We Hear: GMC Planning A New Vehicle Reveal For 2016 NAIAS
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Just the other day, we reported that GMC executives have been longing for a subcompact crossover to round out its lineup of vehicles. Despite the booming sales in the segment, nothing is on the immediate horizon.
But, we have caught wind that GMC is planning an all-new vehicle to debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), or, more colloquially, the 2016 Detroit Auto Show.
We don’t have many specifics at this point, but were only treated with knowing it is not a subcompact CUV. Throughout the past few years, we know dealers have clamored for the return of a true, off-road type vehicle to pick up where Hummer left off. Jeep has cornered this market in recent years with the Wrangler, so there’s always the much-rumored possibility of GMC entering the space, or producing a luxurious rival to the Grand Cherokee.
Let’s remember, too, that General Motors recently trademarked the “Blazer” name, which could give a subtle clue as to a possible GMC cousin. We doubt it would be called the “Jimmy” (which may possibly be one of the worst vehicle names in modern times), but we digress.
Talk to us below, what are you hoping to see from GMC in Detroit in a few short weeks?
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A hummer Like vehicle or a Jeep Wrangler fighter.
But I do not have much hopes for this happening from the General.
The Jimmy name was awesome!
2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is its name. The only one that matters in NA.
The Jimmy name is cool.
Went to NAIAS 2 years ago and it was garbage. To be fair, it’s a show for new models and concepts, but as far as a autoshow it isn’t anything special. I honestly like Toronto better, much more broad range show, just offers a lot more than the NAIAS dealership showroom.
Speak for yourself, Jimmy is an AWESOME name.
GMC could use a SUV slated above the Acadia but below the Yukon. But leave it soley to GMC and do not give Chevy a version. GMC needs to start showing more exclusively style vehicles and not be a more expensive Chevy clone. They are somewhat doing this now now but they need to keep it up.
There is no room for that. The Acadia is already larger (interior volume) than a regular Yukon. I would say a mid size Cherokee/Edge/Murano fighter or a true off road suv.
Completely agree there would be no room for that. If they did something like that there would be huge overlap with the two models.
All new, so not some special edition Sierra, like the Special Ops Silverado?
Mike,
From what we know, this is not another special edition.
Cheers,
-Sean
I would really hope for a jeep grand Cherokee rival. One that’s exclusive to gmc with an obvious Denali trim to go after the summit/overland trim. Smaller then the Acadia 5 seater would be great.
But wouldn’t there have been spy shots of any testing? Maybe just a concept at this point
Hope its a Grand Cherokee fighter. Jeep is dominating that segment and it is time for GMC, a much more premium brand with proven SUV talent, to enter the market. Give it fine leathers, adjustable ride height, panoramic sunroof, full LEDs, maybe the 3.0TT from Cadillac. Cadillac isn’t positioned to be a premium off roading machine, but GMC would be the perfect outlet for targeting Land Rover’s new Discovery line and upscale Jeeps. As far as the name, I wouldn’t mind seeing it called Granite. I know that name was floated in the past and was a concept, but it sounds bold and strong. Perfect for a vehicle against Jeep.
Well I am going to remind you the Term All Terrain was just registered at the same time as Blazer.
I am suspecting since there has been real talk at GM of a Wrangler challenger that this may be what we see. It would really play into a new segment and also could be done with smaller engines to add even more to the CAFE to help make a business case for a V8 Grand Cherokee.
Look for a Hummer like challenger to Wrangler that is smaller and more efficient but with go anywhere ability.
With out the limitations of a jeep having to look like a Jeep GMC could really make a better Jeep.
@ scott3
An offroader that’s more civilised than a wrangler, meaning better insulated, w/ less road noise, w/ better ON-road manners but can still really off-road and look good/rugged, differentiating itself from typical urban GMC CUVs.
What I am looking at is a vehicle that can be loaded up or stripped down.
Where GM can gain an advantage is where Jeep is stuck. A jeep has to look like a jeep. That is a good thing because of the icon status but it also hurts as it limits space inside and limits your styling efforts and the ability to so some things a new model can get around.
Like the small Hummer proyotype had the ability to do that and I could see GMC doing there same here.
GMC already has adopted a toned down squared off look with big fenders like Hummer. It is a less in your face look but you can see it. I think they could build on this.
I would say it’s the new Acadia
I agree that it will be the newest version of the Acadia. I say that because after Saturn, GMC was the next division to get the midsize crossover so it has been on the market the longest of the remaining 3 so it should be replaced the first followed by the Enclave and then the Traverse.
From all reports it would use a lengthened and I assume less luxurious version of the platform that underpins the XT5.
I’d say it’s the new Acadia just because we already seen the spy shots of it as we haven’t seen any spy shots of the terrain or the subcompact crossover nor any of the jeep competitor prototype
Going with Acadia the GM light truck vincard for 2017 came out this month and it lists the VIN decoding info for the Enclace & Traverse but not the Acadia.
It’s the professional grade 2017 City Savanna. You know GMC can’t just let Nissan and Chevy sell them.
All sound great , however when will see the smaller Duramax in the 1/2 ton GMC /Chevey
I would love to see GMC introduce a serious competitor to the wrangler. It could be a Hummer type vehicle but it must be sized properly…not too big…not too small, like the Wrangler, but lighter, more efficient, better on road performance and more luxurious.
GMC needs something based on the Russian Niva. It’s a great looking vehicle.
Are you talking about the Chevy Niva sold in Russia? something like that would not be bad for GMC at least the current looking one.
Are you talking about the Chevy Niva sold in Russia? something like that would not be bad for GMC at least the current looking one.
The Granite concept is nice but came out in 2010 and was originally a Pontiac before GM’s bankruptcy. I wouldn’t be suprised if it is an extended length Acadia . The new Acadia is going to be smaller than the current model on it’s new platform . it would fit nicely between the regular Acadia and the Yukon .
The All_Terrain i believe is going to Chevy .
It would be nice for GMC to have an actual off road vehicle to go up against the Grand Cherokee . With GMC’s reputation it would fair better than the poor quality ratings of the GC . .
I hope it will be Hummer H4 or something near it. With new 2.8 l Duramax. And sell it to Europe please !
Congratulations to the author. It will be sold in Europe. Hummer was sold in Europe but I cannot see too many GMC vehicles on the old continent..
The Acadia is a (CUV): crossover.GMC needs an SUV like the ENVOY back desperately.Some people like myself want an SUV the size of the ENVOY that will fit in my garage, not a CUV which is just a minivan with traditional doors.That’s why I currently have a Grand Cherokee.Bring back the Envoy & I’ll buy 1.
I agree, the CUV’s are a cross between a station wagon and a minivan with a slight look of a SUV.
Are they keeping the old Terrain and introducing the next iteration with a new name? that would seem to make the most sense.
Envoy! Envoy! Envoy! GMC needs to bring it back! Based off of the Canyon’s platform. GMC’s professional grade and precision engineering would allow it to compete with a Grand Cherokee (especially a Denali). They should offer a true off-road package with beefier suspension, different fascias, and a standard V6 (with a V8 optional) engine to pick up where Hummer left off. A 2.0t I4 (250HP / 260LB-FT), a 3.6L V6 (320HP / 375LB-FT), and a 5.3L V8 (360HP / 385LB-FT). It would be awesome if they would offer a 2.8L Duramax!
Blazer K5 derived from Hummer H4/Hx, a Wrangler fighter, 2.8 Duramax, 2/3 doors.