Update Speculation thread

they said it will be before christmas

 

Well we already have all sorts of sedans since they are and were one of the most popular body styles in history. A Roamer is a very specific representation of an SUV, as you said, full-size which doesn´t have much to do with what most SUVs are nowadays nor with the most popular ones. I don´t think that you guys (unless you´re American) see that many Suburban/Tahoe-like cars everyday. Rather Tiguan(euro-spec)/ RAV4 / X3 etc...

And yeah, we do have the Tograc but that´s a compact crossover directly based on the Vivace. That´s not what I´m talking about. We also have the Legran/ Grand Marshal which are close in time and both sedans but with very different focuses.

 

Could be. But it seems a bit weird given the fact that we also have Sport Intake choices for the Inline-4s (although they don't have the "2200" and "2500" written on them, they just say "POWER F.I.", which is correct, these displacements are nothing to brag about ).

 

Beater config should be called bastion remnants

 

That's like saying we already have the Autobello and the Covet so we don't need the Vivace. The 1990's fullsized truck BoF Gavril's and 2020's hatchback-based Tograc still leaves most SUV niches open. For example, modern Euro unibody midsized SUV would be a very unique addition to the game. Like the Bastion, modern SUV's are highly requested, would fill important empty niches, and counterparts are incredibly popular IRL. Plus I really want to see a massive SUV in game that's faster on a track than half our current roster...

IRL the export versions of the LX did get a diesel. Unless we get a Euro spec (which is unprecedented) we won't see a diesel, but the idea of the platform getting one isn't completely unrealistic. Seeing a low/mid spec based on these export versions isn't out of the question, though certainly less than likely.

There are a lot of cars in game that IRL justification for a diesel, regardless of market variations. The LeGran, both Pessimas, the Sunburst, Hopper, Covet, and I-Series.

 

slightly off-topic, but I find the “Bastion” jokes amusing. we’ve had Widowmaker for a suggestion of a top of the line model that probably has a dangerously high amount of horsepower, beater config called bastion remnants, both a reference to Overwatch and Minecraft, respectively.

 

I'll be interested to see what they do as far as game balance goes if they do add AWD. the "muscle car" levels of power, coupled with a tight, refined, modern chassis, akin only to the vivace could make for quite an overpowered car.
once career mode comes around, they may need to... nerf Bastion.

 

In my opinion they'll either nerf it, or make the over powered variants rare (limited) / expensive for career mode.

 

speaking of the career mode how long do you all reckon we have left in development until then

 

since when were diesels unpopular in the late 90s and early 00s
markets outside of the states exist, y'know...

 

*most american pickups and buses, and trucks are diesel*
*forum user* : deezols not popular in us.

 

Tbh, I don't understand these jokes. I don't even know whether they're jokes or not. Moreover, making references to games like Minecraft or Fortnite isn't exactly the best thing to do in BeamNG. We all know the kind of client who plays these games: stupid 10yos. And I don't think we want them to migrate here altogether.
The 'Widowmaker' name is amazing, though!
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He probably means that Cummins, Powerstroke and Duramax make for a fraction of total truck sales.

 

Diesels are extremely popular in the US with, as the reason for their existence implies, economy-focused drivers. The VW emissions scandal, as well as restrictions such as DPF and DEF do make them a lot more expensive, as well as scaring off the average person, but a savvy consumer is a savvy consumer, and diesels have always had their niche in the US and North American market. Folks wouldn't Cummins-swap old land yachts if they didn't have any merit. (that's a joke example but my point still stands)

While a stock diesel Bastion might not make much sense using the current real-world restrictions, it makes a lot of sense for a Euro-spec version (like the real-world Lancia Thema), as others have pointed out. But, it also makes sense for a lower-trim North American version, in a world where automakers don't need to meet strict emissions regulations that specifically target diesel engines.

It would also serve as a competitor to other diesels like the Cherrier (but then we get into the discussion of whether or not the Vivace/Tograc would be sold in the States and Canada, considering Mexico gets all the wacky French cars and we get nothing)

Personally, the more powerplants the better. Give us an Ecoboost analogue, a hybrid muscle car, a tuneable diesel that goes from sensible putter to 30+psi screamer, hell, even a full EV for me to never use.

I don't know where you're getting that idea from. Hybrids still vastly outsell pure EVs by a wide margin. Toyota, Kia, Ford, and GM are all hybridizing their lineup, with Stellantis, Honda, Audi/VW, BMW, and Jaguar/Land Rover all offering hybrids on a range of models. That kinda covers the majority of automakers you see on the road.

https://www.caa.ca/sustainability/electric-vehicles/electric-vehicles-available-in-canada/

The general public is a lot more accepting of a car that still takes fuel, especially since their range rivals that of diesel-powered passenger vehicles, compared to EVs, which just don't have the range yet. EVs are in the perfect spot for the urban commuter right now, unfortunately, that isn't a one-size-fits-all solution right now.

 

But the front splitter feels way too aggressive to be a factory road version, that's why I think it's a track config

 

I am so hyped for the group B(olide), reminds me of wbimp's rally bolide.

 

Speaking of the bolide, any content predictions?

 

Yes, I don't predict there's any more content than we've seen, in fact they probably just started working on it again

 

It doesn't make sense to have three V8s with different displacement, so they definitely should replace the 3.2 V8 with a V6, which would also make sense lore-wise since Ferrari did have the Dino V6

 

it makes perfect sense

just bored out versions of same motor

LS engine is in 5.3, 6.2, and 6.6 displacements in current silverado

 

I think they will probably add turbocharging at least to low-end models. (with small V8)