What's next for Chevy.

Chevrolet, like most car maker divisions is way into the process

of designing it's next generation of cars to stay competitive in this

highly combative north American Auto market.

While there are already hints and signs as to what Chevy has in store

for it's upcoming car models,I would like to put in my two cents as to what I think Chevy should do with just a couple of models.

Number 1, the Malibu, Chevy should keep this car frontwheel drive

to utilize the most space in the existing dimensions, give a more

mainstream and less controversial styling touches, such as the rear

fender line, as always improve the overall fit and finish  to the car as

well and refine the engine and transmissions, a five or 6 speed auto should be standard in the next car, as well as a more powerful and refined V6, and 4 cylinder motors.

The styling should hint a Chevy's from the past, this in itself would be

a great asset on their part,at this time it seems that only the corvette really has benefited from this so far.

The  Impala should go up in size to match that of the Toyota Avalon

and the Ford 500, it should also return to rear wheel drive, this

would make it much easier to strike a balance between handling and ride, it would also make it easier to release a SS version of the car and have be more in tune to the 90's model somewhat in size and scope.

As with the Malibu, an attractive and well proportioned styling should  be the objective when doing the exterior, an attractive, ergonomic and high quality interior should be the only accepted standard for the passenger space of the car.

A Silky smooth and competitively powerful V6 should be the only

engine available,there should only be one type of V6 in the car,

not two, one underpowered and less than smooth, with customers

having to pay extra for more power and and polish. A powerful and refined V8 goes in the SS version without question.

And this applies for both of the models I've mentioned.

Details.....Details...Details, these cars must impress and give the

impression of quality and longevity.

This may be an uphill battle, but it's a battle that can be won, the Asian manufacturers have proved it can be done and GM isn't starting

from the point of obscurity,it has engineering corps, momentum

and market share is still on it's side.

All the General needs is vision and consistency.

J.