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Subaru Sequel?
Does anybody else on here see a suspicious resemblance between the new Hydrogen fuelled Chevrolet Sequel and the Subaru Tribeca?
To me they look extremely similar from the side, very long wheelbase, big rear passenger door, and you could almost swear the side glasses from one would fit the other. Is there any chance GM took the Tribeca body as a mule for adding on the hydrogen drive plant? Joe
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Im lazy, link?
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Chevy Sequel: http://www.egmcartech.com/2006/11/13...free-solution/ Subaru Tribeca: http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...15/143098.html
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I would agree that they look like twin brothers but in GM's defense, GM has really pushed hard to develope the Hydrogen technology that powers the Sequel. I'm been following Alternative fuels for about the last 5 years since fuel prices spiked in 2000 and the GM Hirewire has been at the forefront (along with other some other players) of Hydrogen technology. However as a Subaru fan let me say that GM will never match the Beauty of AWD
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differences
it looks like the main differences are the shape of the front windshield, and the door panals, and front bumper panels
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Yeah that and all the gaping black voids thrown across it's facade.
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next someones gonna bring up the chevy forester and say it looks like the subaru forester...what has the world come to
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People were saying last year the Tribec looked suspiciously like the Murano or something. At least from the back.
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I've heard the Tribeca looks like a Porsche Cayenne from the side.
I'm all for GM's efforts with fuel cell vehicles. They've made some great progress, so I'll forgive them for borrowing a Subbie's looks a little. I do kinda like the uber-techie looking headlight of the Sequel though.
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GM has a history in using the same platform across different marques. As an example, the current Saab 9-3 is the same car under the skin as an Opel Vectra. Totally different marques, the same drivetrain, same chassis. I've no problem with hydrogen fuel or alternative technology either. All for the good of civilization I reckon. I just wondered with the corporate connection if perhaps our Subaru SUV is playing a part in this new technology. If so, it will surely make a change for them, as here in Europe they are probably the only car maker that has not brought forward a turbodiesel engine for their cars. Because of their high torque output and excellent economy, allied to lower CO2 output for bigger vehicles, efficient diesels are rapidly taking over from petrol here in Europe. This would not be relevant for you guys in the USA, because your government does not subscribe to Kyoto levels and you get your gas for half nothing anyway. Joe
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Subaru/GM
Hi everyone, GM sold off the stock they had in Subaru a couple of years ago. The stock was picked up by Toyota! The stock GM had in Suzuki also was mostly sold off. I think GM may still have around 1% of the Suzuki stock. But since they have been working on this for years, it still may be a Subaru under the skin. Take care, BOBB
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The only part that looks like it would swap would be the rear passenger doors. The rest of the windows are noticably different.
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I've yet to see a Tribeca in the wild, but a friend of mine swears they exist and even claims to have seen one himself.
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Kinda look like a cross between a Tribeca and a Pontiac Vibe.
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