Edition: U.S. / Global   Posts tagged with   Detroit Auto Show:
With Granite, GMC Goes Beyond Countertops  Introduced on Monday,
Jan. 11: GMC Granite concept  Is it real? No. Production is a
long shot.  What they said: The Granite attempts to expand the
definition of GMC by offering a “tool for urban living”
featuring “compact, aggressive proportions” and an overall
length around 161 inches. That makes it about two feet shorter
than the GMC Terrain and the smallest GMC vehicle ever.  What
they didn’t say: That after years of claiming its trucks are
rough-tough “professional grade” (despite being virtually
identical to Chevrolets), GMC desperately needs to modify its
image.  What makes it tick? Turbocharged 1.4-liter 4-cylinder
engine, 6-speed automatic and front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
The truck would be based on a modified version of the
underpinnings for the latest Chevrolet Aveo.  How much? How
soon? Production is a long shot, although enthusiastic public
reaction could change that. “It needs a champion,