Malibu, it's too close to the Impala in terms of both being mid-sizers.

 

His car was an SS396 that needed a new motor. He built and installed the 454. It replaced a 64 GTO with a tri-power389 convertible in his collection which includes a 57 T Bird with a 5.0 EFI mustang motor and a 68 Chevelle with an LT1. He doesn't care much about collectable value, they are all daily drivers. You can call it a homebuilt hotrod, but its not far from stock aside from carb, cam, intake manifold, exhaust and gears. But to me it embodies what the SS stands for: outrageous performance with a chevy emblem.
My point was, its not wise to dilute the value of your ultimate performance designation by slapping it on every forgettable model in your lineup because it erodes its value. Do you think a 4 cylinder Vega SS would have been a good idea?

 

As long as they all represent a performance plus in the models.......I say none.
Like mentioned above though, as soon as SS starts to become nothing more than a body package then I think it's wrong. Should just be called and RS or something else.....

Dodge has their SRT thing............Chevy can have the SS thing.

 

No, but Chevy built thousands of Impala SS's with stovebolt sixes. Get over it.

 

And exactly who is lusting after one of those cars today?
I don't need to get over it. Its my opinion. Sorry if that's not okay with you.

 

They used to have Vega GT's which were pretty cool. But the big Vega performance model was the Cosworth Vega.....far more comprehensive than anything that might have been called Vega SS. The Cosworth was alittle ahead of it's time, (DOHC, 4V, aluminum head/block, FI) and turned out to be very expensive though.

But getting back to your question, yes why not.

The Cobalt SS is the spiritual successor....had there been a Vega SS.

 

Cobalt SS all the way

 

Yeah, I've read about Cosworth Vegas. I bet you don't want to have to go looking for parts for one of those cars these days!
I guess my feeling is that Chevy should have one designation for their most serious performance cars, kinda like that 426 Hemi badge on and old Mopar and that it should be SS, and that making it commonplace lessens its signigficance, like putting cobra emblems on a Mustang II.

 

"426 Hemi" is an engine designation. It would be like saying that all Chevy performance cars should be called LS-6 or L-88....I don't think so.

SS, IMO, is just fine for all Chevy cars, with a performance/trim variant. Just like Dodge has R/T and Ford has GT.

BTW, I've seen some very, very fast and cool Mustang II's.

 

A trim/suspension package was exactly what an "SS" badge meant in the classic era of musclecars.

 

I thought there was going to be a Trailblazer SS and a Equinox SS as well? heck while we at it why dont we build a Tahoe and Suburban SS.... But a Trailblazer and Equinox SS would be a good idea. I don't think any SS would be bad as long as it's done right. Like the Silverado should have around 390 or 395hp and be offered in a lightweight package. The Colorado should probally come with a LS4 with DoD and have like 310 hp. The Monte and Impala SS needed probally a better powertrain or AWD but I still think V8's in these are a good idea. If there's a Malibu SS I hope they give it a more Cobalt like grill for like lets say a 2006 refresh and a 2 door model. Then with either a Supercharged 3.5 or 240ish 3.9 would be cool. Cobalt is fine but some would like to see it have around 220hp. Also if an Aveo SS is made I don't really see it getting over 180 or 190hp. But it's good to know Chevrolet is coming out with more SS models.

 

Don't forget Equinox SS...

 

Is there any Chevy car that does not or will not have an "SS" branding?

 

Maybe the Malibu.

The regular Malibu clinic'd so badly in SS trim that they decided against it.

The Malibu Maxx SS was supposed to be on it's way...but now there are rumors that the Malibu Maxx itself may be cancelled soon.

 

All of the above.