Do you find it "telling" that no one else offers it, either? The Korean makes have made tremendous strides in less than a decade, as far as build quality and styling, but the truth is, resale is hideous on Hyundais and Kias. It becomes absolute bargain basement, after that vaunted warranty expires. That warranty was a necessity, in order to overcome the resistance to an off-brand make, as well as the really crappy first generation Hyundais with the cardboard interior door panels.
“Do you find it “telling” that no one else offers it, either?”
Toyota and Honda have a reputation for quality, so they’re not under the same pressure to up their basic warranties. Like Hyundai and Kia, GM has to make strides in convincing people their cars will go the distance. So while the 100,000 mile powertrain is a step in the right direction, GM’s basic warranty of 3 year/36,000 miles is still insufficient.