Guess That Car game - By Clues Only

[73GMCSprint]

Not what I'm thinking...

 

[73GMCSprint]

Looks like it's time for another clue.

1.This car has shared platforms with 3 models from its parent company over its production span.
2.The first generation of this car was styled to be more "European" than it's platform-mate.
3. Except for its most recent iteration, this was a RWD car.

 

[vikiradTG2007]

Opel/Vauxhall Vectra?

 

[73GMCSprint]

wrong maker

 

[vikiradTG2007]

Saab 9-3?

(Last post hinted that it is indeed a car on a GM platform)

 

[Crazyjeeper]

Mercury Cougar

 

[73GMCSprint]

Crazyjeeper got it.

(sorry if by "maker" you thought I meant it was within GM)

 

[vikiradTG2007]

OK Crazyjeeper, your turn.

 

[Crazyjeeper]

Produced for 29 years
Only thing that changed was the grille and taillights
First of the brand in with 4x4 and independent front suspension

 

[vikiradTG2007]

Mercedes-Benz G-Class/G-Wagen?

 

[Crazyjeeper]

nope

 

[Labcoatguy]

Jeep Cherokee?

EDIT: Maybe not, it wasn't made for 29 years.

Land Rover 90/Defender?

 

[Lupin_IV]

Jeep Wagoneer (1963-1983)/Grand Wagoneer (1984-1992)

 

[Crazyjeeper]

Yup, Lupin's got it.

 

[Lupin_IV]

10 basic body styles available at debut
produced for 11 years
displacement reduced from 7.4 Liters to 7.1 Liters after its eighth year of production

 

[Crazyjeeper]

Mercedes Unimog

 

[Lupin_IV]

No

 

[73GMCSprint]

Cadillac V16 cars?

 

[Lupin_IV]

Cadillac V-16 it is.

 

[73GMCSprint]

1. This model was built under this name for 7 years.
2. The most powerful engine offered was rated at 360 HP