The GMC Granite Concept is an urban industrial wagon for young urban professionals. So what to make of the crossover GMC Granite, which is sort of in between a minivan, and a station wagon?

After the axe fell at GM, many questioned why the GMC brand survived the cull while others, like Pontiac and Saab, were left to die a most ignoble death. Most GMC vehicles have simply been restyled Chevrolet vehicles. While the Sierra has always been a top seller, it didn’t seem like GMC had much else to offer. Apparently the folks at GM have other ideas for the GMC brand, a unit that has positioned itself as an “industrial” vehicle manufacturer.

As a rule, GMC does not produce concept vehicles. Why would they when Chevy already does it for them? But at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, GMC was there, front and center, with their new Granite concept vehicle. Some have claimed it is a spin-off of the upcoming Chevrolet Orlando, which is already in the production pipeline. However, GMC insists the Granite is more than just a tweaked Orlando. Continue reading GMC Granite Concept