GM didn’t want Ford and Jeep to have all the fun in the body-on-frame off-road-oriented SUV segment and had intended to bring its own body-on-frame mid-size SUV to the States. A new report is going around that GM has canceled its plans to bring a vehicle of that sort to market. GM had planned to bring a new body-on-frame SUV to the States, but that plan has changed.
As of November 2018, GM has ended those plans according to Motor1. The decision to kill the Bronco challenger came when GM announced layoffs and major restructuring to try and shore up its profits. Along with the body-on-frame mid-size SUV getting the ax, the sixth-gen Camaro Z/28 with the LT3 V8 and the 32XX mid-size truck platform was also cut.
The publication reports that the body-on-frame mid-size SUV was to be based on the 32XX platform and when that platform was cut, the SUV was terminated as well. Instead of the new platform, what GM is going to bring to market is a revamped 31XX platform, which the current Colorado is based on. Its too bad the GM SUV was axed, it’s always nice to have more competition in the sturdy, body-on-frame off-road-oriented SUV segment.
Another interesting aspect of the canceled program is that the Bronco challenger would have been GMC branded only meaning no Chevy version. Every other GMC product has an equivalent Chevy version. The GMC offering would have also competed against Toyota, with its 4Runner. The market has been hot with anticipation over the Bronco building.
Recently we’ve seen the so-called baby Bronco in testing. We’ve learned that the SUV will be called the Bronco Adventurer. When it was spied in testing, it had some interesting camo hiding its shape.
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Source: Motor1
Comments
Sorry to hear that the GMC Jimmy is not likely. I’ve been hoping that either the GMC Jimmy, Ford Everest or Nissan Terra would become available in the US. I’m delaying any purchase but may end up with mid size pickup, but would like to see some BOF mid size SUVs.
I feel if GM sold the Jimmy in a whole range of model trims similar to what is done with the Canyon that it would be a good volume addition. To me it seems like the Bronco is too oriented to off road and a 2 row Everest would be a great addition for Ford.
Dangit, GM!
Grrrr….
Looks just like IH Scout!
If they axed it a while back, why are they running Wranglers around their proving grounds?
If you own them. Why not use them since GM doesn’t have a direct competitor.
It appears GM is all in with the C8. Bad move for future product development. What about the full lineup where the profits are? No new products, dated current products and slow EV development. Maybe I’m wrong, but this business plan looks familiar.
If that’s the Ford baby bronco in the camo, I’m out. That’s hideous.
Really, Ford? Why would you get everyone excited about the Bronco only to to take the easy , or should I say lazy, way out. It looks nothing like a true Bronco. The version that The Rock drove, now thats a look I would buy. I will not, however, buy into a vehicle that is nothing more than what appears to be a market ploy. The new Ranger is awesome , but , give the Bronco its own look.
The photo used for this article has been around for years and has nothing to do with the current bronco build.
Well…..they have the new Blazer “minivan”.
I’m truly beginning to worry about the future of GM. Talks of ending the Camaro, upcoming engines, a bronco fighter, a new midsize truck, etc are all pointing to signs of very bad things to come and it’s truly sad because it doesn’t have to be. GM, in my humble opinion, has been doing alot of really stupid things and this new “Blazer” was honestly, Terrible. They should have never done that to that nameplate.
What I do think would be a wise move for General motors, would be to first and foremost, leave China completely. I feel ford should do the same thing but i will focus on GM for the moment. Secondly, drop Opel, Vauxhall and the rest of the european lineups and focus on the American lineups of Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac, and the Australian lineup of Holden and that’s it. It would help GM alot if they were to do that.
Secondly, GM, along with EVERY OTHER CAR MANUFACTURER OUT THERE needs to realize the NOT EVERYONE WANTS A HYBRID OR AN ELECTRIC OR AN AUTONOMOUS CAR!!!! Some people do, but alot of us don’t. Some of us just want a car company, that actually still just makes good cars. It doesn’t have to be the everything thingy, we want simple good solid GM cars again, We want coupes, we want sedans, we want SUVS, we want TRUCKS!!! There are alot of us out here who realize if we’re buying a truck that we want a truck, that means we’re not looking to compete with the neighbor’s Prius in terms of fuel economy. That’s not what we bought the truck for, granted yes having a truck that makes an honest 18-24mpg on the highway is a great thing. it really is. but not at the sacrifice of it still being a truck. Trucks should have either a straight-6 or a V8 and honestly that’s it. Honestly, most cars should have either a straight-6 or a V8 and that’s it and a pushrod V8 at that.
Let’s make it plain and simple this is what GM’s lineup should look like:
Chevrolet cars
Camaro
Camaro LT: Straight-6 320hp 3.8L, 10-speed auto, focus on near buck-level comfort and tech
Camaro RS: Entry level V8 5.3L Pushrod 385hp, 8-speed auto, 6spd manual
Camaro Z/28: Mid level performer 5.7L V8, 425hp, 10-speed auto, optional 6-speed manual
Camaro SS: Hot Street performer 6.5L 495hp 10-speed auto or high performance 7-speed DCT, 1LE suspension
standard
Camaro ZL1: Top performing car, supercharged 7.0L V8 w/780hp, 10-speed DCT only
Malibu
Malibu LT: Straight 6 3.8L 320hp, 10-speed auto
Malibu SS: 5.7L V8 mid level street performance sedan 425hp
Malibu Chevelle SS: Supercharged 7.0L 780hp, 10-speed DCT only
Malibu Laguna: Luxury trim sedan 3.8L straight-6, hybrid 10-speed trans, AWD
Chevrolet SUVs
Chevrolet Trailblazer
Trailblazer LS: 320hp 3.8L i-6, 10-speed auto, AWD standard
Trailblazer SS: 6.5L 495hp V8, 10-speed auto, performance AWD, performance suspensoin
Trailblazer Cheyenne: 5.7L V8 425hp, 10-speed auto, performance AWD, luxury performance suspension
Chevrolet Blazer
Blazer Deluxe 5.3L 385hp, 10-speed, on road/light off road Blazer
Blazer Z71 4×4 5.3L 385hp 10-speed, off road blazer w/ 6-speed manual option, 4″ lift suspension, 35″ all terrain
tires, beadlock wheels, washable interior, etc
Blazer Cheyenne: Luxury blazer Deluxe
Blazer Z71 Cheyenne 4×4: More upscale version of the Z71 Blazer with an optional 5.7L V8 and an inline-6 turbo
diesel.
Chevrolet Tahoe
Tahoe LS: 375hp 5.3L V8, 10-speed, AWD standard
Tahoe GT: 425hp 5.7L V8, performance suspension, performance AWD, large Brembo 6-piston front, 4-piston
rear brakes, magnetic ride suspension
Tahoe Z71 4×4: Off road setup w/ 3″ lift kit, 33″ all terrain tires, 20″ beadlock wheels, unique suspension, body
armor, etc
Tahoe Limited: blacked out luxury/performance Tahoe w/ 6.5L 495hp V8, 10-speed auto performance
suspension, 6-piston front/rear Brembo brakes, magnetic ride, etc
Tahoe Cheyenne: Ultimate luxury Tahoe, 5.7L 425hp V8, 10-speed, magnetic ride, large brakes, etc
Chevrolet Trucks
Chevrolet S10
S10 WT: S10 work truck, 2 or 4-wheel drive, bare bones 3.8L I-6. Auto or 6-speed manual
S10 LS: The well appointed ever day S10 3.8L I-6 320hp, 10-speed auto AWD optional
S10 Z71: Currently known as the trail boss
S10 ZR2: Off road Xtreme S10, 2-doors w/ diesel option and 3.8L I-6, 4″ lift, unique suspension, big brakes, body
armor, washable interior, etc.
S10 ZR5: same as above w/ 4-doors
S10 Xtreme: Return of the 5.3L V8 mini truck. 385hp, 8-speed auto, AWD, Brembo brakes, mangetic ride, aero
enhancements, styling upgrades 20″ performance wheel and tire package, etc.
S10 Cheyenne: Luxury S10 3.8L I-6, AWD, magnetic ride, large brakes, luxury interior and exterior
Chevrolet Silverado
Silverado WT: Inline-6 4.7L, 345hp/380lb-ft torque, 10-speed auto, 2 or 4-wheel drive bare bones pickup truck
Silverado Deluxe Classic-10 4×4: 425hp 5.7L V8, 10-speed auto, classic two-tone paint, classic interior, 20″ Rally
style wheels, all terrain tires (not too aggressive but still truck-like) etc.
Silverado Z66 Custom: Well appointed pickup truck w/ 5.3L 385hp V8, 10-speed auto w/ 2 or 4-wheel drive
option
Silverado Z71: currently known as the Trail Boss. This should be the standard for the Z71 with all the bells and
whistles along with the lift kit and aggressive tires.
Silverado SS 485hp 6.5L V8, 10-speed auto, ultra high performance pickup truck, lowered stance, 305/35R22 tires front and rear 22×12″ wheels, 6-piston front/rear Brembo brakes, magnetic ride performance suspension, high flow exhaust system (exit in front of rear wheels, etc. the return of the red bowtie emblems should happen on this truck as well.
Silverado Cheyenne: Ultimate Luxury Silverado (currently known as the High Country pickup) two tone paint options, 22″ Chrome wheels, supreme luxury (for a Chevy) interiors would be a must on this vehicle.
Chevrolet Silverado HD: HD truck series with a few different trim levels
Holden/GMC
Holden Cars
Holden Monaro
Monaro: Straight 6 3.8L 320hp, 10-speed
Monaro Formula: 5.7L 425hp V8, 10-speed
Monaro Trans Am: 6.5L 495hp V8, 10-speed
Monaro Firehawk: 7.0L Supercharged 780hp, DCT
Holden Commodore
Commodore: 3.8L I-6 320hp, 10-speed
Commodore GT Ram Air: 425hp 5.7L, 10-speed
Commodore GXP Ram Air: Supercharged 7.0L, DCT
GMC SUVs: This is where some of the more modern engines come into play
GMC Jimmy: 2.7 turbo 10-speed
GMC Jimmy Typhoon: 3.6L Turbo 420hp/430tq, ultra high performance, brembo brakes, performance suspension,
etc.
GMC Jimmy Denali: 3.8L N/A I-6 320hp, AWD, 10-speed, premium Denali luxury and styling
GMC Yukon: 425hp 5.7L, 10-speed
GMC Yukon Denali 425hp 5.7L 10-speed AWD, magnetic ride, Brembo brakes, premium Denali luxury and styling
GMC Suburban: 6.5L 485hp V8, 10-speed Auto, AWD
GMC Suburban Denali: 6.5L 485hp 10-speed auto, magnetic ride, Brembo brakes, Premium Denali Luxury and
styling
GMC Trucks
GMC Sonoma: the everyday Sonoma w/ 3.8L I-6
GMC Sonoma AT4: Off road Sonoma w/ diesel option or standard inline-6. 10-speed auto standard w/ optional
6-speed trans on both gas and diesel engines
GMC Sonoma Syclone: same powertrain as the Typhoon
GMC Sonoma Denali: Top notch Sonoma
GMC Sierra 1500: the every day Sierra w/ a 5.3L 385hp V8 and a 10-speed auto and GMC Professional grade quality
GMC Sierra 1500 Denali: 425hp 5.7L, 10-speed, 4×4, Denali luxury, tech and styling
GMC Sierra 1500 AT4: Off road Sierra w/ 385hp 5.3L
GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 plus: Off road Sierra w/ 425hp 5.7L V8
GMC Sierra 1500 RST: 485hp 6.5L V8, 10-speed auto, AWD, Brembo brakes, magnetic ride, lowered, 22×12″ wheels w/305-series tires at all four corners, exhaust exiting in front of rear wheels, blacked out lights and trim, performance oriented luxury interior (like an AMG), improved aerodynamics, etc.
GMC Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks
Buick: Buick is a unique brand with a very vague future. This should be where the bulk of GM’s electric and hybrid cars are focused:
Buick Regal GS
Buick Regal T-Type
Buick Regal Grand National
Buick Regal GNX
Buick Regal GT Crossover
Buick Regal Avenir
Buick Riviera
Riviera
Riviera GS
Riviera LS
Buick Skylark
Skylark
Skylark GS Stage 1
Skylark GS Stage 2
Skylark GSX
Buick Electra
Electra: Luxury Electric
Electra 225: performance electric
Buick Wildcat midsize luxury sport Crossover
Wildcat
Wildcat Grand Sport
Wildcat Custom
Buick Lesabre full size SUV
Lesabre: Hybrid premium SUV w/ 2.7L Turbo Hybrid
Lesabre Custom: Electric Premium SUV
Lesabre 455: Electrc performance SUV
Cadillac: DOHC twin turbo V6 cars and DOHC twin turbo V8 cars and ultra high performance Electric with nothing under 485hp. These are the cars needed to fight the likes of AMG & Ferrari
Cadillac C8 Corvette Stingray
Cadillac C8 Corvette ZR1
Cadillac C8 Corvette E-Ray
Cadillac CT4
Cadillac CT4-V
Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing
Cadillac CT5
Cadillac CT5-V
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Cadillac CT6
Cadillac CT6 Blackwing
Cadillac Elmiraj Coupe
Cadillac Elmiraj V
Cadillac Elmiraj V Blackwing
Cadillac Seville Crossover
Cadillac Seville V Crossover
Cadillac Seville V Blackwing Crossover
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade V Blackwing
Cadillac Escalade V
Cadillac Escalade Excelsior
This would offer a simplified and desirable GM Lineup, keeping with the VSS-R, VSS-T and VSS-S platforms throughout the entire range of cars. Also GM should expand its performance lineup to more of the American aftermarket brands such as most of the brands that fall under the Holley umbrella along with some upgrades from companies like Edelbrock and a few of the American performance and luxury wheel companies. I would have loved to put more on here with the different vehices but at the current time it’s 1:42am and I have to work in a few hours. Of course, what i wrote above are just my thoughts and my dream GM lineup. Granted not everyone will agree with it but i’m sure some people will.