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Originally Posted by buickman
But the XF & EA which were very average cars in build quality & performace options sold very well
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Against the equally poorly built Commodore. So it was, in effect, a level playing field, at a time where big RWD cars ruled the roost and people still bought wagons.
Times have changed, the bar has been lifted. This is not simply just a Magna revamp (read the 20 or so page article in the October Wheels or the many other online articles), its a totally new (for MMA) vehicle and its a fresh alternative to the offerings over at the red and blue camps.
Those who compare it to the AU, really have not looked at it closely at all. Go check one out at your nearest dealership. It couldnt be more distanced from the AU's droopy, over-inflated styling if it tried.
Standard options are impressive and the package should appeal to the majority of people looking at a larger car, without the large car barge look.
I personally love the look of the 380. I think it probably could have taken on a slightly more agressive stance on the design of the front (headlights mainly) but overall, for an aussie built and part-aussie engineered car, its very very impressive.
I dont believe it needs ANY more power as its a lighter car and any additional kilowatts will furthur compound the issue of getting those front tyres to grip.
I think it should do well. I would buy one! VRX please...