zeitgeist57 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/05/ford-transit-van-coming-to-america-as-kansas-city-built-t-series/ http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/05/pics-aplenty-global-chevrolet-colorado-rolls-out-in-thailand/ It's great to finally see the Big Three seriously utilizing their global platforms here in the U.S. If these plans go into effect, I have to also give a little credit to the UAW for negotiating labor deals that effectively force GM and Ford to utilize U.S. manufacturing plants. Might as well start importing successful products overseas back into America; should be cheaper to build and sell than developing all-new platforms! Also, anyone else realize the T-Series (Transit) is FWD? Think the good ol' USA is ready for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 That Colorado looks like ass, its worse then the current one. Oh well it'll be a big POS anyway. Wish I was wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 The current line of Ford Transits are FWD. Actually based on the focus iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 That Colorado reminds me of the gif of a horse with one pair of rear legs. EDIT: This one http://imgupld.lunaticoutpost.com/graphic/images/2011/July/05/F49F_4E13557B.gif Why?...i dunno, it just does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 The current line of Ford Transits are FWD. Actually based on the focus iirc And this will be a fullsize. Being made in the same plant as the f150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 It's time we get some diesel power plants to make these trucks purposeful again. Cummins has been testing out a new small 4cyl diesel which I would believe dodge would get that have been getting over 28mpg in a titan tester and the motor only makes 20/ft lb less than the v8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 It's time we get some diesel power plants to make these trucks purposeful again. Cummins has been testing out a new small 4cyl diesel which I would believe dodge would get that have been getting over 28mpg in a titan tester and the motor only makes 20/ft lb less than the v8. The transite actually looks 10x better than the colorado. It would be nice to have more diesel powered vehicals in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 The current line of Ford Transits are FWD. Actually based on the focus iirc Looks like the front end is made from leftovers of the previous generation Fusion and the wheels were stolen off the Focus. I'm all for it. I sank a more than a few pennies into Ford stock when it was dirt cheap and am happy to see them do well. Side note, the Fusion Sport has 26k on the ODO after just over one year with me and it's been solid. Brought it in for a few minor warranty fixes and not only were they 100% taken care of, Germain had the car detailed like a brand new car and didn't charge me a dime. Service has been stellar. No charge 3yrs of maintenance and free Sirius for 3yrs made for a heck of a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I'm in the market for a daily driver right now, though I can't buy new right now I would be getting a diesel for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Ford is stopping/have already stopped production of Rangers for the United States apparently because of low demand. From what I was told people really only buy them in the midwest for whatever reason. I still like them, and obviously just bought a new one, but if they offered a diesel in the Ranger I would have 100% gone that route. Like is always the case, Ford DOES actually sell a diesel Ranger in countries which aren't the United States. Frustrating. Obviously it's somewhat a matter of meeting emissions requirements, but I also don't think manufacturers realize the demand for diesels in the United States. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangsn95gt Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I def agree we need to have some diesel motors for these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Ford is stopping/have already stopped production of Rangers for the United States apparently because of low demand. From what I was told people really only buy them in the midwest for whatever reason. I still like them, and obviously just bought a new one, but if they offered a diesel in the Ranger I would have 100% gone that route. Like is always the case, Ford DOES actually sell a diesel Ranger in countries which aren't the United States. Frustrating. Obviously it's somewhat a matter of meeting emissions requirements, but I also don't think manufacturers realize the demand for diesels in the United States. Yep, I have an uncle with an s10 right now that wants another small pickup but wants better economy, I asked would he go for a diesel and he said hell yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 In Colombia we have a 4cyl Turbo Diesel Chevy truck and that thing is a boss. I'd love to see them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 For what it's worth, I believe I heard that Nissan will soon begin offering a diesel in the Titan, as the first to break into the half-ton pickup market with a diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 You could do some high class rapery in that van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I def agree we need to have some diesel motors for these What kills me is that the only option for a regular low cost daily driver diesel car is a vw TDI.. i mean the A3 doesent even offer a manual diesel quattro version much less a manual diesel. While i dont have anything against VW( or audi) i would like some other options other than a f350 cummings if you cant dodge it ram it smoke stack manditory truck. I don't live of a farm or own my own business and i dont need to haul shit. I need a reliable, somewhat fun, high mpg, diesel car that doesn't eat wheel barrings for breakfast. back on topic im glad to see ford continuing to compete internationally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS_Sonoma Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 My co-worker from Sweden says every vehicle in his country is diesel. I would like to see a S4 Avant diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Great job Chevrolet. Way to go, completely ruining your line of small pickups. It's amazing how they could follow the successful S10 with hideous garbage like this. Talk about a complete 180. I guess they finally realized that the Colorado was a POS, so they decided to make them LOOK like shit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornbreadxd Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 I like hyundai but Chevy's aren't supposed to look like them, that design is thumbs down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC66Bronco Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 It's time we get some diesel power plants to make these trucks purposeful again. Cummins has been testing out a new small 4cyl diesel which I would believe dodge would get that have been getting over 28mpg in a titan tester and the motor only makes 20/ft lb less than the v8. IIRC the colorado actually has a diesel down in brazil.... I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Autoblog sez that the global Chevy Colorado is an official "go" from GM for the United States market. My gawd...I hope they bring a diesel/stick powertrain option with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Autoblog sez that the global Chevy Colorado is an official "go" from GM for the United States market. My gawd...I hope they bring a diesel/stick powertrain option with it... I'd think about buying one with a small diesel, but the quality would have to be on par with the bigger trucks. The current Colorado is just as nice as an Aveo, fucking junk. Of course if it looks like the picture that won't help it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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