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    GMC Introduces Refreshed 2020 GMC Acadia

      Gets a bolder, truckier, front end, and a new Turbo-4.

    GMC introduced the refreshed 2020 GMC Acadia today. The bold new front-end design brings the Acadia more in line with the styling of GMC’s full-size trucks.

    As with the GMC Sierra 1500 and 2500, the Acadia gains an AT4 trim level that will eventually find its way to all GMC models.  The AT4 designation slots between the top-end Denali and the SLT trim line. 

    AT4 comes standard with a 3.6 liter V6 producing 310 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque. Power is routed to all wheels via a standard twin-clutch AWD system and a now standard across the lineup 9-speed automatic transmission.  Additional AT4 features include darkened finished for a more off-road look.

    Joining the existing 2.5 liter 4-cylinder and 3.6 liter V6 is a new 2.0T engine.  This engine features GM’s tripower valvetrain that varies valve lift depending on driving needs and can deactivate 2 cylinders in light loads to give better fuel economy.  The Turbo is a dual scroll developed specifically with low-speed torque in mind. Peak torque is available from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm. This new engine has an estimated rating of 230 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. This engine is standard on the SLT and Denali.

    The 9-speed automatic introduces GMC’s Electronic Precision Shift to the Acadia. Similar to in the Terrain, a row of toggle switches on the dash acts as the gear selector thereby freeing up center console storage space.  

    The Acadia’s infotainment system has been updated to the latest version as well. It features an all-new navigation interface with improved route guidance and personalized settings.  Connected Navigation offers real-time updates to traffic conditions and additional information from a cloud database. Connected Navigation is offered with a trial subscription.

    Two new USB-C charging ports have been added, which including the existing USB-A ports brings the total to 5, allowing for more rapid charging of power hungry devices.

    Also available options are: next-gen 15-watt wireless charging, a high definition rear vision camera, rear vision camera mirror available on Denali.

    Trim packages on the 2020 GMC Acadia are SLE, SLT, AT4, and Denali with 5, 6, or 7 passenger seating available depending on model. 

    The 2020 GMC Acadia will be built in Spring Hill TN and goes on sale in Fall of 2019. See page 2 for the GMC press release.

    DETROIT — Smarter technologies in the 2020 GMC Acadia, including a new available turbo engine and the latest GMC infotainment system1, along with a fresh look, offer greater versatility for customers on the go. The lineup includes SLE, SLT, an all-new AT4 trim and GMC’s flagship Denali, with available seating arrangements for five, six or seven passengers, depending on the model.

    “The 2020 Acadia is stylish, functional and capable with more of the smart convenience and connectivity features that customers rely on every day,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of Global GMC. “And with GMC’s signature refinement at its core, the new Acadia advances the brand’s commitment to offering premium vehicles for discerning crossover customers.”

    Design and technology enhancements on the new Acadia include:

    • Bolder exterior design with standard LED lighting and signature GMC C-shape lighting, complemented with interior refinements.
    • Introduction of the first-ever Acadia AT4 with more aggressive exterior styling and darkened finishes.
    • New available 2.0L turbocharged engine that uses an innovative tripower valvetrain and dual-scroll turbocharging technologies to help optimize performance and efficiency in all driving conditions.
    • New nine-speed automatic transmission developed to provide a greater balance of performance and efficiency, along with enhanced refinement.
    • New Electronic Precision Shift that replaces the conventional shifter with an electronic control that frees up interior room, including a more versatile center console with greater storage space.
    • Enhanced GMC infotainment system that is more intelligent and intuitive, offering new features designed to help improve the user experience and offer more personalization.
    • New Head-up Display (late availability).

    “With technological enhancements at your fingertips and under the hood, the 2020 Acadia is an intelligent crossover that elevates the driving and passenger experiences on all fronts,” said Aldred. “That makes it a smart choice all around.”   

    Design and refinement

    At a glance, the ’20 Acadia distinguishes itself with a new grille, new front and rear fascias and GMC’s signature C-shaped lighting.

    An all-new Acadia AT4 expands the reach of GMC’s newest sub-brand. Its bold styling cues, including a black chrome-accented grille, add a rugged, off-road-inspired design to the Acadia range. A 3.6L V-6 engine producing 310 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque and a twin clutch AWD system are standard to the AT4. Unique 17-inch wheels and all-terrain tires are also standard, with 20-inch wheels available.

    Additional design and refinement enhancements for the 2020 Acadia include:

    • New 18- and 20-inch wheel designs depending on the trim.
    • Outside mirrors with integrated LED turn signals (power-folding feature standard on Denali and available on SLT trim).
    • Hands-free power liftgate with GMC logo projection standard on SLT, AT4 and Denali.
    • Redesigned center console with enhanced storage space.
    • Unique Denali interior color scheme with new, open-pore wood decor.

    Innovative engine technology

    A new 2.0L Turbo engine is standard on SLT and Denali models, expanding the Acadia’s propulsion choices for customers and adding a new dimension to its performance.  

    It leverages GM’s innovative tripower valvetrain technology to vary valve lift across the rpm band, optimizing performance for varied driving demands:

    • High valve lift for maximum power.
    • Low valve lift for a greater balance of power and efficiency.
    • Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation) disables two of the cylinders in light load conditions to optimize efficiency.

    The tripower valvetrain complements the turbocharging system to make the most of the engine’s available power at all speeds. The turbo is a dual-scroll design developed to enhance low-speed torque delivery. Peak torque is available from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm, for an exceptional feeling of responsiveness.

    The engine is rated at a GMC-estimated 230 horsepower (172 kW) and 258 lb-ft of torque (350 Nm).

    Both the proven 2.5L I-4 and the 3.6L V-6 engines remain standard or optional equipment for the 2020 Acadia dependent on trim level selected. All engine offerings feature a stop/start deactivation switch.

    New nine-speed automatic and Electronic Precision Shift

    A new nine-speed automatic replaces the previous six-speed automatic as the standard transmission for the 2.0L, 2.5L and 3.6L engines offered in the 2020 Acadia. The nine-speed’s additional clutches and gears offer better optimized acceleration and efficiency, and engine noise is reduced during cruising for greater refinement.

    The 2020 Acadia is the latest GMC with Electronic Precision Shift, which enables more storage room in the center console by replacing the conventional transmission shifter with an electronically controlled gear selection consisting of intuitive push buttons and pull triggers.

    New GMC infotainment system and additional technologies

    As connectivity continues to grow in importance for crossover customers, the 2020 Acadia delivers the latest GMC infotainment system that is more intelligent and more intuitive. It offers users improved voice recognition, a higher resolution touchscreen and a simplified interface that requires fewer steps for some tasks, along with simpler screen layouts inspired by the latest smartphone technology.

    This more user-friendly system, with an 8-inch-diagonal screen, also incorporates several new and enhanced features:

    • Personal profile allows users to tailor the infotainment system to their preferences, including audio, available navigation (requires subscription to compatible Connected Services) and climate settings, and even transfer those preferences to another GM vehicle with a compatible infotainment system. Up to four profiles can be assigned to the system and they can be assigned to the Acadia’s key fobs, automatically resetting the preferences for the incoming driver.
    • All-new Navigation2 interface with “one shot” destination entry feature, improved Route Guidance functionality and personalized settings.
    • Connected Navigation3 offers real-time updates, as well as Predictive Navigation and additional information provided by a cloud database. (Feature requires a Connected Navigation trial or subscription and connectivity.)
    • USB-C ports. Two new USB-C charging ports are integrated in the front and rear of the center console. That brings the number of ports in the Acadia to five, including a USB-A charging port for the third-row seating area.

    Additional new and enhanced technologies on the 2020 Acadia include:

    • Next-generation, 15-watt wireless charging (available).
    • High Definition Rear Vision Camera4 upgraded to digital (standard on SLT, AT4 or Denali and available on SLE).
    • New Rear Camera Mirror4 available on Denali.
    • eBoost brake system standard on models with the new 2.0L Turbo engine
    • Suspension refinements that enhance ride and handling.

    The 2020 GMC Acadia goes on sale this fall, with production at GM’s Spring Hill, Tennessee, assembly plant.

    2020 GMC ACADIA SPECIFICATIONS

    ENGINES

    Type:

    2.0L Turbocharged I4 DOHC with direct injection and Active Fuel Management
    Bore & Stroke (in. / mm):

    3.26 x 3.63 / 83 x 92.3

    Block Material:

    Cast aluminum

    Cylinder Head Material:

    Cast aluminum

    Valvetrain:

    Dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder with tripower system

    Fuel Delivery:

    Direct injection with electronic throttle control

    Horsepower
    (hp / kW @ rpm):

    230 / 172 @ 5000 (GMC estimated)

    Torque
    (lb.-ft. / Nm):

    258 / 350 @ 1500-4000 (GMC estimated)

     

    Type:

    2.5L I-4 DOHC VVT with Direct Injection
    Bore & Stroke (in / mm):

    3.46 x 3.97 / 88 x 101

    Block Material:

    Lost foam cast aluminum

    Cylinder Head Material:

    Lost foam cast aluminum

    Valvetrain:

    DOHC iVLC, four valves per cylinder, continuously variable valve timing

    Fuel Delivery:

    High-pressure direct injection and electronic throtle control

    Horsepower
    (hp / kW @ rpm):

    193 / 143 @ 6300 (SAE certified)

    Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm):

    188 / 255 @ 4400 (SAE certified)

     

    Type:

    3.6L V-6 DOHC VVT with Direct Injection
    Bore & Stroke (in / mm):

    3.74 x 3.37 / 95 x 85.8

    Block Material:

    Cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners

    Cylinder Head Material:

    Cast aluminum

    Valvetrain:

    Dual-overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, continuous variable valve timing

    Fuel Delivery:

    Direct, high-pressure fuel injection with electronic throttle control

    Horsepower
    (hp / kW @ rpm):

    310 / 231 @ 6600 (est.)

    Torque
    (lb.-ft. / Nm):

    271 / 373 @ 5000 (est.)

     

    TRANSMISSION & AXLE

    Type:

    Hydra-Matic 9T65 nine-speed automatic

    Gear Ratios (:1)

    9T65

         First

    4.69

         Second

    3.31

         Third

    3.01

         Fourth

    2.44

         Fifth

    1.92

         Sixth

    1.44

         Seventh

    1.00

         Eighth

    0.75

         Ninth

    0.62

         Reverse

    2.96

     

     

    CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

    Front Suspension:

    MacPherson strut with direct-acting stabilizer bar; CDC real-time damping avail. on Denali

    Rear Suspension:

    Five-link independent; coil springs with stabilizer bar; CDC real-time damping avail. on Denali

    Steering Type:

    Electric variable-effort power steering with Active Return Assist

    Turning Circle (ft. / m):

    38.7 / 11.8

    Brake Type:

    Four-wheel-disc, variable brake system with power assist; Duralife brake rotors and low-drag brake calipers

    Brake Rotor Size (in / mm):

    Front: 12.6 x 1.9 / 321 x 30
    Rear: 12.4 x 0.9 / 315 x 23

    Wheel Size:

    		17-in. aluminum
    18-in. aluminum
    20-in. aluminum

    Tire Size:

    		P245/65R17 all-season
    P255/65R17 all-terrain
    P235/65R18 all-season
    P235/55R20 all-season

     

    EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

    Wheelbase
    (in. / mm):

    112.5 / 2858

    Overall Length
    (in. / mm):

    193.6 / 4917

    Overall Width
    (in. / mm):

    75.4 / 1915

    Overall Height
    (in. / mm):

    66 / 1676 (w/o luggage rack)

    Track (in. mm):

    		64.5 / 1638 (front)
    64.5 / 1638 (rear)

    Ground Clearance (in. / mm):

    7.2 / 183

     

    INTERIOR DIMENSIONS & CARGO VOLUME

    Headroom
    (in / mm):     		Front: 40.3 / 1024 (without sunroof)
    2nd row: 39.6 / 1006 (without sunroof)
    3rd row: 37.2 / 945 (without sunroof)

    Legroom

    (in. / mm):

    		Front: 41 / 1041
    2nd row: 39.7 / 1008
    3rd row: 31.1 / 790

    Shoulder Room
    (in. / mm):

    		Front: 59.4 / 1509
    2nd row: 58.7 / 1491
    3rd row: 54.3 / 1379

    Hip Room
    (in. / mm):

    		Front: 55.7 / 1415
    2nd row: 53.3 / 1354
    3rd row: 42.9 / 1090

     

    WEIGHTS, CAPACITIES & CARGO VOLUME

    Curb Weight(lb. / kg):

    3956 / 1794 (2.5L – FWD)

    EPA passenger volume
    (cu. ft. / L):

    143.8 / 4072

    Cargo Volume
    Behind First Row
    (cu. ft. / L)^:

    79 / 2237

    Cargo VolumeBehind Second Row (cu. ft. / L)^:

    41.7 / 1181

    Cargo Volume
    Behind Third Row
    (cu. ft. / L)^:

    12.8 / 362

    Trailering Capacity
    lb. / kg)±:     		4000 / 1814 (3.6L with trailering pkg.)
    1000 / 454 (2.5L)
    TBD (2.0L)

    ^ Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. ±Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner’s Manual.

     

    FUEL TANK CAPACITY

    19 gal. / 72 liters (FWD)
    22 gal. / 83 liters (AWD)

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    G. David Felt
    2 hours ago, Robert Hall said:

    California gas pump nozzles (and some in Arizona) are bulky w/ a big bellows (corrugated hose style) thingy above the handle and usually don't work well with the plug in and lock (have to hold it or it keeps shutting off).  Vapor recovery system, a CARB feature? 

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    Yup, those are the CARB Vapor Recovery nozzles and depending on the auto, some are a pain in the ass to fuel with as they do shutoff when not properly sealed. I hate them and look forward to the EV day when pumps are gone.

    @Drew Dowdell What issues are you having with the Encore?

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    It's leaking something from somewhere only sometimes. I can't identify what it is, only that I can sometime smell a fluid burning. I don't think it's oil.

    The infotainment system has also wigged out on me repeatedly and lost all of it's settings. 

    We're at 87k miles now.

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    22 minutes ago, Drew Dowdell said:

    It's leaking something from somewhere only sometimes. I can't identify what it is, only that I can sometime smell a fluid burning. I don't think it's oil.

    The infotainment system has also wigged out on me repeatedly and lost all of it's settings. 

    We're at 87k miles now.

    My sister's '15 Trax loses it's settings for the infotainment (clock, etc) pretty regularly.    Just had an oil change, has 15k miles now. 

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    2 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:

    It's leaking something from somewhere only sometimes. I can't identify what it is, only that I can sometime smell a fluid burning. I don't think it's oil.

    The infotainment system has also wigged out on me repeatedly and lost all of it's settings. 

    We're at 87k miles now.

    Wish there was an easy way for the end user to flash the Nav / radio system and reload the operating system easily. That should be standard in this day and age of technology.

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    smk4565
    14 hours ago, Cmicasa the Great said:

    What does that mean? The Tahoe is damn near luxury in its own.. The next generation will be even more so. Remember that a Tahoe Premieris priced like a GLS. 

     

    The Escalade has gear shifter, window switch controls, center arm rest, etc basically out of a Silverado/Tahoe.  2nd and 3rd row seats are pretty similar too, a lot of Tahoe bits carry over to the Escalade on the inside, not just the chassis and engine.  

    Escalade still sells so much of that doesn't matter not, but the X7 is way nicer than an Escalade, the Navigator is nicer, the GLS is nicer and getting redone in 2020, and now Rolls, Bentley and Lamborghini have SUVs, Aston Martin/Lagonda and Ferrari are getting them.  All of a sudden Escalade could be falling from grace.  And if I had to build an SUV to compete with that list, I'd rather base it off a CT6-V than a Tahoe.

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    GM should build one on the Omega platform sooner than later.

    More importantly, Cadillac really needs to step up all interiors and surpass all comers NOW.  Otherwise, we will see Escalade models on the lot for 120 days or more while putting cash on the hood just to move the metal.

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    9 hours ago, riviera74 said:

    GM should build one on the Omega platform sooner than later.

     

    I really can't imagine GM doing that..they prefer FWD/transverse crossovers on shared platforms across 4 brands.  The volume appliances is where they are.

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    Cmicasa the Great
    15 hours ago, smk4565 said:

    The Escalade has gear shifter, window switch controls, center arm rest, etc basically out of a Silverado/Tahoe.  2nd and 3rd row seats are pretty similar too, a lot of Tahoe bits carry over to the Escalade on the inside, not just the chassis and engine.  

    Escalade still sells so much of that doesn't matter not, but the X7 is way nicer than an Escalade, the Navigator is nicer, the GLS is nicer and getting redone in 2020, and now Rolls, Bentley and Lamborghini have SUVs, Aston Martin/Lagonda and Ferrari are getting them.  All of a sudden Escalade could be falling from grace.  And if I had to build an SUV to compete with that list, I'd rather base it off a CT6-V than a Tahoe.

     

    2020 Escalade may just debut by the end of year.. The Shifter is fine, but considering.. they may go to a push button one similar to this. The interior of the Esv

     

    2019-Cadillac-Escalade-EXT-Interior-cadi

    2018-cadillac-escalade-esv-platinum-inte

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    13 hours ago, riviera74 said:

    GM should build one on the Omega platform sooner than later.

    More importantly, Cadillac really needs to step up all interiors and surpass all comers NOW.  Otherwise, we will see Escalade models on the lot for 120 days or more while putting cash on the hood just to move the metal.

    The Omega platform is going away. GM is consolidating on a new platform soon called VSS.

    14 minutes ago, Cmicasa the Great said:

     

    2020 Escalade may just debut by the end of year.. The Shifter is fine, but considering.. they may go to a push button one similar to this. The interior of the Esv

     

    2019-Cadillac-Escalade-EXT-Interior-cadi

    2018-cadillac-escalade-esv-platinum-inte

    I've been told by a Cadillac rep that starting with the XT4, the shifter and other such switch gear will be shared up and down the lineup. That was a Johan thing though, so it may not hold by the time the Escalade gets here. 

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    5 hours ago, Cmicasa the Great said:

     

    2020 Escalade may just debut by the end of year.. The Shifter is fine, but considering.. they may go to a push button one similar to this. The interior of the Esv

     

    2019-Cadillac-Escalade-EXT-Interior-cadi

    2018-cadillac-escalade-esv-platinum-inte

    That looks a lot like this:

    interior%20front%20Chevrolet%20Tahoe%20P

    When it should be more in line with this:

    ac9bc9b17c66b6e896b90285fd2f027fx.jpg

    18 hours ago, riviera74 said:

    GM should build one on the Omega platform sooner than later.

    More importantly, Cadillac really needs to step up all interiors and surpass all comers NOW.  Otherwise, we will see Escalade models on the lot for 120 days or more while putting cash on the hood just to move the metal.

    232 day supply of Corvettes. Although that could be more do do with sports cars dying than any product shortcomings.  

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    5 minutes ago, smk4565 said:

    That looks a lot like this:

    interior%20front%20Chevrolet%20Tahoe%20P

    When it should be more in line with this:

    ac9bc9b17c66b6e896b90285fd2f027fx.jpg

    232 day supply of Corvettes. Although that could be more do do with sports cars dying than any product shortcomings.  

    Get ready for this:

    2017-future-vehicles-escala-concept-dash-595x325.jpg

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    1 hour ago, smk4565 said:

    232 day supply of Corvettes. Although that could be more do do with sports cars dying than any product shortcomings.

    More like immediate Corvette buyers know that the C8 will be available soon...

    These immediate Corvette potential owners are also aware that the C7 bones are closely related to the C5 bones and that the C8 will be completely new from the ground up, even if not mid-engined... so probably the immediate Corvette buyers that will be will and are holding off to buy a brand new Vette waiting for the C8 to arrive. 

    Corvette sales always do this. The final years especially THE final year of the generation ALWAYS slips waaaay below the sales charts. But then when the new generation arrives, the sales spike up again...so...no biggie for that stat you hold dear to prove a point of some sort. 

    So I wouldnt be using the Corvette as an example is what Im saying. 

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    Tahoe & Escalade don't look like they share ANYthing other than the only 2 things I ever see mentioned; window switches (just the actual button- the surrounds look different in the pics) and the shifter lever. Wow- I thought there was a laundry list of shared bits inside, more hater hyperbole I guess.

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    Cmicasa the Great
    1 hour ago, smk4565 said:

    232 day supply of Corvettes. Although that could be more do do with sports cars dying than any product shortcomings.  

    Stop being a  dullard..

    Corvette could quite possibly be being over built, if the C8 comes out and GM has no plans to build the C7 along side it for 2020. It is a huge rumor and possibility that the C8 is gonna see the most expensive price hike in Vette history. Doesn't hurt to have '19s on hand to keep sales going. And truthfully no one is gonna lack for performance from the C7 anyway. My Stingray was a performance KING.. my Z06.. a GOD. 

    I almost hope they continue making the FE Vette, but I could see how that would be redundant. Besides.. the Camaro has 90% of the Vette's performance. It really should and could be in Camaro7 Form a new Flagship for the Chevy brand with the Corvette FINALLY getting to graduate to full on Brand of its own.

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    Cmicasa the Great
    2 hours ago, smk4565 said:

    That looks a lot like this:

    interior%20front%20Chevrolet%20Tahoe%20P

    When it should be more in line with this:

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    The bottom one looks like it is nothing special IMO.. the Slade and the Tahoe both look like some one actually put some thought in to it. Even more on my mind.. is that a Q8 interior? More like a concept Q8.. cause the Q8 has a different interior I thought

     

    2019-audi-q8-interior-dashboard.jpg

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    Just now, Cmicasa the Great said:

    The bottom one looks like it is nothing special IMO.. the Slade and the Tahoe both look like some one actually put some thought in to it. Even more on my mind.. is that a Q8 interior? More like a concept Q8.. cause the Q8 has a different interior I thought

    The Audi interior dfelt posted is the A8, I believe.  I like the hidden dash vents.  Nothing retro I see, other than a horizontal dash w/ raised gauge pod, which many past Audis had. 

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    Cmicasa the Great
    6 minutes ago, Robert Hall said:

    The Audi interior dfelt posted is the A8, I believe.  I like the hidden dash vents.  Nothing retro I see, other than a horizontal dash w/ raised gauge pod, which many past Audis had. 

    smk... Hidden vents are nothing new.. even Jag had them a few years back in the XF

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    G. David Felt
    27 minutes ago, Robert Hall said:

    The Audi interior dfelt posted is the A8, I believe.  I like the hidden dash vents.  Nothing retro I see, other than a horizontal dash w/ raised gauge pod, which many past Audis had. 

    The only reason I mention retro is how flat and vertical the whole dash is, really reminds me of the luxury cars of the 80's. Rest of it is clearly 21st century new.

    Nice but I like the 21st century curve of the Cadillac dash way better. 

    Course if you or anyone else wants to buy me an A8, I promise I will happily accept it. :P

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    3 minutes ago, dfelt said:

    The only reason I mention retro is how flat and vertical the whole dash is, really reminds me of the luxury cars of the 80's. Rest of it is clearly 21st century new.

    Nice but I like the 21st century curve of the Cadillac dash way better. 

    Course if you or anyone else wants to buy me an A8, I promise I will happily accept it. :P

    I like the driver-centric angling of that Cadillac concept dash, kind of retro early 70s feel to me. I like the new A8, esp. the taillight treatment. 

     

    2019 Audi A8 (5).jpg

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    smk4565
    1 hour ago, oldshurst442 said:

    More like immediate Corvette buyers know that the C8 will be available soon...

    These immediate Corvette potential owners are also aware that the C7 bones are closely related to the C5 bones and that the C8 will be completely new from the ground up, even if not mid-engined... so probably the immediate Corvette buyers that will be will and are holding off to buy a brand new Vette waiting for the C8 to arrive. 

    Corvette sales always do this. The final years especially THE final year of the generation ALWAYS slips waaaay below the sales charts. But then when the new generation arrives, the sales spike up again...so...no biggie for that stat you hold dear to prove a point of some sort. 

    So I wouldnt be using the Corvette as an example is what Im saying. 

    If Corvette sales always do that, shouldn't GM know that and produce less of them?

    57 minutes ago, Cmicasa the Great said:

    The bottom one looks like it is nothing special IMO.. the Slade and the Tahoe both look like some one actually put some thought in to it. Even more on my mind.. is that a Q8 interior? More like a concept Q8.. cause the Q8 has a different interior I thought

     

    2019-audi-q8-interior-dashboard.jpg

    2019 A8.

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    9 minutes ago, smk4565 said:

    If Corvette sales always do that, shouldn't GM know that and produce less of them?

    See @Cmicasa the Great post. 

    That post may explain a lot too.

     GM knows that about Corvettes. ..but another angle to compliment Casa's is that  GM upped production because the C8 will be coming soon and so the Bowling Green plant  will  close  to re-tool for the C8...so GM is to produce as many Corvettes as GM thinks will sell from now up until Bowling Green closes down for the re-tooling...

    Like there are sooooo many possibilities for this reason...why are you so concerned about it? GM doesnt seemed alarmed...

    Like I said...GM knows about this cycle...Corvette is in its 8th generation after all...I think GM has Corvette production down to a science...why would you think otherwise? 

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    4 minutes ago, oldshurst442 said:

    See @Cmicasa the Great post. 

    That post may explain a lot too.

     GM knows that about Corvettes. ..but another angle to compliment Casa's is that  GM upped production because the C8 will be coming soon and so the Bowling Green plant  will  close  to re-tool for the C8...so GM is to produce as many Corvettes as GM thinks will sell from now up until Bowling Green closes down for the re-tooling...

    Like there are sooooo many possibilities for this reason...why are you so concerned about it? GM doesnt seemed alarmed...

    Like I said...GM knows about this cycle...Corvette is in its 8th generation after all...I think GM has Corvette production down to a science...why would you think otherwise? 

    It could be to have surplus during a plant shut down.  The other factor is Corvette isn't high volume so it isn't like having 232 days of Malibus.  232 days of Corvettes might be 5-10,000 cars, they can move those in a hurry if they ever had to.

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    1 hour ago, smk4565 said:

    It could be to have surplus during a plant shut down.  The other factor is Corvette isn't high volume so it isn't like having 232 days of Malibus.  232 days of Corvettes might be 5-10,000 cars, they can move those in a hurry if they ever had to.

    The C7 has been reported to most likely be sold next to the C8 for at least a year. The C8 is a complete and radical change in a car that has been FE for 66 years. There will be a bunch of disgruntled buyers who will reject the ME Vette no matter how good it is.. citing it as going European. Makes sense. In fact.. I really hope the FE Vette continues on next to the C8 for a while... effectively making a start to a Corvette BRand

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    On 2/19/2019 at 5:26 AM, Cmicasa the Great said:

    What does that mean? The Tahoe is damn near luxury in its own.. The next generation will be even more so. Remember that a Tahoe Premieris priced like a GLS. 

    Great question. It was my understanding that it's about total efficiency. The peak torque for instance... 90% of peak torque is coming in at just 1,600 rpm and lasting all the way thru 5000, about 100rpm sooner than the previous. Meaning throttle response is immediate. BTW I could have swore this engine's HP/torque is rated using 87 where as the old ones were rated using 91-93. Don't quote me on that, but I truly believe that I read that. I can tell U that the the difference in response between using 87 and 93 in the Cruze 1.4 is Real.

    I've been told that the old 2.0 may be rated to run best on 91-93 but that it can run fine on 87 'top tier' gas is what is recommended.  My Malibu 1.5 turbo loves plain 87 octane junk gas and in fact if i put 91 or 93 in it it can have a shit fit (check engine light).  The new one is defintely slower.  Might be a bit better on gas mileage and is designed to run on plain 87 octane.  But i am beginning to believe that the old 2.0 is a nice proven engine and does a good job with the power it does put out.  

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