GM CEO Fritz Henderson: Camaro convertible coming Q1 of 2011, no Camaro sedan
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
General Motors just wrapped up one of its semi-regular Q&A sessions with CEO Fritz Henderson on its FastLane blog, and while nothing earth-shattering has been divulged, here's a few things that might be of interest:
- On the topic of Cadillac's recent television and print advertising, and the subsequent dropping of Modernista as Caddy's primary advertising agency (Automotive News – Sub. Req.), Henderson says, "I think we can do better."
- When asked if GM would be producing a credible alternative to the BMW M3 or possibly a Camaro sedan (thought we already had that with the G8, but, whatever), Henderson responded, "[We] do not see a [four door] Camaro in our future. We will continue to look for performance opportunities across our lineup, including in sedans."
- As for the future of the drop-top Camaro, one participant asked, "Been patiently waiting for Camaro Convertible. Best guesses are 2012 model in 1st quarter of 2011. With surging popularity of this model is there any chance of GM considering a push for earlier release?" To which Henderson replies, "Good guess and no."
- Although the Buick Regal's arrival in the States has yet to be confirmed, a question was asked about a possible GNX version based on the Insignia OPC. Henderson's answer: "Think you will like what you see in the future Regal alternatives (ala OPC alternatives), but do not look for GNX." Pity.
- Finally, when asked what cars are currently in Henderson's garage, the General's general said, "Camaro, 2005 Corvette, Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible."
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
derek 7:33PM (10/09/2009)
Wow....if they made a CAMARO SEDAN...
...talk about AUTO FAIL.
Hopefully, they wont go down the path of the Dodge Charger Sedan/Family Car!
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groundZ 8:04PM (10/09/2009)
I get that most Mopar fanboys (myself included) hated Dodge for calling a fullsize sedan the Charger, but you can't argue with the numbers. The Charger is probably the best selling car that Dodge, and maybe even Chrysler, has.
Volk 8:27PM (10/09/2009)
How many honchos out there who wants to drive coupes? 1:100 normal folks.
Tyler 2:08AM (10/10/2009)
Any kind of muscle car sedan=FAIL IMO.
daleam 12:11PM (10/10/2009)
groundZ - Chrysler managed to pull it off, a Charger sedan and a damn good job of it they did too. I don't think a Camaro sedan would be so warmly received.
artandcolour 7:36PM (10/09/2009)
could have been OK....
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c40/artandcolour2006/Photochops/CamaroConcours2.jpghttp://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c40/artandcolour2006/Photochops/CamaroConcours2.jpg
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artandcolour 7:40PM (10/09/2009)
oops.
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c40/artandcolour2006/Photochops/CamaroConcours2.jpg
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Tael 8:19PM (10/09/2009)
that would be a 4-door coupe
Sergey 9:17PM (10/09/2009)
That looks almost as bad as the new Infiniti M...
jv2k 11:46AM (10/10/2009)
4-door coupe is a moronic marketing term. That's a sedan.
Bigbuck17 8:00PM (10/09/2009)
Dont say the car's topless say the titties is out
NAS
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Volk 8:29PM (10/09/2009)
That moron Fritz guy must go. Were they drunk on that board meeting when put him at the helm?
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Tool 3:06PM (10/10/2009)
It was the 'drunk' automotive task force that fired Wagoner and installed Henderson as CEO. They also selected the current board, which is made up of some pretty sharp people (as opposed to the rubber stamp BOD pre-C11).
Volk 8:30PM (10/09/2009)
How much more sales must drop till GM realize that they have nothing to sell?
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Taglane 10:41PM (10/09/2009)
wtf
Tool 3:10PM (10/10/2009)
GM has been losing market share at a rate of nearly a point a year for the past 20 years.
GM is still the #1 automaker in terms of sales in the U.S. Maybe not for long, since Ford has got some serious momentum and Toyota has completely lost its mojo.
What remains to be seen is if GM can at least stop the bleeding and then start rebuilding the company with high-quality, well-designed, well executed vehicles. They have certainly shown they can build some great stuff.
imoore 8:37PM (10/09/2009)
Not it's not. Get lost, loser.
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dukeisduke 8:55PM (10/09/2009)
Please, no Camaro sedan. Pontiac jumped the shark when they introduced the four-door Grand Prix, and then discontinued the two-door. Sacrilege!
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fixitfixitstop 9:44AM (10/10/2009)
Pontiac jumped the shark somewhere around 1970.
Epsilon-Not 10:31PM (10/09/2009)
A 4-door Zeta? Sure. But a 4-door Camaro? Not so much...
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