Should the Colbalt coupe be call the Monza?
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Originally posted by jrp4uc
The closest association they would probably make is this.
The closest association they would probably make is this.
I think Cobalt is ok, but not wonderful.
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Originally posted by Sixer-Bird
...Plus Chevy needs another car name to start with an "M" so that "Malibu" won't look so out of place.
...Plus Chevy needs another car name to start with an "M" so that "Malibu" won't look so out of place.
I was seriously irked when Chevrolet named the "Malibu" model... er, uh Malibu. "Malibu" was originally a trim line on the Chevelle in the 60's. My first car was a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu. (May have also been on the Novas and Full-sized Chevys, but my memory isn't what it used to be.)
I mean really Chevrolet... why use a trim option name as a model name for a new vehicle? Could you imagine a prototype called "rallysport", or "LS", or even "SS"? Um... er.... oops!
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Originally posted by jg95z28
Funny you should bring that up.
I was seriously irked when Chevrolet named the "Malibu" model... er, uh Malibu. "Malibu" was originally a trim line on the Chevelle in the 60's. My first car was a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu. (May have also been on the Novas and Full-sized Chevys, but my memory isn't what it used to be.)
I mean really Chevrolet... why use a trim option name as a model name for a new vehicle? Could you imagine a prototype called "rallysport", or "LS", or even "SS"? Um... er.... oops!
Funny you should bring that up.
I was seriously irked when Chevrolet named the "Malibu" model... er, uh Malibu. "Malibu" was originally a trim line on the Chevelle in the 60's. My first car was a 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu. (May have also been on the Novas and Full-sized Chevys, but my memory isn't what it used to be.)
I mean really Chevrolet... why use a trim option name as a model name for a new vehicle? Could you imagine a prototype called "rallysport", or "LS", or even "SS"? Um... er.... oops!
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Originally posted by Donutboy97
wasn't that the same for the Silverado when it came out on 2000??? originally it was called C/K 1500 and had different trim levels... W/T, Chyeene (sp??) and Silverado. Now you have Silverado LS or LT or whatever.
wasn't that the same for the Silverado when it came out on 2000??? originally it was called C/K 1500 and had different trim levels... W/T, Chyeene (sp??) and Silverado. Now you have Silverado LS or LT or whatever.
Chevrolet has a history of trim names replacing model names.
The first "Silverado" trim optioned trucks were C-10's.
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Originally posted by jg95z28
You are correct sir!
Chevrolet has a history of trim names replacing model names.
The first "Silverado" trim optioned trucks were C-10's.
You are correct sir!
Chevrolet has a history of trim names replacing model names.
The first "Silverado" trim optioned trucks were C-10's.
sorry to get off topic
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Originally posted by Donutboy97
then you also have the spawn effect. the year before the Trailblazer came out the Blazer had a Trim level called Trailblazer, then next year a brand new suv called the Trailblazer came out, leaving the Blazer with LS and LT.
sorry to get off topic
then you also have the spawn effect. the year before the Trailblazer came out the Blazer had a Trim level called Trailblazer, then next year a brand new suv called the Trailblazer came out, leaving the Blazer with LS and LT.
sorry to get off topic
So the Tahoe was a Blazer, and the Blazer was a Trail Blazer that could be ordered with the Tahoe trim option.
Gotta love Chevy for consistancy.
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Originally posted by formulatx
Monza was also a tirm package on the corvair.
Monza was also a tirm package on the corvair.
Originally posted by jg95z28
Actually the Blazer started life as the "S-10 Trail Blazer", then "S-10 Blazer", and finally just "Blazer" after the full-sized "Blazer" was renamed "Tahoe". Which in itself is ironic since there used to be an S-10 Blazer trim package called "Tahoe."
So the Tahoe was a Blazer, and the Blazer was a Trail Blazer that could be ordered with the Tahoe trim option.
Gotta love Chevy for consistancy.
Actually the Blazer started life as the "S-10 Trail Blazer", then "S-10 Blazer", and finally just "Blazer" after the full-sized "Blazer" was renamed "Tahoe". Which in itself is ironic since there used to be an S-10 Blazer trim package called "Tahoe."
So the Tahoe was a Blazer, and the Blazer was a Trail Blazer that could be ordered with the Tahoe trim option.
Gotta love Chevy for consistancy.
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Re: Should the Colbalt coupe be call the Monza?
Originally posted by guionM
I'm not going to make a poll of this, just want to fish around for feedback.
The Chevrolet Monza (named after athe famed race track) was brought out in 1974 as a smaller sporty car based on the Vega, but had a V8 as an option. Chevrolet began neutering the car in 1979 when it dropped the V8 in favor of a V6 as top power, and was completely replaced by the Chevy Cavalier a couple of years later.
While it's competitor, the Mustang II, was known for comfort and quality (for the '70s), Monza was the car that actually could handle and it's performance compared to the Mustang II was outstanding. Chevrolet raced the car in IMSA and many other avenues, as it was initially seen as the successor to the Camaro, and was treated that way.
The market the Colbalt coupe will enter is identical to the market the old Monza appealed to in the '70s. A younger than f-body crowd, that was into great handling small cars that were in with the times.
Colbalt though a decent name and would probally play well with Chevy Truck's "Like a Rock" campaign, just doesn't ring as a name for a sporty coupe. Besides, Monza SS to me has a better ring than Colbalt SS.
What do you think?
I'm not going to make a poll of this, just want to fish around for feedback.
The Chevrolet Monza (named after athe famed race track) was brought out in 1974 as a smaller sporty car based on the Vega, but had a V8 as an option. Chevrolet began neutering the car in 1979 when it dropped the V8 in favor of a V6 as top power, and was completely replaced by the Chevy Cavalier a couple of years later.
While it's competitor, the Mustang II, was known for comfort and quality (for the '70s), Monza was the car that actually could handle and it's performance compared to the Mustang II was outstanding. Chevrolet raced the car in IMSA and many other avenues, as it was initially seen as the successor to the Camaro, and was treated that way.
The market the Colbalt coupe will enter is identical to the market the old Monza appealed to in the '70s. A younger than f-body crowd, that was into great handling small cars that were in with the times.
Colbalt though a decent name and would probally play well with Chevy Truck's "Like a Rock" campaign, just doesn't ring as a name for a sporty coupe. Besides, Monza SS to me has a better ring than Colbalt SS.
What do you think?
IMO, Cobalt is a much better choice. Sounds modern... and it's new and fresh, which is what Chevrolet needs for this new car...
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Originally posted by Donutboy97
they do it's called Monte Carlo, not that how many cars beginning with a certain letter matters.
although I like the name Cobalt, personally it sounds like a car that belongs with Saturn, not Chevy.
I like the name Monza, it has that small car road racing feeling when I think of it.
they do it's called Monte Carlo, not that how many cars beginning with a certain letter matters.
although I like the name Cobalt, personally it sounds like a car that belongs with Saturn, not Chevy.
I like the name Monza, it has that small car road racing feeling when I think of it.
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Honestly? I would love to see the Beretta name make a comeback. I liked Berettas "back in the day," especially Quad 4 H.O. GTZs...
Now, maybe the Beretta nameplate has a bum rap because of all the junky ones driving around, and they did drop the name only 7 years ago. But I still like it...
Regardless, Chevy SHOULD have some sort of car in the Malibu line that replaces the mission the original Beretta had with the Corsica...a nice, compact coupe. Why must one jump from Cavalier to Monte Carlo just to get a 2 door??? Big jump...one that is simply not filled in the GM family...
Unless you look at my other car Chevy should make a sporty, 2 door Malibu for this generation, but we all know they won't 
Now, maybe the Beretta nameplate has a bum rap because of all the junky ones driving around, and they did drop the name only 7 years ago. But I still like it...
Regardless, Chevy SHOULD have some sort of car in the Malibu line that replaces the mission the original Beretta had with the Corsica...a nice, compact coupe. Why must one jump from Cavalier to Monte Carlo just to get a 2 door??? Big jump...one that is simply not filled in the GM family...
Unless you look at my other car
Chevy should make a sporty, 2 door Malibu for this generation, but we all know they won't
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Originally posted by Meccadeth
I don't see the name "Monza" as being a great marketing name. But then again, I don't see "Colbalt" as a great marketing name either...How about something cool like: Clash, Comet, Cyclone, Core, Cizzle ()
I don't see the name "Monza" as being a great marketing name. But then again, I don't see "Colbalt" as a great marketing name either...How about something cool like: Clash, Comet, Cyclone, Core, Cizzle (
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