Is this why we aren't getting a Cruze SS?

"Carbon Fiber Sasquatch" (turbopumpkin)
08/30/2018 at 13:37 • Filed to: None

EDIT: KingTChalla did this article first and better lol

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Per the motortrend article on the Turbo 1LE

“The starting price of $30,995 is a performance bargain that could potentially turn the heads of hot-hatch buyers, !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ’s surprising target market. That’s correct: The maker of some of the most famous examples of American muscle wants to attract Golf R, WRX STI, Focus RS, and Civic Type R buyers to the lineup. The Camaro is a little short on horsepower but has a lower starting price than the above four-doors. If it had competed in our !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , the claimed 0-60 time would have fallen midpack. Furthermore, some potential hot-hatch buyers might appreciate the Turbo 1LE’s non-boy-racer look. Chevy could be onto something.”

This probably means any hope of a future Solstice type car is gone too but the Turbo 1LE sounds like a fun little bargain.

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DISCUSSION (22)

For Sweden > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
08/30/2018 at 13:50

Oh no there are just too many affordable RWD sporty cars :(

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
08/30/2018 at 13:53

I suspect the number of people that can afford a Cruze overlapped with the number of people who want a car with a turbo is small. Overlap that again with people who cross-shop the other cars mentioned, and I suspect they would sell very few.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
08/30/2018 at 13:54

Hey! Hey! Don’t copy my post!

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/motortrend-camaro-turbo-1le-review-the-starting-price-1828718506

Just kidding. I’m sure it’s a harmless coincidence...Or is it?

E90M3 > For Sweden
08/30/2018 at 13:55

Everyone knows RWD is better for taking on those decadent capitalists .

Kinja'd!!!

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > For Sweden
08/30/2018 at 13:55

Never! Modern Thunderbird and Solstice pls!

Wacko > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/30/2018 at 13:57

he’s getting ready for his gig on the FP.....

Wacko > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
08/30/2018 at 13:58

but a modern Thunderbird would be a CUV.

Most likely based on an Edge.

LJ909 > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
08/30/2018 at 13:59

I would say so as it looks like they are purposely not giving us the proper hot hatch we want in either the Cruze or Sonic. Just the lame ass RS appearance trims. I dont think they will win over hot hatch buyers though. They tend to be faithful, and will only go to other hot hatches if they get something different. STi owners trading onto an RS and vice versa. No matter how turbo 4 this thing is, they are going to see Camaro first and foremost.

For Sweden > E90M3
08/30/2018 at 14:03

Stupid capitalists, complaining abo ut the lack of a Chevrolet hot hatch instead of training for world revolution.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
08/30/2018 at 14:08

if they would offer this package at this price as a four door, or a hatch I would be willing to sign the hell up. but apples to apples I’d take a Boostang.

Enginerrrrrrrrr > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
08/30/2018 at 14:11

It seems Chevy doesn’t know the hot hatch market...

4-doors and a hatch . These are things the Camaro doesn’t have.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
08/30/2018 at 14:13

The Camaro is the antithesis of a hot hatch; bad visibility, inefficient use of space, and RWD. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure this will be a great car, and some otherwise hot hatch buyers may end up with one but I’m not convinced it’s a reason to not offer a hot Cruze or sonic...

functionoverfashion > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
08/30/2018 at 14:23

Agree completely. For example I’d love a Golf R, but a Camaro would meet approximately none of my needs.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
08/30/2018 at 14:24

Whoa, sorry buddy! Great minds think alike! I will link your article at the top of mine.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
08/30/2018 at 14:25

There will never be another Solstice. Affordable convertibles are dead. There’s only three that I can think of in the U.S. market right now (Beetle, Fiata, Mini) that are under $30k, and that’s only if yo u want a complete stripper base model.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
08/30/2018 at 14:26

Nah, It’s a ll good.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Wacko
08/30/2018 at 14:28

It’d be called the Thun derbird Active or something equally inane.

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Wacko
08/30/2018 at 14:32

Oh Lord, you’re probably right!

Kinja'd!!!

Carbon Fiber Sasquatch > Enginerrrrrrrrr
08/30/2018 at 14:37

Right? I get what they're saying but I don't think they're correct

CobraJoe > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
08/30/2018 at 14:47

The Camaro is not a hot hatch, but it can be an alternative to one. Price, horsepower, size, options, weight (of the 4cyl version) are all comparable.

My bird IS the word > Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle
08/30/2018 at 15:10

I was considering a challenger gt awd, but I just couldn't justify it compared to a hatch.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Carbon Fiber Sasquatch
08/30/2018 at 21:54

I’ll stick with a hot hatch thanks.