http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/ Autoblog Comments for We'll always have Paris: Saturn considers what Lutz already confirmed http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/
GM has a good thing going bringing Opels over for Saturn, but delaying a few years would be stepping back into the old-school GM thought process.

Didn't US auto's dominance lose out to the imports happen in part due to the lack of flexibility and speed in bringing cars to the market that people want in a year or 2, versus what they wanted 7 years ago?]]>Jun 9th 2007 10:50AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/Jun 9th 2007 10:51AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/Keep in mind that 2011 is what we're inferring based on the old Automotive News article. No official schedule or timetable has been announced. Maybe we'll get lucky.]]>Jun 9th 2007 11:01AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/
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I can't see why it takes so long to a get this car to market? The regs are not that difficult to meet.

The Corsa shares its architecture and chassis with the Fiat Grande Punto by the way; in case anyone is interested. It also uses the small Fiat diesel engine.
Just thought you should know that.

But really, America needs nippy economical cars now, and notwithstanding fuel prices - which are heading up for ever now, believe me - lots of people in the US are ready to enjoy small cars. The Mini proves that.]]>Jun 9th 2007 10:59AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/]]>Jun 9th 2007 11:08AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/
Saturn needs a car like the Corsa now. Even if they only bring a few thousand per month like the Honda Fit. This would be a great addition for GM, but timing IS important. The Corsa would arguably be the most stylish car in the segment.]]>Jun 9th 2007 11:29AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/Jun 9th 2007 11:22AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/]]>Jun 10th 2007 11:00PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/
Yes they are. Anyone who works in the auto industry and has been involved in modifying a Euro/Aussie vehicle to be sold in the US knows this. The biggest hurdle to clear is crash protection for unbelted occupants (don't have to do this outside of US), and fuel system integrity (much more stringent here). The changes needed to meet these requirements adds at least 1-2 years because of tooling changes.

GM could take the easy way and engineer the bare minimum to be legal, but they would get SLAMMED in the press for not getting safety ratings as high as the competition. This is not something GM is willing to do, nor should they.]]>Jun 9th 2007 11:30AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/Jun 9th 2007 1:33PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/Jun 9th 2007 11:31AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/Jun 9th 2007 11:36AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/
I had no idea unbelted occupants had to be catered for. This suggests it is legal to drive without seatbelts on?
Oh well. Thanks for the info though.

Fiat has just designed and tooled a whole new car, the Bravo, in less than two years. It seems to work fine. If one manufacturer can manage a whole car, why cannot another manage a fuel system and some internal protection? And why did they not design-in the US market requirements in the first place? I would have thought they'd have wanted to maximise sales everywhere, especially as entering the US market with small cars would have given them a lead over other home manufacturers. ]]>Jun 9th 2007 12:02PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/why not take the current corsa from mexico and rework it to US regs and call it Pontiac ?
in a few years bring out the improved aveo (chevy)and new corsa (saturn).that would give gm a car to compete in the growing segment and also brand integrity.
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It is only slightly different and coming out later this year.]]>Jun 9th 2007 12:32PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/Jun 9th 2007 12:45PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/Jun 9th 2007 1:40PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/09/well-always-have-paris-saturn-considers-what-lutz-already-conf/
Of couse, this is GM. We'll probably get a decontented Corsa sedan riding on marshmallow suspension, just in time for the second-generation Fit.]]>Jun 9th 2007 2:18PM