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'''Delta''' was [[General Motors]]' [[compact car|compact]] [[front-wheel drive]] [[automobile]] and [[crossover SUV]] [[automobile platform|platform]], a successor to the [[GM T platform]]; it also replaced [[GM J platform]] and the [[GM Z platform|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 [[Vehicle identification number|VINs]]. The architecture was developed by [[Opel]] in Germany.

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 [[GM Family II engine|Ecotec Family II]] engine is widely used, as are a 4-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]] and 5-speed [[manual transmission]].

== Delta ==
=== Applications ===
Current and former vehicles based on this platform:
* 2003–2007 [[Saturn Ion]]
* 2004–2009 [[Opel Astra]]
* 2004– [[Opel Zafira]]
* 2005– [[Chevrolet Cobalt]]
* 2005–2009 [[Pontiac G5]]/G4/Pursuit
* 2006– [[Chevrolet HHR]]

== Delta II ==

'''Delta II''' is [[General Motors]]' future [[compact car]] [[automobile platform|platform]], which was also developed by [[Opel]]. It is the successor to the GM Delta platform. Internally it is simply known as a new ''Global Compact Vehicle Architecture or GCV''.

=== Applications ===
Production vehicles based on Delta II platform:
* 2009 [[Chevrolet Cruze]] (Daewoo Lacetti Premiere/Holden Cruze)<ref>[http://paultan.org/archives/2008/07/10/paris-debut-for-new-chevrolet-cruze-sedan/ Paris debut for new Chevrolet Cruze sedan]</ref>
* 2010 [[Opel Astra]] (and Vauxhall/Chevrolet/Buick variants)

Announced production vehicles to be based on Delta II platform:
* 2011 [[Chevrolet Volt]]
* 2011 [[Opel Ampera]]
* 2011 [[Opel Zafira]] (and Vauxhall/Chevrolet variants)
* 2012 [[Buick]] [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]]<ref>[http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2009/112_0907_cadillac_buick_future_product_plans/delta_platform_buick.html Cadillac and ]</ref>
* 2012 [[Chevrolet Orlando]]

Potential vehicles to be based on this platform:
* [[Saab 9-1X]]
* [[Saab 9-3]]<ref>{{cite web | date = 2008-05-11 | url = http://www.themotorreport.com.au/4632/next-generation-saab-9-3-set-to-shrink/| title = Next generation Saab 9-3 set to shrink | work = The Motor Report | accessdate = 2009-08-24}}</ref>

==See Also==
{{General Motors platforms}}

== References ==
* [http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080602/FREE/516060181 "Chevy gets new compact car next year"]. ''Automotive News'' (2008-06-01)

== External links ==
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* [http://www.gmdelta.com GM Delta Enthusiasts (a part of the GM Enthusiast Network)]

[[Category:GM platforms|Delta]]

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