It’s been years since GM treated sedans as anything but a footnote in its product strategy. Yet behind the scenes, the company is sketching out something different: cars, not crossovers.
According to sources familiar with GM’s plans, the automaker is developing at least two new passenger cars for the U.S. market. It’s a clear sign that it isn’t quite ready to abandon traditional body styles.
The models will ride on the company’s Alpha 2-2 platform. It’s a reworked version of the Alpha 2 architecture that currently underpins the sixth-gen Chevrolet Camaro plus the Cadillac CT4 and CT5.
This next-gen frame is a rear-wheel-drive setup known for its balanced weight distribution and adaptability across performance and luxury applications. It’s the same foundation slated to support the upcoming Cadillac CT5 redesign.
And now, apparently, at least one other model in GM’s lineup.
That extra model could take a few forms. Insiders like GM Authority pointed to possibilities ranging from a new Chevrolet sedan to a next-generation Camaro, perhaps even a convertible or four-door variant.
Ford has been toying with a four-door Mustang, and GM may not want to be left out of that conversation.
There’s also speculation about a revived Malibu or Impala, nameplates that could help GM reconnect with buyers who still prefer a lower, lighter, more efficient car over a bulky SUV.
The Lansing Grand River Assembly plant in Michigan figures heavily into the plan. The facility currently builds the Cadillac CT5, but production alone can’t keep it running at full capacity. 
Adding more Alpha 2-2-based cars would help sustain operations and spread costs more efficiently across shared components.
While SUVs still dominate sales, demand for sedans and coupes hasn’t vanished, especially as gas prices fluctuate and EV enthusiasm levels off. By keeping one foot in the small car business, GM seems to be hedging its bets, blending nostalgia with flexibility for whatever the next consumer shift brings.
Sarah Kennedy is the Editor-in-Chief of MotorBiscuit. She joined the team as Managing Editor in 2021 and has more than 20 years of automotive and operations expertise. She held ASE certifications as an Automotive Service Consultant and Parts Specialist and was a licensed car salesperson for many years. Sarah often focuses on helping drivers navigate used car buying and vehicle ownership. She created “Shop Smarts,” a column for MOTOR Magazine, and was a contributor there for eight years. Her work earned her a Gold Medalist award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors in 2014 and Bronze Medalist awards from the International Automotive Media Competition in 2014 and 2015. She attended the Automotive Management Institute and earned her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University.

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