Chevrolet has been on a roll with the new generations of small cars. The Cruze was the best selling car in June 2011. Sales of the Malibu, Equinox, and Traverse are staying strong. The new GM is here to stay. This fall, the 2012 Sonic arrives and has already been getting good reviews from the auto rags. Late this winter, the much anticipated global Malibu arrives. Chevrolet needs to continue this momentum with more improvements to an already good lineup of vehicles. Below is my wish list of what I would like to see from GM's bowtie division.
Models: Sonic LS, Sonic LT, Sonic LTZ, Sonic RS
Architecture: Gamma (FWD)
Bodystyles: Sedan, 5-door Hatchback
Engines: DI 1.8 liter I-4, Turbo DI 1.4 liter I-4, DI 2.0 liter I-4
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Competition: Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa, Honda Fit
**High end engine for Sonic RS
Cruze
Models: Cruze LS, Cruze LT, Cruze ECO Cruze LTZ, Cruse RS
Architecture: Delta II (FWD/AWD)
Bodystyles: Sedan, 5-door Hatchback, Wagon
Engines: DI Turbo 1.4 liter I-4, DI 2.0 liter I-4, DI 2.5 liter I-4, Turbo DI 2.0 liter I-4
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Competition: Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, Honda Civic, VW Jetta/Golf/GTI
**5-door hatchback and wagon bodystyles for North American market.
**All wheel drive models for the snow belt regions.
**Upgraded powertrains to differentiate from the Sonic, improve performance.
**Sporty Cruze RS added as a separate model instead of a package.
Malibu
Models: Malibu LS, Malibu LT, Malibu ECO, Malibu LTZ
Architecture, Epsilon II - short wheelbase (FWD, AWD)
Bodystyles: Sedan, Wagon
Engines: DI 2.5 liter I-4, eAssist DI 2.4 liter I-4, DI 3.0 liter V-6
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic
Competition: Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, VW Passat, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata
**Wagon model added for more utility.
**DI 3.0 liter V-6 added for those who prefer V-6 to an I-4.
**8-speed automatic to stay ahead of the competition
Impala
Models: Impala LT, Impala ECO, Impala LTZ
Architecture: Epsilon II - long wheelbase (FWD, AWD)
Bodystyles: Sedan
Engines: DI 2.5 liter I-4, eAssist 2.4 liter I-4, DI 3.6 liter V-6
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic
Competition: Toyota Avalon, Ford Taurus
Volt
Model: Volt
Architecture: Delta II (FWD)
Bodystyle: 5-door hatchback
Engine: 1.4 liter I-4 with 111kw electric motor/generator
Transmission: CVT Automatic
Competition: Toyota Prius, Nissan Leaf
Models: Camaro LS, Camaro LT, Camaro LTZ, Camaro SS, Camaro ZL-1
Architecture: Zeta - short wheelbase (RWD)
Bodystyles: Coupe, Convertible
Engines: Turbo DI 2.0 liter I-4, DI 3.6 liter V-6, DI 5.5 liter V-8, Supercharged DI 5.5 liter V-8
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic
Competition: Ford Mustang, Hyundai Genesis Coupe
**New base engine Turbo I-4 with 270 hp, improved fuel economy.
**8-speed automatic
Chevelle
Models: Chevelle LT, Chevelle LTZ, Chevelle SS
Architecture, Zeta - short wheelbase (RWD/AWD)
Bodystyles: Sedan, Wagon
Engines: Turbo DI 2.0 liter I-4, DI 3.6 liter V-6, DI 5.5 liter V-8
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic
Caprice
Models: Caprice LT, Caprice LTZ, Caprice SS
Architecture: Zeta - long wheelbase (RWD)
Bodystyle: Sedan
Engines: DI 3.6 liter V-6, DI 5.5 liter V-8
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
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CROSSOVERS/SUV'S
Models: Trax LS, Trax LT, Trax ECO, Trax LTZ
Architecture: Delta II (FWD/AWD)
Bodystyle: 5-door Hatchback
Engines: DI 2.0 liter I-4, eAssist DI 2.4 liter I-4, DI 3.0 liter V-6
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Competition: Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue
**New compact SUV based on the Delta II architecture to compete with compact SUV's.
Equinox
Models: Equinox LS, Equinox LT, Equinox ECO, Equinox LTZ
Architecture: Epsilon II (FWD/AWD)
Bodystyle: 5-door SUV
Engines: DI 2.5 liter I-4, aAssist 2.4 liter I-4, DI 3.6 liter V-6
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic
Competition: Ford Edge, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Dodge Journey
**Moved to the Epsilon II architecture.
**eAssist model added for increased fuel economy.
**DI 2.4 liter I-4 replaced with DI 2.5 liter I-4 from the new Malibu.
**DI 3.0 liter V-6 replaced with DI 3.6 liter V-6 as top engine.
**8-speed automatic
Traverse
Models: Traverse LS, Traverse LT, Traverse LTZ
Architecture: Lambda (FWD/AWD)
Bodystyle: 5-door SUV
Engine: DI 3.6 liter V-6
Transmission: 6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic
Competition: Ford Flex, Dodge Durango
**8-speed automatic
Blazer
Models: Blazer LS, Blazer LT, Blazer Z-71, Blazer LTZ
Architecture: GM2XX - short wheelbase (RWD/4WD)
Bodystyle: 5-door SUV
Engines: DI 3.0 liter V-6, Turbodiesel 2.8 liter V-6, DI 3.6 liter V-6
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic
Competition: Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota 4Runner, Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee
**New Colorado-based SUV
Tahoe
Models: Tahoe LS, Tahoe LT, Tahoe Z-71, Tahoe LTZ
Architecture: GM2XX - medium wheelbase (RWD/4WD)
Bodystyle: 5-door SUV
Engines: DI 3.6 liter V-6, Turbodiesel 4.5 liter V-8, DI 5.5 liter V-8
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
**Duramax 4.5L V-8 and 8 speed automatic.
**New generation of truck V-8's.
Suburban
Models: Suburban LS, Suburban LT, Suburban Z-71, Suburban LTZ
Architecture: GM2XX - long wheelbase (RWD/4WD)
Bodystyle: 5-door SUV
Engines: DI 5.5 liter V-8, Turbodiesel 4.5 liter V-8, DI 6.2 liter V-8
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Competition: Ford Expedition EL
**Duramax 4.5L V-8 and 8-speed automatic
**New generation of truck V-8s.
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TRUCKS
Colorado
Models: Colorado LS, Colorado LT, Colorado Z-71
Architecture: GM2XX - short wheelbase
Bodystyles: 2-door regular cab, 4-door extended cab, 4 door crew cab
Engines: DI 2.5 liter I-4, Turbodiesel 2.8 liter V-6, DI 3.6 liter V-6
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic
Competition: Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, Ram Dakota, Honda Ridgeline
Silverado
Models: Silverado WT, Silverado LS, Silverado LT, Silverado Z-71, Silverado LTZ
Architecture: GM2XX - various wheelbases
Bodystyles: 2 door regular cab, 4-door extended cab, 4 door crew cab
Engines: DI 3.6 liter V-6, Turbodiesel 4.5 liter V-8, DI 5.5 liter V-8, DI 6.2 liter V-8
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic
Competition: Ford F-150, Ram Truck, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan
**Duramax 4.5L V-8 and 8-speed automatic.
**New generation of V-8's.
Silverado HD
Models: Silverado HD WT, Silverado HD LS, Silverado HD LT, Silverado HD LTZ
Architecture: GM2XX - various wheelbases
Bodystyles: 2-door regular cab, 4-door extended cab, 4-door crew cab
Engines: DI 5.5 liter V-8, Turbodiesel 6.6 liter V-8, DI 6.2 liter V-8
Transmissions: 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic
Competition: Ford F250/F350, Ram HD
**New generation of truck V-8s and 8-speed automatic.
**New generation of truck V-8s and 8-speed automatic.
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