Let's differentiate next-gen Cobalt and new "smaller" car...
#1
Let's differentiate next-gen Cobalt and new "smaller" car...
I am somewhat confused about the two upcoming models from Chevrolet. One is the next generation Cobalt, and the other is a new, smaller Chevrolet that is rumored to be coming with 1.4L turbo engine...
This new, smaller car - does it have a name? Does it have a code name? What do we know about it? When is it supposed to hit dealerships? What about price - is it going to be priced higher than Cobalt? If so, why?
Also, when is the next-gen Cobalt supposed to hit dealerships? Will it retain the name?
And last, but not least, those pictures of a white sedan floating around - are those pictures of next-gen Cobalt or this new small car?
This new, smaller car - does it have a name? Does it have a code name? What do we know about it? When is it supposed to hit dealerships? What about price - is it going to be priced higher than Cobalt? If so, why?
Also, when is the next-gen Cobalt supposed to hit dealerships? Will it retain the name?
And last, but not least, those pictures of a white sedan floating around - are those pictures of next-gen Cobalt or this new small car?
#3
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I know CAFE is coming hard, but four entry-level cars is ridiculous. Put a couple options on one and you have enough to step up to the next one.
Let's not forget the Beat. From what I understand, it will go like this, and correct me if I'm wrong...
Beat>Aveo>Cobalt>New 1.4L small car
Let's not forget the Beat. From what I understand, it will go like this, and correct me if I'm wrong...
Beat>Aveo>Cobalt>New 1.4L small car
#6
There will be 3 compact cars. The Beat, an Aveo or Aveo replacement, and the new Cobalt.
The Aveo replacement will be bigger and built along side the Cobalt replacement.
There is talk of the Cobalt getting a different name, but Im not sure if this new name is for the new car or for Cobalt as the Cobalt goes world wide. Cobalt does well here, but Lacetti and the others name's dont have that great of a rep. Top Gear uses a Lacetti for the Celebrity Track Competition, and they kinda rip on the car.
The Aveo replacement will be bigger and built along side the Cobalt replacement.
There is talk of the Cobalt getting a different name, but Im not sure if this new name is for the new car or for Cobalt as the Cobalt goes world wide. Cobalt does well here, but Lacetti and the others name's dont have that great of a rep. Top Gear uses a Lacetti for the Celebrity Track Competition, and they kinda rip on the car.
#7
I know CAFE is coming hard, but four entry-level cars is ridiculous. Put a couple options on one and you have enough to step up to the next one.
#8
There will be 3 compact cars. The Beat, an Aveo or Aveo replacement, and the new Cobalt.
The Aveo replacement will be bigger and built along side the Cobalt replacement.
There is talk of the Cobalt getting a different name, but Im not sure if this new name is for the new car or for Cobalt as the Cobalt goes world wide. Cobalt does well here, but Lacetti and the others name's dont have that great of a rep. Top Gear uses a Lacetti for the Celebrity Track Competition, and they kinda rip on the car.
The Aveo replacement will be bigger and built along side the Cobalt replacement.
There is talk of the Cobalt getting a different name, but Im not sure if this new name is for the new car or for Cobalt as the Cobalt goes world wide. Cobalt does well here, but Lacetti and the others name's dont have that great of a rep. Top Gear uses a Lacetti for the Celebrity Track Competition, and they kinda rip on the car.
I personally think the new 1.4T car should go to Buick. It will be upscale, in powertrain and definitely interior quality and build materials. That would give Chevrolet a delta coupe and sedan, Pontiac a coupe, and Buick an upscale sedan. I think this plan makes SO much more sense than having 2 Chevrolet delta compacts.
#9
I dont think Buick should have an entry level car in America. Buick should start with the LaX/Invicta and thats go up. Maybe have a coupe model, but overall I wouldnt bother going down market. Leave that to the Pontiac brand to make smaller sporty cars.
#10
I am somewhat confused about the two upcoming models from Chevrolet. One is the next generation Cobalt, and the other is a new, smaller Chevrolet that is rumored to be coming with 1.4L turbo engine...
This new, smaller car - does it have a name? Does it have a code name? What do we know about it? When is it supposed to hit dealerships? What about price - is it going to be priced higher than Cobalt? If so, why?
This new, smaller car - does it have a name? Does it have a code name? What do we know about it? When is it supposed to hit dealerships? What about price - is it going to be priced higher than Cobalt? If so, why?
As for the actual next gen Cobalt... who knows?
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/06...rting-in-2009/
Last edited by jg95z28; 07-02-2008 at 08:28 PM. Reason: Link added
#11
Why shouldn't Buick have a competitor to these cars?
#12
They're actually the same car. Some folks mistook the new Delta Chevy as the next gen Cobalt when in fact it is a different car (name tbd) that will be priced slightly higher than Cobalt.
As for the actual next gen Cobalt... who knows?
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/06...rting-in-2009/
As for the actual next gen Cobalt... who knows?
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/06...rting-in-2009/
#14
Yes, Volt is on Delta II (I believe it's pretty heavily modified to support the e-flex architecture, though). I have it on good authority that Volt will be quite heavy -- around 4000 pounds.
It bugs me that people equate small cars with entry level cars. It doesn't have to be huge to be nice! Personally, I'd jump at the chance to get a premium-class car in terms of features and materials, but in a subcompact size. 95% of my driving is just me in the car -- no people and no cargo. 4% is just me and my wife, and still no cargo. What do I need all that space for? The fact is that I don't. I don't want to have to carry around a full-size sedan (or worse, SUV) just to have some luxury features.
BMW seems to get it, sort of. The 1-series is fairly small, and fairly premium, but there's still a lot of stuff you can get on the 5, 6, and 7 series that you can't get on the 1.
It bugs me that people equate small cars with entry level cars. It doesn't have to be huge to be nice! Personally, I'd jump at the chance to get a premium-class car in terms of features and materials, but in a subcompact size. 95% of my driving is just me in the car -- no people and no cargo. 4% is just me and my wife, and still no cargo. What do I need all that space for? The fact is that I don't. I don't want to have to carry around a full-size sedan (or worse, SUV) just to have some luxury features.
BMW seems to get it, sort of. The 1-series is fairly small, and fairly premium, but there's still a lot of stuff you can get on the 5, 6, and 7 series that you can't get on the 1.
Last edited by JakeRobb; 07-03-2008 at 12:32 PM.
#15
I don't think we need a repeat spreading things around like the J-Bodies in the 80s. Anybody remember how many GM had.........Chevy Cavalier, Pontiac Sunbird, Buick Skyhawk, Olds Firenza, Cadillac Cimarron. Small cars will be the next boom, again but I don't think Buick should have small car.