Nothing like a little sneak peak into the future plans of an automaker. This UAW report has a wealth of information, let's take a look!
- Corvette replacement beginning 2012
- Global Delta MPV7 beginning 2009
- Global Delta Volt beginning 2010
- Cadillac CTS coupe beginning 2009
- Cadillac CTS wagon beginning 2009
- Global Gamma notchback beginning 2010
- Global Alpha (2 styles) beginning in 2011
No shock on the Corvette, just a date for replacement for the hot coupe and its Cadillac compatriot.
Global Delta MPV7 could be a small crossover. From what I could find out, at least in Europe the Delta 2 architecture could spawn an Opel that would compete against cars such as platform siblings Suzuki SX4 and Fiat Sedici. Would that be the same for the US version? (Correction: this MPV7 might be for export only, no US sales)
Volt in 2010 would have to be regarded as somewhat optimistic. We'll see if that date slips.
The expected CTS coupe is there but also the less sure for production CTS wagon. Fabulous! The CTS is a great product and the news that it will be spawning a family is even better news.
Not as cheerful news is "global gamma notchback" as that would indicate that the version of the Corsa platform that we are getting will be a sedan or coupe and not a hatchback. (Correction: this looks to be the next Cobalt and friends)
Global Alpha is promising, it should be the sub CTS sedan (BLS replacement) that we get as well as the Pontiac G6 and later on a Saturn sedan. The Alpha is RWD and takes bits and pieces from the Kappa (Solstice, Sky) platform.
There are other nuggets contained in the report. You can click on the picture above to make it bigger.
Source: Detroit News
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