So, for 2020, at least in China, GM has renamed the Trax to the "trailblazer" for reasons unknown.
They've also showed four SUV's virtually the same size, two of them on their "GEM" platform meant for developing markets like China.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.motor1.com/news/344929/chevrolet-trailblazer-tracker-shanghai-debut/amp/
You have the Trailblazer (Trax replacement)
Encore GX (encore replacement)
Tracker (GEM)
Encore (GEM)
(https://photos5.leftlanenews.com/photos/content/2019-01/thumbs/1555388117537_700.jpg)
(https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/ibimg/hgm/1920x1080-1/100/698/2020-buick-encore-chinese-spec_100698202.jpg)
(https://s.aolcdn.com/dims-global/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/350x197/quality/95/https://s.blogcdn.com/slideshows/images/slides/756/101/4/S7561014/slug/l/2020-buick-encore-gx-for-china-1.jpg)
This design language would make a dope ass Sonic or Cruze.
Quote from: 2o6 on April 16, 2019, 09:54:48 AM
This design language would make a dope ass Sonic or Cruze.
YUP!
These look so much better than the Ford EcoSport. That turd looks like it was designed for poor, developing nations.
Quote from: MX793 on April 16, 2019, 08:07:03 PM
These look so much better than the Ford EcoSport. That turd looks like it was designed for poor, developing nations.
It was. It's gone through three facelifts. The first couple facelifts weren't sold in the US or very many EU countries.
Here's the US versions of the Trailblazer and the Encore GX
Notes:
They're still keeping the Trax and Encore! WHY??? These two models slot above the Trax and Encore and are marginally bigger.
Encore GX is an awful name; it sounds like a trim level and not an entirely different car. Consumers are going to get them confused!
I think they both look fine, but their Chinese versions are better looking, IMO. The Encore GX has the wheel arches painted body color which make the car look too tall and narrow. And the Trailblazer's US front fascia isn't as well resolved as the Chinese model.
(https://www.netcarshow.com/Chevrolet-Trailblazer-2021-800-01.jpg)
(https://www.netcarshow.com/Chevrolet-Trailblazer-2021-800-02.jpg)
(https://www.netcarshow.com/Buick-Encore_GX-2020-800-01.jpg)
(https://www.netcarshow.com/Buick-Encore_GX-2020-800-04.jpg)
(https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/2020-buick-encoregx-002-1559142302.jpg?crop=0.730xw:0.879xh;0.179xw,0.0772xh&resize=980:*)
Quote from: 2o6 on May 29, 2019, 08:53:51 PM
Here's the US versions of the Trailblazer and the Encore GX
Notes:
They're still keeping the Trax and Encore! WHY??? These two models slot above the Trax and Encore and are marginally bigger.
Encore GX is an awful name; it sounds like a trim level and not an entirely different car. Consumers are going to get them confused!
I think they both look fine, but their Chinese versions are better looking, IMO. The Encore GX has the wheel arches painted body color which make the car look too tall and narrow. And the Trailblazer's US front fascia isn't as well resolved as the Chinese model.
(https://www.netcarshow.com/Chevrolet-Trailblazer-2021-800-01.jpg)
(https://www.netcarshow.com/Buick-Encore_GX-2020-800-01.jpg)
Maybe it's just the difference in camera angle, but I would not have guessed that those are sibling vehicles.
Not bad.
Not bad indeed. I also like the idea they are reviving some of the old nameplates. Maybe if we're lucky they'll dust off the "Lumina" nameplate at some point in my lifetime. I have always disliked Malibu and Impala.
TBlaze looks pretty good. The Buick looks a little...frumpy? Like it's shrugging. But not offending.
Quote from: WookieOnRitalin on May 30, 2019, 07:52:09 PM
Not bad indeed. I also like the idea they are reviving some of the old nameplates. Maybe if we're lucky they'll dust off the "Lumina" nameplate at some point in my lifetime. I have always disliked Malibu and Impala.
Malibu and Impala are classics though. Ruined by the 2000s, but still classic
Quote from: CaminoRacer on June 01, 2019, 09:44:13 AM
Malibu and Impala are classics though. Ruined by the 2000s, but still classic
I, for one, am glad that GM opted to revive and subsequently sully the Impala and Malibu names rather than ruin the glorious legacy of the Lumina and Corsica.
Quote from: MX793 on June 01, 2019, 10:16:13 AM
I, for one, am glad that GM opted to revive and subsequently sully the Impala and Malibu names rather than ruin the glorious legacy of the Lumina and Corsica.
:lol:
And if they EVER bring back the Beretta, it had better be a massively groundbreaking sport-touring-coupe.. :heated:
Quote from: CaminoRacer on June 01, 2019, 09:44:13 AM
Malibu and Impala are classics though. Ruined by the 2000s, but still classic
I agree, lovely old boats. :ohyeah: Just the thing for a Wednesday night cruise.
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 01, 2019, 10:18:57 AM
:lol:
And if they EVER bring back the Beretta, it had better be a massively groundbreaking sport-touring-coupe.. :heated:
Ooh, I would love to see a 2019 take on the Beretta
ABS.
Quote from: Laconian on June 01, 2019, 01:25:07 PM
Ooh, I would love to see a 2019 take on the Beretta ABS.
The ABS edition is grate, but the Z26 is super hot. Esp in purrple
(https://i.postimg.cc/fyYYvcDz/IMG-86415707714024.jpg)
Quote from: MX793 on June 01, 2019, 10:16:13 AM
I, for one, am glad that GM opted to revive and subsequently sully the Impala and Malibu names rather than ruin the glorious legacy of the Lumina and Corsica.
Wasn't there a guy here (or on C&D) that was obsessed with Luminas?
Quote from: Laconian on June 01, 2019, 01:25:07 PM
Ooh, I would love to see a 2019 take on the Beretta ABS.
Cruze BackupCamera
Lumina ABS 24 V DOHC/EFI
TBFI, the most transitional FI of all
Quote from: Laconian on June 03, 2019, 12:30:20 PM
TBFI, the most transitional FI of all
Also the easiest to retrofit on older engines.
Quote from: Soup DeVille on June 03, 2019, 12:45:31 PM
Also the easiest to retrofit on older engines.
I always disliked them, but I think Engine Masters or some other Youtube channel did a comparison of throttle body & port injection and the throttle body actually had some better characteristics that I liked. And I think they made a bit more power with it, due to cooler intake temps same as a carb.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on June 05, 2019, 01:43:47 PM
I always disliked them, but I think Engine Masters or some other Youtube channel did a comparison of throttle body & port injection and the throttle body actually had some better characteristics that I liked. And I think they made a bit more power with it, due to cooler intake temps same as a carb.
its an easy upgrade for some cars, and it works. Its not flashy or impressive like welding your own intake bosses in, but it does the trick.
Quote from: CaminoRacer on June 05, 2019, 01:43:47 PM
I always disliked them, but I think Engine Masters or some other Youtube channel did a comparison of throttle body & port injection and the throttle body actually had some better characteristics that I liked. And I think they made a bit more power with it, due to cooler intake temps same as a carb.
TBI is better for forced induction because you might could even maybe get away without an intercooler.
Quote from: Submariner on June 01, 2019, 04:39:41 PM
Wasn't there a guy here (or on C&D) that was obsessed with Luminas?
The ilLuminati is a beyond just a person - its a lifestyle dedicated to the amazement of the signiture combination luggage rack spoiler
Quote from: Eye of the Tiger on June 08, 2019, 09:33:19 PM
TBI is better for forced induction because you might could even maybe get away without an intercooler.
Throttle Beer Injection?