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Is this the 2009 Chevy Traverse?
We've seen spy shots of the 2009 Chevy Traverse, the bowtie brand's upcoming large Lambda-based CUV. Whether those spy shots are of the same vehicle we see above is a matter of debate. The image you see here, while grainy and potentially a photoshop experiment, appears to be an official image of the '09 Traverse that made it's way out GM's hands somehow. Being a stablemate of the Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia, and Buick Rendezvous, you can see that the Traverse pictured shares its doors and perhaps its roof with those vehicles, but everything before the A-pillar is all new, as well as the C-pillar out back, which features an upkink not seen on the other Lambdas. The other thing that suggests to us that this picture may be real is the background, which appears to be one of the many standard backdrops against which GM photoshops its press shots. While there's no conclusive evidence this is the production 2009 Chevy Traverse, we can't imagine the real deal will look much different.
[Source: The Hollywood Extra]
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Viral 5:22PM (2/05/2008)
With CAFE standards on the rise over the next few years, GM must do something to improve fuel economy where it can. Using one of the best platforms GM has ever conceived, replacing mid tier gas hog SUVs like the Trailblazer with a larger AND more fuel efficient Traverse will greatly help the cause. And http://www.traverseforum.com announced that all 2009 Lambdas, including the Traverse, will be getting a variant of the Cadillac CTS's 304HP 3.6L Direct Injection V6 as the standard engine, which should add even more power and further increase the already class-leading fuel economy numbers! Truly unbelievable!
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Chris Vitale 4:10PM (9/11/2007)
Traverse is stablemate of the Rendevous?
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Matt 7:10PM (9/11/2007)
Don't you mean its a stablemate to the Buick Enclave?
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Rick 6:41PM (9/11/2007)
Might be new, but still looks like another american retread. Can't these US car makers each come up with their own body styles rather then simply changing bumpers, grills and head lights?! (exaggerating to prove a point) Nissan Sentra shares with the hideous Dodge fair killer Caliber and yet Nissan's looks completely unique. Why is it so hard for US car makers to realize that rebranding the exact same design across name plates might not be the best approach when asking $20k-$30k +?
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DC_1 4:17PM (9/11/2007)
Perhaps someone should send a telegram to The Hollywood Extra to advise them that the Buick Rendezvous is dead.
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namegoeshere 4:21PM (9/11/2007)
U-G-L-Y. Another crappy GM shared by all its brands...
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felipe 4:22PM (9/11/2007)
i think the most secure job at GM is in the group that is responsible for names....
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Dave 4:26PM (9/11/2007)
Absolutely crappy photoshop work. If you zoom in on the image you can see heavy and poor photoshop brushwork to the front and especially the rear quarters. Not a smuggled GM photo if you ask me.
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500 4:50PM (9/11/2007)
Vince Burlapp is well-known for the Photoshop work on his site. While the images themselves are of poor quality, they often turn out to be remarkably close to the real thing.
I like it. And to respond to those who will inevitably criticize GM for its platform sharing, I think if they were to eliminate any of the Lambda crossovers, it should be the Saturn Outlook. Far more people will visit a Chevrolet showroom for this type of vehicle than a Saturn showroom.
oppix 4:38PM (9/11/2007)
the photo shop job is pretty obvious. They took the Saturn Outlook and glued on the Malibu grill from one of the many press releases.
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Ivy League Educated! 4:37PM (9/11/2007)
Hear that? Thats thw sound of more people moving out on the cesspool known as Detroit.
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Ivy League Educated! 4:38PM (9/11/2007)
GRR
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... 7:10PM (9/11/2007)
Hey, aren't you supposed to be "Ivey"...I guess you must have listened a few weeks ago in regards to the spelling of your own name...
ItGuy 4:40PM (9/11/2007)
Looks more like an Edge than anything from GM.
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Only 2 Degree's from Kevin Bacon! 4:52PM (9/11/2007)
Looks good if it's authentic. It's hard to make the Lambda's look bad. At this angle the back does have a resemblance to the ungainly CX-9 but other than that this would be a winner.
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ItGuy 4:49PM (9/11/2007)
This is an Edge more than a POS Chevy.
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The Other Bob 5:54PM (9/11/2007)
If they made the Traverse look like a larger HHR, it might be cool. I won't hold my breath.
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PakieMak 5:15PM (9/11/2007)
Another poor attempt by GM. Stop taking 3 steps back every time you take a step forward GM... what else are you going to sell off to keep your head-above-water because of your poor direction?
The SUV isn't going to save you anymore. Wake up!!
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Marvelous 5:46PM (9/11/2007)
Why does GM keep shooting themselves in the foot. Why do u need 4 CUVS on the same platform, 2 with no major difference and 1 with pretty different styling but same overall performance and now this. They just cant stand having the number #2 spot for volume. Why? Toyota is gonna get the number one spot for one reason they already have a stable line-up and customer loyalty. GM is doing good but all the products arent what they should be yet. Just focus on quality ,performance and design, they'll slip from the #1 number one spot for a little but people will eventually recognize the awesome cars they make and return. LET THE QUANTITY RACE GO!
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Chris 5:54PM (9/11/2007)
Little dull. Exactly what you would expect the Chevy Lambda to look like though. I'm sure the colour isn't doing anything for it in this "photo".
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