a new Saab SUV on the same platform...

http://www.motortrend.com/features/news/112_news4/

You'd think GM would differentiate the Saab version substantially from a visual standpoint from the other GM offerings on this platform... no pic though... have to wait and see.

 

They went from using the Rendevous/aztek to SRX to Trailblazer/Envoy.

I think the SRX would have been the best choice for a Saab SUV

 

Ya, considering Saab's target market, I would agree... maybe this goes even further to show that Cadillac is going to keep a strong measure of exclusiveness with Sigma...

 

I also think Isuzu has a version of that platform running around called the Acender. My g/f pointed out to me on the road one day "Look at that wierd looking Trailblazer" since she wants one. I was instead an Isuzu Ascender....but they are obviously related. Didn't Isuzu develop the Trailblazer/Colorado?

 

Colorado yes.

TrailBlazer, I thought was a pure GM venture... I am pretty sure they are not even the same platform.

 

Aren't there enough friggin SUVs already?

 

I am pretty sure it is the same platform...it has the I6 and V8 options just like the Trailblazer...and looks alot alike.


Actually it is the same platform...here is proof

http://www.motortrend.com/autoshows/...02/index3.html


I though the Colorado and Trailblazer used a very similar platform.

 

Well, no that isn't proof of anything. That just says that Isuzu has a version of the TrailBlazer in the Ascender... it doesn't even mention Colorado.

Colorado shares a verison of the TrailBlazer engine, though. That I know, and won't argue. That doesn't mean the Colorado and TrailBlazer are the same platform.


EDIT: I'm not saying I am totally correct on the TrailBlazer and Colorado not being on the same platform, but that doesn't prove me wrong...

 

And I'll offer this as a base of support for my thinking that Colorado does NOT share a platform with TrailBlazer:

http://www.nctd.com/sneakpreview.cfm?ReviewID=34

Since it says "new" and TrailBlazer has already been available over a year, and the fact that they don't mention TrailBlazer when referring to the arcitechure... I think that reinforces what I thought from the beginning.

 

And finally, I have found written word that Colorado and TrailBlazer are in fact not the same platform:

http://www.ssrrs.com/platforms.html

 

I am unsure...I think they are similar platforms...

Regardless...
Isuzu Hombre=Colordo/Canyon
Isuzu Ascender=Trailblazer/Ranier/Envoy.

Interestingly the Trailblazer platform is used on the SSr and the Colorado platform was used for the Bel Air concept.

I think there is a connection between the two, but i am unsure design wise.

 

BTW back to your original argument....the Ascender is a disguised Trailblazer

 

I agree... never said it wasn't...


Much like the Prizm was a disguised Corola.

 

I thought you were refering to the Ascender with this statement....it's Monday so maybe I am slow.

 

Nah... but that's OK, Monday's suck... I am on my 5th cup of coffee right now... lol.