G5 Official; LaCrosse Super; 2007 Enclave!

[Mule Bakersdozen LS]

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...MOTORSPORTSNEWS

Not sure if it was posted yet, but here;s my take:

Good Points: Montana SV6 in its current form dies, LaCrosse Super is confirmed and coming, and Enclave will be a 2007 model!

Bad Points: The G5 name, if its not changed enough from Cobalt, ("It looks like a Cobalt." That's a nasty phrase...).

[Dsuupr]

From other reports it sounds like the G5 is a stop gap for Pontiac. As long as they don't do it for to long it might be ok.

[the_yellow_dart]

So... why is it G4 in Mexico and G5 in the US??

[nyscene911]

So... why is it G4 in Mexico and G5 in the US??

Exchange Rate?

[the_yellow_dart]

Exchange Rate?

Is the American dollar finally that low? Less pesos than dollars?

[ToniCipriani]

I don't like the feeling on saying it's just under 15,000.

Looking at current Cobalt coupe lineup, the LT is 15920, and it's the 2.2L

That means the G5 will start with the 2.2L as well. Straight overlap.

I don't get why they won't just bring a base G6 coupe, wheel covers, 2.4L and put the pricing along with the base sedan. Unless there is a capacity problem with the 2.4L, but if this is the case, it means the G5 won't be getting 2.4L as a starter for sure either.

Edited February 21, 2006 by ToniCipriani

[Newbiewar]

Is the American dollar finally that low? Less pesos than dollars?

no its i think 10 pesos to the dollar...

[NOS2006]

Please, GM, do a Ford-esque rebadge and not just a new grille! Ford at least changes the headlights/taillights once in awhile!

Edited February 21, 2006 by NOS2006

[Mule Bakersdozen LS]

There will be a base model and a performance model they said-so maybe this could be an SJ with a 2.4-liter DOHC ECOTEC 175hp I-4, while a GT (Formula preferred) could have the SS Supercharged 2.0-liter DOHC 205hp (or more?) I-4.

[ToniCipriani]

Please, GM, do a Ford-esque rebadge and not just a new grille! Ford at least changes the headlights/taillights once in awhile!

I would consider the acceptable level to be as where the Malibu and the G6 are differentiated.

But Oh well.... you can't get everything ...

[NOS2006]

Yeah, but we know that won't happen.

[FUTURE_OF_GM]

All good news!!!

With the addition of the G5 (Cobalt as it may be) and lower end G6, combined with the small sales bump from Torrent; Pontiac should be able to sustain itself. Below $15,000... Wow.

20,000 Solsti sounds nice too.... I think the B/P/GMC channel does need another entry level car besides the Vibe.

Lacrosse Super should help Buick that much more!

[El Scorcho]

At that price point, it looks like the G5 won't be much more than the Torrent is to the Equinox. Say bye bye to those dreams of it only being a supercharged coupe.

Great news on the Buicks, though!

Edited February 22, 2006 by El Scorcho

[Guest Josh]

You guys have seen the new face of the Super.

[NOS2006]

When's that from, Josh?

[Guest Josh]

The 2007 LaCrosse Super?

That thread that has about 10,000 views now.

Something I did right and look some 4 months ago!

[NOS2006]

The story of it is familiar to me, just not the picture, but thanks.

[Dragon]

So... why is it G4 in Mexico and G5 in the US??

and Pursuit in Canada.

I hope this is only a 2-3 year stop gap till thye can put a coupe/sedan on the Kappa chasis.

[Chazman]

The 2007 LaCrosse Super?

That thread that has about 10,000 views now.

Something I did right and look some 4 months ago! 

You do plenty of stuff right, Josh.....