GM's Los Angeles Auto Show Lineup Emphasizes Fun, Function And Fuel Efficiency
LOS ANGELES: General Motors increases its North American product pace by featuring seven new models for a number of its brands at the upcoming Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, plus a new concept, the GMC PAD.
"From economical cars, to sport coupes, to people- and cargo-haulers, the range of GM vehicles shown in L.A. demonstrates our commitment to meet many transportation needs," said Mark LaNeve, General Motors North America vice president of Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing.
Chevy will feature the newly redesigned 2007 Aveo sedan, the all-new 2007 Suburban flagship SUV and the Corvette Z06 Daytona Pace Car.
GMC is featuring the 2007 Yukon XL, and Pontiac will unveil the 2007 Solstice GXP performance variant.
Saab will present an ethanol-fueled concept vehicle and a 20 th Anniversary Edition 9-3 Convertible.
Here’s a quick look at GM’s 2006 LA collection:
2007 Chevy Aveo Sedan: The newly redesigned 2007 Aveo sedan is the spirited successor to the best-selling vehicle in the entry-level segment, and the global face of Chevrolet. The newly redesigned Aveo sedan is the newest member of Chevy’s passenger car family.
2007 Chevy Suburban: The all-new 2007 Suburban is Chevy’s flagship SUV and is built on GM’s brand-new full-size SUV architecture, combining advanced fuel-saving technologies and changes in design aerodynamics for best-in-class fuel economy. The 2007 Suburban will go on sale in the second quarter of 2006.
Corvette Z06 Daytona Pace Car: A specially prepared Corvette Z06 will serve as the Official Pace Car of the 48 th annual Daytona 500, on Feb. 19. It wears a unique paint scheme, including Daytona 500 logos, as well as mandated safety equipment and strobe lights. No mechanical modifications or enhancements were needed to prepare the Corvette Z06 for its on-track duty.
2007 GMC Yukon XL: This all-new, full-size SUV goes on sale in the second quarter of 2006, and is distinguished with sleek, expressive styling that announces a new look for GMC. It offers more power and better fuel economy than the vehicle it replaces.
2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP: Pontiac ’s product resurgence zooms forward with the introduction of the 2007 Solstice GXP, the performance version of its in-demand Solstice roadster. Solstice GXP features GM’s all-new Ecotec 2.0-liter turbo with direct injection technology, the most powerful production engine in the Ecotec family.
2006 Saab 9-3 20 Years Edition Aero Convertible : California was made for convertibles, and Saab is celebrating two decades and 240,000 vehicles’ worth of convertible sales success by announcing an anniversary model, the Saab 9-3 20 Years Edition Aero Convertible. Saab 9-3 20 Years Edition Aero Convertible is powered by the all-new 250-horsepower, 2.8L V-6 turbo engine and distinguished by its unique Electric Blue metallic paint finish.
Saab 9-5 Aero BioPower Concept: The 2.3-liter turbocharged Saab 9-5 Aero BioPower Concept is powered by bio-ethanol (E85), a renewable and sustainable fuel. The concept delivers almost 20 percent more maximum power – 310 hp vs. 260 hp and 25 percent more torque – 325 lb.-ft. vs. 258 lb.-ft. than its gasoline equivalent.
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IM THERE , GXP solstice here is COME
muahhahahahaa
Id rather wait for the Detroit auto show, you pretty much get to see all of that and a bag of chips
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2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP: Pontiac ’s product resurgence zooms forward with the introduction of the 2007 Solstice GXP, the performance version of its in-demand Solstice roadster. Solstice GXP features GM’s all-new Ecotec 2.0-liter turbo with direct injection technology, the most powerful production engine in the Ecotec family.
Saab 9-5 Aero BioPower Concept: The 2.3-liter turbocharged Saab 9-5 Aero BioPower Concept is powered by bio-ethanol (E85), a renewable and sustainable fuel. The concept delivers almost 20 percent more maximum power – 310 hp vs. 260 hp and 25 percent more torque – 325 lb.-ft. vs. 258 lb.-ft. than its gasoline equivalent.
1. Direct Injection: I have been waiting for that technology ever since the the American version Ecotec ever came out. This is really something on my book. GM hurry with those figures.
2. Saab's 2.3L I-4 Ecopower: Damn those are impressive numbers for a Turbo I-4 let alone I-4 in general. Best of all, all using renewable fuel. Who said "green cars" are boring?
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where is the supercharged solstice people now , ahahhahahahaa
any idea on what the 2.0 turbo Dis engine makes for power
2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP
BY SCOTT L. MOSHER
PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEFAN BALDAUF
October 2005
This tester was caught in Germany while doing laps on the Nürburgring. This is the performance version of Lutz’s first vision, the Pontiac Solstice. Most likely this Solstice will carry the GXP nomenclature behind its name. Power is expected to come from turbo charging the Ecotec four-cylinder. The stock engine makes 177 horsepower and we expect the blown version to make upwards of 325 horsepower. This is some serious power in this vehicles class, watch out Mazdaspeed.
325 horsepower HOLY CRAP put that bitch in the cobalt SS NOW
EcotecSS wrote:2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP
BY SCOTT L. MOSHER
PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEFAN BALDAUF
October 2005
This tester was caught in Germany while doing laps on the Nürburgring. This is the performance version of Lutz’s first vision, the Pontiac Solstice. Most likely this Solstice will carry the GXP nomenclature behind its name. Power is expected to come from turbo charging the Ecotec four-cylinder. The stock engine makes 177 horsepower and we expect the blown version to make upwards of 325 horsepower. This is some serious power in this vehicles class, watch out Mazdaspeed.
I would only hope. But I think 325HP is from with the 2005 SEMA Solstice. But it is certainly possible since it is Direct Injection.
In reality, it should have more than 210HP since GM is claiming "the most powerful production engine in the Ecotec family" and the Turbo "Global" Ecotec from the Saab is at 210HP.
I cross my fingers that it will reach 300+HP mark, so it can do battle with BMW's Z4 M roadster.
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Cant wait
ill be there this year for sure.
wow is what i gotta say on the solstice gxp. i would of thought they would turn to the s/c side cause thats what pontiac normally does in terms of FI. with turbo, it'll have alot more potential and compete with other manufacturers.
i think all are good signs for GM....the newer models they have been coming out with are slowly gettin better
Holy damn that solstice is ugly... I just can't wait till the Sky comes out.
Red 2005 Saturn Ion-3 Coupe
Ill be there on Sunday, the 8th.
If not, the 15th.
Hope to see some good stuff. The Chevrolet section was really crowded last year, I imagine it will be the same this year.
That gold....thing i hope is only a riced out concept. It's ugly as all sin.
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After visiting SEMA this year and seeing rksports and gravana's solstice's I've since decided to sell my Cobalt SS/SC and order a solstice. It will take about 4 months but I'm going to definitely make the switch. Plus I really miss a RWD platform.
/\ /\ /\ damn man you go threw cars! haha but there all nice as hell so its all good. i still see your white cav every once in a while. but nice choice on the solstice i am absolutly in love with those cars.
I wan't a hard top. I know I keep on saying that but I wan't a hard top.
Take that hard top Solstice GXP and throw on that Gravana Teske bodykit and then we have a Winner!!!
Just show me the Sky Redline pls..
Red 2005 Saturn Ion-3 Coupe
