Alright, people. We all know about NASCAR, its left turns, and its minimal involvement with automakers. And in NASCAR, the Impala has represented the Chevrolet brand since 2007 when it replaced the Monte Carlo. But by 2013, the Impala’s name in motor sports will be retired and replaced by a new name.
Who the hell cares, right? Stock cars are all the same. Names don’t matter, yes, but the juicy part about this news is that this yet-to-be-named Chevrolet name seemingly on track for 2013 will be based off a new production vehicle that will join the Bow Tie brand. And while Chevy isn’t ready to reveal the upcoming machine to the world just yet, the press release below does state that both the NASCAR racer and the production car destined for the market will be unveiled in the coming year.
So lets wave the green flag and make off with the speculations. There have been several hints of a successor to the painfully short-lived Pontiac G8 here in North America. In fact it’s one of those rumors that refuses to go away, yet is currently one of the best guarded secrets of the industry. Looking at Holden’s operations in Australia, we know that there’s a newer Commodore in story for the 2014 model year — right on track for the new vehicle’s 2013 calender year launch. A civilian Caprice PPV, perhaps? Does this mean Zeta? Plenty of signs point to it. Unless of course, you’re expecting GM to continue its utilization of the new, light, and flexible Alpha platform.
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I don’t know about you guys, but I loved the Monte Carlo. I don’t think it will be revived as it isn’t that probable, but I would appreciate it’s return.
What I do expect is a Caprice. I wouldn’t like them making a new name if there is a wide open spot to revive a classic. They already killed the awesome, but sadly infamous Cobalt name.
I’m going to add, it is definitely an existing vehicle within GM. We’ve seen camoflauged versions of the 2014 impala and Corvette for a while, but no sign of this vehicle. It will probably be based off of the Caprice, Commodore, or XTS.
please be either the Tru/Code
I’m personally hoping for a revival of the Monte Carlo. 😉 Back to basics.
Not a Caprice, will be a short-wheelbase Zeta based on the VF Commodore. Expect it to be a “loaded” G8 GXP-class sports sedan ($37k+)…
Please be the caprice
It looks similar to the ATS in a way so, maybe an elegant luxury car in between the Malibu and new Impala….but I don’t know if it makes much sense….so maybe a new Monte Carlo would be more likely…in a coupe of course!
Chevelle.
It’d be just like chevy to tell us it will be a new nameplate, then it turn out to be a “Malibu SS” or something. I want to see a Caprice or short wheelbase G8 successor, along with every other GM supporter on the internet.
Who likes the name Chevelle or Monte Carlo, those are the two names internally of the car, this is a new car to chevy that will have aggressive style with a design of progessive expression it will not be a retro car but fully modern think CTS size could be a coupe, I cannot give too much away, I look at it this way is “man that is cool” It will be my next car for personal use. more to come which name do you like best?
If it’s not going to have traces of the Chevelle’s design, it’s going to be hard for the old school guys to call it the Chevelle. It’s one of the most memorable cars of the past century, so the name must be handled with care. Don’t you agree?
Maybe a new name?
I am a GM person but listen, where are the disigners? Camaro is the only good looking car in the Chevy line up. Ford is coming onboard with good looking cars now, like the the new Fusion. Chevy is going to have to do better.
If it’s a new car, I don’t see any good reason GM can’t give the car an entirely new name. A new name wouldn’t carry any baggage (good or bad) of identity with it and would let the car stand on its own merits. This is the new GM – let it continue in a new path.
I’m looking forward to seeing a world class replacement for the aged Impala.
Yes. New metal, new names, new history.
Screw tradition.
Monte Carlo would be my first Choice. Or just call it the INTIMIDATOR.
Chevelle wouldn’t be a very good name. It was a very fine car, but the alliteration Chevrolet Chevelle may not work for anyone but enthusiasts.
The Zeta platform is dated and heavy. This will most likely be a premium car, based off the newer abiet more expensive Alfa platform. I’m hoping for a Chevelle, but only if it’s good. I don’t want a cheap knock off.
NASCAR is so damn irrelevant to road going cars GM might as well licence the name Radio Flyer and stick it on one of the cars. The technology used in both are perhaps the same age and of the same technological importance.
This will be a SWB Zeta. It’s the VF Commodore wearing Chevy clothes. No idea on the name, but how about… Commodore? Going to be a $40k auto or stick sedan. Produced in very, very small numbers. Think updated G8 GXP…
Rebel, totally agree… This car needs to be blow away… Shock and Awe, but definitely not Monte Carlo or Chevelle. These names have come and gone, JD if this is the size of a CTS what size is the Impala, I like the idea of 4 sedan sizes it provides a nice range, Cruze, Malibu, Chevelle, Impala. Hopefully this will work…
Updated 1966 – 1972 Chevelle with El Camino version next
just a question wheres the dual port grille this car looks like it was new six years ago??? i loooove the idea of a new name for this car but not commadore how about assault?
To be honest, I like the name ‘assault’.
The only problem is that I think the name ‘assault’ would belong on a future Dodge subcompact, next to their new compact EV, the Dodge Barfight.
Barfight? what about Battery?… as in Dodger Charger with Assault and Battery.
thanks you graw
Dodge Beatdown
Dodge Gangwar
Dodge Knifefight
Dodge Armwestle
Dodge Steroid
Dodge Molotov
Damn, I mean you can really just pick the hardest things in life and attach Dodge’s name to it…and it would work!
i likr the molotov thats awesome sounding. but the reason i chose assault is cause if you look up corvette in a dictionary “it is a small gunship” thats why i chose the name
If the call it a Monte Carlo, it had BETTER be a coupe. If I can’t have a new Pontiac Grand Prix, I’ll take a new Chevrolet Monte Carlo. SS, of course.