I don't feel like CUVs are helping us reduce the consumption of oil all that much. Sure getting 23 mpg in a Highlander is better than getting 20 mpg in a 4Runner, but its not big enough of an impact. You could get the same performance out of a 27 mpg Legacy wagon or 28 mpg A4 wagon.

 

I agree with you. I find GM's whole brand strategy completely puzzling and stupid. While they have my respect for executing this massive turnaround and undoing the damage from years of terrible management practises, I can't believe they're still allowing this level of brand canibalization going forward.

Oh well,that's their loss. I'd personally knock off at least 2 of these products. Maybe just retain the Chevy (cheapest) and the Buick (most expensive and upscale).

 

the front design reminds me of that Chevrolet Sequel concept car

 

I like it....alot!

However, the Mazda CX-9 is pretty much the benchmark in the large CUV market. I'm not sure if any of the GM CUVs can match up.

 

To me it shows that they haven't learned their lesson. Toyota is successful without doing this (other than the ES).

 

Toyota's big advantage is that they don't have to supply versions of popular models to multiple divisions (GM, Chevy, Caddy, Buick, Pontiac) so they don't get as much duplication. The ES and RX are bread and butter vehicles for Lexus, selling in big numbers, so a little overlap isn't all bad.

 

That split grille looks much better here than on the Malibu.