Pontiac to price it's "Cobalt" with Cobalt SS.
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Re: Pontiac to price it's "Cobalt" with Cobalt SS.
Originally Posted by 90rocz
I thought it was good for GM to share platforms and sheetmetal, to save money and be profitable...
Sheetmetal - No.
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Re: Pontiac to price it's "Cobalt" with Cobalt SS.
I guess what I'm saying is, how different is different enough... similar size and shape, but entirely different skin? Or more subtle, as different fenders, hood, trunk, spoiler...?
Some people like the basic package of some of Chevy's vehicles, just want a younger, more performance "Flair", trim & interior..
Some people like the basic package of some of Chevy's vehicles, just want a younger, more performance "Flair", trim & interior..
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Re: Pontiac to price it's "Cobalt" with Cobalt SS.
Originally Posted by 90rocz
I guess what I'm saying is, how different is different enough... similar size and shape, but entirely different skin? Or more subtle, as different fenders, hood, trunk, spoiler...?
To sum it up for me... I don't want to see any visable parts that are obviously shared with another vehicle.
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Re: Pontiac to price it's "Cobalt" with Cobalt SS.
The G6 and Malibu are good examples of platform sharing being that are no visual ties to the 2 .
Cobalt /Pursuit . Pontiac badges placed where chevy ones go . A tack on pontiac grill insert to cover the chevy design underneath . The only specic Pursuit items are the wheels , guage cluster , taillights and the lower rear valance . The rest of the car is 100 % Cobalt .
Thats the difference .
Cobalt /Pursuit . Pontiac badges placed where chevy ones go . A tack on pontiac grill insert to cover the chevy design underneath . The only specic Pursuit items are the wheels , guage cluster , taillights and the lower rear valance . The rest of the car is 100 % Cobalt .
Thats the difference .
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Re: Pontiac to price it's "Cobalt" with Cobalt SS.
Originally Posted by 90rocz
I guess what I'm saying is, how different is different enough... similar size and shape, but entirely different skin? Or more subtle, as different fenders, hood, trunk, spoiler...?
Some people like the basic package of some of Chevy's vehicles, just want a younger, more performance "Flair", trim & interior..
Some people like the basic package of some of Chevy's vehicles, just want a younger, more performance "Flair", trim & interior..
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Re: Pontiac to price it's "Cobalt" with Cobalt SS.
a G6 sedan already starts at $17k and a G6 coupe starts at ~$22k. if this "G5" or whatever starts at $20k and change, how is it an "entry-level" vehicle?
seems a rather redundent way to go. pretty lame.
seems a rather redundent way to go. pretty lame.
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Re: Pontiac to price it's "Cobalt" with Cobalt SS.
Originally Posted by morb|d
a G6 sedan already starts at $17k and a G6 coupe starts at ~$22k. if this "G5" or whatever starts at $20k and change, how is it an "entry-level" vehicle?
seems a rather redundent way to go. pretty lame.
seems a rather redundent way to go. pretty lame.
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Re: Pontiac to price it's "Cobalt" with Cobalt SS.
I agree that a 20K base price isn't "entry level".
Solstice is a good small compact performance car.
Vibe is in need of retooling, but could be a good entry level level, if done right.
I heard that the Montana was going over to Buick over 6 months ago.
If Pontiac does actually get a delta, ... Please in the name of God, don't let it be called G4 or G5. I absolutely hate the letter/number combo for Pontiac. Give it a name. And new sheetmetal would also help.
Solstice is a good small compact performance car.
Vibe is in need of retooling, but could be a good entry level level, if done right.
I heard that the Montana was going over to Buick over 6 months ago.
If Pontiac does actually get a delta, ... Please in the name of God, don't let it be called G4 or G5. I absolutely hate the letter/number combo for Pontiac. Give it a name. And new sheetmetal would also help.
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Re: Pontiac to price it's "Cobalt" with Cobalt SS.
Originally Posted by krj-1168
I heard that the Montana was going over to Buick over 6 months ago.
I actually think there is a place for a Buick minivan, contrary to what some others think.
I'd keep two minivans in GM's lineup... a Chevy and a Buick. Drop the Pontiac (done) and drop the Saturn.
The Chevy Uplander can be the value leader, the Buick Terazza can be the luxury appointed family minivan. After all, Buick is a family oriented entry to mid level luxury brand.
Saturn is supposedly moving a little upscale, but will have a sporty edge to it... not unlike Pontiac (which again makes things a bit confusing in and of itself) , but I don't see how the Saturn minivan (Relay) fits in a lineup with vehicles like Aura and Sky... it's not the same message whatsoever.
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Re: Pontiac to price it's "Cobalt" with Cobalt SS.
Pretty sure Terazza is history too . Enclave is either replacing the Rainer and Terazza , or the Rainer and Rendezvous. Either or , dont remember which .