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Title: Spy Shots: 08 Saturn Vue
Post by: ifcar on October 10, 2005, 07:47:43 AM
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GM's ownership of Korean automaker Daewoo is already paying off with numerous Daewoo-built models being sold under various GM nameplates including Chevy and Suzuki. Currently the GM-Daewoo partnership is creating a new crossover vehicle built on GM's Theta platform, which will be sold in Europe as the Opel Frontera and in the U.S.  as the replacement for the current Saturn Vue.

These photos show a prototype of the Opel Frontera during recent testing in Europe. (Black tape from the front end and sides has been removed by computer.) The side view shows the first glimpse of the dashboard, too.

The next Opel Frontera is expected to enter the market as a five-door only and will be released at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2006. Power is likely to come from two 2.0-liter diesel engines with 120 and 150 hp and a 2.3-liter V-6 gas engine.

For the U.S. market, the styling will be updated to incorporate typical Saturn design elements, and the new crossover is expected to be introduced for the 2008 model year, replacing the current Saturn Vue.
Title: Spy Shots: 08 Saturn Vue
Post by: Catman on October 10, 2005, 07:54:19 AM
Good move, much nicer. B)  
Title: Spy Shots: 08 Saturn Vue
Post by: thewizard16 on October 10, 2005, 09:34:17 AM
Not bad. Much better than the current one.
Title: Spy Shots: 08 Saturn Vue
Post by: BMWDave on October 10, 2005, 07:51:37 PM
This looks a lot like the S3X concept.  Very nice looking.
Title: Spy Shots: 08 Saturn Vue
Post by: Raghavan on October 10, 2005, 09:41:54 PM
Anyone else see Kia Sorento/ MB ML in it?
Title: Spy Shots: 08 Saturn Vue
Post by: mazda6er on October 10, 2005, 09:44:35 PM
QuoteAnyone else see Kia Sorento/ MB ML in it?
Yeah, I think I do see a bit as well.
Title: Spy Shots: 08 Saturn Vue
Post by: Raghavan on October 10, 2005, 09:45:33 PM
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QuoteAnyone else see Kia Sorento/ MB ML in it?
Yeah, I think I do see a bit as well.
the headlights look awkward as well.
Title: Spy Shots: 08 Saturn Vue
Post by: ifcar on October 11, 2005, 04:16:35 AM
"For the U.S. market, the styling will be updated to incorporate typical Saturn design elements..."

We might get different headlights.  
Title: Spy Shots: 08 Saturn Vue
Post by: giant_mtb on October 13, 2005, 05:07:46 AM
QuoteAnyone else see Kia Sorento/ MB ML in it?
The Benz is what popped into my head first...pretty similar.  Looks nice.
Title: Spy Shots: 08 Saturn Vue
Post by: Fire It Up on October 13, 2005, 06:47:55 AM
It reminds me of that S3X concept or whatever from Chevy.
Title: Spy Shots: 08 Saturn Vue
Post by: Raghavan on October 17, 2005, 09:05:55 PM
Quote"For the U.S. market, the styling will be updated to incorporate typical Saturn design elements..."

We might get different headlights.
Is this based off of an Opel then?
Title: Spy Shots: 08 Saturn Vue
Post by: giant_mtb on October 18, 2005, 05:03:29 AM
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Quote"For the U.S. market, the styling will be updated to incorporate typical Saturn design elements..."

We might get different headlights.
Is this based off of an Opel then?
Considering the spy shots are of an Opel vehicle, I would deffinitely assume so.  Either that or they're being produced in conjunction.
Title: Spy Shots: 08 Saturn Vue
Post by: Raghavan on October 18, 2005, 05:14:21 AM
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Quote"For the U.S. market, the styling will be updated to incorporate typical Saturn design elements..."

We might get different headlights.
Is this based off of an Opel then?
Considering the spy shots are of an Opel vehicle, I would deffinitely assume so.  Either that or they're being produced in conjunction.
Actually, after readign the article, it's based off of a Daewoo. <_<  
Title: Spy Shots: 08 Saturn Vue
Post by: giant_mtb on October 18, 2005, 05:15:10 AM
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Quote"For the U.S. market, the styling will be updated to incorporate typical Saturn design elements..."

We might get different headlights.
Is this based off of an Opel then?
Considering the spy shots are of an Opel vehicle, I would deffinitely assume so.  Either that or they're being produced in conjunction.
Actually, after readign the article, it's based off of a Daewoo. <_<
Oh...I guess I shoulda read it too...


Daewoo... <_<  
Title: Spy Shots: 08 Saturn Vue
Post by: Raghavan on October 18, 2005, 05:16:39 AM
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Quote"For the U.S. market, the styling will be updated to incorporate typical Saturn design elements..."

We might get different headlights.
Is this based off of an Opel then?
Considering the spy shots are of an Opel vehicle, I would deffinitely assume so.  Either that or they're being produced in conjunction.
Actually, after readign the article, it's based off of a Daewoo. <_<
Oh...I guess I shoulda read it too...


Daewoo... <_<
Daewoo sucks. I hate them.
Title: Spy Shots: 08 Saturn Vue
Post by: ifcar on October 18, 2005, 05:49:59 AM
It's a Daewoo-based Opel, don't know how much change they'll be putting into it. But they've made some improvements, they have some decent products out now.