Robert Hall

the long-rumored LaCrosse GS? I'm hoping for the mythical Holden Commodore-based Chevy SS in regular SS (Camaro SS engine spec) and ZL1 versions (Camaro ZL1 engine spec). ..

I hope someone captured it on video and puts it on the You Tube...

Well, each fills a specific segment--subcompact, compact, midsize, fullsize, speciality. The first 4 segments (as FWD models) is the standard approach taken by most full-line mainstream automakers...Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, and Nissan do it (and VW outside NA).

After 12 winters in Colorado, 3 in Michigan, and 6 in Ohio, I prefer a 4WD SUV for winter use, w/ proper mud & snow tires, not weak all season tires. In Phoenix, though, I can get away w/ RWD for winter..

Artificial two door wagons usually always look bad...this is no exception...

Those wacky Germans...who says they don't do comedy..

There is something else coming that will compete with the SHO.... and by compete, I mean blow it out of the water. The long rumored RWD Holden Commodore-based Chevy 'SS' I presume...or a performance version of the Impala?

I wonder if we will see an Impala SS version eventually to compete w/ the Taurus SHO.

I realized the greenhouse and that funky quarter window scoop is a kind of an homage to the Cobra Daytona coupe....looking forward to seeing it in person.

Cute.. I'm thinking of eventually getting a Yorkie male puppy as a companion for my Yorkie girl. Or another Westie or Cairn.

I figured that...I just have an aversion to the appearance of CF..seeing it up close in person gives me the dry heaves...

Yes..based on the Fusion. Not sure how the dimensions differ, though.

Not getting warm fuzzies about the dash design or steering wheel..they seem very busy, looks like a mix of current Malibu, Camaro and MKS elements sort of in there..

Interesting...nice evolution of the current Viper design. A couple exterior details I don't care for--the faux quarter window or scoop on the c-pillar behind the side window looks out of place, and the carbon fiber taillight surround is tasteless...

Which is interesting to note seeing as how the Asian Chevy Colorado seems to borrow the current Equinox and Traverse frontend split grille theme and many have not liked how it plays out on this compact pickup. Maybe part of the wait for it's 2015 debut is a redesign to bring it alignment with the 2013 Impala and Traverse? I'm also excited for the NG Equinox to lose the split grille theme. Also, Is it just me or does anyone else see "Camaro" in the frontend of this shot? Yes...I'm sure it's intentional..

No. The Malibu is a midsize, competes w/ the Fusion. The Impala is a fullsize, competes w/ the Taurus. Seems clear to me.

Not bad, but lots of derivative elements...very Hyundai/Kia overtones to the rear. Some Audi A7 and Fusion in the profile and greenhouse. I guess the wedge shape horizontal taillights are this decades' equivalent to the triangular taillights at the corners that dominated the last 15 years or so. I also see some Infiniti M in the profile. The dash is very busy compared to the simple, clean current Impala dash. It's a good looking car overall, nicer than the too-tall slab sided look of the Taurus, IMO. Anyhoo, I look forward to renting one at Alamo or Thrifty when they appear there...

Nice update.

Yeah, not my choice...but if Google gets their way, it will be a reality soon on some roads, I suspect... Google is already planning on doing advertising based on the background noises it can hear on whatever device you happen to have with you. Sound like you have a leak in the exhaust in your Jeep Cherokee there... better show you some Midas Muffler banners. I heard about that... speaking of all things Google, my Droid experience has been frustrating...I may go to the Dark Side w/ my next phone purchase...

Cool..more diesels are good thing, esp. in SUVs....I'm still waiting to see diesel Jeeps back on the market...

Saw a 2012 Porsche 911 yesterday in black, the 2nd of the new 991 generation I've seen on the road..looks great.

I wonder when Chrysler will offer the 8spd w/ the Hemi..

I guess this is the main target of the new MKZ, along w/ the LaCrosse...

It definitely has a honed, technical quality to it...the bland exterior and interior colors of the photos definitely add to the coldness... I'd like to see it a brighter exterior color and light or two tone interior..

I like it..the grille chrome inserts are a bit much, but maybe there is a blackout version available. Nicer looking than the disgusting Ford Super Duty or bland F150, or the GM trucks for that matter, IMO.