NOS2006

There's certainly not going to be "lots" of cargo space in a vehicle the size of a Sonic.

I consider my '04 Focus 3-door to have "lots" of cargo space. I can fit more inside my compact hatchback than I can fit in a CTS sedan. I've proven it multiple times.

It's difficult to appreciate the cargo space of a hatchback or CUV until you experience one. I'm sure the same is true with a wagon.

I'd like the side profile a lot better if it didn't have that massive front overhang...

That's true, but I'm sure Ford will also find a way to eliminate some weight from the Mustang in its next form. It actually only weighs like 3450-3500 in base form right now. Whether it'll be able to eliminate enough to be as light as the Camaro (I'm guessing that a potential base 2.5 or 2.0T Camaro will be about 200 lbs lighter than a base ATS? -- pure guess) at around 3200 lbs is another question. However, you also have to consider an Ecoboost four-cylinder in the Mustang instead of the V6 its got too, and I'm sure the four-cylinder will be lighter as well.

I see a mix of Audi R8 in the front and body with Chrysler ME4-12 Concept in the back...

From an exterior standpoint, this is my favorite Cadillac in next year's lineup. Very mature look to it, but still very Cadillac. It does a great job of maturing the CTS design without softening itself up too much (XTS is very boatlike and looks like it could've been a better Buick). The interior may not be as great as the XTS, but that's the pricepoint. I feel like they could've given it a slightly better IP design.

Overall, I'd love to drive a 2.0 turbo / manual transmission version to feel the dynamics of it. It looks and sounds 'tidy'. Interesting to note is its weight... I think this speaks volumes for GM taking a much harder look at their vehicles' weights. Considering the chassis of the ATS, I have a good feeling about the 6th Gen Camaro...

Meh, I threw the links up instead.

I was thinking this is 6th Gen Camaro design language too... I've always had the thought that the next gen Camaro would take after the '70-73 Camaro as the current 5th Gen takes after the '67-69. It's not too much of a stretch for me to see (split grille, small wide-set headlights/taillights, duck wing spoiler)

http://www.retro.net/keywords/1974_camaro/1974_camaro_8.jpg

http://www.bobbittville.com/CamaroZ28-1978GregBrayton.jpg

Side note: I've never seen such long post quotes in the history of this or any other forum... Unnecessary...

I prefer the VUE to the Equinox in several respects (higher quality interior, more manageable size) so I wouldn't mind if they sold this version to retail customers as well. The biggest problem with the VUE was its powertrains; the addition of a direct-injected I4 with a six-speed automatic fixes that.

What's wrong with its powertrains? My parents have a VUE XR and it's got a 3.6 and six-speed automatic trans. It's pretty smooth and has good power without being too bad on gas.

Interior looks to be very, very nice.

Oh, it is...

I'm glad someone finally gave us credit! lol

Scion? Really? oblu, you're disappointin' me..

If you have to get a small car, go with the Fiesta or wait for the Sonic. Or get a Sky or Solstice.

A Silverado 1500 4x2 regular cab that isn't a stripped out Work Truck bases at $27,9.... for the V6.

A Ford F-150 4x2 regular cab that isn't a stripped out work truck bases at $26,5 for an admittedly much better V6

A Ram 1500.... well you get the picture... is $26k but has a 4.7 liter V8.

Even after discounts, there is room under those trucks for a mid-size pickup starting at $17,7k like the Colorado does today.

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20110215/CARNEWS/110219907

Incorrect. You can get a Ram at $23k with the Hemi. But I fully understand where you're going with your case, and I agree.

The votes are in... and we have a winner!

We had many great entries and the voters surely had a difficult time choosing their favorites. After all entries were in, Camino couldn't have said it better when he stated, "This contest proves that small cars don't have to be ugly." Let's hope the industry takes note.

Also, I found it very interesting that there were quite a few different ways that entries were created. Coincidentally, each of the top three entries were made an entirely different way, but were still able to convey a very good design. That being said, let's list the winners...

The original contest submission thread is here where you can browse all of the entries.

1st Place

Dodgefan with his 3D rendering:

2nd Place

TurboJett with his drawing:

3rd Place

NOS2006 with his chop:

Congratulations to Dodgefan for winning this 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 1:18 Diecast compliments of C&G:

Thanks again to all contestants and stay tuned for C&G's Design Competition #6!

I didn't know that was a public matter. I thought we only shared the LoveEwe happenings publicly?

lol Yeah, that's kind of obnoxious, but doesn't bother me since I'm not really missing anything.

Also, implementing these changes does help. Got a PM earlier and it was displayed nicely across my screen instead of up in the corner as a "1" and that's it.

Yeah, that's better.

BTW, two of the three assigned voters have PM'd me their votes and it's pretty close... only a four point spread between 1st and 3rd place! I am giving each of these voters the right to list their favorite 1st/2nd/3rd places, so I'm doing the normal point system... 1st place gets 5 points, 2nd gets 3, and 3rd gets 1. If two people tie, the winner will be decided by who got more 1st place votes. If it's still tied, I'll bring in an extra voter.

Ahh I figured out what it reminds me of! The front wheel arch seems like it's sized about right, but the rear seems like it should have a 14" Yaris wheel on it or something:

That's my only gripe though. I love the rest of it, especially the headlight/hood sculpting, and you did a good job incorporating the side sweep.

I've been a little annoyed by the latest PM settings on the forums. I never know when I have a PM in my inbox because it just shows up as a little green square in the top corner of my screen, so I've set out to find a fix. For those of you annoyed with this too, follow these steps to enable a pop-up notification every time you receive a PM.

First, go to the top right corner of the screen, and you'll see this:

Click on the arrow, and you'll get this drop down menu:

Select "My Settings" and you'll be brought to this page:

Select "Notification Options" and you'll see this section when you scroll down a bit:

Click the check mark on the first option (Show popup when I receive a new inline notification) as shown.

Then be sure to scroll all the way down to the bottom and click on "Save Changes" to enable these settings:

Now you should be all done! I haven't received a PM since changing these settings yet since I just did it, but I think that PMs will be much easier to notice now with this change to your settings!

I agree that the Avenger definitely would've looked better with the newest Charger's cues (i.e. the '99 Charger concept's cues).

DF... your rear wheel/arch looks really small to me. Is it just me or does it look a little disproportional?

That's crazy! Glad you got it in time.

I'm sending a PM to the voters now. Hopefully voting won't take too long!

Phew.. you scared me man! I didn't think you'd make it!

3.5 hours to go!

Remember.. tomorrow's the last day for this!

Keep it up, everybody! I am going to extend this contest by one day per request. The deadline is March 1st @ 11:59pm EST.

Get those last minute submissions in!