Chevy T2X debuts in Korea
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.
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mark g. davis 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
Build it here (North America) GM for pete's sake! What will it take for them to realize that they need to bring it here?
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Autovida - Everything Automobiles 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
As much as I want this car in the North American market (and I do), It just dosent' make sense to sell this car here. Most 2-door SUV's of this type haven't been successful in the North American market. Remember the VehiCROSS???
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Jason R. 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
It's not 2 door. Think ION Quad Coupe.
I say bring it.
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Chris H. 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
Are you sure this isn't a Mazda concept? All the current Mazda design cues are there, from the grill to the RX8's front fenders. This is their new cute ute, right?
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Digant Jariwala 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
Front design reminds me of a Mazda
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Chris 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
Add some suicide doors, ala RX-8 with a few more inches on the wheel base and you've got your four door crossover that looks like a two door. I don't see any reason why this would be a problem other than GM has its head up its butt.
When all is said and done, GM is a fairly good/competative car company. It just can't execute for sh!t.
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Charles S 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
If I have to guess, base on the size and position of the headrest, this vehicle is a RAV-4 sized SUV. Even the Honda CRV seems bigger than this. What's the pre-high-gas-prices health condition of the compact SUV market? What about now? Is GM willing to be selling a smaller than Equanox SUV? I imagine it's not going to be anywhere as profittable as Tohoes and Yukons.
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JG3 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
Now GM is getting somewhere. I like it enough to buy it. (Anyone notice that Acura/Mazda-esque grill? Looks good.)
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Digant Jariwala 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
Speaking of GM, anyone read this latest article in Businessweek?
http://yahoo.businessweek.com/magazine/content/05_19/b3932001_mz001.htm
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Ben Huh 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
Something like this would help GM's image here. But I wonder if the interior is going to match the coolness of the exterior. From my past experience they don't and really kill the vehicle's cohesiveness.
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Jonathan Wilson Jr. 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
yeah i thought the same thing with the doors...def seem close to a RX-8
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Chris 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
Ben's got a good point. The Equinox wasn't bad until you opened the doors. Cheap plastic and cloth abound.
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JG3 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
It's interesting that there is no branding on this car. Maybe it would be a good Saturn Vue replacement.
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Charles S 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
Well, 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.
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John M 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
Remember 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/
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Joel 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
RE: businessweek article.
That was a good article, Digant Jariwala. Thanks!
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kevin 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
one please! oh wait, chevy?
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Motorin' 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
Just 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.
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Josiah 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
Mercedes called, they want their taillights back.
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010111 10:32PM (12/18/2005)
holy 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.
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