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I'd like to see some clear pictures of the side-profile and back end but the interior looks superbly comfy.

It's got tough competition, the new Ford Fiesta is supposed to be really good. Then of course the Honda Civic always seems to be a great choice.

Reviewers say it lives up to expectations (which were pretty high). I think they're even coming out with a 260 HP turbo, which would be pretty sweet on this car.

I also like the 2 tone interior

Spoiler:

That Cruze interior is titties.

Except for their Chinese market, I still don't understand why they kept Buick over Pontiac. It has no good target audience.

DFK! wrote:

Except for their Chinese market, I still don't understand why they kept Buick over Pontiac. It has no good target audience.

I know what you mean about Pontiac over Buick, but lately I'm understanding why.

The LaCrosse is actually really nice and the new Regal is very promising. It's a rebadged Opel Insignia which won car of the year over in Europe last year. The base model is kinda meh in terms of power, but they're coming out with a turbo and eventually... The Buick Regal GS:

Spoiler:

Car looks sweet and should have decent power. Probably will be too rich for my blood, but still.

But the question is: who is the market for the Buick?

DFK! wrote:

But the question is: who is the market for the Buick?

China.

Müs wrote:

DFK! wrote:

But the question is: who is the market for the Buick?

China.

I meant domestically, but you're right. There is no other market for it... well, maybe India. Not sure.

With the Chinese Market for Buick being as large as it is (from what I've heard) they really don't *need* a domestic market.

If they can push the Buicks into the Cadillac market and market the Caddys as Euro Beaters (/drool CTS-V), think of the Buick as a softer Cadillac

they may have a marketing thing goin there.

I would *love* to see a Eldorado Touring Sedan -V to compete with the 7 series Bimmers and S-Class Mercs.

Author:	Micheal [ Sat Jun 26, 2010 7:05 pm ]
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http://www.chevrolet.com/future-vehicles/cruze/ Will GM get a small car right this time? What do you guys and gals think?

Author:	Dash [ Sun Jun 27, 2010 8:38 pm ]
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I like it. At least in the images, the interior and exterior look very nice. All the buzz I've heard about it is generally good, but I've yet to see any in depth review on it. If I were in the market for a small car though, this would be on my list.

Author:	Kaffis Mark V [ Sun Jun 27, 2010 10:51 pm ]
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Yeah, if this were two years ago, this would've been on my list of things to drive.

Author:	Hopwin [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:57 am ]
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I'd like to see some clear pictures of the side-profile and back end but the interior looks superbly comfy.

Author:	Taskiss [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:46 am ]
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Hopwin wrote: I'd like to see some clear pictures of the side-profile and back end but the interior looks superbly comfy. http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows ... index.html

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Author:	Hopwin [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:12 am ]
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That is a sharp looking car.

Author:	Screeling [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:35 am ]
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I wouldn't be embarrassed to drive it.

Author:	DFK! [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:41 am ]
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To answer the original question, my opinion is "no."

Author:	Dash [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:52 am ]
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It's got tough competition, the new Ford Fiesta is supposed to be really good. Then of course the Honda Civic always seems to be a great choice. Reviewers say it lives up to expectations (which were pretty high). I think they're even coming out with a 260 HP turbo, which would be pretty sweet on this car. I also like the 2 tone interior Spoiler:

Author:	Uinan [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:57 am ]
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Looks pretty sharp. I wouldn't kick it out of my drive way.

Author:	DFK! [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:00 am ]
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Dash wrote: It's got tough competition, the new Ford Fiesta is supposed to be really good. Then of course the Honda Civic always seems to be a great choice. Reviewers say it lives up to expectations (which were pretty high). I think they're even coming out with a 260 HP turbo, which would be pretty sweet on this car. I also like the 2 tone interior Spoiler: All fair points. They have certain things to overcome lately, though: 1) The public being agitated over their rollover for facists, 2) The competition you listed 3) A reputation for being hit or miss on reliability, 4) Cost The real question for this car, to me, is #4. Under 20, including options? Great buy. If not, buy a Mazda or Honda or Ford or Kia or Hyundai instead; all of which (excluding Mazda) have better reps lately.

Author:	Müs [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:14 am ]
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The all new 2011 Chevy Cruze: starting at just $16,995

Author:	Dash [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:29 am ]
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GM is actually doing some good things lately. Or at least interesting things. The new Camaro, Malibu, the Volt, the Buick Regal and LaCrosse. Nice cars and the Volt is at least interesting. The whole bailout debacle and the union drama are definitely an obstacle for them in a lot of ways but just on the merit of the car itself it seems quite competitive.

Author:	DFK! [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 11:48 am ]
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Except for their Chinese market, I still don't understand why they kept Buick over Pontiac. It has no good target audience.

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Author:	Lenas [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:19 pm ]
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That Cruze interior is titties.

Author:	Taskiss [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:51 pm ]
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Lenas wrote: That Cruze interior is titties. It's off-center... the driver seat position appears to be unsymmetrical with respect to the instrument cluster. It would drive me nuts.

Author:	FarSky [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 12:59 pm ]
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I've got an ingrained bias against domestic cars, but that looks really nice. On a side note, I've never seen Kia be anything but the butt of jokes. I couldn't possibly say that I believe Chevy has a worse reputation.

Author:	Dash [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:05 pm ]
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Kia is kicking **! Leave ~~Britney~~ Kia alone! sobs* DFK! wrote: Except for their Chinese market, I still don't understand why they kept Buick over Pontiac. It has no good target audience. I know what you mean about Pontiac over Buick, but lately I'm understanding why. The LaCrosse is actually really nice and the new Regal is very promising. It's a rebadged Opel Insignia which won car of the year over in Europe last year. The base model is kinda meh in terms of power, but they're coming out with a turbo and eventually... The Buick Regal GS: Spoiler: Car looks sweet and should have decent power. Probably will be too rich for my blood, but still.

Author:	DFK! [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:04 pm ]
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Dash wrote: DFK! wrote: Except for their Chinese market, I still don't understand why they kept Buick over Pontiac. It has no good target audience. I know what you mean about Pontiac over Buick, but lately I'm understanding why. The LaCrosse is actually really nice and the new Regal is very promising. It's a rebadged Opel Insignia which won car of the year over in Europe last year. The base model is kinda meh in terms of power, but they're coming out with a turbo and eventually... The Buick Regal GS: Spoiler: Car looks sweet and should have decent power. Probably will be too rich for my blood, but still. But the question is: who is the market for the Buick? Young people think of them as Old People cars, by and large. Plus, American's don't want "almost luxurious," we either want a luxury car or not. Look at some of the extremely successful brands out there: Honda/Acura VW/Audi Toyota/Lexus Nissan/Infiniti Where is the "almost luxury," middle-brand in those four nameplates? There isn't. There's the base model and the luxury model. The idea of the graduated car market fostered by GM/Ford/Chrysler for 60 years is gone, defunct. Continuing to act like it exists is.... bad management, IMO.

Author:	Müs [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:16 pm ]
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DFK! wrote: But the question is: who is the market for the Buick? China.

Author:	DFK! [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:19 pm ]
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Müs wrote: DFK! wrote: But the question is: who is the market for the Buick? China. I meant domestically, but you're right. There is no other market for it... well, maybe India. Not sure.

Author:	Müs [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:22 pm ]
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DFK! wrote: Müs wrote: DFK! wrote: But the question is: who is the market for the Buick? China. I meant domestically, but you're right. There is no other market for it... well, maybe India. Not sure. With the Chinese Market for Buick being as large as it is (from what I've heard) they really don't need a domestic market. If they can push the Buicks into the Cadillac market and market the Caddys as Euro Beaters (/drool CTS-V), think of the Buick as a softer Cadillac they may have a marketing thing goin there.

Author:	DFK! [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:27 pm ]
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Müs wrote: With the Chinese Market for Buick being as large as it is (from what I've heard) they really don't need a domestic market. If they can push the Buicks into the Cadillac market and market the Caddys as Euro Beaters (/drool CTS-V), think of the Buick as a softer Cadillac they may have a marketing thing goin there. Perhaps, but Caddillac would have to make a "-V" version of all their models, down-age their demographic, and dramatically up-quality their vehicles to match most luxury European models, IMO. I think what Caddy could really do to go a long way towards that is to set their sights on the M3 2-door, and go from there.

Author:	Müs [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:36 pm ]
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They're coming out with a smaller CTS, (I forget its moniker) this year. -V variant to come soon too from what I've read. I would love to see a Eldorado Touring Sedan -V to compete with the 7 series Bimmers and S-Class Mercs. And all things being equal, I'd have the CTS-V over an M3 sedan

Author:	DFK! [ Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:39 pm ]
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Müs wrote: I would love to see a Eldorado Touring Sedan -V to compete with the 7 series Bimmers and S-Class Mercs. I think that'd be great too; however, think of how many innovative technological features are on those vehicles that aren't on any American-made cars.