New suv based off colorado platform ??

[MARK_VANDERBENT]

Something tells me we are going to see GM build a 3 row SUV based off the Colorado canyon platform. If this is true , I am so hoping for a duramax diesel option !!! That will make me happy even though I want a suburban duramax more. Hear rumors of this more and more.

[Lessmore]

nevadanick wrote:
I predict an end to 1500 series trucks and Tahoe/Yukon. There will be the midsize and then jump to 3/4 and above.

I dunno. These vehicles are popular...among both the civilians and police.

[colliehauler]

I would be interested in a small SUV with a Diesel ((IF)) it had a fold flat rear floor like my blazer. My old blazer is long in the tooth and I have dumped more money into it then it's worth. I like the full frame and low range 4wd but the most important thing is the fold flat floor for the Collies.

[RobertRyan]

MARK VANDERBENT wrote:
Something tells me we are going to see GM build a 3 row SUV based off the Colorado canyon platform. If this is true , I am so hoping for a duramax diesel option !!! That will make me happy even though I want a suburban duramax more. Hear rumors of this more and more.

It is called the Colorado7 in Australia, Isuzu version the MUX

[deltabravo]

MARK VANDERBENT wrote:
Something tells me we are going to see GM build a 3 row SUV based off the Colorado canyon platform.

What is it that "tells you" this?

[nevadanick]

I predict an end to 1500 series trucks and Tahoe/Yukon. There will be the midsize and then jump to 3/4 and above.

[MegaCab_PL]

Yes Bedlam, you are correct 🙂

I said my 06 is the last GENERATION, not the last year.

06-10 is exactly what you said - 4th generation with 3 valve 4.6 available, although only about 10-15 % were made such, the rest has the problematic 4.0 v6 with 5R55.
4.6 has its share of issues as well.

[Bedlam]

I thought the 4th Gen Explorer and Sport Trac were frame based through 2010 - They had a 4.6 liter V8 available.

[MegaCab_PL]

I want one.
My 06 Explorer is the last generation of midsize SUV frame based with v8. 4Runner went v6 route, new Explorer is a station wagon really, Acadias - same thing.

I need v8 on the frame but smaller than Tahoe.

[MARK_VANDERBENT]

Its coming !! I think it may be called a blazer !!

[PAThwacker]

mid sized 7400lb towing suv cuv whatever
jeep gc diesel or hemi
tourag tdi
mb 350 crd


gm needs a frame based 7,400lb tow rating trailblazer replacement

[GaryUT]

GM is already making an SUV based on the Colorado platform, they just don't sell it here. From what I have seen they don't plan on selling it in the US.

Colorado 7

[Bedlam]

The third row can be rear facing to aid in access and fold into the load floor like a rumble seat. It was very common in large station wagons.

[MARK_VANDERBENT]

The trailblazer ext is a nice riding roomy suv. I think this will be a step above those. Kind of like a baby suburban and Tahoe. Cant get a v6 in those or a diesel so would attract a new crowd.

[Me_Again]

Lessmore wrote:
Think it would be a great idea. Kind of like the old Trailblazer. Have an SUV based on a pickup with a full frame. I like it.

We have a Buick Rainier that is based on the 360 chassis(Trailblazer). Nice solid rig. Turns on a dime and gives you a nickle in change. DW loves it, and it's 5.3 V8 and AWD loves gas!

Chris