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Report: GMC Granite Officially Confirmed For Production?

Ah, the GMC Granite. This little boxy hatch has spurred all sorts of heated discussions amongst the crew of GM Authority the moment it made its debut at the 2010 North American Auto Show last year. No doubt, controversy has constantly erupted all over the automotive enthusiast blogosphere surrounding the vehicle. Many could never see a youth-oriented compact hatch fitting in with the brand’s “professional grade” image, rambling on that the car would have belonged best under the late Pontiac brand. Then there were photos of a pickup truck version, which seemed to excite and confuse everyone at the same time. At one point, the car was reported to be confirmed, only to find out that a false alarm was set off.

Now, here we go all over again, as sources of Motor Trend state that the Granite has indeed been given the green light, reverse-swinging suicide doors and all.

Should the Granite finally make its way to market, MT suggests that the car won’t show up any sooner than perhaps the 2013 or 2014 model year with production commencing no sooner than late 2012. The Delta II-based hatchback could either feature a 1.4L turbocharged ECOTEC engine seen on the Chevrolet Cruze and Orlando, or perhaps even a 2.4L ECOTEC featured in the Buick Verano — both of which would share the same platform as the Granite. While we’re at it, we would like to cast a vote for a possible 2.0L turbocharged ECOTEC as well. And will we see a pickup truck variant?

Surely you have an opinion on the Granite, so share it with us below.

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Source: Motor Trend

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  1. I like it!!! Looks like a beefier Kia Soul. I likenthe Kia Souls, but they are very wimpy looking. And I hope the Granite is successful . Anything to knock Toyota and their crappy Scion brand out the box.

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  2. How is this a GMC? I think it should be a Buick, because it definately isn’t a truck.

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    1. Buick is a luxury brand. Or at least that’s its future. How is the Granite luxurious? In other words, can you imagine Lexus making something like the Granite? Heck no!

      I think it should be a Chevy!

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  3. Since when did GMC only produce trucks? Some of their best selling models are SUV’crossovers.

    This fits nicely with GMC and gives them some flair. I believe the Granite will replace the GMC Terrain. If it’s priced right this this could be a hot seller and bring quite a bit of the younger crowed to GMC.

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    1. Good question! GMC has built its reputation on being the “professional grade” brand. How is it possible to make a “professional grade” family hauler? Doesn’t really jive, does it?

      The Acadia and Terrain are relatively new developments in GMC’s history… the Granite should be a Chevy — it doesn’t fit in with the GMC brand at all — unless GM is planning to completely overhaul what GMC is and what it stands for. Forget about the styling (it’s most likely going to be severely toned down for production) — think about the future of GMC as a brand. Where will it be in 10 years? Making Scion xD competitors or making tough-ass trucks that carry the “professional grade” image?

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  4. i think it should be made into a gmc version of the orlando. and a volt based awd urban utility vehicle called the tungsten

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  5. Definitely Chevy….Brand caters to all.. ..Cadillac=Retired/Gangster/Cool/Grandpa…Buick
    , what happened to mastering the road?…..Pontiac,…what a shame….no more GTO’s!. .. or anything fast!….Oldsmobile..an affordable luxury cutlass supreme….could never go wrong! Ha-ha I own a 2009 GMC 1500 crew cab SLE…And love me truck! would love to see my daughters in a GMC Granite…….You people (GMC) stop catering to crybabies and stupid ass opinions…..Just do what GMC is known for : “Innovate and create awesome cars” others will only see the end product: “Dust from our wheels!!!!!!!!!”

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  6. just don’t make a chevy sonic a cadillac sonic….haaaaa ha….. GMC, I hope you got rid of the genius’s who were involved with the cavalier and cadillac catera shaing or any shared parts…..what a shame……I bought a Cadillac and it had a yugo engine!.. just saying.. 🙂

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  7. Please don’t put this piece of crap under the GMC brand!! “we are professional grade” this thing is anything but!

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  8. Just what GMC needs another “PP” Cruiser…..GAG!!

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