New Chevy SS

[riche]

So what are the thoughts on this? Looks like a nice family sedan

http://media.chevrolet.com/content/.../Pages/news/us/en/2013/Feb/0215-chevy-ss.html

 

[ricefed]

I like it a lot. I looks sharp and you can't go wrong with a 415hp LS3.

 

[moneypit]

its killed the resale of G8s. Auction prices for them have dropped 25% in last 2 months, Warren police have one although for the po po its called the caprice

 

[The Man]

I heard this was the new Impala?

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[DeFormula]

Looks good!

 

[Tin]

its killed the resale of G8s. Auction prices for them have dropped 25% in last 2 months, Warren police have one although for the po po its called the caprice

The Caprice and SS have different front and rear fascias. From the front, the Caprice looks like a G8 with Chevy badges and trim...and near identical out back. Other than that, theyre pretty much the same car.

 

[FlyLike]

4 door sedan w/ LS3??? Approved!!

 

[Overboost]

Looks decent. Wonder how much it'll be? If its over $40k I think it'll flop.

 

[mrvids]

A lot of police agencies won't be able to buy it because it's not built in North America.

 

[cjmatt]

Isn't the caprice a different car. It's already called the caprice in Australia. It's an extended wheelbase commodore/g8. You can tell because the trunks are bigger

 

[RED89GTAWSU]

its killed the resale of G8s. Auction prices for them have dropped 25% in last 2 months, Warren police have one although for the po po its called the caprice

This is GREAT news......cause I'll be in the market for a G8 GT next spring!

 

[WIspartan1026]

The Caprice and SS have different front and rear fascias. From the front, the Caprice looks like a G8 with Chevy badges and trim...and near identical out back. Other than that, theyre pretty much the same car.

The Caprice/G8 is based on the previous-generation Holden Commodore. The SS is based on the new-generation one.

I heard this was the new Impala?

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It's not...

 

[beertestr]

Isn't the caprice a different car. It's already called the caprice in Australia. It's an extended wheelbase commodore/g8. You can tell because the trunks are bigger

AFAIK, the SS is the long wheelbase Caprice, not the shorter wheelbase of the Commodore/G8. Most of it is in the rear door, the rear legroom is pretty substantial.

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[dpmcghee]

The G8s look much better than this car. If I were in the market I'd buy the Pontiac.

 

[Golden]

Looks decent. Wonder how much it'll be? If its over $40k I think it'll flop.

Kind of like the SHO? Not sure on the sales numbers of those, but I see them quite often. I know it's a different vehicle, but people buy the SHO because they're faster than an SEL with AWD. Look at the response the G8 GT's had, people wanted a sedan with power. I think it will sell.

 

[Knexo]

The Caprice/G8 is based on the previous-generation Holden Commodore. The SS is based on the new-generation one.

Thats not true. The SS is actually shorter than the G8GXP


Dimensions and Interior Space

Length/Width/Height:

Chevrolet SS: 195.5/74.7/57.9 in
Dodge Charger R/T: 199.9/75.0/58.4
Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: 196.3/74.4/58.1
Pontiac G8 GXP: 196.1/74.8/57.7

Wheelbase:

Chevrolet SS: 114.8 in
Dodge Charger R/T: 120.2
Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: 115.6
Pontiac G8 GXP: 114.8

Legroom front/rear:

Chevrolet SS: 42.3/39.7 in
Dodge Charger R/T: 41.8/40.1
Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: 44.3/38.6
Pontiac G8 GXP: 42.2/39.4

Manufacturer-Claimed Curb Weight:

Chevrolet SS: Not Yet Available
Dodge Charger R/T: 4253 pounds
Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec: 4046
Pontiac G8 GXP: 4050

With all that being said, I think its a cool family seadan. Hopefully they keep the price reasonable and there will be on in my driveway.

 

[sardeanie]

Kind of like the SHO? Not sure on the sales numbers of those, but I see them quite often. I know it's a different vehicle, but people buy the SHO because they're faster than an SEL with AWD. Look at the response the G8 GT's had, people wanted a sedan with power. I think it will sell.

I agree. I like the SHO but it's tapped out even with a tune. This car with the LS3 is way more open ended for mods I would guess. And who doesn't want to mod stuff? The future still seems bright.

 

[WIspartan1026]

Thats not true. The SS is actually shorter than the G8GXP

I never said anything about the size...people were saying that it was the same as a G8, and my point is that it's not. The G8 was based on the VE Commodore sedan. The SS is based on the new VF Commodore, which was first revealed about a week ago. They haven't released details about the mechanicals, so it's probably very similar, but it's not exactly the same thing as a G8 like people have been saying.

 

[The Man]

so....tax payers bail out GM, so GM builds a badass car for Americans, but dont use American workers? and its Imported....LOL. Im sure that will go over well. :lol:

 

[sardeanie]

so....tax payers bail out GM, so GM builds a badass car for Americans, but dont use American workers? and its Imported....LOL. Im sure that will go over well. :lol:

Yeah, you are right. I don't want one now..... heck with it!