G. David Felt

The extra cost, the extra weight and the lesser MPG would eliminate 95% of the livery sales. AWD is one of the most over rated items and gimicks on cars today. There are some people who live where it is needed but in most metro areas if you can not get around in RWD or FWD and all the traction aids you should not be on the road. Here in the snow belt we have less AWD cars than in LA where they freak out when it rains. I am all for the companies selling AWD as they make a lot of money on them but the reality is unless you live out in the country or have a really long drive way in a snow belt region there is no need for AWD. These cars are not made for off road like a truck. Now on a Supercar with mega power that is hard to nail down to the ground that is another story. But even then I would want it to be an option and not required. I have to disagree with you, the more I have driven AWD vehicles, the more I am sold on them for better traction in all weather. Yes in the south, they do not need it, but here in the PNW. This saves butts more often than not on a hill with a slick coating of snow/rain.

Vehicle is ok, even nice on the outside from certian angles. The inside I just do not feel. I get this Cheap Plastic feel, down right honest. I get a Pontiac Cheap Plastic interior from the old GM feel on this. I hate the center stack and having the shifter there on the side eating up leg room. Hate the small tiny dials on the nave screen area. The steering wheel reminds me of the Pontiac Vibe. The whole thing just leaves me that they did a technical solid job on putting it together, but a cold I care less impression over all. The A pillar is just wrong. Having to put in a freaking little glass so you can see through a monster of a pillar is wrong in my book. Over all the more I look at this CUV the more I see it as a failure.

Ugly, small taxi that does nothing for NY or it's image. Tends to say cheap to me and with their sewege problem on rainy days, NY can just float away with this ugly vehicle. So much better american options and they choose to send the hard working tax dollars over seas. NY deserves this uglyness with the way they over charge people who visit.

Still reserved on this one, will stay on the fence till I get all the spec and more images.

H'mmm a boring smaller and slower version of the boring Maxima. Was a fan for certain models of the Maxima, but over the years I just have not gotten an Excitement vibe from the Maxima and the same here, no Excitement vibe from the Altima. Just another Baby boomer car.

I like many here am stunned by how nice a car this is. Both interior and exterior are amazing and Likable compared to the bastard child the Impala has been over the years. My question is why now? With the malibu and the rest of the car lineup, I have always wondered by GM keeps this car around and even now that they actually built an amazing looking 4 door, yet how does it really fit into the family? This car is in many ways from the size equal to the malibu. I see this stealing sales away from the malibu family lineup and and taking a few from others. I always thought the Malibu was to compete with the Taurus and now you have people saying this will compete. Does it not seem that Chevy has two cars in the same segment? The one thing I hate on this car is the busy wheels that will be a pain in the ass to keep clean.

Sure will be happy to share what I find at the plant when I go. Depends on the pass as we are still getting dumped on with snow, so the family with ski season ends up coming first before I go searching for car stuff.

The first gen RWD SRX had LEDs, but the FWD SRX did not. WOW, Guess the dealership I have bought all my caddy's from must bring in mostly AWD then as I have not seen anything except LED tail lights. Thanks, I did not know they had two different lenses.

I actually like the interior dash of the GMC better than the dodge as it has more personality where the dodge is very nice but cold to me.

I am liking it even more in the live pictures. I am feeling it.

Poor cars, trucks and suv's. But then I guess it does build strength into the auto. If it can survive Michigan, it should survive any place. You got me thinking, I am going to have to drive over to Eastern Washington and see what BMW has going on at their Carbon Fiber plant and test track in Moses Lack Washington. Maybe some new hidden jewels of Carbon Fiber testing going on.

So you are saying Michigan roads are not for cars just trucks and suv's? I know based on pictures that the roads are bad, but I would think the axel should be able to handle a little pounding before the marbles let loose.

Its coming in 2013.. So as a 2014 model then???? ROCK ON Jeep

SWEET Upgrade to the first generation. This has truly gotten nicer. I am very happy with what GM has done to this baby. Rock in it Buick.

WOW, Chris I find this amazing that after storage they are bad. I look forward to hearing what all has to be replaced to correct it and what Audi has to say about why you have a rock polishing tumbler. Glad to hear it is warranty as if those are none servicable bearings, then that really sucks. Wonder what else has to be replaced to correct it. Looking forward to reading updates on your ride, sorry you got hit by gremlins.

Yeah, not my choice...but if Google gets their way, it will be a reality soon on some roads, I suspect... Google is already planning on doing advertising based on the background noises it can hear on whatever device you happen to have with you. Sound like you have a leak in the exhaust in your Jeep Cherokee there... better show you some Midas Muffler banners. I heard about that... speaking of all things Google, my Droid experience has been frustrating...I may go to the Dark Side w/ my next phone purchase... After having a terrible time with trying an iPhone, went to my Samsung Charge Driod and over all it has been good, but in playing with the beta versions of upcoming Windows Phones, I might be going back to windows later this year. Apple is just too Graphical, nothing logical about their phones or computers I have come to hate that interface. Driod is good but not perfect as is windows. Be interestig to see what comes out this fall.

WOW, I do not think I have ever heard that bad of wheel bearings. The damage done is freakin amazing. Cleary someone thought greasing those bad boys was an overrated job. Is there any info on what type of auto this was on? I could not tell from the video. Thanks for posting, it was freaking amazing.

Thinking about this, just imagen if a virus hits your car? Sorry but I cannot start due to the boot loader is not recognized.

I thought the Jeep Grand Cherrokee had Diesel back this summer?

Jay should buy it and host her on the show again. This is a great story with a car that shows Americans can build product that outlast everything else.

WOW, what a blind spot on that rear pillar of the Acura and I see they continue their bland, dull look on the outside. Today saw a Envoy in the park and ride lot. White.

About damn time, I think more people would buy diesel SUV's if the car companies were not so afraid of the late 70's mess. Anyone who knows anything about pulling knows Diesel is where it is at. They also know they can get the milage they want from this technology. Personally I think GM could make a fortune if they would only start producing the 4.8 liter Duramax Diesel and put it into the Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon Line, Escalade line and also brought the smaller Duramax 2.8L turbo here. They could so push up their Corp Average.

I think people will expect a higher price due to the BMW heritage.

This car still turns me off :barf:I cannot seem to understad how far off the mark Honda is with this car.

CHEERS, Excellent writeup, awesome looking truck, love the monochromatic look. Dodge gets better and better with their truck line.