New Impala and LaCrosse going FWD

There’s been so much news surrounding GM’s upcoming RWD models that you’d think developers were no longer focusing on building FWD cars anymore. We’ve heard plenty about the new Zeta-based Pontiac G8 and Camaro plus a new RWD small sedan for Cadillac and, until recently, it was thought GM would also make the replacement for the Chevrolet Impala a powerful rear-driver. However, latest reports claim the next Impala could be spawned from a new mid-sized FWD platform.

This new platform will feature a modular design, meaning it can be used for vehicles smaller than the current Chevrolet Malibu and Opel Vectra. It will eventually be used for the replacement for the Chevy Malibu and Pontiac G6, and now it will also be used for the next Impala and Buick LaCrosse.
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rok_altima - 11/5/2007 11:19:54 AM

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How can they be "going" FWD if they already are??

TehShibbs - 11/5/2007 8:11:10 PM

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How can they be so stupid?

EnnNorak - 11/6/2007 9:17:41 AM

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If weight is the problem then the answer is aluminum for bodies -- that will beat rust at the same time. I think the main reason for staying with FWD is cost. Desperate companies do desperate things.

BMW995 - 11/5/2007 9:19:26 PM

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What a sad commentary. The decision to go RWD or FWD rests with Hillary Clinton's CAFE proposed CAFE standards. GM almost made the big-time with great RWD cars but Bill's wife may kill the deal.
We'd be better off with Monica Lewinski as President - at least she likes cars!

EnnNorak - 11/6/2007 9:15:07 AM

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Change the rules to allow Bill Clinton to run again!