The best 2004 models!
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BMW 6-series? = probably my05
Chrysler Crossfire Cabriolet = 05
Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 = late 05, maybe my06
Ford Escape HEV = it may have been cancelled
Hummer H2 SUT = we'll see
Hyundai Tucson = huh?
Infiniti QX56 = 04, it'll be on here soon
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited = scary
Lexus RX330 Hybrid = it may have been cancelled
Saab 9-2X = not the final name, supposedly, and it'll be a US my05 due Feb?
Saturn ION Red Line = what a joke
Saturn VUE Red Line (the only model with the Honda engine) = yeah, whatever
Scion tC = my05
Subaru Legacy = due spring
Toyota Highlander Hybrid = i'd bet against it until my06
BMW X3 = very soon
Chrysler Crossfire Cabriolet = 05
Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 = late 05, maybe my06
Ford Escape HEV = it may have been cancelled
Hummer H2 SUT = we'll see
Hyundai Tucson = huh?
Infiniti QX56 = 04, it'll be on here soon
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited = scary
Lexus RX330 Hybrid = it may have been cancelled
Saab 9-2X = not the final name, supposedly, and it'll be a US my05 due Feb?
Saturn ION Red Line = what a joke
Saturn VUE Red Line (the only model with the Honda engine) = yeah, whatever
Scion tC = my05
Subaru Legacy = due spring
Toyota Highlander Hybrid = i'd bet against it until my06
BMW X3 = very soon
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- The359
The Crossfire Cabriolet and SRT-6 begin production in the late Spring, early Summer according to Chrysler's 2-year plans. Hummer H2 SUT debuted all the way back at SEMA. Hyundai Tucson is a new SUV debuting in Detroit, same with the Ford scape HEV, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, the Lexus RX330 Hybrid, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, etc. The 9-2X is on Saab's website so I'd assume it's the final name. And the Saturn ION and VUE Red Lines, although jokes, are still models you're missing.
I'll see it when I believe it.
Yeah, for public view. It isn't for sale, and I question whether it will be.
Let's hope it's based on the Kia Sorento.
Obviously. Ford has cancelled and pushed back plans for their hybrid SUVs and trucks, and I'd bet just about anything that Escape's not out until at least 2005. Lexus and Toyota supposedly cancelled their hybrid SUVs.
Impreza-stealers.
We'll see.
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- The359
The Crossfire is made by Karmann, why wouldn't they build it? And the Crossfire prototypes both had supercharged V6s, and we all know how good Chrysler is at producing concepts...
And the Hummer H2 SUT is already beginning production as we speak, they already had some to give out to tuners to show off at SEMA
Tucson = Sorento
And Ford is building the Escape HEV, its already been confirmed now. Same with Toyota, the production versions of the Highlander and RX330 hybrids are debuting at Detroit...
As for the rest, I think the purpose of the list is to inform people, not be a prick and not put on cars you don't like...
And the Hummer H2 SUT is already beginning production as we speak, they already had some to give out to tuners to show off at SEMA
Tucson = Sorento
And Ford is building the Escape HEV, its already been confirmed now. Same with Toyota, the production versions of the Highlander and RX330 hybrids are debuting at Detroit...
As for the rest, I think the purpose of the list is to inform people, not be a prick and not put on cars you don't like...
I actually mean the SRT-6. They'll produce the convertible, but I've been hearing "PT Cabrio" for a year and a half, and if it's not out by this Spring, it's not getting built. The SRT-6 is a bit foggy because why would they transfer a Dodge trim level to a Chrysler product? I don't buy it yet.
Yeah, I don't know why I said it won't be sold, but I do know it won't be for a while.
Sucks - Hyundai/Kia was on a roll until the Sorento.
Ford claims they will release the Escape HEV in late 2004, just as they claimed in February that it would be released in December 2003. Incidentally, the Escape is getting a Mercury version called the Mariner in the Fall - I can't wait for that.
Lexus does claim they're going to release the "RX400H" in the Spring as a 2005 model, and Toyota claims a similar thing, though a bit later in 2004 - odd since the Highlander gets redesigned in late 2005. What's the point of having a breakthrough hybrid engine for just one year? Perhaps Toyota knows.
That or I've been busy (don't actually expect an update to this until like January 3), or I haven't got pictures or details of them yet. Nice assumption, still.
that was funny. thanks for the info on all these, man. its usefull (: even if we arent on the same market. many cars get here as they get (or are made) over there. 
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I can see the new Malibu on the list.....
When I first saw the new Malibu comercial I thought it was a used car comercial or something.... I thought the car looked a little plain and old in its designs or something.... Nothing significant in the design to spark interest at all.....
So..... I guess it has good specs and reliability or something? I mean if they want to sell a car that looks like that, they should be pretty confident with what it can do....
Is it just me who thinks it looks plain?
Any ideas on the specs on the new Malibu?
When I first saw the new Malibu comercial I thought it was a used car comercial or something.... I thought the car looked a little plain and old in its designs or something.... Nothing significant in the design to spark interest at all.....
So..... I guess it has good specs and reliability or something? I mean if they want to sell a car that looks like that, they should be pretty confident with what it can do....
Is it just me who thinks it looks plain?
Any ideas on the specs on the new Malibu?
Right - the Malibu has been super-reliable, even going back to 1997. The problem always was that a good percentage of the population has a bias against domestic cars based on reliability - so this time around, GM instead packed it with features hoping to win on value.
Spec rules. The two models I recommend are the LS and LT, both of which come standard with a 200-horsepower 3.5L V6, the most efficient six-cylinder in its class by fuel economy. Malibu LS starts at $20400 with traction control, ABS, cruise control, power-adjustable pedals, keyless entry, and 15" alloy wheels. The LT starts at $22900 and comes standard with curtain side airbags, automatic climate control, a remote starter, leather upholstery, heated seats, a power driver seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls, heated mirrors, a rear spoiler, fog lights, and 16" alloys. It'd be the best car in its class if it had 20 more horsepower (or 13 horsepower and a manual shift gate).
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Why ain't the X5 in there it's so nice + its german so you know its good
It's absolute trash. The base model, the X5 3.0i, is the worst premium SUV except for the Land Rover Discovery S, and the X5 4.4i isn't a whole lot better.
You can get everything the X5 offers and more for less money in the Durango Limited 5.7, Axiom XS, Envoy XL SLT 5.3, Murano SL, Grand Cherokee 4.7 Limited High-Output, and Rainier CXL 5.3. Just because they haven't got a premium badge doesn't mean they're no good.
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Owww yea I guess the durango is better, but the X5's interrior is nice
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Funniest person on GTP by far. You should do an "all new for this model year" thread every year. You know you're one of the few people taken seriously here when people ask questions about their cars value and competitors....
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