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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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3 Chevy minicars at NY

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The Chevrolet Trax is one of three Chevrolet minicar global concepts that General Motors will unveil at the New York International Auto Show on April 4. Designed to appeal to young car buyers in urban markets, these concepts will prove that art needn’t take a back seat just because the canvas is small. The highly creative concepts drive the energy, diversity and excitement of urban life into cars that deliver good-looking fun, fuel economy and value.

After the April 4 unveiling, democracy lovers will get the chance to pick their favorite by visiting www.vote4chevrolet.com and cast their vote for the concept they prefer. The results will help Chevy determine U.S. market interest in the minicar segment, and which design resonates best with potential buyers.

All three concepts were designed at GM’ s Design Studio in Incheon, South Korea, one of GM’s 11 Global Design Studios. Built on GM’s global mini architecture, they demonstrate the flexibility, creativity and innovative focus of design in GM’s Asia Pacific region.

“These concepts highlight the strength and diversity of GM’s Global Design capabilities, as well as the ability of our Global Product Development team to anticipate and quickly meet the evolving needs of our diverse markets around the world,” said Ed Welburn, vice president, GM Global Design.

The four-door Trax is powered by a 1-liter gasoline engine. The upper part of the exterior is bathed in Blaze Orange, while lower corner panels sport a Burnt Orange matte finish. The paint combination provides a look that reinforces the notion this Chevrolet is all business despite its small size.
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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Whoa...it looks even weirder since the pic got squished.
Old Mar 28, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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1 liter engine? Damn, even the most basic Scion uses a 1.5L
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 08:07 AM
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That looks pretty cool actually. A lot better than Scions
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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I'm liking the global GM strategy more and more.
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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I like it! It's not the type of car I'd personally drive, but I like it alot better than the Scion's and Yaris, etc. Just because it's small, GM has proven that it can still look unique and sharp.
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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The perfect car for really small UT students

Hook 'Em!
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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i guess it looks ok for what it is, better than others in it's class... i just don't like the proportions for these cars in general
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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if they can get a V8 in that thing....

I don't think its too bad, and more and more I think I may be getting something practical instead of something fun... lol
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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I assume these going to be 3 of the 7 cars that are new for NYIAS?
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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What kinda price we talking here?
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by DvBoard
What kinda price we talking here?
Well they are all smaller than the Aveo so they should also cost less.
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 91_z28_4me
Well they are all smaller than the Aveo so they should also cost less.
$5k? I warrentied car for that price is tempting...
Old Mar 30, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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$5k? I warrentied car for that price is tempting...
I don't know about $5k but it is cheap enough to be produced and sold in Mexico for a profit. As the current Corsa is.

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