Well, today’s performance segments have been relegated to the following general categories:
Mainstream (non-luxury) segments:
1. Subcompact, front-drive performance defined by the Fiesta ST, Polo GTI
2. Compact, front-drive performance defined by the Focus ST, Focus RS, Civic Si, and Volkswagen Golf GTI
3. Full-size, rear-drive performance as defined by the Chevrolet SS Sedan and Dodge Charger
4. Full-size, front-biased all-wheel drive performance as defined by Taurus SHO
5. Compact, rear-drive coupes as defined by Camaro, Mustang, Challenger, Genesis Coupe, Nissan Z, Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S
Luxury segments:
1. Compact, rear-drive sedan/coupe segment as defined by the M3/M4, C Class AMG, Cadillac ATS-V
2. Midsize rear-drive sedan/coupe segment like the M5/M6, E Class AMG, Cadillac CTS-V
3. Full-size rear-drive sedan/coupe segments like the upcoming M7, S Class AMG, and possibly the upcoming Cadillac CT6-V
4. Specialty, rear-drive coupe/convertible segments as defined by Corvette, SL-Class, etc.
5. Compact roadsters as defined by Z4, SLK-Class, Boxter/Cayman, etc.
6. Performance CUVs of all shapes and sizes
Then there are specialty segments that we can get into, but shouldn’t for purpose of this discussion.
That said, @PontiacPerformance1964 — you should have a look at the following thread, as this topic has been covered over and over and over again:
http://gmauthority.com/blog/topic/who-thinks-its-time-to-start-talking-about-pontiac-again/
Closing this thread for the sake of consolidation.
