Re: Chevy SS/Commodore VF Renderings
Originally Posted by guionM
(Post 6923704)
BTW, this a closer rendition of the Holden/Chevrolet VF (also you can even just barely make it out on the NASCAR version):
http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/..._0001_crop.jpg |
Re: Chevy SS/Commodore VF Renderings
Originally Posted by guionM
(Post 6923704)
Also (and I won't hold my breath till it's actually sitting in a showroom), apparently the idea of importing the Ute is back on again.
But... if their is even the slightest chance of a Ute. I'd wait for it. I'll keep my fingers crossed. :D Plus one other thing... The Chevy Spark wasn't predicted to sell anywhere near the numbers they're selling, and GM is scrambling to get more to dealers. This has some people at GM rethinking some of the other vehicles they don't think would sell here, and the Ute is one vehicle on the list |
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Re: Chevy SS/Commodore VF Renderings
Originally Posted by ImportedRoomate
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I didn't even realize the Spark was available here yet.
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The Spark is such a stupid looking car.
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Re: Chevy SS/Commodore VF Renderings
Originally Posted by King Moose SS
(Post 6923789)
Who woulda thunk? I'm usually very good at guessing when a car will be a success or not. I would of never guessed the spark to a be success due to it being so close to sonic. But I guess GM made reasonable predictions on it's sales expecting only 2,000 a month. That's 24,000 a year which is very achievable.
That 1900/month was based on the initial 18 market roll-out. They still haven't even released it to the rest of the country. |
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I thought I remembered reading that the Ute would have to be imported as a commercial vehicle, which kills it with import duty. Did I read that here? That would be my car if it ever comes here though.
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Re: Chevy SS/Commodore VF Renderings
I just hope they name it something other than just "SS". This will be Chevrolet's halo car. It needs a name.
Also hope they don't put the SS emblem on the bottom of the rear doors. I've never liked that on the Holden SS's. |
Re: Chevy SS/Commodore VF Renderings
Originally Posted by 99SilverSS
(Post 6923811)
I just hope they name it something other than just "SS". This will be Chevrolet's halo car. It needs a name.
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Re: Chevy SS/Commodore VF Renderings
Originally Posted by jg95z28
(Post 6923851)
While I agree, that ship has sailed I'm afraid. Its going to be called SS.
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*cough* Chevelle *cough*
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Re: Chevy SS/Commodore VF Renderings
Originally Posted by colin911
(Post 6923799)
The Spark is such a stupid looking car.
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Re: Chevy SS/Commodore VF Renderings
Originally Posted by ImportedRoomate
(Post 6923733)
You sure? It seems like the lower opening is much larger than the top. The top also looks to be jelly bean shaped.
Here's an artist's version, and outside of the headlights it's also close. http://images-2.drive.com.au/2011/12..._729-420x0.jpg
Originally Posted by WhiteHawk
(Post 6923806)
I thought I remembered reading that the Ute would have to be imported as a commercial vehicle, which kills it with import duty. Did I read that here? That would be my car if it ever comes here though.
-Geoff However, about 6 years ago, the US signed a Free Trade Agreement that lifted it for all vehicles shipped between Australia and the US.... which is why we had the G8 ST less than 6 months from showrooms until GM killed Pontiac and filed for bankruptcy. There's currently nothing keeping the Holden Ute from the US. |
Re: Chevy SS/Commodore VF Renderings
Originally Posted by 99SilverSS
(Post 6923811)
I just hope they name it something other than just "SS". This will be Chevrolet's halo car. It needs a name.
Also hope they don't put the SS emblem on the bottom of the rear doors. I've never liked that on the Holden SS's. The SS is perhaps an "Image Car" because like the Camaro in that it helps set in the public mind what Chevrolet is, and people actually buy them in numbers (and unlike Corvette, it's future is actually depended on good volume of sales). The Chevrolet SS is aimed at the SRT Charger, and GM will import enough to meet demand. GM is predicting low numbers because they don't expect there to be huge number of takers. Also, barring a last minute reprieve, (and I agree, it should be changed) Chevrolet seems to be sticking with the name.
Originally Posted by King Moose SS
(Post 6923789)
Who woulda thunk? I'm usually very good at guessing when a car will be a success or not. I would of never guessed the spark to a be success due to it being so close to sonic. But I guess GM made reasonable predictions on it's sales expecting only 2,000 a month. That's 24,000 a year which is very achievable.
Sonic is EXTREMELY popular with college kids, and also are selling well to people who live in congested areas (ie: Los Angeles) who might have gotten a cheap Hyundai until they looked at a Sonic and saw that it has much better interior materials and modern styling. GM grossly underestimated the public's acceptance of cars this small (and in all fairness, Ford also did the same thing). But with everyone counting pennies these days and $4 per gallon plus per fuel, this is a fast growing segment. |
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