Future GM Car spied in photo

Sternie · 05-13-2003, 11:35 PM

Can be found on www.gminsidenews.com

It appears that a coupe in the background of a photo that GM released will indeed be a chevy due to the rounded tail lights. It was also noted that the car appears to be much too big to be a future Cavalier. Any thoughts? I noticed that Mike heard a rumor about a new Chevelle or Nova.. could this be it?

koolZ71 · 05-14-2003, 10:27 AM

well it looks to be the holden platform...maybe the next GA or it could be the new Impalla, due to the way the tail lights are in the trunk lid

Not2OLD · 05-14-2003, 10:39 AM

it could very well be the Holden Commodore slated to become the new Impala platform.

A very strong resemblance to the Holden Monaro (AKA the new GTO)

detroitgt · 05-14-2003, 01:03 PM

My thoughts would be a Sunfire/Cavalier replacement.

Black Z28 · 05-14-2003, 01:05 PM

look at the side panel, almost looks like a mustang :dunno:

cavingman · 05-14-2003, 01:06 PM

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Originally posted by detroitgt
My thoughts would be a Sunfire/Cavalier replacement.

i dunno, they just changed body styles. not drastically, but no one like the new ones, so maybe

my guess is something from holden crossing over to america

detroitgt · 05-14-2003, 01:14 PM

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Originally posted by cavingman
i dunno, they just changed body styles. not drastically, but no one like the new ones, so maybe

my guess is something from holden crossing over to america

The Cavalier/Sunfire is going to be totally redesgned very soon, (05-06) it is going to be based on the new platform that the new Saturn ION is on. (Alpha platform...I think)

I thought about that Holden thing, but that looked like some sort of clay model. I dont think they would do that if it was just a cosmetic crossover change. Beats me, just throwing out my thoughts.

MysteriousGT1 · 05-14-2003, 06:10 PM

I don't know what it looks like...but she sure looks ****ed at the camera man...

Panacea · 05-16-2003, 07:44 AM

the one in the background looks like a GTO to me.

cavingman · 05-16-2003, 07:47 AM

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Originally posted by detroitgt
The Cavalier/Sunfire is going to be totally redesgned very soon, (05-06) it is going to be based on the new platform that the new Saturn ION is on. (Alpha platform...I think)

I thought about that Holden thing, but that looked like some sort of clay model. I dont think they would do that if it was just a cosmetic crossover change. Beats me, just throwing out my thoughts.

true, who knows. maybe they molded a bunch of parts together just to see what a drawing would look like

fschambe · 06-05-2003, 10:14 AM

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Originally posted by gpnomo
A very strong resemblance to the Holden Monaro (AKA the new GTO)

LOOKS LIKE THIS GUY GETS THE DOOR PRIZE!!! IT'S THE GTO

detroitgt · 06-05-2003, 10:16 AM

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Originally posted by fschambe
LOOKS LIKE THIS GUY GETS THE DOOR PRIZE!!! IT'S THE GTO

How do you figre that?

I have seen the GTO and that is not what is looks like.

Sternie · 06-05-2003, 10:23 AM

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Originally posted by detroitgt
How do you figre that?

I have seen the GTO and that is not what is looks like.

Looks like it has been confirmed that it is the new Cavalier replacement, dubbed "Cobalt". 220HP SS version set to compete with the SRT-4. I love it!

http://www.gminsidenews.com/forum/in...=4&t=1293&st=0

Sternie · 06-05-2003, 10:24 AM

For those of you without access to the article:

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The Above Picture Is Confirmed By Multiple Sources As GM's Future Small Car, Now Rumored to be Named Cobalt

GMInsidenews has learned that the above (accidentally released) picture is indeed a model of Chevrolet's upcoming Cavalier replacement. The new small car, based on GM's Delta architecture, will be allowed to move upscale now that Chevy has the Daewoo engineered Aveo to cover the sub-$11,000 range. The decision to move upscale has led GM to decide to put the incentive tarnished Cavalier name to rest after a long run. The new car rumored to be called Cobalt, will be built to much better standards thanks to improvements in manufacturing that the current J-Car does not utilize. Particular improvement is expected in the interior which has long been the Cavalier's downfall. The Cobalt will more than likely hold the current Cavalier's price levels, instead becoming GM's first profitable small car by not offering the heavy (currently $4,000) rebates. Expect two and four door versions of the new Cobalt in various trime levels, topping out with a 220HP version of the Supercharged Ecotech. Performance is expected to be on Dodge Neon SRT-4 levels helped by the lagless supercharger. GMI will stay on top of this story and bring any updates as soon as possible.

detroitgt · 06-05-2003, 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by Sternie
For those of you without access to the article:

THANK YOU!
I knew it!!!!

I hate people that get on here and start shooting there mouth without the least bit of information.

red rocket · 06-10-2003, 09:15 AM

It actually looks like a 2-door Neon.....

athomas · 06-10-2003, 06:20 PM

Well even if it is the afore mentioned Cavalier replacement (yet to be offically named)

But to support the above idea.... it is true that car compaines will do cosmetic work from time to time just to see the potential of something. It's all R&D work for them.

05-13-2003, 11:35 PM	#1
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05-14-2003, 10:27 AM	#2
koolZ71 walkin' tall AKA: nathan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: laura, Ohio Age: 41 Posts: 1,522 Vehicle: 04 colorado<>93 SHO	well it looks to be the holden platform...maybe the next GA or it could be the new Impalla, due to the way the tail lights are in the trunk lid __________________ JACOB HECK 7-03-82---07-29-01 I will miss u baby brother formaly koolgt

05-14-2003, 10:39 AM	#3
Not2OLD beware the asshats Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Royal Oak, MI Age: 64 Posts: 220 Vehicle: 2003 Polo Green GAGT	it could very well be the Holden Commodore slated to become the new Impala platform. A very strong resemblance to the Holden Monaro (AKA the new GTO) __________________ Mike's N-Body page. Soylent Green.

05-14-2003, 01:03 PM	#4
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05-14-2003, 01:05 PM	#5
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05-14-2003, 06:10 PM	#8
MysteriousGT1 Wishful Thinking AKA: Troy Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix Az Age: 44 Posts: 1,138 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Gone!	I don't know what it looks like...but she sure looks ****ed at the camera man... __________________ Troy: MysteriousGT1's Old Car: 2000 GAGT My Myspace Page

05-16-2003, 07:44 AM	#9
Panacea Mmmm Donuts. AKA: Macleod52 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rock Island, IL Age: 40 Posts: 3,160 Vehicle: '09 Malibu LTZ	the one in the background looks like a GTO to me. __________________ "Never argue with idiots. They bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience."

06-10-2003, 09:15 AM	#16
red rocket GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Westampton, NJ Posts: 423 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT sedan	It actually looks like a 2-door Neon.....

06-10-2003, 06:20 PM	#17
athomas GAGT - Member AKA: Adam Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lake Orion MI Age: 41 Posts: 711 Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac GTO	Well even if it is the afore mentioned Cavalier replacement (yet to be offically named) But to support the above idea.... it is true that car compaines will do cosmetic work from time to time just to see the potential of something. It's all R&D work for them.