In the case of Epica, only two choices exist: The nicely equipped LS or the top-line LT. In both cases purchasers will drive home a touch of elegance and a healthy dose of automotive technology. That powerplant and surrounding body will benefit from General Motors' comprehensive 5-year/100,000 km powertrain and 3-year/60,000 km total warranty, as well GM Roadside Assistance and courtesy transportation services.
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| The Epica will come with General Motors' comprehensive 5-year/100,000 km powertrain and 3-year/60,000 km total warranty for extra piece of mind. (Photo: General Motors) |
I feel good about the Epica. Although the name doesn't thrill me, as my mind constantly flashes back to the Epic, a sorry little British import from the '60s that did not stand up well to being rear-ended by an American behemoth. But that is a distant memory that has no connection, beyond my freakish word association, with today's Epica.
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| The Epica has the potential to be the car the gives GM the power to reclaim its midsize market dominance. (Photo: General Motors) |
Epica is a car that GM sorely needs. The American auto giant has had a tough struggle against the Japanese onslaught of high quality midsize sedans. Even in my own family of former American-car stalwarts, the invasion of Japanese cars has been victorious.
If the Epica and the other new GMDAT products live up to expectations, there is a chance that the American giant will wake up from hibernation and once again dominate the automotive landscape.