Damn those rear ends are almost identical!

 

I'm seeing the same too...in fact, I was following an Impala LTZ on the way to work today, and actually thought the paint, stainless bar at the back and the overall look was quite "upmarket". Add in the wheel arches of the commodore, it would be visually stimulating (like looking at the Acura TL or a BMW).

 

Yes, the rear, the door handles, and quite a few other things.

When these things were drawn up the idea was to also make these things here in the US.

They will soon be sold in the Middle East as Chevy Caprices.

In short, the similarities shouldn't be surprizing. Now knowing a small part of the history behind the designs, you probally aren't either.

 

It does look nice, but I hope thats not the next Impala. Theres not enough heritage in the design. It looks kinda like an Audi.

 

It really reminds me of that Mitsu in the back. The Galant I think it is?

 

So the purpose of making each new platform 'global' is to also perpetuate global parts bin sharing?

 

GM wanted the Zetas sold here to be rebadged Holdens to save money & Lutz wanted different sheetmetal regardless.

Lutz won.

The new Impala that might have been a US made Holden Chevrolet Caprice is going to have much different sheetmetal.

 

Holden's site has some pretty good pics:
http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/...w?modelid=8000

 

Impalas and Caprices sharing styling cues? Now there's a fresh idea.


I honestly don't see a problem with it myself. I love the current Impala and as my wife said she'd like to replace our SUV with a sedan and a truck someday, there might be room for a Caprice-like vehicle in my future. That or a new Malibu.

 

this thing looks nothing like an impala from the side...looks more mercedes cls to me

 

It's a shame we couldn't have been there (above pic) about 4 years ago.

 

Very handsome car. If the powertrain is right, it could very well be the next car to occupy my garage.

 

search for the holden grange, the powertrain is right...america needs this car

 

360hp 390ftlbs 6.0L V8 & 6sp auto sounds pretty good...

 

you mean we're not getting RWD + 6speed auto + LS2???

just pulling ya....if my want for a SUV changes next year, this car will also be in my garage