Comments on: Chevrolet Volt’s E-flex architecture to spawn new GM models http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Blakkarr http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html#comment-417717 Blakkarr Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:22:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=11269#comment-417717 zoomzoomer, I'm quite aware of that unfortunate fact. I should have been clearer for some, "NO NEW CADILLACS SHOULD BE FWD!" Also the SRX was built on the SIGMA platform, which was designed specifically for RWD. It would have been prohibitively expensive to build it in FWD on that platform and go against the current push for the division. You really need to stop reading Wikipedia for your only source of information. The SRX replacement which is said to be made on a version of the Theta platform is FWD with and WAD option however. But the current SRX is Sigma and RWD/AWD. zoomzoomer,

I’m quite aware of that unfortunate fact. I should have been clearer for some, “NO NEW CADILLACS SHOULD BE FWD!”

Also the SRX was built on the SIGMA platform, which was designed specifically for RWD. It would have been prohibitively expensive to build it in FWD on that platform and go against the current push for the division. You really need to stop reading Wikipedia for your only source of information.

The SRX replacement which is said to be made on a version of the Theta platform is FWD with and WAD option however. But the current SRX is Sigma and RWD/AWD.

]]> By: carstuff http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html#comment-417702 carstuff Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:03:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=11269#comment-417702 Hopefully the SRX will be AWD only. But then again they can just let the customer decide and make it optional. No matter what "experts" think Caddy should be the customer will decide in the end. Hopefully the SRX will be AWD only. But then again they can just let the customer decide and make it optional. No matter what “experts” think Caddy should be the customer will decide in the end.

]]> By: zoomzoomer http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html#comment-417686 zoomzoomer Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:49:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=11269#comment-417686 Blakkarr.. more Caddys have been FWD than RWD since 1980! Seville, Eldorado, Cimarron, DeVille, DTS, BLS.. and the new SRX will apparently be FWD-based as well. Blakkarr.. more Caddys have been FWD than RWD since 1980! Seville, Eldorado, Cimarron, DeVille, DTS, BLS.. and the new SRX will apparently be FWD-based as well.

]]> By: oldraven http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html#comment-417571 oldraven Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:18:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=11269#comment-417571 Wow, what a surprise. Hopefully most people reading these blogs had enough common sense to see this ahead of time. Wow, what a surprise. Hopefully most people reading these blogs had enough common sense to see this ahead of time.

]]> By: cereal http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html#comment-417569 cereal Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:53:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=11269#comment-417569 Building on your idea, johnny, maybe GM could bring Olds back with the Voltsmobile. But all humor aside, Let's see this work. Maybe. Building on your idea, johnny, maybe GM could bring Olds back with the Voltsmobile.
But all humor aside,
Let’s see this work. Maybe.

]]> By: Blakkarr http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html#comment-417545 Blakkarr Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:53:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=11269#comment-417545 Gm must have some kind of a recovery plan in place. At any rate. If GM does make a Caddy-VOLT, they need to move than motor to rear axle. NO CADILLAC SHOULD BE FWD!!! Gm must have some kind of a recovery plan in place.

At any rate. If GM does make a Caddy-VOLT, they need to move than motor to rear axle. NO CADILLAC SHOULD BE FWD!!!

]]> By: simonc http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html#comment-417542 simonc Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:17:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=11269#comment-417542 After GM gets to 2010, the sky will be the limit. I think they're going to kick ass. After GM gets to 2010, the sky will be the limit. I think they’re going to kick ass.

]]> By: andy http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html#comment-417508 andy Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:56:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=11269#comment-417508 this is old news thats just been re-worded... only new news is about the suv... either way its good news this is old news thats just been re-worded… only new news is about the suv… either way its good news

]]> By: tyler_is_aero_tt http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html#comment-417494 tyler_is_aero_tt Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:02:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=11269#comment-417494 Cadillvolt FTW! Cadillvolt FTW!

]]> By: Rafa LL http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html#comment-417459 Rafa LL Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:35:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=11269#comment-417459 Step by Step we're gettin there. Step by Step we’re gettin there.

]]> By: Mutant@DCX http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html#comment-417448 Mutant@DCX Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:06:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=11269#comment-417448 important program: like fair share of 50 billion important important program: like fair share of 50 billion important

]]> By: golf4me http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html#comment-417447 golf4me Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:06:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=11269#comment-417447 If GM is around long enough for this to happen, good for them. It's a good plan. If GM is around long enough for this to happen, good for them. It’s a good plan.

]]> By: DrFill http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html#comment-417440 DrFill Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:41:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=11269#comment-417440 Considering the circumstances, and assuming GM will still be around, I feel the government should allow the Volt to be labeled a 100MPG car, if it can indeed go 40 miles without gas, and it's cruising range and economy allow such a designation. The government is considering labeling it an electric car instead DrFill Considering the circumstances, and assuming GM will still be around, I feel the government should allow the Volt to be labeled a 100MPG car, if it can indeed go 40 miles without gas, and it’s cruising range and economy allow such a designation.
The government is considering labeling it an electric car instead
DrFill

]]> By: howsmydriving http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html#comment-417434 howsmydriving Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:31:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=11269#comment-417434 After decades of social irresponsibility, it's nice to see GM doing something positive for society, even if their motives are financial. After decades of social irresponsibility, it’s nice to see GM doing something positive for society, even if their motives are financial.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html#comment-417422 johnnycanuck Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:09:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=11269#comment-417422 Are you kidding, Beatus? This is GM we're talking about. Not only will they have several different types of vehicles but they'll badge engineer all of those as well. Maybe they could just add a whole new division? I'm gonna go with Voltsmobile. Are you kidding, Beatus? This is GM we’re talking about. Not only will they have several different types of vehicles but they’ll badge engineer all of those as well. Maybe they could just add a whole new division? I’m gonna go with Voltsmobile.

]]> By: beatusmongous http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-volts-e-flex-architecture-to-spawn-new-gm-models.html#comment-417406 beatusmongous Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:37:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=11269#comment-417406 I knew this was coming. The Volt drivetrain shouldn't be limited to the Volt. I really think it should be an option in as many cars as possible. I knew this was coming.

The Volt drivetrain shouldn’t be limited to the Volt. I really think it should be an option in as many cars as possible.

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