Robert Hall
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Ah, a pop culture reference to a film I haven’t seen (since I was a teenager in the 80s, wouldn’t have seen an ‘00s teen comedy film) ? Anyway, back semi-on-topic w/ compact lux sedans, BMW has a fwd 1 series sedan in China that is about 175 inches, looks like a shrunken 3 series....about the size of the E30 E series...smaller than the new A-class sedan it sounds like.
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I’ve been on an Eagles and Fleetwood Mac kick this week.
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The A-class is intended to compete with other small-compact entry lux sedans like the Audi A3. The CLA continues ( 2nd gen in 2020) as the ‘coupe’ variation. The ATS is in the larger compact niche w/ the C-class, 3 series, A4, etc. Where the CT4 and CT5 line up is TBD. -
I got that, but I don’t think Gretchen is reg’s name. Something lost in translation.
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I wonder how the new CLA compares to the first gen. It is slightly larger.
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Note I said 'usually', not 'always'. There are plenty of counter examples where FWD cars have bigger interiors yet shorter wheelbases than similarly sized RWD cars because they have more of the interior within the wheelbase because of the transverse layout. (I feel dirty pointing out a positive aspect of FWD/transverse).
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Who's Gretchen?
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And considering with each new generation, the standard bearer 3-series gets larger..as does the C-class and A4 I believe. Bigger and heavier is the norm for generational redesigns. Could be..since GM has given up on Europe, China would make sense as a target for sedans..but in China they would need a long wheelbase version. It's fun to speculate, though...the reality of the truth (or the truth of the reality) shall become apparent in due time...
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Yes, I see no point in downsizing.
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So if the CT5 is to be a tweeter, then the CT4 might be between the 2 and 3/4 series in size. Curious.
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I’d assume the smaller trunks are related to the more aerodynamic short deck fastback shapes. Crumple zones are nothing new, the 80s Merc S class had them and a big trunk.
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You are comparing FWD cars (XTS and 90s C/H bodies) w/ RWD cars. FWD cars usually have more interior space and a shorter wheelbase than a RWD car of the same overall length. Just the nature of FWD vs RWD packaging in general.
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I thought it was supposed to be the CTS replacement?
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The Bison looks like a fun truck..will be interesting to see an off-road comparison between it and the Gladiator.
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probably something I picked up long ago in a car magazine..
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At one time the Spark, Sonic, Trax, and Cruise were sold in Europe as Chevys...back before GM quit Europe. Not sure if the Spark and Sonic are staying in NA, don't recall hearing anything about them.
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Yes...
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Personally, I think Cadillac should have kept the angular C-pillar and forward angled rear door upper frame of the CTS..that's a strong design cue with Cadillac sedans going back 15+ years to the first gen CTS. Pointy and angular. Or commit to a 6 light greenhouse like the CT6. But instead, they go with weird pillar trim that serves no purpose.
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The Accord profile looks better, though, because it has a window there and not a pointless piece of black plastic. And the rear door window frame trailing edge leans forward, rather than being vertical.
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Nice, that one is a resto mod looks like (modern seats and stereo)..
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Next gen Charger underpinnings - what's it going to be?
Robert Hall replied to trinacriabob's topic in Dodge
FCA also has the 2.4 L Tigershark SOHC 4cyl in the Cherokee, but like the GM 2.5 Ecotec it's low on power and torque (both under 200hp and 200 ft/lbs). I don't think it would be very good to power a hefty sedan..the 3.6 is a better base engine, IMO. -
Fisker Shows First Look at New Electric SUV :Comments
Robert Hall replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Fisker
Musk already has 5 kids and has been married twice.. running 3 companies simultaneously may be a bigger issue....- 10 replies
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