[BigAls87Z28]

You can get a V8 in the Tblazer and Envoy, but only in the LWB models. The Buick Ranier is the only SWB model, outside of the TB SS, to get a V8.
But the 4.2 I-6 was just upgraded to 291hp, why spend the buck for the 5.3 making 9 more hp? It will deffinatly tow what ever you need it too, as it is the strongest base engine for any SUV in its class, by a large margin.
The GMT360, the chassis the Tblazer, Envoy, Ranier, and the Accender are built on, is getting updated and reformated. There will be one wheel base to seat 7 people. I think Buick should scrap the Ranier because its too truckish, they need something FWD/AWD based. They had that with the Rondevou or whatever, but that mofo was FUGLY!! It would have been a nice SUV thing if they styled it differently, something to really shake up Lexus's RX300/330.

Also, the Saab 9-7x is also added to the GMT-360 list, but some how they tuned it pretty well to where most people like the handling. Im sure that some of the suspension parts are shared with the new TB SS...which btw looks f'ing awesome! Such a sharp looking SUV with thoes nice 20's on them. They look tasteful, and not gaudy...very nice.

BTW, pick up this months Motor Trend and they have a big lay out of Chevy's SS line up, comparing a 64, 94, and 2006 Impala SS. They also have info on the new 2WD Silvy SS (still long bed, extended cab) and more info on the TB SS.

I wish I could work for GM. In all honesty, they wouldnt have to pay me much. If they housed me, fed me, let me drive whatever car I wanted, and just some spending cash here and there, I would so do it just for a chance to sit in these board rooms and hear what exactly they are talking about and how they think things out.
GM needs to get lighter on there feet. They need to be as fast, if not faster then the smaller companies like Toyota and Honda.