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Honestly, this daydream of mine goes back about a year before the 2020-2021 Ford Transit Trail — the crossover-ish, lightly off-road-equipped Transit. I have to admit something: the thought of "what if the Transit actually got a real Raptor version?" isn't some idea that just popped into my head out of nowhere. But let's be real — nobody's ever putting a "Ford Transit Raptor" into full production. Maybe as a one-off concept, sure, 5 to 10 units, tops.

Base body: Obviously it'd have to be built off the current Ford Transit. Take one of the H2L2, H2L3, or H3L3 body configurations and give it a "half-glazed double cab" layout. Bring back the (now discontinued) Trail trim's two-tone bumpers — half body-color, half plastic, front and rear. On top of that, it should feel a bit more upscale without losing that off-road attitude...

Interior layout: Up front, either a 1+1 or 1+2 seating setup (driver + front passenger); in the back, either a 3-seat or 4-seat bench. Seats and interior trim could mix vinyl, leather, and Alcantara across different areas, or just stick with one of the three. And I think we can all agree the console needs that latest 12-inch SYNC4 touchscreen. Throw in the new digital gauge cluster from the latest European Transit too.

3.5L V6 EcoBoost Turbo Gas Engine: This is the same engine that made the F-150 famous — it puts out 450 hp in the F-150 Raptor. Wouldn't hurt if Ford bumped it up to somewhere around 510-520 hp specifically for the Transit Raptor project, though. A mild-hybrid setup would work too, if that's what it takes.

Drivetrain & Suspension: It absolutely needs a 10-speed automatic paired with AWD. For the shifter, either the rotary dial from the current Transit lineup or the short, modern-style shifter from the new Ranger Raptor would work. Add FOX Racing Shox™ dampers and Transit-specific off-road-tuned suspension. And of course, throw in the brand's signature tech — Ford Trail Control™, Trail 1-Pedal Drive, and Trail Turn Assist.

Honestly, this daydream of mine goes back about a year before the 2020-2021 Ford Transit Trail — the crossover-ish, lightly off-road-equipped Transit. I have to admit something: the thought of "what if the Transit actually got a real Raptor version?" isn't some idea that just popped into my head out of nowhere. But let's be real — nobody's ever putting a "Ford Transit Raptor" into full production. Maybe as a one-off concept, sure, 5 to 10 units, tops.

Base body: Obviously it'd have to be built off the current Ford Transit. Take one of the H2L2, H2L3, or H3L3 body configurations and give it a "half-glazed double cab" layout. Bring back the (now discontinued) Trail trim's two-tone bumpers — half body-color, half plastic, front and rear. On top of that, it should feel a bit more upscale without losing that off-road attitude...

Interior layout: Up front, either a 1+1 or 1+2 seating setup (driver + front passenger); in the back, either a 3-seat or 4-seat bench. Seats and interior trim could mix vinyl, leather, and Alcantara across different areas, or just stick with one of the three. And I think we can all agree the console needs that latest 12-inch SYNC4 touchscreen. Throw in the new digital gauge cluster from the latest European Transit too.

3.5L V6 EcoBoost Turbo Gas Engine: This is the same engine that made the F-150 famous — it puts out 450 hp in the F-150 Raptor. Wouldn't hurt if Ford bumped it up to somewhere around 510-520 hp specifically for the Transit Raptor project, though. A mild-hybrid setup would work too, if that's what it takes.

Drivetrain & Suspension: It absolutely needs a 10-speed automatic paired with AWD. For the shifter, either the rotary dial from the current Transit lineup or the short, modern-style shifter from the new Ranger Raptor would work. Add FOX Racing Shox™ dampers and Transit-specific off-road-tuned suspension. And of course, throw in the brand's signature tech — Ford Trail Control™, Trail 1-Pedal Drive, and Trail Turn Assist.

With reports pointing to a 2029 launch and a possible 4-door body style (on the updated Alpha 2 platform, same as the next CT5 and a new Buick sedan), the coupe-vs-sedan debate is heating up again. Manual gearbox and a possible Gen 6 small-block V8 are apparently still on the table.

Sharing a couple of renders here — coupe and fastback takes — curious what the sub thinks. Would a four-door still earn the Camaro name, or does GM need to keep a true two-door in the lineup too?

Hi everyone,

Based on recent reports surrounding the Lansing Grand River (LGR) plant, it looks like GM is keeping the brilliant Alpha 2 RWD platform alive to produce new sedans, including a new Chevrolet model.

As a huge fan of RWD dynamics, I put together a concept render of what this aggressive new Chevy sedan might look like (see attached gallery).

But honestly, hearing about this RWD architecture staying at LGR brings up a massive question for Chevy fans: What about the Camaro?

If the foundational engineering and production lines are already set up for an Alpha 2 sedan, it practically begs for a two-door coupe counterpart. The 6th Gen's chassis was a masterpiece, and a 7th Gen Coupe on this updated architecture seems like a no-brainer. I’ve included a concept render of a potential 7th Gen Camaro Coupe (and a Fastback idea) in the gallery as well.

I’m curious about your thoughts:

• Do you think Chevy is secretly working on a 7th Gen ICE/Hybrid Camaro Coupe, or is the nameplate taking a long hiatus?
• Looking at the sedan concept, do you like this hyper-aggressive design language for Chevy's future cars?

Source: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2026/04/gm-alpha-2-platform-will-support-these-three-future-gm-models/

Hi everyone,

Based on recent reports surrounding the Lansing Grand River (LGR) plant, it looks like GM is keeping the brilliant Alpha 2 RWD platform alive to produce new sedans, including a new Chevrolet model.

As a huge fan of RWD dynamics, I put together a concept render of what this aggressive new Chevy sedan might look like (see attached gallery).

But honestly, hearing about this RWD architecture staying at LGR brings up a massive question for Chevy fans: What about the Camaro?

If the foundational engineering and production lines are already set up for an Alpha 2 sedan, it practically begs for a two-door coupe counterpart. The 6th Gen's chassis was a masterpiece, and a 7th Gen Coupe on this updated architecture seems like a no-brainer. I’ve included a concept render of a potential 7th Gen Camaro Coupe (and a Fastback idea) in the gallery as well.

I’m curious about your thoughts:

• Do you think Chevy is secretly working on a 7th Gen ICE/Hybrid Camaro Coupe, or is the nameplate taking a long hiatus?
• Looking at the sedan concept, do you like this hyper-aggressive design language for Chevy's future cars?

Source: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2026/04/gm-alpha-2-platform-will-support-these-three-future-gm-models/

Hi everyone,

Recent industry reports suggest that GM's Lansing Grand River (LGR) plant is preparing to build a trio of new RWD sedans on the Alpha 2 platform—and surprisingly, Buick is on the list alongside Chevy and Cadillac.

It’s been a long time since we had a proper, rear-wheel-drive flagship Buick sedan in North America. To see what that could look like today, I created a concept render of a modern, Alpha-based Buick Avenir sedan (see attached image). I went for a sleek, premium look that respects Buick's design heritage but updates it for the modern era.

While this car will likely be heavily targeted at the Chinese market where Buick sedans thrive, the fact that it might be assembled at LGR gives me hope we might see it stateside.

I’d love to hear your opinions:

• Do you think there is still a strong market in North America for a premium RWD Buick sedan, or has the crossover completely taken over?
• How do you feel about the design in the render? Does it capture that classic "Buick elegance" for the modern age?

Source: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2026/04/gm-alpha-2-platform-will-support-these-three-future-gm-models/

Hello Cadillac enthusiasts,

There’s been a lot of talk recently about the Lansing Grand River (LGR) plant gearing up to continue producing RWD sedans on the updated Alpha 2 platform. Knowing that Cadillac is going to be a huge part of this (essentially the spiritual successor or heavy update to the CT5), I wanted to visualize the future.

I put together a concept render (see attached image) of how the next Alpha-based Cadillac sedan might look, blending the current sharp design language with some futuristic, elegant proportions.

The Alpha platform has given us some of the best-handling luxury sedans in the world, and it's great news that GM isn't abandoning RWD internal combustion/hybrid sedans entirely just yet.

What do you all think?

• Should Cadillac's next RWD sedan lean into an even more aggressive, track-focused look (V-Series style), or return to ultra-luxurious, traditional elegance?
• How long do you think Cadillac will keep producing ICE Alpha platform cars alongside the IQ EV lineup?

Source: https://gmauthority.com/blog/2026/04/gm-alpha-2-platform-will-support-these-three-future-gm-models/