FIRST DRIVE New Chevrolet Captiva review, test drive

With the new Captiva, which is a heavily face-lifted version of the original model, GM believes it now has muscle to steer buyers into its showrooms. Look at this refreshed SUV head-on and you will tend to agree. The massive new grille has completely transformed the car and perhaps addressed the Captiva�s biggest weakness � that it just didn�t look SUV enough. The two-part grille, split by a thick strip on which the Chevy bowtie sits, is the now-familiar signature of modern Chevys. The fog lamp housings look much neater too and the headlamps are more striking than before.
Other interesting details are the re-shaped side air vents, a chrome strip for the window line and turn signals integrated into the mirrors. The muscular wheel arches with protective mouldings are bigger than before to accommodate wheels ranging from 17 to 19 inches. For the Indian market however, it�s likely the 17-inch option (to match higher profile tyres) will be offered. The Captiva�s rear is unchanged and, not surprisingly, is the least interesting part of the car with its rather generic lines.
The interiors are largely carried over too but GM has made some clever design changes to give the cabin a significant lift. The centre console is sharper, better sculpted and has angular vents that give it a sportier look. The large, seven-inch screen is functional, especially with the increased proliferation of navigation systems. GM India is likely to offer the new Captiva with a GPS navigation option on the higher-spec version.
The instrument cluster is completely new as well and unlike the previous model, the speedo and tacho sit separately and are much easier to read. The new Captiva gets an electrically operated parking brake which is controlled by a small switch on the base of the centre console. The space vacated by the handbrake lever has been taken up by dual cup holders that slide underneath the central armrest.
Plastic quality is much improved and feels plusher than before but for a Rs 20-lakh vehicle, it�s still not good enough. There are still lots of shiny, hard bits which take a lot away from the cabin ambience. The switchgear though is pretty decent and gear lever and steering feel better to hold too. The quality level is better than the XUV500�s but the Captiva still can�t match European or Japanese standards.
The old Captiva�s seven-seat configuration remains unchanged and that�s a good thing. We have always liked the ease with which the spring-loaded middle seat tumbles forward with the mere pull of a lever. The third row collapses into the floor to make way for a flat, voluminous luggage area, but with all three rows in place, you can�t travel with much more than your toothbrush.
To match its aggressive looks, GM has given the new Captiva a lot more grunt by plonking a new 2.2-litre diesel under the hood. This twin-cam, 16-valve motor gets a high-pressure, 1800-bar fuel-injection system (for more precise control of combustion) and the compression ratio has been lowered to reduce exhaust emissions.
This 2.2 diesel engine comes in two states of tune; the lower output of 163bhp drives only the front wheels while the more powerful 184bhp version powers both two-wheel and four-wheel-drive versions. In addition to the six-speed manual �box, there�s a six-speed auto option as well. For international markets which prefer petrol, the Captiva gets a new 3.0 V6 developing a lusty 258bhp, but given the trajectory of petrol prices these days, this big petrol motor, which can bankrupt you, certainly won�t make it to Indian showrooms.
It�s not clear which engine options GM will offer in the Indian Captiva, but the 184bhp version is a certainty. The sizeable 36bhp jump in power takes the Captiva crucially past the Fortuner (168bhp) and closer to the Santa Fe (194bhp). The surprising bit about this engine however is its refinement and the impressively low noise levels. This motor is much quieter at idle than the older 2-litre unit and even when you rev it hard, it�s not very obtrusive. A dual-mass flywheel, a stiffer engine block and balance shafts integrated into the oil pump have all played a role in lowering vibrations and noise.
Sadly, the transmission doesn�t feel as refined as we would have liked. The clutch is too heavy and the dual-mass flywheel doesn�t make its engagement particularly smooth. Making things  worse is the ponderous gearshift, which demands strong triceps and makes city driving hard work.  In fact, this is one of the worst gearshifts I�ve experienced on an SUV. Thankfully, the well chosen ratios of the six-speed �box and the increased torque levels allow you to get away with minimal use of the gearlever.
Floor the nicely spring-loaded accelerator pedal and you can instantly feel the huge improvement in power. There�s still a bit of turbo lag but once you get past 1800rpm there�s a strong surge that makes overtaking a breeze. The new Captiva is a happy cruiser as well and the tall sixth gear and low noise levels allow you to amble down any highway in a very relaxed manner. The Captiva feels best on long drives and when you make good use of the flexible interiors, it�s the ideal holiday car.
The new Captiva�s chassis has been tweaked to tidy the dynamics, and within a few metres of driving you can tell that the ride and handling is much better now. The suspension feels a lot more settled especially on an uneven surface and bumps are absorbed with ease. The electronically controlled steering is more responsive but it still doesn�t have sufficient feel or weigh up quite as we would like. The Captiva still wallows through corners so it�s best not to push this Chevy hard.
There�s a lot more kit in the new Captiva. You get six airbags, an upgraded music system, hill start assist and an on-demand 4x4 system which sends drive to the rear wheels via an electronic clutch when necessary. We didn�t get a chance to try out the 4x4 system but our sense is that the Captiva, like most soft-roaders, is best for mild off-road excursions.
Despite all the improvements, the new Captiva doesn�t stand head and shoulders above the Santa Fe or even the pricier Nissan X-Trail for that matter. Though it ticks all the right boxes, the new Captiva doesn�t stand out in any key area and hence, to make it attractive, GM India will need to price it very aggressively.
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Fact File

Price Range (in lakhs)*

Ex-showroom price

21.4 lakh (ex-Mumbai, est)

Engine

Fuel	Diesel
Installation	Front, transverse
Type	4cyl, in line, 2231cc turbo diesel
Bore/stroke	86/96mm
Power	184bhp at 3800rpm
Torque	40.78kgm at 2000rpm

Transmission

Gearbox

6-speed manual

Dimensions

Length	4673mm
Width	1849mm
Height	1727mm
Wheel base	2707mm

Chassis & Body

Weight

1978kg

Performance

0-100

9.6 sec

Economy

Tank size

65 litres

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FIRST DRIVE Chevrolet Volt review, test drive

Chevrolet built the Volt to deal with one problem and one problem alone - range anxiety. Engineered to override the nagging fear you have in an electric car, when the charge in your battery is running low, the Volt is an electric car whose range can be infinitely extended by using a petrol engine as an electric generator.
Powered by GM�s unique Voltec propulsion system which consists of a lithium-ion battery pack and electric drive unit coupled together, the Volt can be driven as a pure electric for a range of around 40 to 80 kilometres. And for most folks that will be the preferred mode of travel. Once the charge is partially depleted however, and here�s the unique part, a 1.4-litre petrol engine kicks in, charges the battery and extends the range by a massive 550 kilometres. And if you want to travel even further, just top up the tank.
This, of course, means that you can use the Volt both as a city car and as a long distance vehicle, giving it flexibility no other production electric car currently enjoys. And you can use it as you will. You can charge the car off a wall socket at night and use it as an electric car all week, not consuming even a drop of fuel. The Volt, however, also gives you the flexibility to make unscheduled long excursions and even cross country trips. So basically, the penalties for driving an electric are almost nil.
The Volt�s battery can be charged using a household electrical outlet, or much faster via purpose-built 240V charging posts which are being set up at convenient locations across the USA (we use 240 volts in India in any case). Once the vehicle is plugged in, owners can schedule either immediate or delayed charges (to take advantage of off-peak electricity rates) and the Volt can even be monitored remotely via computer on MyVolt.com or an exclusive smartphone app.
While you could argue that the Volt is similar to a hybrid in some ways, one key differentiator is that GM claims there is no direct connection between the petrol engine and the wheels of the car. And this makes a huge difference to the car�s architecture. The Volt�s largest component is the battery, which is more than five feet long. The 16kWh lithium-ion battery pack weighs almost 200kg, is T-shaped and actually sits in a spine between the seats, allowing the Volt to have a real boot. The petrol motor is mounted in the nose and drive from the electric motors is sent to the front wheels. Why two motors? Chevy engineers say the second motor is used to provide the Volt additional thrust when you need more power, and it�s also used
as a force multiplier, much like one would use a gearbox to drop rpm at higher road speeds.
Up close and in the flesh the Volt looks impressively cutting-edge. The faux grille instantly tells you that all is not normal here, it�s clear a lot of attention has been paid to refining aerodynamics and, truth be told, this really is a well balanced, good looking car with no odd quirks included just to make the design stand out as something different.
Getting behind the wheel of the Volt sparks more curiosity than excitement. There are all sorts of three-dimensional graphics on the touch screens, plenty of new controls and options to learn and several driving modes to understand. There are Normal and Sport modes, but since this is an electric, I stick it in Normal and set off seamlessly. The Volt pulls away easily, as any torque rich electric should, and the step-off is very impressive. It feels easy and fluid to drive, and getting up to speed is almost effortless. The smooth torque makes this 1.7-tonne car feel like it weighs substantially less and the Chevy just seems to sail along effortlessly. There�s very little of the rubber-band effect you normally associate with an electric and the silence of the drivetrain actually makes the journey really enjoyable. The relaxed demeanor continues even when you pull the car harder; must have something to do with all those hundreds of millions of relaxed but potent V8s Chevy�s built in the past. In comparison, something like a Prius feels [link for tech pics] strained and wheezy.
Only under hard acceleration above, say, 80kph does the engine cut in and become quite audible. It�s not got the nicest of engine notes and sounds strained and a bit long in the tooth [old?], which doesn�t really fit the character of this car of the future. And the engine doesn�t just chug along at one speed. Pull the Volt hard and the revs rise, the second motor also cutting in at higher speeds and adding to the whine. The performance, however, is quite strong and the Volt easily breezes along at speeds in excess of 120kph.
What makes the experience even more rewarding is fact the Volt actually drives quite nicely. The car is based on GM�s new Delta platform, which also underpins the Chevy Cruze, and it uses the same basic MacPherson suspension. The Volt also gets lightweight wheels and specific Goodyear low-friction tyres for a lower rolling resistance. The chassis feels reasonably stiffened, the steering feels very connected once you get away from the straight ahead position, and with weight of the batteries sitting low in the car, body control is quite good too. So it�s fun to drive, even around on a challenging road, which comes as a bit of a surprise. �It was essential to make the Volt funa to drive so that we could connect with people who really like cars�, said one of the engineers Lawrence Ziehr.
The regenerative brakes, that return some of the power to the batteries, however, feel typically wooden, and that spoils the driving experience a bit. Also not too impressive is ride quality. Though comfortable, the suspension is quite audible and you hear a few thumps without getting tossed around too much. The car�s central spine of lithium-ion batteries means the Volt can only be had with two seats in the rear, but they are comfortable enough for average passengers. What you do get is large boot that makes the Volt quite a practical car to own.
Chevrolet wants the message of the Volt to be spread far and wide. A right hand drive version has been made for countries like the UK and Japan, the car will soon be in China and Chevrolet India is working on a plan to get the car here as well. In half a decade or so, we could also see a diesel version of the Volt or something smaller, targeted at European and Indian markets. And wouldn�t that be great? Just imagine how low your running costs could be. Something to definitely look forward to.

Fact File

Price Range (in lakhs)*

Ex-showroom price

Rs 34 lakh (Estimated)

Engine

Installation	Front transverse, FWD
Type	Two electric motors plus 1398cc DOHC, petrol Generator
Power	111kW (149bhp) at 4800rpm
Torque	27.83kgm

Transmission

Gearbox

Two-ratio planetary

Dimensions

Length	4498mm
Width	1788mm
Height	1430mm
Wheel base	2685mm

Chassis & Body

Weight

1715kg

Performance

0-100

9.0sec

Economy

Tank size

35.2 litres

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Chevrolet Cobalt SS

The Chevrolet Cobalt SS is a sports car band of three action bunched versions of the Chevrolet Cobalt congenital on the General Motors Delta belvedere at Lordstown Assembly in Ohio, United States. Featuring two additional and intercooled inline-4 Ecotec engines, as able-bodied as a third naturally-aspirated engine, the band was GM's aboriginal attack into the tuner market.The car launched with a 205 hp (153 kW) supercharged 2.0 L agent in backward 2004 as a 2005 model, commutual with the F35 Chiral chiral of GM Europe. The afterward year, a naturally-aspirated 1SS archetypal able with GM's fresh 2.4 L,171 hp (128 kW) agent was added; it had both automated and chiral manual options. After three archetypal years the supercharged car was discontinued, but a additional 2.0 L agent alone akin to the F35, with ability upped to 260 hp (194 kW) by way of a turbocharger, active the Cobalt SS in the additional division of 2008.

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Chevrolet Corvette Z06

The Corvettes score a suitable account of a racing car. In a period of squad life since their get, the Corvette C5-R serial had 35 victories in 55 races. The latecomer in the serial to add many flavour to the take is the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The Z06 sports car combines the foremost attributes of the sixth procreation Corvette with the late subject.

2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is the fastest and the most almighty car offered by Chevrolet in connexion with General Motors. The modern features not exclusive offer a new looking to the Corvette but also contribute significantly to growth the land of this muscular car. The advanced features of Z06 sports car allow the shadowing:

* The surety grouping, OnStar, created by GE, to turn the safety values of sumptuousness cars. The grouping offers ternion services, viz., make to trained advisors, conveyance to exigency assistance, and OnStar Hands-Free Business effortlessness.
* The new sports car does not love the passenger-side airbag on/off alter box, and this qualifying leaves much populate in the mitt compartment.

The out of the vie car looks author appealing with the new cover of the microscopical orangeness color hair in position of the old Daytona Sunset River. Much features to add to the attractor are the carbon-fiber figurehead fenders and a magnesium engine source. The removable roof commission is content the individual benefit for an open-air swing and for adding a perfect perception to the Chevrolet.

Allay spellbound by Ferrari F430 supercar? It is second to rethink before preparing for a Ferrari F430. GM warns them of the allegeable individual from the anchorage with the begin of its fastest creation car, the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. This sports car has got a impressive quickening from cardinal to 60mph in lower than 4 seconds, a orientation mile in the mid 11-second ambit and the top at 190mph.

The ngo of this action is a hand-assembled 7000rpm, 7.0L V8 LSV engine. The all-aluminum engine is featured with the metal connecting rods, intake valves, sodium-filled system valves, a dry-sump oiling scheme, a forged-steel crankshaft and computer-machined cylinder-head porting. It is adequate of producing an impressive 505 HP and 470lb-ft force. The Vette's 19-inch back tires are wellspring spread to accept the force through its six-speed practice transaxle.

The system of the embody of the sports car is of predominate grandness for a racing car business. Chevrolet, with its life of undergo, serviceable its subject skillfulness by artful an aerodynamic body that is human worthy for the racing surround. Chevrolet possesses a few particularized features specified as the elevated spoilers for its Z06 in status to engage sufficient down force to have a equilibrize during the provocative dynamical situations.

The Z06 is designed to proceedings all swing conditions. To tap the utility of the racing car on a daily ground, the ministration and lav of the rider hump been embezzled into relationship on great get. The HID lighting, dual-zone airconditioning, etc., are a few among the galore facilities offered for a cosy dynamical. The dual-zone temperature controls portion the utility to set the favorable temperature and affirm them throughout the travelling automatically. The seats are made of two-tone leathering ascend with contrast handicraft.

The innovational diam forgather displys the Z06 logo on its tachometer. The tachometer that shows the redline at 7000 and the oil pushing touchstone readout scheme are the specific features on the agency committee. The Z06 is provided with a smaller-diameter three-spoke steering machine that is able of offering statesman nimbleness. The LED method provided at the helper cluster offers awful limpidity in any illumination conditions.

Chevrolet offers a lot of customizable options for the inward of the sports car. You can give a picturesque national with the refrain of the Surface Adorn Packages open at the dealers. It gives the halfway decorate plate and the check papers constellate pods a tracheophyte of trendy flag that go with your tastes. The connatural deciding is usable for the fissure boss thrill and the parking brushwood appendage. The six-speed oar fissure can be provided with automatonlike modes. The elective Bose oftenness scheme has got the steering with GPS, a steering-wheel-mounted frequence controls and an in-dash six CD-changer. For author sporty drivers, it offers XM Orbiter Broadcasting and Homelink too.

Considering its bailiwick and artistic features, the Corvette Z06 sports car can be rechristened as an 'Overpowering Corvette Z06'.

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Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevrolet Camaro is an auto bogus by General Motors and Chevrolet beneath the Chevrolet brand, classified as a pony car and some versions additionally as a beef car. It went on auction on September 29, 1966, for the 1967 archetypal year and was advised as a aggressive archetypal to the Ford Mustang. The car aggregate its belvedere and above apparatus with the Pontiac Firebird, additionally alien for 1967.

Four audible ancestors of the Camaro were developed afore assembly concluded in 2002. The nameplate was active afresh on a abstraction car that acquired into the fifth-generation Camaro; assembly started on March 16, 2009.

The first-generation Camaro debuted in September 1966, for the 1967 archetypal year, up to 1969 on a fresh rear-wheel drive GM F-body belvedere and would be accessible as a 2-door, 2+2 seating, auto or convertible with a best of 250 cu in (4.1 L) inline-6 and 302 cu in (4.9 L), 307 cu in (5.0 L), 327 cu in (5.4 L), 350 cu in (5.7 L), or 396 cu in (6.5 L) V8 powerplants. Concerned with the delinquent success of the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet admiral accomplished that their bunched adventurous car, the Corvair, would not be able to accomplish the sales aggregate of the Mustang due to its rear-engine design, as able-bodied as crumbling sales, partly due to the bad publicity from Ralph Nader's book, Unsafe at Any Speed. Therefore, the Camaro was accustomed as accepting the aforementioned accepted rear-drive, front-engine agreement as Mustang and Chevy II Nova. In addition, the Camaro was advised to fit a array of ability plants in the agent bay. The first-generation Camaro would aftermost until the 1969 archetypal year and would eventually affect the architecture of the fresh awakening fifth-generation Camaro.

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Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1

The Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1 is a aerial achievement adaptation of the Chevrolet Corvette C6. Both the C3 from 1969�1971 and C4 Corvettes from 1990-1995 had ZR-1 models. However, the C6 alternative is clearly labeled as the "ZR1" while antecedent variants had a abutment amid the ZR and 1, as in "ZR-1".

The Corvette ZR1 agent is a heavily adapted adaptation of the LS3, appointed the LS9. Producing 638 hp (476 kW; 647 PS) and 604 ft�lbf (819 N�m) of torque, it is the best able assembly Corvette to date. The LS9 has a sixth-generation Eaton TVS R2300 roots 4-lobe supercharger with intercoolers from Behr, utilizing an air-to-water, dual-brick design. The supercharger's four-lobe architecture offers bigger ability over three-lobe models. To abstain changes to the awning appearance, the supercharger's achievement was breach into two halves. Anniversary butt coffer has an intercooler.

The butt walls of the LS3 are thicker than the Z06's LS7 back the LS3 has a abate bore. Oil squirters beneath anniversary agent advice air-conditioned the pistons and butt walls are acclimated for the aboriginal time in a assembly Corvette. Connecting rods and the basin valve are fabricated of titanium. Heads are fabricated from a appropriate calefaction aggressive aluminum alloy. The camshaft lift was bargain from the LS7's to advance abandoned quality. With the accession of the supercharger to the 6.2 liter LS9, the college lift camshaft was no best all-important to accomplish application targets.

Lubrication is provided by an bigger adaptation of the LS7's dry sump system. The fresh arrangement increases oil accommodation from 8.0 to 10.5 quarts (9.94 liters). A fresh bifold gerotor oil pump increases cruise achievement and oil pressure, enabling oil to be delivered beneath the best acute conditions. Due to the added pressure, the Ultraguard Gold UPF48R oil clarify is required. The LS7 oilpan is acclimated for the LS9 with the accession of an oil acknowledgment which is army on the larboard ancillary of the pan.

With the 2011 model, GM offers the alternative "Corvette Agent Build Experience," area the chump visits the General Motors� Achievement Build Center to advice accumulate the LS9 for the ZR1 purchased. Factory technicians administer the action and the accustomed assurance covers the agent congenital by the customer's hands.

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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Chevrolet clearly appear the 2009 Corvette ZR1 - an American supercar that brings the technology and engineering clarification of carbon-fiber, ceramics and electronics calm in a characteristic design.

"Chevrolet's ambition with the fresh ZR1 is to appearance what an American supercar can deliver, at a amount that trumps exotics that amount two, three or four times as abundant - and does so with aberrant driveability," said Ed Peper, Chevrolet accepted manager.

"Preliminary testing shows the ZR1 builds on the awful admired Corvette Z06 in every achievement category, from dispatch and braking, to cornering anchor and top speed," said Peper. "It all boils bottomward to the power-to-weight arrangement and the ZR1's is aberrant - more good than the Porsche 911 GT2, the Ferrari 599 and alike the Lamborghini LP640. In fact, the ZR1 is accepted to be the aboriginal assembly Corvette to accomplish a top acceleration of at atomic 200 mph."

The fresh LS9 6.2L small-block agent is the ability bulb the supports the ZR1's achievement capability. The enabler of the LS9's achievement and clarification is a large, positive-displacement Roots-type supercharger with a new, four-lobe rotor design. It is aggrandized with an chip allegation cooling arrangement that reduces basin air temperature for best performance.

A sixth-generation supercharger developed by Eaton helps the LS9 accomplish big ability and torque at lower rpm and carries it in a advanced arc to 6,600 rpm, as it pushes abundant air to advice the agent advance ability through the high levels of the rpm bandage - the breadth area supercharged achievement tends to diminish. Heavy-duty and failing reciprocating apparatus accredit the engine's assured high-rpm performance.

The LS9 agent is backed by a new, stronger six-speed chiral manual and a twin-disc clamp that accommodate aberrant anchor power, while advancement an accessible clamp effort. ZR1-specific gearing in the manual provides a abrupt first-gear arrangement that helps barrage the car, and top acceleration is accomplished in sixth accessory - a change from the fifth-gear top-speed run-outs in the manual-transmission Corvette and Corvette Z06.

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2012 chevrolet centennial edition corvette z06

Here are 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette. Chevrolet is celebrating 100 years of racing and its performance heritage with the new 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette, which features a stealth black color scheme with highlights of red in the brake calipers, tires and red stitching on the interior. In observance, the 2012 Chevrolet Centennial Edition Corvette gets a special coat of �Carbon

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2012 chevrolet corvette c7

 i have just been reading the respected US Road & Track magazine which has some snippets of information on the new C7 Chevrolet Corvette V8 cars. The suggestion is that it will, along with being moderately more compact, become slicker and lighter. This also includes a smaller but just as powerful V8. Some of the changes are driven by government legislation and some by consumer desires and demands.

There had been plans for a mid engine V8 arrangement but the Global Financial crisis has meant that plan is on hold (temporarily). For the V8 engine we will most likely see a reduction in cubic capacity to 5.5-liters and very possibly direct injection, along with an increase in the compression. Don't expect such technologies as over head camshafts.

So a C7 Chevy Corvette with a 5.5-liter V-8 with outputs the same as the current LS3 (6.2-liter) is highly likely. Along with the V8 engine improvements it is expected that the Chevy Corvette's performance will be further enhanced with weight reducing composites, magnesium and aluminum. There are suggestions of a vehicle weight of around 3000 lbs.

The other juicy suggestion is that the next generation of the Chevy Corvette will be supercharged (like the current ZR1). So in spite of the financial gloom and doom the American small-block has weathered the storm and looks to be here for a while yet. And in fact it appears to be a better product because of the storm.

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2012 New Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Turbo version

2012 New Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Turbo version

2012 New Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet, Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Sonic five-door, Chevrolet Sonic LTZ, Chevrolet Sonic review, Chevrolet Sonic Specification, latest connectivity features

The new Chevrolet Sonic Sports Association five-door with great design, fun driving experience and the latest connectivity features is a serious competitor in the spirit of fun. Chevrolet is the only company to build a small car in the U.S. motorcycle-inspired round headlamps, are blended with global design cues � a dual-element grille and round taillamps � for a design instantly recognizable as Chevrolet.

Exterior
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan and five-door models are clearly different. Position on a narrow five-door, the form of two boxes is an aggressive, diving, property lines, at first glance, the five-door hatch will look like three-door, because the rear door handles Discreetly located in �C �pillars. Rear five-door will be open information, as stated, motorcycle-inspired tail lights back.

Details that improve the quality Chevrolet Sonic and attention to detail surrounding matte chrome grille and black trim honeycomb grille on all models, while a range of sizes, large wheels, including alloy wheels 17 �, reinforces its appearance sports.

Interior highlights include:
* The surface of the panel in mid-instrument is available in two colors (dark titanium and brick) and flows seamlessly into the upper front door with glass finishing small premium
* The button automatic transmission has a �cobra head� design, while the manual shifter has a chrome button
* Tubular climate outboard outlets protrude from the surface of the dashboard.

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Chevrolet Corvette 2012 gets mild

Chevrolet has revealed the Corvette C6 with some mild
upgrades for 2012, rather than the anticipated all new �C7� model. The
changes to the 2012 model are limited only to interior for the base model
and optional external changes for GM has announced the changes to the 2012 Chevy Corvette. The changes for 2012 are meant to improve the Corvette's on-track performance and on-road comfort.
The Z06 and ZR1 models will get even better performance thanks to new optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Zero Pressure tires. The tires are "competition-oriented" and are optimized for warm, dry conditions and increase the cornering and handling capability of the two-highest performing Corvette models. The tires are matched with all-new aluminum Cup-style wheels in satin black or machined finishes. When combined with the Corvette's Performance Traction Management (PTM) technology that manages torque delivery for maximum performance - the tires are expected to help set new benchmarks for Corvette performance. Engineers estimate an 8-percent gain in maximum lateral acceleration, to more than 1.1g, and improved braking distance.
The Z06 Corvette now gets Magnetic Selective Ride Control and an optional carbon fiber hood.  The standard manual transmission for the ZR1 gets taller gearing in fifth and sixth gears, which improves highway fuel economy by 2 mpg.
Inside all 2012 Corvettes get a new seat design and steering wheel. The seats have larger bolsters on the seat back and cushion areas. Microfiber suede seat inserts are optional. In 2012 the Corvette also gets a new nine-speaker Bose audio system

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2011 Chevrolet

will reveal their new product, that Colorado Rally Concept which will debut at the 2011 Buenos Aires International Auto Show. This adventurous debut vehicle to follow the truck that showed Colorado�s first in Bangkok Motor Show in April 2011.

�Both trucks give a Glimpse of the Next-generation Chevrolet global midsize pickup, the which is of huge importance to consumers in many countries around the world. For example, in Brazil, costumers made ??Chevrolet�s midsize truck the vehicle segment leader for 16 consecutive years,� Brad said Merkel, the GM Global Vehicle Line Executive.

is an unparalleled heritage and a pickup truck that is durable and dependable, and sturdy and strong. Trunk shows the incorporation of a signature design element with a legendary of Chevrolet Car �Colorado Rally exhibits Chevrolet�s DNA in an off road version. To develop this vehicle we did an extensive research on the off- road Motorsport. Each and every detail was deeply studied in order to deliver maximum authenticity,

 designed with the rally raid category in mind, also known as cross country rallying�, says Carlos Barba, GM South America Design Center director In order to create a real rally vehicle, the GM South America Design Studio added up to Colorado concept a wide variety of off road features such as rally windows in acrylic for higher safety against side impacts with air inlets for better air circulation, two milled aluminium tow hooks integrated to each bumper, wide fiberglass fenders, spare tire support inside the bed and tool boxes integrated. Open tailgate to improve flux of air as well as optimize the rear view and reduce the weight, and many more details

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