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  • Holden VF Commodore to be the Chevrolet SS in the US

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    Australia is set to export a car model to the US next year – the yet-to-be-launched Holden VF Commodore is set to make its way into the North American market as the new Chevrolet SS performance sedan.

    The limited-production derivative of the VF will also become Chevrolet’s next NASCAR Sprint Cup racecar, debuting in its race configuration at the Daytona 500 in 2013. When the car arrives, it will be the first time in 17 years that Chevy will be offering a rear-wheel-drive sedan for sale in the US.

    Holden, of course, is no stranger to the North American market – the company was responsible for the design and engineering of the Chevrolet Camaro, while the VE Commodore was sold as the Pontiac G8, and it is currently exporting the Chevrolet Caprice police patrol vehicle to the US.

     

  • Chevrolet Trax – small SUV to join the fold in Paris

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    Chevrolet is set to add a new small sport utility vehicle to its model lineup later this year. Called the Trax, the SUV will make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in September.

    The company hasn’t divulged any specific details about the muscular-looking offering, beyond saying that it’ll offer a generous cargo space and feature an interior executed to standards usually found in more expensive vehicles.

    The five-seater will be a global offering, and will be sold in more than 140 markets globally, with market debuts set to begin next year. More on the Trax as it gets closer to Paris, undoubtedly.

     

  • New Chevrolet Impala full-size sedan unveiled in New York

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    Last week, we saw the new Toyota Avalon, which shed its old man image in two strikes – “emotionally styled exterior design” and “improved dynamic performance”. It wasn’t the only new full-sized car debuting in NYC though, you’re looking at the 2014 all-new Chevrolet Impala that will battle the Avalon.

    Like the Avalon, the Impala features striking new sheetmetal that represents the next evolution of Chevrolet’s design vocabulary. So brace yourselves for more Chevys looking like this, a “luxury Camaro saloon”, if there’s such a thing.

    “Our design team was challenged to create a new classic, but that didn’t mean relying on nostalgia. This is very much a contemporary car, with design elements, craftsmanship and attention to detail that complement its advanced technology and performance,” said said John Cafaro, director of North America passenger car exterior design.

    A package of sound-absorbing, sound-suppressing and even active noise cancellation (on four-cylinder models) contributes to the 2014 Impala being Chevrolet’s quietest full-size sedan ever. For those not used to the US size chart, the Corolla/Civic/Cruze class is “compact”, while the Camry/Accord class is labeled as “midsize”. In that fierce battleground, GM has the Malibu.

    The 2014 Impala will be powered by three engines. An Ecotec 2.4L works with the eAssist system to provide electrical assist in certain conditions to help save fuel. It is estimated at 182 hp. The Ecotec 2.5L is part of a new family of four-cylinder engines developed with increased efficiency and greater refinement. This one is estimated at 195 hp. A 3.6L V6 with roughly 303 hp tops the range. All engines come with a six-speed automatic.

    Driver assistance systems include full-speed-range adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, side blind zone alert and rear cross traffic alert. 10 airbags and OnStar will also be available.

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  • Chevrolet Colorado launched – 2.5L and 2.8L from RM90k

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    Naza Quest officially launched the Chevrolet Colorado pick-up truck yesterday night. The Colorado, which is made by GM in Rayong, Thailand, rolls in with two engine options (2.5L and 2.8L Duramax diesels) and two gearbox choices (5 M/T and 6 A/T). Only the double cab is available, and only in 4X4.

    The three variant range starts with the 2.5 LT manual. This common-rail diesel unit makes 150 hp and 350 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm, good enough to push the two-tonne truck from 0-100 km/h in 12.2 seconds. No automatic transmission option for the 2.5 litre engine – for a self shifting Colorado, one has to look at the 2.8L engine.

    The 2.8L Duramax engine pushes out 180 hp and 440 Nm of twist from 2,000 rpm in the 2.8 LT manual. This one does the century sprint in 11.4 seconds.

    The 2.8 LTZ automatic is the range topper, and the sole variant with an automatic transmission, which is a six-speeder with Shiftronic. The engine is not identical to the 2.8 manual’s – unlike the other two, this one is fitted with a variable geometry turbo. Power remains at 180 hp, but torque is bumped up to 470 Nm, the highest torque figure for a pick-up truck in Malaysia for now. 0-100 km/h is done in 10.2 seconds.

    Spec wise, the LTZ trim of the 2.8 auto brings 17-inch alloys with 255/65 rubber (245/70 R16 for the rest), projector headlamps, power folding wing mirrors, fog lamp chrome garnish, LED tail lamps, roof rails, side steps, chrome gear knob, six-way powered driver’s seat, cruise control, auto door lock, buttons and leather on the steering and climate control. The latter is presented in a donut-style ring, while manual air-con continues with a three-dial layout.

    Standard equipment across the board includes a USB/Bluetooth factory stereo, Driver Information Center, dual-airbags, ABS, EBD and Brake Assist. The 2.8 auto adds on ESP and a list of acronyms. They are Panic Brake Assist (PBA), Hydraulic Brake Fade Assist (HBFA), Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and Traction Control System (TCS).

    The Colorado is priced from RM90,267 for the 2.5 manual. The 2.8 manual goes for RM96,008 while the 2.8 auto will set you back RM106,008. All prices are OTR without insurance. Note that the outdoor pics in the gallery feature non-standard equipment for demo purposes.

    We’ve driven the Colorado already – click here for a test drive report and full gallery.

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  • Chevrolet Trailblazer makes world debut in Thailand

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    The Chevrolet Trailblazer made its world debut today at a special launch, breaking cover ahead of next week’s 33rd Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand.

    First previewed in concept form at last year’s Dubai International Motor Show, the D-segment Trailblazer – which is designed by the GM South America Design Center in São Caetano do Sul, Brazil – will go on sale around the world, beginning with Thailand in June.

    The SUV version of the Colorado pickup – which is set to be launched in Malaysia soon – will be available in two- and four-wheel-drive configurations, and will feature the Duramax four-cylinder turbodiesel mills as found on the Colorado – the 2.8 litre VGT will offer 180 hp and 470 Nm (440 Nm with the manual transmission), while the 2.5 litre is good for 150 hp and 350 Nm.

    Drivetrain choices are a five-speed manual transmission and a six-speed automatic featuring electronic shift-control with clutch-to-clutch capability and an electro-hydraulic control module.

    Plenty in the way of active and passive safety features, with front airbags, electronic stability control, ABS, brake assist, traction control, EBD, hill start assist, hill descent control, engine drag control and dynamic rear brake proportioning in the list.

    The interior of the seven-seater features light-coloured leather seats, which offer three-row tumble and/or fold-flat seat versatility. As for space, the company says the Trailblazer best-in-class spaciousness in the third row; it’s an authentic third row where people can sit comfortably over long trips, so it goes.

    The second row 60/40 split seats offer fold-flat capability, as do the third row 50/50 split seats, making for a cavernous flat floor storage space if the need arises to haul cargo.

    The Trailblazer will be available in two specification levels, a mid-level LT and a range-topping LTZ, with seven exterior colour choices, these being Summit White, Black Sapphire, Sizzle Red, Auburn Brown, Blue Mountain, Royal Gray and Switchblade Silver.

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  • Chevrolet Trailblazer set to premiere in Thailand tomorrow – you can watch the debut live on the Internet

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    The new Chevrolet TrailBlazer is set to be unveiled in Thailand tomorrow, and the global debut of the SUV will be broadcast live via webcast, so you’ll be able to view the production version of the Trailblazer while it’s all hot and toasty.

    The live coverage, which will also feature live and on-the-spot interviews with the attending media and visitors, will start from 1000 hrs to 1200 hrs, Thailand local time (GMT +7).

    The SUV is breaking cover ahead of the upcoming Bangkok Motor Show, but is sure to be at the event, which starts place next week. The Trailblazer – essentially, the SUV version of the Colorado pick-up that we recently drove – arrives just four months after the show version made its debut at the Dubai International Motor Show.

    All you’ll need to do is log on to the company’s Thai website, register in advance, and a reminder will be sent to the mobile devices of registered viewers prior to the event. Unless you’re fluent in Thai, you’ll probably need to enable the English option on the top of the site.

     

  • Chevrolet Captiva with G1M plates up to RM36k cheaper, this weekend only

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    It looks like not only travel packages will be cheap as chips this weekend. NAZA Quest, the official Chevy distributor in Malaysia, is taking off RM30,000 to RM36,000 off the showroom sticker price of 40 selected Chevrolet Captiva SUVs.

    So, the 2011 2.4 litre petrol Captiva can be yours for just RM133,888.00, the 2010 2.0 litre diesel Captiva is selling for RM120,088.00 and the 2010 2.4 petrol Captiva’s price is slashed to just RM105,888.00. Do note that the prices mentioned are without road tax and insurance.

    But these cars aren’t new. They’re actually pre-registered with the G1M, or Gagasan 1 Malaysia, plates and were used for several international events, one of which is the 2011 F1 Malaysian GP. Look at the picture above to see if any of the plates take your fancy.

    NAZA Quest says that all the cars have low mileage and are in pristine condition. In fact, each Captiva has gone through a 40-point check system. Icing on the cake is that these SUVs come with manufacturer’s warranty – always a nice thing to have.

    The Captiva Carnival is on from today till Sunday, March 18; opening hours are from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm. It is held in Kontena National Berhad, Batu 9, Jalan Klang Lama in PJ. You should be able to see it from the Federal Highway; it is next to GAB. Call 1-800-22-4389 if you need more info.

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  • Chevrolet Camaro COPO – 69 units made for drag racing

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    Chevrolet will build 69 of these COPO Camaros for 2012, the brand’s first purpose-built Camaro drag-racing car designed to compete in the NHRA’s Stock Eliminator and Super Stock classes. To give you an idea, national records for quarter-mile times in these contests are in the nine-second range.

    The COPO Camaro concept was first shown at the 2011 SEMA show in Las Vegas, where the overwhelming response by more than 2,000 racing enthusiasts shaped the decision to make the car.

    The 69-unit production for the COPO Camaro matches the number of “ZL-1″ COPO Camaros made in 1969. COPO stands for Central Office Production Order and was Chevrolet’s special-order system in used by dealers to build high-performance models in the 60s.

    The new COPOs will be built using factory “body-in-white” body structures produced at the Ontario plant that manufactures regular Camaros. They are the same body-in-white body shells available to all racers under Chevrolet Performance part number 19243374.

    Three racing-class engine are available, including a naturally aspirated 427 (7.0L V8) and two supercharged 327 (5.3L V8) engines. The powerplants will be built at GM’s Performance Build Center, where the buyer can opt to participate in the engine assembly similar to Chevrolet’s Corvette Engine Build Experience and the Chevrolet Performance Build Your Own Crate Engine programs.

    The engines will be paired to a Powerglide automatic transmission designed for drag racing. A special collector’s package offers all three engines with the COPO Camaro – including one installed in the car at delivery – with each engine serial number matched to the car.

    NHRA racing spec means a solid axle and a full chrome moly roll cage. Inside, most of the standard sound deadening and power accessories have been deleted. Also included is a pair of racing bucket seats (no rear seats), a safety harness for the driver, a competition floor shifter and Chevrolet Performance gauges. Prices starts at $89,000.

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  • Chevrolet Cruze station wagon pops out before Geneva

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    The Chevrolet Cruze range will welcome a new member come Geneva, and it’s this station wagon that will join the hatchback and sedan. The Cruze has been a global success for GM, with the range selling in excess of one million units since launch in 2009, and with this wagon, Chevy will be eyeing a bigger piece of Europe.

    Engine wise, in addition to the current 1.6L and 1.8L petrols, a new 1.4L turbo petrol, a new 1.7L diesel and an improved 2.0L diesel engine have been added. The latter three come with start-stop tech as standard. All engines are Euro 5 compliant.

    The Cruze station wagon, at 4,675 mm, is slightly longer than the sedan (4,597 mm). Load space ranges from 500 litres up to the window line in the rear to nearly 1,500 litres up to the roof with the rear seats folded down. Roof racks are standard.

    The whole Cruze family gets some small changes for 2012. These include a remodeled front fascia, modified head-lamp interiors and fog lamps, and new wheel styles. Inside, Chevy says there are refinements to the center console and a greater choice of seat finishes. New Cruzes are equipped with keyless entry and start as well.

    Also, a brand-new Chevrolet infotainment system called MyLink will be introduced in higher trim levels later this year. MyLink brings owners’ smartphone capabilities into the vehicle.

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  • Chevrolet Colorado spotted being unloaded in Port Klang!

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    Well, it’s definitely turning out to be an eventful week, this, with the next new card to be opened being the Chevrolet Colorado.

    Seems the pickup truck has arrived in town, fresh off the boat, quite literally. Reader Firdaus spotted a number of them being driven off a vessel towards a parking pen at Westport this morning, and duly took some photos of the process. Thanks, Firdaus! :)

    The Chevrolet Colorado double cab pick-up truck, which was launched in Thailand in October last year, was supposed to have made its debut here in December 2011, but the flooding that hit the Kingdom up north pretty much put paid to Naza Quest’s plans for a 2011 introduction. Guess the wait for it to arrive is over, by the looks of it.

    The Thai-made vehicle will be sold here in double cab form, with two trim levels, LT and the higher-spec LTZ, being offered. Two Duramax diesel mills will be available, the 2.8 litre with VGT offering 180 hp and 470 Nm and the 150 hp and 350 Nm 2.5 litre, with both auto and manual transmission options on call. We’ve already test driven the truck – read Danny’s musings on it, if you haven’t already.

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