Other things from Detroit

[NastyEllEssWon]

Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

Did you look at the RC coupe from Lexus? I think it looks pretty good, if not a bit boy-racer.
The Q60's price will rise to match that of the 4/A5.
New C class look fantastic as well.

CTS is a much bigger car and while I don't think the ATS is fugly, it sure isn't as appealing as I would have liked. Between the coupe design and the updated face with the new emblem, it's even less exciting to look at. Very bland for a brand that made cars like the CTS coupe.

As for Cascada, it will probably start just under 30k. It's not a Cruze, so why would it be at Cruze pricing? A 3 series is about the size of a Cruze, yet it starts north of 30k?
Size does not dictate price. The Cascada has a handstitched leather dashboard, a higher output unique engine, advanced suspension, and is in a market of entry level luxury vehicles.
Cruze has none of that. That's why the Cruze is priced like it is.

I was just checking out pictures of the already existing Opel Cascada and it looked pretty close to what my friends Cruz has on the interior. I wasnt aware that there was anything overly special about the car...no offense to Buick, I just thought from looking at it that it looks like it would be a cheap economical drop top.

[Tsar]

Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28

Did you look at the RC coupe from Lexus? I think it looks pretty good, if not a bit boy-racer.
The Q60's price will rise to match that of the 4/A5.
New C class look fantastic as well.

CTS is a much bigger car and while I don't think the ATS is fugly, it sure isn't as appealing as I would have liked. Between the coupe design and the updated face with the new emblem, it's even less exciting to look at. Very bland for a brand that made cars like the CTS coupe.

As for Cascada, it will probably start just under 30k. It's not a Cruze, so why would it be at Cruze pricing? A 3 series is about the size of a Cruze, yet it starts north of 30k?
Size does not dictate price. The Cascada has a handstitched leather dashboard, a higher output unique engine, advanced suspension, and is in a market of entry level luxury vehicles.
Cruze has none of that. That's why the Cruze is priced like it is.

I looked at the RC online, I have yet to see one in person so I'll have to speak to its appeal to me later on. It looks alright to online but I think they'll ask for an amount I'm not willing to pay.

I'm mixed on the c class. I liked the old design and I'm still trying to make up my mind about this re-design. I'll check it out again though.

Thanks for suggestions.

[NJ346]

You forgot to mention GAC!

Also, the Q60 looks amazing in person but definitely will be toned down for production.

Biggest surprise of the show: The Mazda 3. Amazing interior quality.

Biggest disappointment: The Colorado/Canyon. The steering wheel button are covered in a thin rubber film that will wear out in no time. Also, they had a step bar on one of the trucks that actually made it harder to get into than if there was no step bar.

[BigAls87Z28]

Originally Posted by NJ346

You forgot to mention GAC!

Also, the Q60 looks amazing in person but definitely will be toned down for production.

Biggest surprise of the show: The Mazda 3. Amazing interior quality.

Biggest disappointment: The Colorado/Canyon. The steering wheel button are covered in a thin rubber film that will wear out in no time. Also, they had a step bar on one of the trucks that actually made it harder to get into than if there was no step bar.

I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed that thin rubber membrane that they use on the steering wheels. That steering wheel is shared with the rest of their pickup trucks and I was told that it will not wear out and they have tested it a trillion times. We shall see. As for the step bar, you are really short so any truck is really hard for you to get in or out of.