Another thing that would GM would be to offer something Ie Malibu with AWD. When you get into the midwest, East Coast it would be another helpful selling idea.

Ford is now offering AWD on the New Fusion and the Tarus.

Just my .02

 

Whoa Man !! That thing is Ugly!!

 

It could happen as the new Malibu platform will support AWD [Haldex to be exact]. THe issue though will be cost. AWD is a small share of the market and adds cost to a car they want as a value leader.

Buick and Cadillac both will offer these systems and can suport the added cost.

AWD would drive a LTZ But to near $35,000 plus and to be honest few people really need it. If your that bad in the snow it is time to put down the cell phone and drive or stay home.

 

Now that's one fugly 'thing'....

Too bad about GM gonna kill off the HHR..

I was pissed also when they killed off the chevy S-10 too..

 

Why so much? You can pick up a AWD Fusion for 26k, Same with the new legacy. I don't understand why that would effect it as a Value leader, if u can still buy the car in both AWD/FWD.

 

I know this is a completely "unscientific" observation, but I see 3 or 4 HHR's on my daily commute now and used to rarely see even one. Still see more new Camaros than HHR SS though (5 vs 1 total to date).

 

it's actually a Fiat Minivan. but that is the style in Europe

 

The price of a loaded LTZ Bu is at $30K to 31K. AWD usallay adds $3K-4K on most GM cars. They may come in with a cheaper version but GM seldom offers it on the base model.

Now that is sticker price. You should be able to buy it for under $30K.

Also the Haldex system is top line. THey are the best out there but they are not cheap. GM is using their system on Cadillac and Buick. Haldex supplies many companies including the Bug, Veryon.

 

that would be good if they keep making hhrs and cobalts

 

Yep longer production run means more after market support, keep em coming