GM Might Have Another RWD Surprise Up Its Sleeve

Changes to regulations, incentives, and shifting industry forces are once again reshaping automakers’ priorities. For General Motors, the winds may be turning in an unexpected direction and passenger cars might just be on their way back, at least in a modest form.

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A new report says that the brand is working on not one, but at least two fresh passenger models. Each will allegedly ride on the rear-drive Alpha 2-2 platform. If true, it could mean a new wave of American cars on public roads.

What’s Cooking at GM?

The Alpha 2-2 architecture is an evolution of the Alpha platform used for the sixth-gen Camaro, CT4, and CT5. We’ve known for almost a month that a new CT5 sedan is coming. Now, it’s being alleged that it won’t show up alone.

According to a report from GM Authority, sources familiar with the matter confirmed another model is coming on the same platform. Details remain scarce, and it’s unclear which badge, name, or body style the new car will wear.

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The CT4 isn’t as popular as the CT5 but it’s still a great car to drive. That could make it a natural candidate for this mysterious model. Another option would be a premium coupe or convertible based around the well-received Cadillac Expressive Coupe from last year.

It’s also plausible too that General Motors is thinking of something more economical, less luxury focused, and more mainstream. Still, anyone hoping for the return of the Chevrolet Malibu, Impala, or even a modern Bel Air should temper expectations, particularly if they’re imagining anything powered purely by internal combustion.

Could It Be a Camaro?

Instead, it could be the long rumored four-door Camaro. Don’t forget, Ford is also believed to be working on a four-door Mustang. It trademarked the name Mustang Mach 4 back in February.

While there’s no official confirmation that such a sedan is coming, a four-door Camaro wouldn’t be all that shocking these days, especially now that Dodge is back in the game with the Charger sedan. Obviously, the chassis connection to the last Camaro makes that possibility all the more plausible.

If true, and it’s worth treating this report cautiously, it all ties into GM’s broader strategy shift, which blends EVs, hybrids, and new ICE products to steady sales and offset cooling EV demand.

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Passenger cars won’t return to the dominance they once had (even if we wish they would), but GM’s willingness to invest in them again signals a more balanced approach, and one that throws enthusiasts a meaningful lifeline.

More details should surface as development progresses, but for now, it looks like GM’s Alpha era is far from over.

Source: GM Authority