Posted Apr 29th 2005 10:30AM
The T2X concept truck, built off the S3X show truck (which is really based on the Theta architecture: VUE, Equinox) has an almost fastback-like shape that looks more car than truck. It uses two clamshell doors for rear access and has a real chance at production in Asia and Europe. Once again we ask: Why aren't we looking at North American production of such a vehicle? By far it eclipses anything offered here by GM. Wait, GM doesn't offer anything like that here. More pictures at the link.
Both S3X and T2X concepts are designed by Daewoo, So no wonder they debut in Korea. The S3X concept will share the same body, headlights and etc. with the production version as it is the production model with just bigger rims thrown in. But for T2X i'm not sure if they would actually produce it. And no, the S3X will not be competing with the RAV4 & CR-V, but with the Escape& Santa Fe, as it offers a V6 motor and it being larger than both RAV4 & CR-V.
May 02 2005 at 7:46 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyholy crap josiah! you're right! they look freaking 1200% identical!! they even made them the same exact colors!!!! what a bunch of ripoffs!!! mercedes should sue them into the ground for making such a blatant copy of their designs!!! no one ever had taillights ever that looked like that!! only mercedes ever!!!!111!!1 ... anyway. and yeah. i wished they made the Borrego too since there was a serious EJ20T+AWD dearth in this country at that time... until they wised up and brought the original one here. and i bought one and it was awesome. the end.
May 01 2005 at 7:33 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMercedes called, they want their taillights back.
April 29 2005 at 1:49 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyJust this morning I was looking for a Z06 wallpaper and noticed pictures of the S3X concept and thought it could be cool. I think if Chevy released something like the S3X to compete with the RAV4 & CR-V, they might have something. I liked the design for the VUE/Equinox, until they cheaped out on them. Maybe the Pontiac Torrent will be the Theta triplet that actually turns out alright as an overall package. I still wonder how some of their lower margin cars could turn out if they could take ~$1K of legacy costs attached to the vehicle and feed it back into the product.
April 29 2005 at 1:35 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyone please! oh wait, chevy?
April 29 2005 at 1:01 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyRE: businessweek article. That was a good article, Digant Jariwala. Thanks!
April 29 2005 at 12:50 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyRemember the Chevrolet Borrego concept car from 2001? This is somewhat reminiscent. Still wish they had produced the Borrego.... Check out the photos at this link: http://www.automotive-technology.com/projects/chevy_borrego/
April 29 2005 at 12:46 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyWell, nevermind. For some reason, I thought Equinox had a longer "trunk" like the old Blazer, but visiting GM's gallery and compared it to this concept, it looks like they shorten the vehicle from the back by a little, and sacrafice the headroom and the severely crop the back to give it more sleek look. Footprint-wise, it'll be similiar to the current Equinox, but not quite as roomy.
April 29 2005 at 11:54 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIt's interesting that there is no branding on this car. Maybe it would be a good Saturn Vue replacement.
April 29 2005 at 11:22 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyBen's got a good point. The Equinox wasn't bad until you opened the doors. Cheap plastic and cloth abound.
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