Drew Dowdell
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The diesel Canyon is rumored to be able to blow right on by that number on the highway.
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This is not a GM site. And yes there is competition from GM... this is one of the best sellers in the segment.
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He does have a point. You have really spin up the rpm in the 3.6 in the lambdas to get to that torque. That hurts fuel economy and makes them feel a little sluggish.
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Interesting. I wonder what it could share with.... maybe a new mid-size Dodge.
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Chrysler News: Rumorpile: Updates Are Coming For HEMI V8s
Drew Dowdell replied to William Maley's topic in Chrysler
They probably need to reduce the power in the Grand Cherokee just to keep it safer -
Low Cab Forward Truck Market gets New Old Player
Drew Dowdell replied to G. David Felt's topic in Chevrolet
They don't have any heavy-duty vehicles. Sterling used to be the only brand that offered everything from a pickup truck to a class 8 vehicle. Well, now they're dead. Sterling is dead? I thought their pickups were just rebadged Rams anyway -
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Well the 200 platform could theoretically be RWD because of the way they set up the AWD on that car... but everything ahead of the firewall would need to be new.
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There's enough Chrysler 200 in that thing to make me wonder if they reconfigured the front end somehow.
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The Maserati platform, if you're referring to the Ghibli, is a chopped up Chrysler LX platform. There's no stinking way they are cutting the LX down to a 3-series sized vehicle. So this might be something new.
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And this is why Lincoln could be in trouble. If the Envision pricing ends up matching the MKC pricing, which of these interiors would you pick? Again, click the image to enlarge.
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This is the Chinese market Envision, but I would expect the US version to be at least this lux. Click the picture to enlarge.
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Possibly troubling for Lincoln is the coming Buick Envision. It will be smaller than the MKX but larger than the MKC. Buick does really well with the Enclave and Encore, so Buick could end up offering a luxury value that Lincoln would end up having trouble competing against.
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What platform is that on I wonder. At first, I thought it was a 200 based car, but not with the front wheels that far forward it isnt
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I much prefer the Enclave. The Quiet Tuning really makes a difference. In this type of car, I don't want to hear any of the outside world, or the engine, or anything. I want it to be an.... Enclave.
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Except for the loathsome Sync system, the Enclave is already starting to fall behind on the powertrain. However, Enclave has 3-row seating. Given that the Enclave has spotted the Lincoln several year's worth of potential for tech and engineering advancements I'm still content with the Buick's chances. And let's face it, when Lincoln's small SUV sells only a fraction of even Cadillac's SUV offerings (including the Escalade!) it doesn't exactly bode well for this one, even with the aggressive pricing. Well you do have a point there. The Enclave alone sold 62,300 units in 2014 where as all of the Lincoln SUVs (MKC, MKX, MKT, and Navigator) combined sold 52,305 in 2014. However, I want to see some more powerful engine options and some updated tech in the Enclave. I suspect you'll see an all-new Enclave first. And don't get me wrong-I'd love to see a bit more pep under the hood right now as well. My concern with GM is that they'll stop being aggressive with product updates and whatnot because they're in the catbird seat today. That kind of attitude is detestable to me. The Lambda replacements were pushed back a couple of years because they are still selling so well. They are moving to a vastly updated platform and will drop some pounds. Some version of the 3.0TT detuned to about 375 hp would be really nice as an available engine.
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The MKX and Enclave share a price point and much of the options list is similar. The Enclave punches above its station in life though as it ages, that is fading. The primary difference between the two is in the rear where the Enclave has 3-row seating. Years ago when I drove the MKX, I called it a Lambda with the ass cut off. It feels that big.
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Except for the loathsome Sync system, the Enclave is already starting to fall behind on the powertrain. However, Enclave has 3-row seating. Given that the Enclave has spotted the Lincoln several year's worth of potential for tech and engineering advancements I'm still content with the Buick's chances. And let's face it, when Lincoln's small SUV sells only a fraction of even Cadillac's SUV offerings (including the Escalade!) it doesn't exactly bode well for this one, even with the aggressive pricing. Well you do have a point there. The Enclave alone sold 62,300 units in 2014 where as all of the Lincoln SUVs (MKC, MKX, MKT, and Navigator) combined sold 52,305 in 2014. However, I want to see some more powerful engine options and some updated tech in the Enclave.
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Low Cab Forward Truck Market gets New Old Player
Drew Dowdell replied to G. David Felt's topic in Chevrolet
Also, doesn't this move mean that Chevrolet is the only brand to cover both the tiny end (City Express) through top end (LCF) for commercial vehicles? -
Low Cab Forward Truck Market gets New Old Player
Drew Dowdell replied to G. David Felt's topic in Chevrolet
I wonder if this signals closer ties with Isuzu again like they had in the past. -
BMW News: Rumorpile: What's Upcoming For BMW's 7-Series Engine-Wise
Drew Dowdell replied to William Maley's topic in BMW
They'll even have a 4 in a flagship model. -
It can if they throw more steel in other places. Ford is claiming about a 1,200lbs payload advantage over the competition in certain configuration, but the F-150 didn't drop 1,200 lbs in weight, so it can't be the weight savings from using aluminum that lets them claim that rating. Additionally, Ford is advertising that with less truck weight, there is more ability to tow. Interestingly, there is only one configuration of F-150 (Supercab 4x2 3.5EB) that exceeds a comparable Silverado 1500 in towing ability and even then only by 100lbs. In all other configurations, the Silverado beats the F-150 in towing capability. So since the move to Aluminum doesn't appear to have any effect on the payload rating, zero benefit in the tow rating, and marginal effect in fuel economy when comparing equally powerful engines (I attribute this mostly to engine choice than body material choice); I'll ask again, where are the results?
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A comparable ML400 starts at $63,000. So that $8K discount is already there. And then some. GLC is the GLK replacement, not the ML replacement. ..fyi.. I was not sure, and since the GLC is turbo I4 only, I thought it better aligned to the MKC. MKC is a bit smaller, so GLC is somewhere in between the MKC and X. It's only Turbo-4 for now. It will gain additional engines later, including a diesel.
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Except for the loathsome Sync system, the Enclave is already starting to fall behind on the powertrain. However, Enclave has 3-row seating.
