With intel, spy shots, and a little educated guessing, Automotive News has compiled what is likely coming to Chevrolet and GMC in the next few years. On that note, there aren’t many surprises, save for the potential for a GMC SUV based on the Canyon pickup.
GMC will refresh the Acadia in 2020 and likely add a nine-speed transmission to the mid-size crossover. Meanwhile, the Yukon will undergo a full redesign for that same year. GMC will also launch arguably its most important product—the 2019 GMC Sierra—next year as a 2019 model. The same can be said for the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado.
It’s not the first we’ve heard of the aforementioned GMC SUV; rumors have been swirling for about a year that GMC will take on Jeep with a Canyon-based SUV geared towards more off-roading. It would also allow GMC to differentiate its off-road vehicle from the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, which is a pickup truck.
As for Chevrolet, the biggest mainstream introduction will be the Blazer mid-size crossover. It’s likely due to arrive next year as a 2019 model and will slot between the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse and 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The new Traverse is larger, while the new Equinox is smaller, to make room for the Blazer’s mid-size proportions.
AN also predicts the long-rumored mid-engine Corvette will be announced at the 2018 North American International Auto Show, though it won’t be until 2019 when it launches. Keeping with Chevrolet performance, the seventh-generation Camaro is said to be five years away still, but a refresh is due for 2019.
Midcycle updates will hit the Chevrolet Malibu and Chevrolet Cruze in 2018 and 2019, and the Cruze will undergo a redesign in 2023. The Impala? All signs lead to its demise at the moment. The Chevrolet Sonic may also quietly fade away after the Chevrolet Trax is redesigned in 2019. The Spark will stick around, however, and should be redesigned for 2021.
Chevrolet’s electric duo, the Volt and Bolt, will soldier on relatively unchanged with minor performance and battery improvements likely in the next three years for the Bolt EV. The Volt may see some minor tweaks later this year, or in 2018.
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Chevrolet has the best line up that no one gives a s#it about!
Good quality, me too design lacking both passion and sex appeal.
GM needs to take Mark Adams from Europe and steal the FCA stylists who have worked some serious magic on vehicles ranging from Pacifica to Grand Cherokee to Durango.
Or maybe GM will simply keep shrinking?
If GMC does an offroad focused SUV the top trim, or most offroad trim should be a nod to Hummer. “HV2” or something
It would make sense to build the new Blazer at Spring Hill since it would share the same platform with the Acadia & XT5. Maybe the 9 speed will be the only tranny offered. Also bring a diesel model to the plate.
Not so sure GMCwould go ZR2 like on a SUV.
I would expect a grand Cherokee like model that has a off road ability but in a more refined mode. It would carry a All Terrain badge and yes a Denali. GMC would use a more Land Rover, Hummer upscale approach.
I do expect Chevy to have a ZR2 version.
I give up on any 2dr models beside the Camaro and Corvette. Guess I’ll have to look elsewhere. For goodness sakes, Cadillac offers a 2dr. Bring out a Chevelle if a Monti Carlo coupe. Sure hate to go get an Accord or a Civic but you are forcing me.
Accord Coupe is done after 2017. Not very many people want coupes besides sports cars
Dammit GM give me a performance upgrade option on the Cruze!!!! That little popgun 150 hp engine is a no go for me. I’m not asking for 350 hp but an LTG rated at 200-250 would be great along with suspension tweaks on a Cruze hatch.
Yes, it p*sses me off that to get the Z-Link suspension on the Cruze, I need to also add the Redline and RS packages (both of which I don’t want). To the tune of about an additional $1,700 !!
Move along people, nothing to see here.
Of course they are going to give up on the best car Chevy makes the Impala. Let is wither on the vine, piss and moan because sales are dropping like a stone and then kill it off. So typical of today’s mentality. Note that the new redesigned LaCrosse, which is similar to the Impala in size and chassis is seeing month over month sales increases. If you keep the product fresh and competitive it will sell reasonably well. It blows the mind that they just can’t figure this out.
@Joe – Bug GM tradition: as soon as they finally get a design right they kill it off. See Fiero.