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  1. smk4565
    The GLS450 and the Escalade have the same 0-60 time, and the Navigator beats the Escalade in acceleration and fuel economy. And the GLS offers 2 V8’s that out power either. And Cadillac has a V8 better than the 6.2, so that 6.2 should be no where to be found. I think there should be a 3 liter V6 Escalade (preferably with e-assist or hybrid) because of two reasons: China displacement taxes and livery/fleet sales that shop mpg over performance.
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    The GLS with the V6 gets better mpg than the Escalade, and that new inline 6 with the EQ boost is better than the V6. And that 4.7 liter V8 is in it's last year, the 2020 GLS will have the 4.0 liter. Mercedes is replacing all the GLS engines. They also trademarked GLS73 which makes one wonder if something above the GLS63 is coming as they do have a plug-in hybrid V8 with over 800 hp in the works.
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    Fuel economy, NVH, out power a German V8, etc. That engine is as old as Toyota's V8. I'd actually like to see the 3.0 twin turbo V6 with an e-assist as the standard Escalade engine, that opens the door to China sales to skirt some displacement taxes and the 4.2 DOHC V8 optional.
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    They have had the 6.2 V8 for about 12 years now, time for something new. Independent rear suspension will help with 3rd row room, which currently lags behind its competitors that do have IRS.
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    At least Rolls Royce is still around to be a purveyor of suicide doors on sedans and SUVs.
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    I think it is awesome that they brought back the suicide doors, but it should have been on all Continentals, not just a long wheel base special edition. And at over $100k, they are going to sell about 50 of these to some die hard enthusiasts while the rest of the Continental line will continue the sales decline. At least if the suicide doors were on the base $45k model it would create some excitement for that car, but maybe Ford just wants to kill it off anyway and doesn't care.
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    Acura needs to kill off the RLX, that car is hopeless and in a shrinking segment. Double Whammy. TLX and ILX need big upgrades, really that RLX interior is about what they should be putting in an ILX. 2 SUVs is not enough for this brand, they need a 3rd, or they'll just lose customers because you can't just ignore the segment below RDX especially as their sedan sales shrink away.
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    Better to release late and to get it right, than to release a problem filled car too early. Plus, they never had given a release date anyway, so the car can't be "late" to market.
  9. smk4565
    Toyota can join Formula E since they seem to be all about electric and sustainability, or at least claim to be. Audi, BMW, Nissan, and Jaguar are already there and Mercedes and Porsche are joining next year.
  10. smk4565
    I agree. But I don't really see Z06 as a different model either. Coupe and convertible sure different models. In that case the 911 has 3 body styles, coupe, targa, cabriolet, and like 6-8 trims on each.
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    But the TRD cars have no power upgrade, and BMW is not going to let Toyota modify their engine. Toyota would have to use their own engine, and the LS500's turbo V6 is the only thing they could use and who knows if it even fits. Plus that would add even more manufacturing cost, because I'd assume those Lexus engines are made in Japan, and it would have to be shipped to Germany or wherever the Supra and Z4 are built. I agree that it is all speculation. But my prediction is a 382 hp car for $65,000. Which is Corvette, Camaro ZL1 or Shelby GT350 type money. And will the Supra be better than those cars? Or better than a BMW 4-series or C43 AMG coupe?
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    Stringray, GS, Z06 and ZR1 in coupe and convertible is 8 models. The 911 has 23 models. My point is Corvette is not a brand. If they want to make Corvette a full line brand with an entry level sports car like the Cayman/Boxster/718, the current Vette, the mid-engine Vette, 2 SUVs and 1 sedan, then I am all for that. But you can't sell that all at a Chevy dealer and compete with Porsche or Aston Martin. And I know GM won't spend the money to make a whole new brand and dealership channel after they just killed about 5 brands 10 years ago.
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    I wish Toyota was in Formula 1 so Mercedes could beat them. ? And it would be nice to have another team with big money funding in there.
  14. smk4565
    ☝️ This SUV gets round the Nurburgring faster than this ?: And that is the M2 Competition which is sooped up above what the Z4/Supra have. If the Supra loses to an SUV on the Nurburgring, I have a hard time getting excited about it as an awesome sports car.
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    No way will BMW let them offer more horsepower than they do. That engine will most likely be a direct rip from the M340i and Z4 40i. The 0-60 estimate for the Supra is 4.5 seconds with the 6 cylinder. And it won't have 400 or 500 hp because Toyota/Lexus don't do horsepower and torque. Their most powerful sports car the LC500 has 471 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. These guys are not capable of doing a performance car, that is why BMW made it for them, and BMW is going to give them exactly what is under the Z4's sheetmetal with a cheaper interior. And BMW can't beat Porsche or AMG at anything, so how will this Supra beat a Corvette, because it going to cost base Corvette or Camaro ZL1 money.
  16. smk4565
    No I don't, I like good cars. I doubt the Supra is all that fast compared to what they will charge for it. Maybe I am wrong but I feel like they will over price it. The Z4 has 255 hp for $50k, so that is the base Supra engine, they'll probably want $40k for that. The I-6 makes 382 hp in the BMW Z4 for $65k, I wouldn't be surprised if that is detuned in the Supra, even if the same, they'll want $55k for that car. We'll see when the final car comes out and they price it, but I feel like Toyota will want Lexus money for this thing. And those few hard core fans will buy it, and in 4 years they'll kill it due to poor sales. It won't be cool when a 255 hp Supra costs the same as a 420 hp V8 Mustang. Nor will it be cool when an inline 6 Supra costs as much as a C43 AMG coupe.
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    That is the opposite of what I was saying. Porsche has always been a brand, they had the 911, 944/968 and 928 all in production at the same time. For most of their history that hav had 3-4 different vehicles in their line, it has just grown now with 6.
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    Those are all trim levels aside from the mid-engine car that we haven’t seen the final deal yet. Porsche currently makes 23 models of the 911, I just counted them on their website. Before the Cayenne Porsche had the 944 the 928, 968, 959, etc, they always had several cars other than maybe in the 60s or 70s. For Corvette to be a brand they would need at least 2 SUVs and what platform would those go on? They would need an entry level sports car, and a sedan or Panamera/AMG GT sedan fighter to go with the current Corvette and the mid-engine car. All of those would be slotted above Cadillac yet sold at Chevy dealers? Good luck trying to sell an Equinox sized Corvette SUV at a Chevy dealer for $75,000 which Cadillac dealers are charging $40k for a crossover of that same size.
  19. smk4565
    It has a bit of a Mazda RX-8 look to it. I am not impressed by this car because I know it will be over priced. You can get a 3-series with these engines for $40k on the 4 cylinder and $50k on the six cylinder and the 3-Series is a much more luxurious car. They’ll probably price the Supra in the same territory when it should be priced like a Mustang.
  20. smk4565
    Corvette is not a brand though it is a model. I don’t see any calls for an Escalde brand with sports coupes and sedans. Porsche was always a brand with multiple models. I question why Cadillac isn’t getting this mid engine super car, or performance SUVs or the stuff you need to challenge Porsche, Aston Martin, Maserati, Ferrari or whoever you want to throw in there. Cadillac is GM’s top brand (or at least it is supposed to be). Cadillac should have the super cars, hyper cars, Tesla Model S fighter, Bentley Bentayga or Aston Martin SUV fighter etc.
  21. smk4565
    The Genesis launch has also been a total botch job by Hyundai. I don’t see the crowd that is considering a Porsche, AMG or Alfa Romeo/Maserati walking into a Chevy dealer to check out a Corvette sedan or Corvette SUV.
  22. smk4565
    Because Chevy dealers are equipped to provide a sales and service experience similar to Porsche dealers? Although you could argue that all 4 GM brands should offer a dealership experience to rival Porsche, customer service doesn't really need to be reserved for just a luxury brand.
  23. smk4565
    Chinese Auto sales were down big last month, that market is cooling fast. That is why they will drop the tariffs.
  24. smk4565
    Chevy dealers would never allow a Corvette brand to happen, because it would mean they lose the Corvette and that "Corvette" brand would then get pushed to the Cadillac dealer channel. I can't see them doing stand alone Corvette dealers. The Detroit auto show has also lost a lot of luster, so I think they'll put this car out at another time.
  25. smk4565
    An E-class has a 48 volt hybrid and 6 cylinder under the hood, if it fits there, I am sure it would fit in a Jeep. They have a turbo 4 in the Silverado, so how can they make it work and not overheat but Jeep can not?
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