GMC Granite Concept at the Detroit Auto Show
By Andrew C., 26 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
GMC Granite Concept
As the industry turns its attention away from big SUVs, GMC is targeting young urban buyers to consider its Granite Concept. "GMC's answer to the U.S. need for utility in a smaller package," is how Dave Lyon, executive director of North American interior and global cross-brand design, describes it. The Granite is low and is shaped more like a van than a crossover. It is actually more than 12 inches shorter than a Chevrolet HHR.
It has two standout features. First, a wide opening on the side provides as much room to load cargo as does the rear hatch. Second, it doesn't have a B-pillar. The interior can then be configured in various ways with seats that can move up and toward the console. With the seats up, a bicycle can be placed in that space without needing to remove the front tire.
In view of tight parking spaces in large cities, the side entry is likely how most people would access the vehicle. This concept car is powered by a turbocharged 1.4-liter engine partnered with a six-speed automatic transmission. The carmaker has yet to reveal whether a production model of the Granite is planned.
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