General Motors Design has uploaded a photo to its Instagram page showing a never-before-seen design buck for a futuristic-looking small GMC crossover.
This small GMC crossover was described by the GM Design Instagram account as being “expressive,” and “youthful.” The original design was penned by GM designer Zac Parkinson, while the sculpting on the design model pictured here was done by Petar Barbov, Borce Stojcev and Paulo Leonel.
As we can see, this compact crossover features a thin LED front light bar that spans the width of the front fascia and serves as the daytime running light element for both headlights. A pair of LED fog lamps are also positioned just under the headlights/light bar on either side of the front fascia and are joined by another pair of LED side marker lights located just ahead of the doors.
Interestingly, this GMC crossover appears to have been envisioned as a two-door, though the design does look as though it could be quite easily adjusted to accommodate a four-door body, as well. The painted window pillars also give the vehicle a floating roof type effect, while a split rear liftgate spoiler and fastback rear window shape build on the somewhat sporty look. A protective metal/plastic silver piece adorns the lower rear bumper and is joined by rugged black plastic wheel arches in the front and rear.
There have been on-again-off-again rumors with regard to a future compact GMC crossover in recent years. Earlier this month, we received word the compact crossover was back on the table after GM previously indicated it had canned the project. If it does come to fruition, expect the subcompact (B-segment) crossover to ride on GM’s modular VSS-F platform, which is already utilized in the Trailblazer and Encore GX crossovers. We would also expect it to receive either the Granite or Graphyte nameplates, both of which GM has filed to trademark in recent years.
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Hmmm…. I have brought up GM has had a Wrangler killer that has been in the works at GMC for a while and it just never would get the green light.
I wondered if the program would get restarted with the Bronco now here,
Note it looks like a GMC emblem on the nose and tail even on this half clay model in the mirror,
It Could the black fenders be removed for larger tires and is that roof a lift off intent?
Wonder if this could be on a shortened next gen Colorado chassis. They could use a Crew frame for the 4 door version.
Could GMC make this a Hummer with a turbo 4?
It needs to be more than FWD based and 3 cylinder. Anything less than a full frame 4×4 RWD based model with no less than a 2.7 would be a disappointment.
I though of Wrangler competitor as well as I was looking at this. Would need some tweaks overall to the design but overall I like that it’s not so boxy. Something more like a dune buggy in appearance.
I agree with everything but the name Hummer must be EV only.
I kind of agree with that to a point.
But a high mile turbo 4 cylinder could also work.
But no big V8 8 mpg H1 type models.
GM really failed a Hummer on the H3 models by showing they were no more inefficient than most any other 6 cylinder suv,
the butt crack looks awesome. i want a car that looks like it is about to fall apart … keeps the thieves away.
It’s only half a clay model against a mirror…
hahaha!!! silly me.
The front grill has no opening for air to pass through, I take it it is EV version.
It also has no real door.
M it is just a half clay and it is an early styling idea. Details like a grill and for cuts etc will be added if it was what they choose.
They may have just released this for the comments to see what is said.
I would not speculate on EV at this point as it is very early and a small vehicle would be hard to package a battery worth off roading with yet.
I really hope everyone gets this and is just playing around with the comments about the butt crack, but that is a display model which can be opened up to show a cross section of the interior.
No it is a half clay just to get an idea what a drawing looks like in full size.
They do only half the vehicle to save time and money as this is only an early proposal. The mirror just gives the full model look to the one half.
There is no interior here just metal supports wood and clay.
26 inch wheel. lol
This design is clearly EV inspired. I also see some Lyriq in this concept/model.
If you all haven’t noticed it’s the same body as a Cadillac Lyric. Gods worst fear has surfaced, GM will start making their luxury vehicles With the same body design again based on how similar the headlight looks and the rear end structure too
I think you need to get your glasses checked my friend – the two vehicles do not look alike.
For once I’m glad GM’s concepts never make it to production anymore. Simply ghastly.
This is one of the awkward concepts ever !
Wish GM saves a dude by not manufacturing this !
Love it – looks very cool!!! But as noted we’ve been here before with the Granite which was supposed green-lighted but never made it to the showroom. Not sure if this is just me here, this looks like it belongs in the Buick portfolio more so than a GMC. And let’s just hope that if indeed it makes it into production that it ditches the disastrous three-cylinder 1.2/1.3 engines that are in the TB and GX.
Guess you have to be a millennial to like this butt-ugly thing. The wheels are atrocious, and we all need those 5 foot long doors to ding every car next to us so the insurance rates go to higher than a ‘Vette. Awesome GM, glad you gave your child engineers something to do.
The first in an onslaught of EUV’s…
Absolutely ridiculous