TomServo92 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Link Viva? Like in paper towels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Link Viva? Like in paper towels? Hmm... How about a Fiesta launch campaign: "Viva Fiesta!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Hmm... How about a Fiesta launch campaign:"Viva Fiesta!" That brings up an interesting point. GM's b-car carries a Spanish name in much the same way as Ford's. Is GM being a bit of a copycat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 That brings up an interesting point. GM's b-car carries a Spanish name in much the same way as Ford's. Is GM being a bit of a copycat? A bit? More like blatant. Oh well. Immitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I don't know for some reason Viva reminds me of Vega and that can't be a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 A bit? More like blatant. Oh well. Immitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I'm trying to be nice to GM. They've had a really rough day ya know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) I don't know for some reason Viva reminds me of Vega and that can't be a good thing. I love how GM scraps model names after each generation. Way to build brand equity! Metro - Aveo - Viva Cavalier - Cobalt - Cruze Tracker - Equinox Blazer-TrailBlazer - x (Traverse, if in spirit?) Lumina - Malibu Lumina APV - Venture - Uplander S10 - Colorado Sonoma - Canyon Transport - Montanta - Montana SV6 - SV6 (right?) Grand Am - G6 Sunbird - Sunfire - G5 Century - LaCrosse Regal - Lucerne Terazza - Enclave -or- Ranier - Enclave -or- Rendezvous - Enclave Edited June 2, 2009 by PREMiERdrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azulejost Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I love how GM scraps model names after each generation. Way to build brand equity! Well, when you build a bad product that doesn't turn your company or brand's fortune around, I guess it makes sense to move on to something new. The Blazer name had some good history associated with it, but for the most part every other model you mentioned was a good example of why GM is bankrupt today--uncompetitive with import brands. I wouldn't call it an Aveo, but the blatant ripoff of another Spanish name to compete head to head with the much-praised Fiesta is over the top. Then again GM thought the rear-engined Corvair could take on the VW Beetle just because they put the engine in the back. Another in a long line of poor business decisions, this time financed not while risking publicly traded stock, but by the taxes we all get to pay. I feel for the dealers trying to sell Chrysler's and GM's, those that will survive, because the American public didn't support the auto bailout in the first place, and I'm sure the attitude will only continue to dwindle as billions more get dumped into this pit. As far as this car goes, the exterior doesn't seem too bad. That instrument panel though, wow it's grotesque. Glad to see GM always has another "import fighter" at the ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerM Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I don't know for some reason Viva reminds me of Vega and that can't be a good thing. Well, it's better than Nova (Translation: "doesn't go") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Jellymoulds Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 That brings up an interesting point. GM's b-car carries a Spanish name in much the same way as Ford's. Is GM being a bit of a copycat? GM used the Viva name before Ford used the Fiesta name, my Father-in-Law taught me to drive in a 1965 the early GM Vauxhall Viva which they introduced in 1963 the Fiesta was first released in the mid 70's it was FOE first FWD car here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 GM used the Viva name before Ford used the Fiesta name, my Father-in-Law taught me to drive in a 1965 the early GM Vauxhall Viva which they introduced in 1963 the Fiesta was first released in the mid 70's it was FOE first FWD car here. I looked it up. The last Viva was made 30 years ago. I still believe it's a copycat move that they reintroduce a little know name that closely resembles the much acclaimed Fiesta. It reeks of "me-too". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 All in all I'd rather tell someone I drive a Ford Fiesta than a Chevy Viva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 All in all I'd rather tell someone I drive a Ford Fiesta than a Chevy Viva. Ford Fiesta just rolls off the tongue. Chevy Viva sounds like you're drunk and slurring your words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Again, GM likes to copy Ford, let's hope this time around Ford can bring its product out to market before GM... To add... I think the name is proper... "Viva" = "Live"..Which is what is the current situation at GM, they need to LIVE.... Ford "Fiesta" = "Party", which is what Ford is probably doing now that GM is crashing and eating it's new customers up. So yes, GM need to live, and Ford needs to Party. Maybe Chevy's next Malibu will be renamed "Miracle" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Again, GM likes to copy Ford, let's hope this time around Ford can bring its product out to market before GM... To add... I think the name is proper... "Viva" = "Live"..Which is what is the current situation at GM, they need to LIVE.... Ford "Fiesta" = "Party", which is what Ford is probably doing now that GM is crashing and eating it's new customers up. So yes, GM need to live, and Ford needs to Party. Maybe Chevy's next Malibu will be renamed "Miracle" I can't wait for the Chevrolet Bailout, the Buick Last Ditch Effort, and the Cadillac Hail Mary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Again, GM likes to copy Ford, let's hope this time around Ford can bring its product out to market before GM... To add... I think the name is proper... "Viva" = "Live"..Which is what is the current situation at GM, they need to LIVE.... Ford "Fiesta" = "Party", which is what Ford is probably doing now that GM is crashing and eating it's new customers up. So yes, GM need to live, and Ford needs to Party. Maybe Chevy's next Malibu will be renamed "Miracle" Classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I can't wait for the Chevrolet Bailout, the Buick Last Ditch Effort, and the Cadillac Hail Mary! Do they come with On*Star? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Do they come with On*Star? No, but they come with On*LastLeg... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 No, but they come with On*LastLeg... Awesome. Maybe On*AWishAndAPrayer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Awesome. Maybe On*AWishAndAPrayer? Maybe On*LifeSupport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Maybe On*LifeSupport? On*Empty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 On*Empty :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Metro and Aveo do not have any 'brand equity'. Some names were better to be scrapped, such as Vega, Citation, Chevette, Cavalier, Sunfire, Century [may as well call it Adult Diaper]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 how about On*TheirWayOutTheDoor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Metro and Aveo do not have any 'brand equity'. Some names were better to be scrapped, such as Vega, Citation, Chevette, Cavalier, Sunfire, Century [may as well call it Adult Diaper]. I think that Metro has plenty of equity as a small, efficient vehicle. "Geo" is the part of the name that has nothing going for it perception wise. I'm not saying that they should have kept all the old names, but replacing crap product with more crap product and a fancy new name doesn't accomplish anything. People see through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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