Jump to content
News
Reviews
Discussons
Activity
Create New...
Close

So what is it folks?

Guest Josh

By Guest Josh
in General Motors

 Share

Recommended Posts

Guest Josh

Guest Josh

Posted
Posted
The picture on the front page says it all. So what do you all think? What is it that C&G has the information to?
will75 Newbie

will75

Posted
Posted

The picture on the front page says it all. So what do you all thing? What is it that C&G has the information to?

[post="16515"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]


Well it looks like a Cobalt refresh, so probably the new Malibu since a Cobalt wouldn't change much that soon.
Bimmer325 Newbie

Bimmer325

Posted
Posted
With the limited information we have at this point, I'm gonna say next-generation Saturn Ion.

The portion of the grille that's visible looks Saturn-esque (the new Saturn, that is), and the headlights look to have some Opel influence as well. The lower front-fascia looks to echo the upper-grille and is pretty aggressive overall. We can rule out Pontiac, Cadillac, and Saab based on grille-design and the overall design themes used. The vehicle pictured is no truck, so HUMMER and GMC are gone as well, leaving us with Chevrolet, Buick, and of course, Saturn. My guess is the latter.
Trimnell1 Newbie

Trimnell1

Posted
Posted
It looks to me like it has Saturn/Opel styling cues, so it has to be the new Ion. Also, the new Ion is an '08 model while AH-HA said earlier that the new Malibu will be an '09 model, so another clue that it's not the Malibu.
Cremazie Newbie

Cremazie

Posted
Posted

It looks to me like it has Saturn/Opel styling cues, so it has to be the new Ion. Also, the new Ion is an '08 model while AH-HA said earlier that the new Malibu will be an '09 model, so another clue that it's not the Malibu.

[post="16526"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

It looks very Opel and if it looks Opel it looks Saturn!
caddycruiser Newbie

caddycruiser

Posted
Posted
Well, considering how much it resembles Saturn's new design theme, and this quote from Lutz in the October MT:

The only time we're going to do clinics is when we do something far-out.  We want to make sure we're not talking to ourselves.  We're not going to clinic the next-generation Saturn Ion because everybody comes into the studio and says, "Holy mackerel!"

-Lutz

From the looks in that pic, I could see people saying "Holy mackere!" when they see the full thing in person and then find out that it's a Saturn, let alone the Ion....that's just my view http://www.cheersandgears.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/AH-HA_wink.gif
MyerShift Newbie

MyerShift

Posted
Posted (edited)
It clearly sports Opel styling cues, so unless its a newer Astra or some other small to midsize Opel, it's inevitably a new Saturn for the U.S. market. Edited by S.Myers
Paolino Apprentice

Paolino

Posted
Posted

I don't want Chevrolet, Pontiac, or Buick to go all Euro on us.  Hopefully it's the cool new ION.

[post="16564"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

See, I hope GM replaces the Ion name... if they go and replace such wonderful names as LeSabre and plan to replace Rendezvous when both had such a wonderful standing... I would hope they'd replace Ion, a car that has gotten nothing but crappy reviews from its crappy quality in the past.

As for what the new car is based on the image, I haven't a clue. It's just not enough for me to speculate.
Paolino Apprentice

Paolino

Posted
Posted

My friend thinks it's a Chevrolet.

Josh: If you have product knowledge through 2012, p-l-e-a-s-e share something good about future Buicks!

[post="16679"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Yeah... YEAH!!! Pleeeease? I'll be your best friend!
ocnblu Newbie

ocnblu

Posted
Posted
That Vectra is pretty sharp in the full photo, but it doesn't match the teaser. Was that your goal, Ghost Doggie?
SS427 Newbie

SS427

Posted
Posted
Definatley a Saturn, the grill gives it away, the only company that I have seen that has any brightwork even remotely similar is the new Honda Civic Sedan, I would guess it is the new ION.
ocnblu Newbie

ocnblu

Posted
Posted
91z, close but no cigar. It doesn't match the current Astra. It doesn't share any lines with the Astra, although it is similar.
Hogans_Heroes Newbie

Hogans_Heroes

Posted
Posted
Speaking of teasers I think everyone in the world has seen this by now, but on page seven of September's "GM Edge" there's an OUTLOOK teaser pictured above the finalized production "SKY" and "AURA". Get used to capitalized letters :)
Flybrian Newbie

Flybrian

Posted
Posted

Speaking of teasers I think everyone in the world has seen this by now, but on page seven of September's "GM Edge" there's an OUTLOOK teaser pictured above the finalized production "SKY" and "AURA". Get used to capitalized letters :)

[post="17025"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]


Yeah, I was pretty sure Saturn's standard naming policy was all-caps. IMO it works better with the shorter names like ION, SKY, and VUE as opposed to RELAY and OUTLOOK.
Allen K Newbie

Allen K

Posted
Posted
It has to be Ion because Saturn is the only brand that doesn't even bother redesigning the front end when they take a European model. They just slap their logo on it and call it a Saturn :) Slight possibility of it being a Chevy because they do have a horizontal chrome bar, but it still looks more like the original Opel - Saturn front.
Innotech Newbie

Innotech

Posted
Posted
Im going with a Saturn. Look at the chrome bar grille. The only brand GM has with that grille is Saturn. ITs not a chevy grille or a Buick or Pontiac. Its a saturn. Probably Ion.
Sixty8panther Newbie

Sixty8panther

Posted
Posted

Camaro prototype based on the Cobalt that they are going to show at the 06 NAIAS? :)

[post="16583"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]


Someone was bound to say that. :rolleyes:
Bimmer325 Newbie

Bimmer325

Posted
Posted

To paraphrase from Reg, you guys are going to "fill your pants with a big ol' hot carl" when you see this.

[post="17638"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]


So you've seen the real thing? :)
Guest Josh

Guest Josh

Posted
Posted

So you've seen the real thing?  :)

[post="17657"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Half the posters on this site would take that the wrong way. Might want to rephrase that.

Oh and at least 1 of the responses is right.

Thursday we'll show it!
haypops Newbie

haypops

Posted
Posted

.
at least 1 of the responses is right.

Thursday we'll show it!

[post="17660"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]


1. I think that I was alone in guessing Saturn OUTLOOK

2. It's Thursday somewhere!
RBB Newbie

RBB

Posted
Posted

Someone was bound to say that.  :rolleyes:

[post="17546"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]



Oh, it's the new Camaro all right. The big suprise is that it's being reincarnated as a Saturn.

-RBB

Join the conversation

You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing


×
×
  • Create New...

Hey there, we noticed you're using an ad-blocker. We're a small site that is supported by ads or subscriptions. We rely on these to pay for server costs and vehicle reviews.  Please consider whitelisting us in your ad-blocker, or if you really like what you see, you can pick up one of our subscriptions for just $1.75 a month or $15 a year. It may not seem like a lot, but it goes a long way to help support real, honest content, that isn't generated by an AI bot.

See you out there.

Drew
Editor-in-Chief

I've whitelisted
Continue without support

Write what you are looking for and press enter or click the search icon to begin your search