GMC Granite gets green-lighted – inform
The overwhelming GMC Granite notion, that debuted at a 2010 North American International Auto Show, could be headed for manufacture as the brand new Inform is indicating GM has green-lighted a desirous Scion xB opposition.
Citing a “well-placed source,” Motor Trend is Informing a car will be formed on a same C-segment height that underpins a Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Orlando, and Buick Verano. Furthermore, a mystery male (or lady indicated a rear-hinged “suicide” doors would carryover though it stays misleading if a pillar pattern will make a cut.
Under a metal cover, energy will likely be supposing by the turbocharged 1.4-liter Ecotec engine which produces 138 hp (103 kW / 140 PS) as well as 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) of torque. If which hasn’t sparked your seductiveness, there is the probability which GM could suggest a naturally-aspirated 2.4-liter Ecotec with 177 hp (132 kW / 179 PS) as well as 170 lb-ft (230 Nm) of torque.
The Granite is slated to be launched as early as 2012 (as the 2013 model), so get those checkbooks ready.
Source: Motor Trend around Autoblog
