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A new version of the Epsilon, dubbed Epsilon II, debuted in 2008. It is adaptable for front and all-wheel drive applications. In long wheelbase format, Epsilon II supports US EPA Large Cars, allowing GM to replace the G and W platforms. The architecture was developed by Opel in Rüsselsheim, Germany. Many safety features and AWD fitment ...
GM never produced any models on this platform, instead moving its models to the Epsilon II platform. Also used for the Opel Insignia and Alfa Romeo Visconti concept cars. 2012 Cadillac SLS. Sigma I: RWD/AWD: 2002: 2013: 2003 – 2007 Cadillac CTS; 2004 – 2009 Cadillac SRX; 2005 – 2011 Cadillac STS; 2007 – 2013 Cadillac SLS
The GM W Platform was phased out with the production of the new long-wheelbase Epsilon II platform. The last car produced on the W platform was the ninth generation of the Chevrolet Impala, which was replaced by the Epsilon-based tenth-generation Impala, beginning in model year 2014. GM continued to produce the W-body Impala to fleet customers ...
The second-generation used a long-wheelbase (LWB) variant of the Epsilon II platform, shared with the Opel Insignia, 2010–2012 Saab 9-5, and the Cadillac XTS. [38] The design was based on 2008 Buick Invicta concept, and replaces both the Chinese and North American models.
Based on an enlarged version of the Epsilon II platform, it has a front-mounted engine that either drives the front wheels or drives all four wheels. [9] Replacing the smaller Cadillac STS and larger DTS, [10] production began in May 2012 at the Oshawa Assembly Plant and launched in June as a 2013 model. Marketed with left-hand drive in the ...
GM Epsilon platform General Motors introduced the mid-size transverse engine front-wheel drive GM2900 platform in 1988 with the introductions of the Opel Vectra A and the Vauxhall Cavalier Mk.3 for the 1989 model year.
The 2013 Malibu moved to GM Epsilon II platform and debuted in Asia in late 2011, followed by North America in 2012. [52] The new Malibu became a global vehicle, replacing both the North American Malibu and GM Korea vehicles previously sold around the world.
Engine choices include the Family II straight-4, Ecotec straight-4, 3400 V6, and even a Honda V6, the L66. A 5-speed automatic and two 5-speed manual transmissions are used. The original Saturn Vue used a short 106.6 in (2708 mm) wheelbase, with a 61 in (1549 mm) track.