not to take away from the exterior styling of course. Its just the difference between it being something actually like an actual affordable American Lambo you could shoehorn a Small block in if it isnt in the line up vs a mitsu Eclipse type car which some previous versions looked good new but the driveline doomed the car from becoming anything serious.

 

Why are they putting an Aveo front end on any new car?!