PurdueGuy

+1 It looks like a decent, cheap car. Which I guess is what it is... but still... they could try to make it look... less cheap. lol

doesn't look too bad, but doesn't stand out enough, IMO. Looks like a current gen eclipse & G6 blended together.

does this vehicle have anything at all in common with the regular Corsa?

+1

I can't answer this with any certainty - no inside info here, but... I highly doubt they'd just suddenly offer it in any model they could possibly drop it into. Each model will require testing & such, plus production capacity is likely to not be able to handle a large number of models right away. Look at the new 6 speed auto - not immediately available in everything it could be in, but it is spreading.

There might be some characteristics of the Lambdas that don't work well for the Minivan buyer - let's turn this positive and list them out... So far, I've picked up from empowah: wants: lower floor/low step-in level less bulky seats smaller wheel wells more cargo space behind 3rd row flat floor seats that can have stuff slid under them sliding door doorsill area by sliding door replace center console with foldable tray - ensure access between front & back butt-level seats good view out front & sides maximize space at expense of style removable or fold-flat seats (which one = preference issue) engine access in-cab or not in-cab, long hood vs short hood (preference issue) flat load floor at the rear hatch opening (no step-down design.) A split rear hatch, either like station wagons of old with a 1/2 glass opening window and a drop-down tail gate, or the Dutch-door concept of the Astros. if featuring rear doors they should open 180 degrees, like an Express van. Trailer towing capacity up to 5000 lbs. AWD available diesel engine option Adequate lights, both inside and out, Xenon preferable. Full instrumentation Other than a basic AM/FM radio, other entertainment or electronics should be optional. 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel ABS. dual sliding doors competitive price Any additions from others? Let's turn this constructive, whether it be where the Lambdas fall short, or where a GM minivan could excel... heck, if you disagree with anything listed above, say so nicely, and we'll note it... *edit* - added removable or fold-flat seats, hood stuff, buncha other stuff...

message I got: if you're an idiot, you need run-flat tires. lol

I like this one - no outrageous claims about questionable technology (at least not in the above summary), and it looks really neat.

wait... you pedal to propel it AND charge the batteries? Not the car for me - this thing's gotta weigh notably more than a bicycle, and most people would be marginally able to propel it alone, let alone with some extra drag of charging batteries... and I don't see the use of the extra weight of telescopic axles... Neat, but the far-out factor exits realism, IMO.

You do realize that the Lamba trio are on what is essentially a minivan, not an SUV, platform, right? They're not truck-based (SUV)...

the car looks neat, but all their nanostuff seems way too far-fetched, even for something that's supposed to be 10-20 years from now. Guess that's what makes it a concept car, though...

Irrelevant to whether the car is a chick magnet. Maybe it'll turn out to be a guy magnet too? *shrug* lol

...and there you have it... the car is a chick magnet.

going to be getting the differential pin welded in. They tend to come out and do bad things if you beat on the Saturn tranny. This one's a 5 speed that's going in my project car, replacing the bad autotragic that's in it. I'm looking at autox'ing the project car next summer, so I want that pin to stay put.

...when this doesn't get you in trouble. Yup, that's the kitchen counter, and the parts will likely be there for a week - she knows it, and is ok with it.

you don't need nitrous to waste ricers in an SS/SC. Now there are certainly some legit racers out there that could take it, but your average ricer doesn't stand the slightest chance.

It's likely not related, since they said it won't be happening for a couple months...

That'd be sweet, and you're right - the Ion stops production in March, and the Astra is supposed to be coming around in late '07 IIRC. It's gotta show up at an auto show soon, I would think.

having both an auto & manual as options = ok not having a manual option would be dumb. Like with the Aura, where people complained that they couldn't get a manual, and they tried to play the manumatic as "giving the feel of a manual". BULL.

Passenger space is on-par with minivans, though the cargo area might be a bit big when compared to the average minivan.

...no idea what you're talking about... link to an article or something? little help?

Exactly! Just build a lambda with sliding doors and unique sheetmetal, slap a bowtie on it, and at least you have a product for that segment! To not have any minivan in the whole company just seems shortsighted.

You do realize that they're not, right? Aura = epsilon extended wheelbase, like that of the Malibu Maxx and G6.

Anyone able to find out about how many current OnStar subscribers there are that will lose service? I bet you'd all have different things to say if it were only a few hundred or something. lol It seems like OnStar is the kind of frivilous option (well, was an option) that more wealthy buyers get (used to get). Those are the kinds of buyers that would have a new car by now... and the less wealthy owners of those used cars likely for the most part did not re-subscribe...

ummm... the link takes me to a Chrysler town & country spy vid...