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You're right, the wheels make a big difference, I'm surprised by how much it improves the car. A petition should be started to have GM change the wheel design for the Aura, and send this pic as proof positive.

It may not be as good as the new Rav4, but the fact that it's a hybrid, and hybrids are all the rage these days will get it noticed. Add to the fact that it only commands a 2k premium over the standard Vue and that's quite a deal. My only question is if you can get teh Red Line appeance package on it, cuz that looks way better than the standard Vue.

Yes I did, it's pretty nice. I've sat in my neighbor's.

:rotflmao: You think the Monte Carlo looks better? I'm sorry but that's hilarious. The refresh gives the Monte Carlo a less ugly front end, but the rest looks the same, and it ain't pretty.

Wow, so far so good, the ass isn't fat anymore! If the front looks as good I think this'll be better than the Aura.

This just goes to show how horrible the Malibu's and G6's interiors are compared to everything else (even the Sonata). It also shows how much better that Japanese cars with the integrated controls look. GM, Ford, and Chrysler need to make integrated systems. Oh yeah, you forgot one interior: Dodge Startus Ok, so the G6 and Maibu are better than that at least.

Don't forget the Epsilon platform is much more modern than the LaCrosse's W-platform. Hell, this thing looks more upscale than the Lucerne.

Yeah I hated the old Camry's center stack,.

For my Graphic Design cass we have to come up with a theme restaurant, so I figured a car themed one would rock. But I can't think of a good name for it yet? Any suggestions of a name? And what would it serve for food?

Most of the reviews so far have been pretty good actually, and plus the Caliber is a 4-door only moel and a size smaller...so I'm not sure I see the relevance of your comment.

The G6 sedan is lame to me, especially compared to the concept, the Coupe just looks odd... I've seen one up close in person, in black, and the proportions just don't look right. This car seems to just emphasize those faults instead of trying to fix them. That wing is rediculasly shaped too.

Nope. There's a new Trbute coming 2008 Mazda Tribute

Ok...first of all...they are called wheels, rims are the outer part of the wheel. Also, why change them? those 5-spokers look damn sexy. Second of all...I F*CKING WANT THIS CAR!! As a diehard Chrysler Group fan, that's a big compliment. It looks so hot in that dark blue! Gimmie Giimie! Pure Sex on wheels.

Again, please pick up a pair of glasses. That Olds is all rounded and stuff, in fact not a single shape is the same. If you need further proof try tacing the lines. Surprie Surprise, they don't match. I sware this site has an obsession with that Olds, I see it compared with everything from this to a Lincoln, if you try and compares the Charger to it next i will have to hurt someone.

The Pilot looks bland and the MDX just looks stupid compared to the Outlook. No contest.

What I find funny is that you guys are bashing a car that, aside from the lower fascia, slightly smaller fender flares, different wheels, and different interior colors, is the same damn thing as the concept. The very thing you guys oggled over as a concept you seem to hate or call it bland. Get out a pair of glasses or a magnifying glass if you're visually impared, and take a closer look. Even that damn trim piece below the hood has the gap you guys were b1tching about when you thought it wasn't there on that teaser pic. Another thing: multi-spoke wheels aren't unique to the Sebring. And the design isn't even the same. I agree that the concept's wheels were nicer (they are called wheels not rims for the ignorant), but they look nice nonetheless. If there is a RedLine version, I'm sure it will be more agressive looking, probably close to the concept. So yeah, I personally like this car. It's far and away the best looking of any midsize we've seen so far. The interior is very nice, although I do agree with some people about there being a bit too much wood. Maybe it can be substituted for metal. I also agree that the fact the door trim doesn't line up with the dash wood is odd, and hopefully it will be addressed in the full production model. I also agree with the fact that GM (aswell as Ford and Chrysler) and need start using integrated systems in their center stacks, it looks much better. However, I think GM's unit is the most integrated looking and best looking of the bunch, better than Chrysler's and far better than Ford's. The Aura is much better than anything GM has got, looks better than most if not all of the competition, and looks very classy in the press release photo. Great choice of colors. It'll be a great car, and the looks combined with the 3.6 liter/6-speed (finally), it will be very competetive. At last GM has a midsize car that doesn't cause retenal damage when looked at (*cough* Malibu), or have odd looking proportions (G6). Plus, it is a hell of a lot closer to the concept than the G6 was.

Can you see the family resemblance now? Also..the crappy Pilot's front end looks nothing like the Outlook, same with the 4Runner

Um...how can it look Japanese at the front end looks like an Opel...which is European?

I know, that interior looks good enough to be in a Cadillac!

Lol TCC has it on their Daily Addition, as well as pics of the Outlook http://www.thecarconnection.com/Auto_News/...173.A10269.html

Before you guys condemn it, check this pic out. it's from TCC Despite the slightly toned-down lower grill it looks awesome.

Ta-da! I dunno about you guys but that's gotta be the best damned looking SUV I've ever seen! And check out that interior! BTW these pics are from TCC, you can see a new pic of the Aura there too. http://www.thecarconnection.com/Auto_News/...173.A10269.html

Maybe putting the negatives last would have been better, but remember they like the CXS a lot, just not the CXL (and lower) without the Magnetic Ride Control it doesn't handle nearly as well. Plus they had several issues with the car, so of course they aren't gonna be uber-happy with it.

It's a concept and no it's AWD

I wish your quotes worked so telling the actual quote from your comments was a bit easier Anyway, They do say negative stuff about the car, which of course, this being a GM-based site, gets people irked. However not too many people seemed upset about Edmunds not giving the Yaris a good review. So let's keep in mind subjective/objective opinions that we ourselves have too. Quick note about the transmission shifts...no they don't need to be Corvette quick, but it's a damn 4-speed in a luxury car...I mean the Fit has a 5-speed in it, the Lucerne should have at least 5 gears. That would improve performance and fuel economy. The V8...once again no one is expecting SRT-8 performance...but at the same time the fact that it demands premium fuel is a major drawback, and again, with a 5 or 6 speed, it would probably go faster. The Charger an 300 are identical under the skin, but their setup is more modern and sufisticated as well as being RWD and better handling. If the Lucerne was based off, say, the STS, I doubt Edmunds would complain about it, since it's a far newer and superior platform (of course too expensive for Buick I bet). Aslo, one of teh editors happened to like the seat heaters and mentioned the cooling feature: You also have to keep in mind, that this review pertains to the CXL, and yes it's harsh, but before you keep flaming edmunds...read this article: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drive...rticleId=107882 and realize that it was a good review and they do like the car... in CXS form. And let's not forget that a power steering failure is hardly call for praise, and neither is a loose headliner. On an ending note, another editor summed it up in a nutshell, and was pretty fair in his opinion: You guys should try reading the Editor's Evaluations before jumping the gun. If I made typos, sorry, but it's late and time for sleep.