What if............?

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/7729/wtccultraconceptvh3.jpg
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/5831/chevultraparistc9.jpg

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http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=11666

I think that's awesome.

I like it, reminds me of a WRC car. I'd buy one

Not my style, but I certainly think its something worth pursuing. A Chevrolet in WRC, with a dominating street car to match would be an interesting wrench in Subaru and Mitsu's lives....

What the?

Loose the spoiler and that thing looks awesome. Price it below the Cobalt and their is nothing in that segment that can touch it as far as looks go. Since Chevy already has 2 spall cars it should probably go to Pontiac though.

I agree that the over done styling elements need to go but I would love to see a Car Magazine in 2009 with the MINI vs. Hornet vs. CHEVY (name?) on the cover.

I assume this car could be made in Korea and share components and/or replace the Aveo.

What the?

It will be at the Paris Motor Show (September 30 to October 15, 2006) from Chevrolet Europe.

Yes boys.... that's a real upcoming car..... at least for Europe.

It will be at the Paris Motor Show (September 30 to October 15, 2006) from Chevrolet Europe.

Yes boys.... that's a real upcoming car..... at least for Europe.

That is the kind of exciting car Chevy needs here on the entry level. What Chassis is it on? it is a sub $20K car right?

Actually sort of cool. It would be a neat daily driver.

Yes boys.... that's a real upcoming car..... at least for Europe.

A real race car. The Chevy Lacetti (aka Daewoo Lacetti) is already in WTCC and this concept would be a future replacement. Maybe a toned down street version could be a future Aveo replacement here.

http://us.tnpv.net/2006/WKA200601/WKA2006011357734_pv.jpg

What if a car had wheels as large as its doors, rubber bands for tires, factory ground effects that couldn't make it over the mildest of speed bumps, and an exhaust system that backfired so violently it caused the paint on the rear left side of the car to develop severe orange peel?

I dunno... sounds like a hot wheels concept.:D

I reserve judgement for the real concept, but I think I will like it :) .

David

this guy from the link Guy posted did a pretty good photochop of a more realistic version of the car


Quick chop, pardon the slopiness...
http://home.comcast.net/~builder228/stuff/wtcc.jpg

this guy from the link Guy posted did a pretty good photochop of a more realistic version of the car
Ted Krygier is !!!TED!!!, I think he still posts here.

That thing is badass :metal: ....I would love to see every Chevy/Pontiac car look that pissed off and aggressive :bow:

That thing is badass :metal: ....I would love to see every Chevy/Pontiac car look that pissed off and aggressive :bow:

I dunno. Four doors = Family car IMHO.

awsome..looks like Chevy took the focus and updated it since Ford has no money to make a new one..he he he j/k

actually I like it and would be a great car for the people that want this type of performance..

A salesman on a honda lot tried to sell me a Civic Si for close to invoice and I wouldnt take it.

http://carsmedia.ign.com/cars/image/article/620/620651/2005-civic-si-hfp-20050531045236708.jpg It was tempting but after I drove it, it just further confirmed I just dont like the short hatch back cars. I wasnt happy with the drive. That car was a flop for Honda, do you think this one will do better for Chevy?

I guess it could do as well as Mini, or Golf?

Now I drove the 2003 RSX Type-S and fell in love. The thing took an on ramp at 80 and stuck to the road and looks better. Chevy/Pontiac needs something like that.

I have to admit it does look good. but I wouldnt be likely to buy it. Priced right Im sure alot of people would though.

yeah but that civic had what...160hp? the type-s had 200. big difference.

Absolutely hate it. Of course, I never was, am not, and will not be in the market for a car like this. Looks like rice to me.

yeah but that civic had what...160hp? the type-s had 200. big difference.

Not when going 80 on an onramp.

That car was a flop for Honda, do you think this one will do better for Chevy?


Remember, Chevy's current entry level hatch leaves a lot of room for improvement:

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//pictures/VEHICLE/2007/Chevrolet/20052676-E.jpg

Absolutely hate it. Of course, I never was, am not, and will not be in the market for a car like this. Looks like rice to me.


rice...wow thought that term was dead as a description of any car that SHOULD have stuff like this car has..
This Chevy is FAR FROM RICE..it it is a WRC car concept then everything about it is for performance and not another APC catalog stick on HP booster..

Remember, Chevy's current entry level hatch leaves a lot of room for improvement:

http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//pictures/VEHICLE/2007/Chevrolet/20052676-E.jpg

It has improved..

http://paultan.org/wp-content/thumb-0509_chevrolet_aveo_1_900.jpg

yeah but that civic had what...160hp? the type-s had 200. big difference.

I imagine the Si had 170- 180 but the difference in the handleing or the feel of the handling seemed alot better in the RSX Type-S. The Si seemed a little loose in comparison. Could be Im just not used to the short hatch, the Mini seems to be marketed as a car that handles... The import guys seem to like them for some reason. It could just be me but I dont like the feel.

Now granted the Acura by definition was more upscale than the Honda. The Si hatchback was supposed to be top of the line sport civic but just didnt feel that way to me. I should also point out that it wasnt the average on ramp, the on Ramp had a straight away toward the end and it wasnt a tight corner. I remember looking down at the speedometer coming out of the curve. it was 3 years ago.

Last thing I want to do is spread mis-information but at the same time I was impressed with the Type-S.

I think the drawing is a little exagerated, but it sure looks like it would gobble up a Dodge Caliber!!

Not quite my thing, but I could see how it would find a place at Chevy. They say Dodge dealers can't keep thier new compact on the lots.

It has improved..

http://paultan.org/wp-content/thumb-0509_chevrolet_aveo_1_900.jpg

Yeah, that is an improvement for the sedan. The hatch still has the old styling. Maybe the facelift is planned for it for next year.

Chevy's SUV nose carries over to cars better than Dodge's truck nose.

Although won't that look awkwardly like a mini Malibu?

Yeah, that is an improvement for the sedan. The hatch still has the old styling. Maybe the facelift is planned for it for next year.

maybe this is the facelifted car?? and they plan on making a WRC car out of it?? and market it as the Aveo SS

makes me think of the pontiac rageous. I guess it would be cool. Not my kind of car though.

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/7729/wtccultraconceptvh3.jpg

Comments?

I think an Izuzu Amigo should come back with that nose.

Hurl.

Or to be a bit more specific....

Absolutely hate it. Of course, I never was, am not, and will not be in the market for a car like this. Looks like rice to me.

....what he said.

I like it.

whats rice about it?

whats rice about it?
the wing?:shrug:

Umm.....is THAT Kappa based?!? Imagine if it were...RWD with a small displacement 4 cylinder engine and a hatch/wagon.

Such short overhangs and the doors are actual doors instead of Saturn ION II "doors" it's amazing what styling can do.

Umm.....is THAT Kappa based?!? Imagine if it were...RWD with a small displacement 4 cylinder engine and a hatch/wagon.

Such short overhangs and the doors are actual doors instead of Saturn ION II "doors" it's amazing what styling can do.
If that is the case, I may be taking a trip to paris...as much as I don't want to go into france at all

I think a small hatchback car is what Chevy/Pontiac needs. I'm 22 now, and when I was just getting my driver's license, I really wanted a CRX, and so did most of my friends. And FWIW, this was a little before F&F came out, so we did not want to rice them out. I really like the small, economical, hatchback cars like the Golf or Rabbit, CRX (even though they are old), and I even like the new Schirocco (sp?) concept. I think it would be awesome if they released something more aggressive than the ugly Aveo hatchback.

I think a small performer like that would be great for GM. Perhaps they could get some of the guys drooling over the new Civic Type R hatchback (http://www.autoweek.nl/images/800/e/6af7519752030c6be0d92495c1d71bce.jpg) another choice...a smarter choice.

That's very cool! Not my style but I wish GM would make that - i.e. Ecotec 4 cyclinder with 300 HP with AWD that would be the top model for that car and marketed to the EVO / STI / SI crowd and priced several thosuand dollars cheaper than either the Mitsu or Subuaru.

Ok back to reality - that won't happen, GM has to make money but it's a nice thought.

More News on the car.

The body was designed by Ewan Kingsbury, a designer at Holden in Australia. Development work was done at Opel, Vauxhall, & Saab. The engine is from Daewoo.

Now.... get this. The engine is Diesel. 190 horses.

The car carries Chevrolet's "design language" to the extreme, so you'll not only see something similar in a future small Chevrolet, but you'll also see some familiar styling "themes" in other future Chevrolets as well.

That's very cool! Not my style but I wish GM would make that - i.e. Ecotec 4 cyclinder with 300 HP with AWD that would be the top model for that car and marketed to the EVO / STI / SI crowd and priced several thosuand dollars cheaper than either the Mitsu or Subuaru.
Ok back to reality - that won't happen, GM has to make money but it's a nice thought.



Ok, if it does supposedly have to compete with the likes of the EVO or STI, there's no reason it should have to start at under 20,000. Those two cars start in the 30,000 dollar range. It would be amazing if they could get something comparable to those cars as far as performance goes and get it in at ~20,000 though. I don't think that it's in that segment though, just from looking at it.

Another sketch:

http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/2-chevrolet-wtcc-ultra-concept-sketch.jpg

The car salutes the WTCC < World Touring ar Championship series >.

As some of you may know, one of the things I'm involved in is road racing. Particularly GM vehicles in road racing.

WTCC is a very exciting series, though I doubt any of the video coverage of the series will ever get airplay here... < I hope EuroSport and EuroSport2 get offered by a wise cable/satellite provider, as it's got a lucrative chance here as an adjunct/alternative to NASCAR....I mean Speed TV>.

http://www.fia-wtcc.com/

The video section is first rate and more rich than any other race series. I recommend the Brno race 2 if you have an hour to watch;)

Chevy's 'global face' isn't really growing on me at all.

The rest of the car looks awesome, I doubt we'd be fortunate enough to get it here, unless maybe as a Saturn coupe.

More News on the car.

The body was designed by Ewan Kingsbury, a designer at Holden in Australia. Development work was done at Opel, Vauxhall, & Saab. The engine is from Daewoo.

Now.... get this. The engine is Diesel. 190 horses.

The car carries Chevrolet's "design language" to the extreme, so you'll not only see something similar in a future small Chevrolet, but you'll also see some familiar styling "themes" in other future Chevrolets as well.
Holden design, hmm...What do they work on best? Could it be RWD?

Well with SAAB involved I guess RWD is out. Oh well it is a good looking car if you ask me.

Holden design, hmm...What do they work on best? Could it be RWD?

Well with SAAB involved I guess RWD is out. Oh well it is a good looking car if you ask me.

a Holden man designed the body, that is all

Holden design, hmm...What do they work on best? Could it be RWD?

Well with SAAB involved I guess RWD is out. Oh well it is a good looking car if you ask me.

Holden is the design center for GM Asia. That would mean Daewoo and quite probably, GM-China.

Most all of GM's future, world-wide, low priced econo-cars will be coming out of Daewoo, so this is a look at what type of design work Holden has in store for Daewoo (and GM-global).

Holden also does engineering work for GM's global RWD programs, save the Corvette and Cadillac.

Chevy's 'global face' isn't really growing on me at all.

The rest of the car looks awesome, I doubt we'd be fortunate enough to get it here, unless maybe as a Saturn coupe.

The spy pics of the latest Malibu don't inspire confidence in Chevy's global face. It just makes the car seem cheap and low quality.

But I like what I see in these pics.

The "Fast & Furious" crowd wouldn't even have to touch it - its ready made for primetime boom boom cruising.

To each their own. No thanks.

Real thing:

http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2006_paris/chevrolet/wtcc/images/01.jpg
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2006_paris/chevrolet/wtcc/images/04.jpg

Real thing:

http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2006_paris/chevrolet/wtcc/images/01.jpg
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2006_paris/chevrolet/wtcc/images/04.jpg


Subtract the spoilers and scoops, and what you have is Chevy's new "global" face.

Also, the model standing next to the car appears to have no butt.

Since I haven't seen the car in person you'll have to take my opinion of the car and the model's butt with a side of salt....

...having gotten through the disclaimer....The nose isn't flattering to me at all, I'm still losing faith in Chevy's global identity. Were the tail lights grafted off a VW concept or possibly a production car? While this could be an exciting thing for Chevy, it really doesn't stand apart from other Euro concepts I've seen over the past couple of years.

As for the butt....if a married man with kids says it's not there...who I am I to argue? :p

A couple more...

http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2006_paris/chevrolet/wtcc/images/02.jpg
http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2006_paris/chevrolet/wtcc/images/03.jpg

I posted last year that "headlamp/signal bezels were getting too long - they are already over the center of the front wheels and someday they would encroatch on the windshield. :rolleyes: "

Well, I didn't think it would be coming this soon...

It doesn't look bad at all, but what happened to the old days when there was stylish metal over the wheel?
Soon we won't need to wax anything, just buff all the polcarbonate light inserts.:shrug:

PS - there's a butt in there somewhere! :D

Looks good (minus the cow catcher) That should be sold in the US. Exciting small affordable cars is what US automakers need. Young people buy a lot of sub-$20K cars. Hook people on Chevy early.

Looks good (minus the cow catcher) That should be sold in the US. Exciting small affordable cars is what US automakers need. Young people buy a lot of sub-$20K cars. Hook people on Chevy early.


For what it is I like it! WRX, Evo, Focus Civic Si..this would get that crowd going a real head turner..good looking car..

i acutally like that. its hot

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PS - there's a butt in there somewhere! :Dno bewbs tho.:(

I like it as far as small cars go. Just needs a few minor changes and it could be the hot new Pontiac hatch :)

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