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full-size or mid-size 3-row crossover SUV
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. It is largely derived from the GM Epsilon platform, which underlies the Chevrolet Malibu sedan and similar models. The Buick Enclave concept car was previewed at the 2006
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, and the
Saturn Outlook The Saturn Outlook is a full-size crossover SUV that debuted at the New York International Auto Show, and was based on the GM Lambda platform, which it shared with the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia. The Outlook went on ...
was shown at the 2006 New York Auto Show. The 2007 Outlook and GMC Acadia went into production in late 2006, followed by the 2008
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in mid-2007, and the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse in mid-2008. Lambda vehicles feature easily accessible three-row seating. They were supplied with the LY7 3.6-liter V6. Starting with the 2009 model year all Lambda vehicles have GM LLT 3.6-liter
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engine for improved
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, horsepower and torque. With the cancellation of GM's next-generation DOHC V8, there would be no V8 powertrain for the Lambda platform. The platform has been designed for
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and all-wheel drive applications. Lambda vehicles are produced in the new Lansing Delta Township Assembly plant near
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. The Traverse began production in September 2008 at a retooled Spring Hill Assembly Plant in Tennessee, but production was later moved to Lansing. GM discontinued the Outlook after the 2010 model year along with the entire
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brand. Meanwhile, GM announced a second generation of its GMC Acadia for the 2013 model year, taking the bodyshell of the discontinued
Saturn Outlook The Saturn Outlook is a full-size crossover SUV that debuted at the New York International Auto Show, and was based on the GM Lambda platform, which it shared with the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia. The Outlook went on ...
, while at the same time, GM would refresh its Buick Enclave & Chevrolet Traverse vehicles.


Minivans

GM was considering replacing the U-body minivans with new minivans using the Lambda platform for the 2009 model year, but due to the decline of minivan sales the plan was cancelled.


Vehicles

Vehicles based on this platform: * 2007–2010
Saturn Outlook The Saturn Outlook is a full-size crossover SUV that debuted at the New York International Auto Show, and was based on the GM Lambda platform, which it shared with the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia. The Outlook went on ...
* 2007–2016 GMC Acadia * 2008–2017 Buick Enclave * 2009–2017 Chevrolet Traverse


Sales


See also

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References

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