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This week's Autocar claims Cadillac is preparing a small RWD saloon to take on BMW's 1-series. Rather than a cut-down Zeta platform though, they claim GM are planning to adapt the Delta platfrom. Delta is actually FWD with a 4x4 option. GM seem to think it'll be cheaper/easier to convert this to RWD than using Zeta. Seems odd, but I'm no engineer 
Anyway, whilst this is planned as a Cadillac, with a view to Global sales, I reckon such a car would do well over here, badged as either a Vauxall or indeed a Caddy. I think the 1-series is unique in being a small RWD saloon. This would be great with a 3litre v6.
The Autocar article uses images of the Holden Torana concept, which I'm sure would have been repected a lot more if they hadn't painted it pink!!
I guess my main question is this. Are Holden planning a cut-down Zeta platform for the new Torana? If so, surely there are cost benefits in using this platform across the various marques, rather than taking Cadillac's route, above?
Anyway, whilst this is planned as a Cadillac, with a view to Global sales, I reckon such a car would do well over here, badged as either a Vauxall or indeed a Caddy. I think the 1-series is unique in being a small RWD saloon. This would be great with a 3litre v6.
The Autocar article uses images of the Holden Torana concept, which I'm sure would have been repected a lot more if they hadn't painted it pink!!
I guess my main question is this. Are Holden planning a cut-down Zeta platform for the new Torana? If so, surely there are cost benefits in using this platform across the various marques, rather than taking Cadillac's route, above?
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