Are Lambda crossovers going to get any larger engines? I thought I remember reading somewhere that the DI 3.6 would make it into the vehicles and there was a possibility of a new V8 in the GMC and Buick. Not saying they need it, just wondering.

 

Both should make it.

 

Do we know anything on the V8? I just read on Cheers and Gears that PM reported that the V8 that was going into them was going to be something new from the ground up.

 

DI 3.6L should be available for 2009. I'm not sure what V8 they are getting. I've heard 5.3L (LS4?) and the new Ultra V8, not sure which is true.

 

It was always Ultra so far as I recall. DOHC Northstar replacement, V8, likely VVT, possibly some sort of AFM.

 

Actually it's not exactly the "Ultra V8" anymore. Apparently....

Sort of a semantics thing, but it sounds like it's more of an updated Northstar motor now.

 

no they DO NEED it! At least as an option. THey are very heavy--the AWD is damn near 5000lbs. Not sure DI V6 would be a big enough step up. It's still only 3.6L

IIRC--there was a possibilty of a 4.0 HF varaint. With DI that might do the trick.

 

How many competitors offer 300 hp? Sure the Explorer and the GMT SUVs but what other competitors?

 

don't get too hung up on HP. Its power to weight ratio that matters.
And torque....

Throw in passesngers, luggage and some mountain elevations and it wouldbe straning to move.

Not everywhere is sea-level elevation---I live at nearly 5000ft DA--so mildly quick car at sea-level is a bit pokey at this altitude.
Also, the Lambads are heviest in class, if I am ont mistaken.

3.6L is a great for base---but an optional eingine would be aprecaited by more then a few.

 

Competitors? Who else makes a crossover that will carry 7-8 people? Only the Large SUVs can do that, Suburban/Expedition XL, and I would be greatly suprised if people cross shop those SUVs with the large Crossovers from GM. If they are looking at a SUV at that size, they probably want it so they can pull some sort of item behind the vehicle. Plus, when you compare those large SUVs to the GM Lambdas, the Crossovers are lightweights.

I would have been nice if GM would have made the Crossovers available in both large and shorter version that was midsize to cover two sectors with one vehicle.