So will the retro-theme Nomad come to market? Well, I think there's a very good chance that we will see a modern-day Nomad wandering the roadways of North America in the near future. GM's new Kappa architecture is nicely lending itself to several small-sized projects, one of which - the Solstice - is definitely slated for production as a 2006 model.
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| I think there's a very good chance that we will see a modern-day Nomad wandering the roadways of North America in the near future. (Photo: General Motors of Canada) |
GM believes the time is right for a Nomad-sized entry. "The idea for a compact vehicle like this is more relevant now than ever," said Jose Gonzalez, lead interior designer. The timing couldn't have been better, with a customized original Nomad just making news for a record breaking USD$140,400 auction price at Barrett-Jackson in January. Obviously there's a passion out there for the car.
Relevant or not, the Nomad sits atop my list of cool concepts. I would definitely give the seasonal wanderer home in my garage.
Specifications:
- Body Type: 2-door wagon, fiberglass over structural steel tubing
- Layout: front engine, RWD
- Engine: 250-hp, 240 lb-ft of torque, 2.2-L, (134 cu in) turbocharged DOHC I-4
- Transmission: 5-spd auto with manual mode
- Brakes: disc/disc, ABS
- Seating Capacity: 4 (2+2)
- Web Site: www.gmcanada.com
Note: Additional larger photos available in photo album.
