Vehicle Platforms

[PJK]

Hello Holden Gurus

Just curious about what the architecture/platform a vehicle uses really means. For example 'Zeta' platform - do vehicles using the Zeta platform actually share common chassis components etc or does it mean that vehicles are designed using similar principles which make up the Zeta platform.

Regards

PJK

PS: A V8 RWD wagon other than a Berlina would be nice for VE

[Holden]

PJK - In simple terms, a vehicle architecture is a mix of high development subsystems such as suspension and engineering solutions such as a validated front crash structure. The idea is to spread development costs across different vehicles without hindering the ability to create tailored offerings for different brands and markets. Using the Zeta (large premium RWD) architecture as an example, two very diifferent GM concept cars have been created - Buick Velite in the US and Opel Insignia in Europe. Architectures are really a consideration only for GM's internal purposes - you won't be making selections based on architecture in the showroom.

[Smitty]

PJK - Architectures are really a consideration only for GM's internal purposes - you won't be making selections based on architecture in the showroom.

but it does tell us 'interested ones' ...what may or might be available.... ;)