Lambda platform

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The Lambda platform is General Motors' unibody architecture used for its large crossover SUVs and minivans, underpinning models like the Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf automobile platform
unibody vehicle architecture
alsoKnownAs Lambda platform
assemblyType crossover SUV
bodyConstruction unibody
category General Motors vehicle platforms
crossover sport utility vehicle platforms
chassisType front-wheel-drive-based crossover chassis
designGoal to provide a car-like ride for large family vehicles
drivetrainOptions all-wheel drive
front-wheel drive
engineCompatibility V6 engines
firstModelOnPlatform Saturn Outlook
launchYear 2006
manufacturer General Motors
marketSegment full-size crossover SUV segment
large family vehicle segment
predecessor GM U platform
primaryBrand Buick
Chevrolet
GMC
Saturn
productionStatus discontinued
regionOfUse North America
replacedBy GM C1XX platform
structuralType integrated body-frame structure
successor GM C1XX platform
supportsBodyStyle 4-door crossover SUV
minivan-like crossover
supportsModel Buick Enclave (first generation)
Chevrolet Traverse (first generation)
GMC Acadia (first generation)
Saturn Outlook
usedFor large crossover SUVs
minivans
vehicleLayout transverse front-engine
wheelbaseRange approximately 118–120 inches

Referenced by (6)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Buick Enclave ("GM Lambda platform")
Chevrolet Traverse ("GM Lambda platform")
Saturn Outlook ("GM Lambda platform")
platform
GM Lambda platform
GM Lambda platform
alsoKnownAs
General Motors commercial vehicle platforms
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