| GM Delta platform | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 2003–present |
| Predecessor | GM T platform |
| Successor | Delta II platform |
| Class | Compact |
| Body style(s) | 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 4-door SUV 5-door hatchback 3-door hatchback |
Delta is General Motors' new compact front-wheel drive automobile and crossover SUV platform, a successor to the GM T platform; it also replaced GM J platform and the Z platform used by the Saturn S-Series. The platform debuted in the 2003 Saturn ION. Vehicles of this platform generally carry the symbol "A" in the fourth digit of their VINs. The architecture was mainly developed by Opel in Germany and is based on the Opel Astra (GM2700/3000) platform. The 2004 Astra H/C is a Delta car and therefore the platform is in fact an evolution of the GM2700/3000. The Volkswagen Jetta is said to have been the target for the design group. Delta uses an independent suspension in front and torsion bar type in the rear. The Ecotec Family II engine is widely used, as are a 4-speed automatic and 5-speed manual transmission. Control of the Delta platform has passed, as of 2005, to GM Europe. Headquartered with Opel in Rüsselsheim, Germany, GM Europe will be responsible for all future Delta product decisions.
Vehicles
Current vehicles based on this platform:
- 2003-2007 Saturn ION
- 2004 Opel Astra H/C
- 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
- 2005 Pontiac Pursuit/G4 (Canada/Mexico only)
- 2006 Chevrolet HHR
- 2007 Pontiac G5
- 2005 Opel Zafira B
- 2008 Saturn Astra
Concept vehicles based on this platform:
- Oldsmobile O4
Delta II
The new version of the Delta architecture is currently being prepared. It will grow in size and features and wll be able to be used in a bigger Line-Up. Smaller vehicules like Opel Astra and Chevrolet Cobalt will be insted on the Gamma II platform. Concept vehicles based on this platform:
- 2007 Chevrolet Volt
Possible future vehicles based on Delta II platform:
- 2009 Saab 9-1
- 2010 Chevrolet Volt
See also
Current GM platforms:
- Gamma - subcompact FWD
- Delta - compact FWD
- Epsilon - midsize FWD
- Kappa - compact RWD
- W - midsize FWD
- Alpha - smaller midsize RWD
- Sigma - midsize RWD
- G/K - fullsize FWD
- Theta - crossover SUV AWD
- U - minivan FWD
- Lambda - crossover FWD/AWD
- Zeta - midsize/fullsize RWD
- Y - sports cars RWD
- GMT - trucks RWD
