Comments on: New Buick and Hummer Models Re-Think Small http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/ The Truth About Cars is dedicated to providing candid, unbiased automobile reviews and the latest in auto industry news. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:28:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: yankinwaoz http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-385382 yankinwaoz Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:46:25 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-385382 <em>upon what platform will Hummer (or its designated hitter) build this bad boyette?</em> I know! I know! [waving hand furiously] The Tonka Platform! upon what platform will Hummer (or its designated hitter) build this bad boyette?

I know! I know! [waving hand furiously]

The Tonka Platform!

]]> By: KixStart http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-385252 KixStart Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:30:17 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-385252 Absolutely it was. A Corolla is actually robust enough to serve as a platform for a "rugged, manly" mini-SUV. An Aveo as a mini-SUV platform is just laughable. Absolutely it was. A Corolla is actually robust enough to serve as a platform for a “rugged, manly” mini-SUV. An Aveo as a mini-SUV platform is just laughable.

]]> By: 6G74 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-385022 6G74 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:49:33 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-385022 <em>KixStart : April 29th, 2008 at 9:54 am Hmmm… a Hummer built on an Aveo platform is not terribly unlike the original Rav4… Underneath the rugged, manly exterior was a Corolla.</em> I sincerely hope this was meant to be humorous. Original RAV4 and "rugged, manly" anything don't belong together in the same sentence. KixStart :
April 29th, 2008 at 9:54 am

Hmmm… a Hummer built on an Aveo platform is not terribly unlike the original Rav4… Underneath the rugged, manly exterior was a Corolla.

I sincerely hope this was meant to be humorous. Original RAV4 and “rugged, manly” anything don’t belong together in the same sentence.

]]> By: blowfish http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-384372 blowfish Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:36:36 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-384372 Would someone call Toys for us quick, there will be a new H4 coming tot her showroom very soon. Small Buicks I am sure they will fly off the highway as it does fly off the shelves. What has the World coming to? Would someone call Toys for us quick, there will be a new H4 coming tot her showroom very soon.

Small Buicks I am sure they will fly off the highway as it does fly off the shelves.

What has the World coming to?

]]> By: TriShield http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-384362 TriShield Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:33:18 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-384362 The H4 will be anything but economical. It's a direct answer to the Jeep Wrangler, which itself struggles to average 15mpg. It's not exactly small or light either. HUMMER isn't an economy brand anyway, GM should be trimming the truck fat from GMC, Chevrolet and other brands that shouldn't be selling them in the first place. The H4 will be anything but economical. It’s a direct answer to the Jeep Wrangler, which itself struggles to average 15mpg. It’s not exactly small or light either. HUMMER isn’t an economy brand anyway, GM should be trimming the truck fat from GMC, Chevrolet and other brands that shouldn’t be selling them in the first place.

]]> By: hwyhobo http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-384072 hwyhobo Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:04:15 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-384072 <em>They certainly have the off-road image to support such a product</em> H1 was an offroad vehicle. The only image they can support for the rest of the line is that of a pretentious dork mobile. They certainly have the off-road image to support such a product

H1 was an offroad vehicle. The only image they can support for the rest of the line is that of a pretentious dork mobile.

]]> By: bfg9k http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-384002 bfg9k Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:57:47 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-384002 <em> Jonathon : April 29th, 2008 at 12:21 pm A Hummer H4 is not such a terrible idea, so long as it’s a real SUV (positioned against the Jeep Wrangler) and not just a chunky-looking Theta (positioned against the Jeep Compass or one of those other abominations). </em> The current weakness of Chrysler and their questionable future would seem to make a direct Wrangler competitor a no-brainer for Hummer. They certainly have the off-road image to support such a product. Jonathon :
April 29th, 2008 at 12:21 pm

A Hummer H4 is not such a terrible idea, so long as it’s a real SUV (positioned against the Jeep Wrangler) and not just a chunky-looking Theta (positioned against the Jeep Compass or one of those other abominations).

The current weakness of Chrysler and their questionable future would seem to make a direct Wrangler competitor a no-brainer for Hummer. They certainly have the off-road image to support such a product.

]]> By: Mike66Chryslers http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-383882 Mike66Chryslers Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:49:45 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-383882 I wish I could post pics directly in replies. When I was in Frankfurt once, I spotted a VW Golf that was jacked-up, with a bush bar on the front and a step-bumper and spare tire carrier on the back. If new Hummers keep getting smaller, this could be the inspiration for the H6. I wish I could post pics directly in replies. When I was in Frankfurt once, I spotted a VW Golf that was jacked-up, with a bush bar on the front and a step-bumper and spare tire carrier on the back. If new Hummers keep getting smaller, this could be the inspiration for the H6.

]]> By: Jonathon http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-383682 Jonathon Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:21:15 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-383682 A Hummer H4 is not such a terrible idea, so long as it's a real SUV (positioned against the Jeep Wrangler) and not just a chunky-looking Theta (positioned against the Jeep Compass or one of those other abominations). A Buick Skyhawk II is just a terrible idea, no matter which way you look at it. Have they talked to any Buick buyers lately? I doubt many of them are in the market for sweet little RWD cars. And those who are interested in such cars probably wouldn't be caught dead in a Buick. A Hummer H4 is not such a terrible idea, so long as it’s a real SUV (positioned against the Jeep Wrangler) and not just a chunky-looking Theta (positioned against the Jeep Compass or one of those other abominations).

A Buick Skyhawk II is just a terrible idea, no matter which way you look at it. Have they talked to any Buick buyers lately? I doubt many of them are in the market for sweet little RWD cars. And those who are interested in such cars probably wouldn’t be caught dead in a Buick.

]]> By: jkross22 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-383532 jkross22 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:00:26 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-383532 gawdodirt, $10/gallon would mean oil would have to well exceed double the price it is now. Speculators don't have the intestinal fortitude for that risk, and besides, the demand for gas would drop significantly before we would see anything close to $10/gallon at the pump. Gasoline has become the bubble that housing had been up until 18 months ago, and the dot com companies were in the late '90's. Oil is being speculated up artificially, and like other bubbles, it will pop. gawdodirt,

$10/gallon would mean oil would have to well exceed double the price it is now. Speculators don’t have the intestinal fortitude for that risk, and besides, the demand for gas would drop significantly before we would see anything close to $10/gallon at the pump.

Gasoline has become the bubble that housing had been up until 18 months ago, and the dot com companies were in the late ’90’s. Oil is being speculated up artificially, and like other bubbles, it will pop.

]]> By: CarShark http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-383322 CarShark Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:12:42 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-383322 I'm thinking more like Hummer Tracker. I’m thinking more like Hummer Tracker.

]]> By: essen http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-383292 essen Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:04:15 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-383292 An H4 Hummer, if executed right, could be a Wrangler/off road competitor. As far as the baby Buick, why bother? An H4 Hummer, if executed right, could be a Wrangler/off road competitor. As far as the baby Buick, why bother?

]]> By: Suto http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-383142 Suto Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:35:56 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-383142 I just noticed that Hummers naming convention is based on HTML headers, with the sizes corresponding. I just noticed that Hummers naming convention is based on HTML headers, with the sizes corresponding.

]]> By: gzuckier http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-383012 gzuckier Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:18:16 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-383012 small buick luxury car; didn't they do that already? i think it was called the 1980 Camry. small buick luxury car; didn’t they do that already? i think it was called the 1980 Camry.

]]> By: KixStart http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-382922 KixStart Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:54:45 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-382922 Hmmm... a Hummer built on an Aveo platform is not terribly unlike the original Rav4... Underneath the rugged, manly exterior was a Corolla. Hmmm… a Hummer built on an Aveo platform is not terribly unlike the original Rav4… Underneath the rugged, manly exterior was a Corolla.

]]> By: AKM http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-382862 AKM Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:35:40 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-382862 And yet, the idea of a beach buggy hummer is appealing, although we all know that it's unlikely is happen. And yet, the idea of a beach buggy hummer is appealing, although we all know that it’s unlikely is happen.

]]> By: starlightmica (Richard Chen) http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-382842 starlightmica (Richard Chen) Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:30:19 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-382842 Toyota puts the Scion xD up on very short stilts and calls it the <a href="http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=124771" rel="nofollow">Urban Cruiser</a>, so why not a Hummveo? Toyota puts the Scion xD up on very short stilts and calls it the Urban Cruiser, so why not a Hummveo?

]]> By: guyincognito http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-382812 guyincognito Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:20:00 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-382812 @ turbobeetle: Exactly what I was thinking. @ turbobeetle:

Exactly what I was thinking.

]]> By: gawdodirt http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-382792 gawdodirt Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:16:48 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-382792 In keeping with the HUMMER brand, it should be one tough truck. They're all very off road capable. However, how tough does it have to be to haul golf clubs or real estate signs? Gas $10 a gallon!!??#@? I hope all you people who voted in an OIL man for president take it in the shorts. In keeping with the HUMMER brand, it should be one tough truck. They’re all very off road capable. However, how tough does it have to be to haul golf clubs or real estate signs?

Gas $10 a gallon!!??#@?

I hope all you people who voted in an OIL man for president take it in the shorts.

]]> By: jaje http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-382782 jaje Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:16:45 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-382782 They can call the baby Hummer something like either the Patriot or Compass (or were those names already associated with poser off road atrocities?). They can call the baby Hummer something like either the Patriot or Compass (or were those names already associated with poser off road atrocities?).

]]> By: jthorner http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-382752 jthorner Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:07:32 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-382752 If there are any brain cells left active at GM they should be thinking about how to make the Cadillac of small cars. Not a Cimarron, but the real thing. Check this out: http://www2.nysun.com/article/75363 "Get ready for another economic shock of major proportions — a virtual doubling of prices at the gas pump to as much as $10 a gallon." If there are any brain cells left active at GM they should be thinking about how to make the Cadillac of small cars. Not a Cimarron, but the real thing.

Check this out:

http://www2.nysun.com/article/75363

“Get ready for another economic shock of major proportions — a virtual doubling of prices at the gas pump to as much as $10 a gallon.”

]]> By: NN http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-382722 NN Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:56:35 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-382722 Buick's sales per dealer may suck, but if they bring over a Chinese designed car based on a Daewoo, it will destroy any credibility they have gained with the Enclave and Lucerne. Buick’s sales per dealer may suck, but if they bring over a Chinese designed car based on a Daewoo, it will destroy any credibility they have gained with the Enclave and Lucerne.

]]> By: turbobeetle http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/comment-page-1/#comment-382702 turbobeetle Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:54:30 +0000 http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/new-buick-and-hummer-models-re-think-small/#comment-382702 Why is it when I try to envision a Hummer H4 I keep getting visions of a Jeep Compass in my head? Would producing a compact Hummer have the same counter effect on the brand that the Compass was said to have on Jeep's trail rating and reputation? Why is it when I try to envision a Hummer H4 I keep getting visions of a Jeep Compass in my head?

Would producing a compact Hummer have the same counter effect on the brand that the Compass was said to have on Jeep’s trail rating and reputation?

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