'future,' Korea to mix roadster Mi-ray and updated styling cues from sports cars of the past, like Monza SS 1963, and 1962 Corvair Super Spyder. Designers at GM's Advanced Design Studio in Seoul provides door LeMans scissors Mi-ray, on the open, and yet the body sculptured aerodynamic to achieve the look of a fighter jet, while balancing design of Chevy models past and the future.
Chevrolet Mi-ray side of the exterior
As with most supercars, carbon fiber is the name of the game. The body is built using lightweight materials and CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic), as well as spoiler Mi-ray's. Cockpit-inspired interior is surrounded by a carbon fiber shell, and even 20-inch wheels in front and 21-inch wheels in the rear is made of aluminum and carbon fiber composites.
Chevrolet Mi-ray interior
Displaying Mi-ray uses rear projection to display the navigation, performance, and mileage information. Retractable rearview camera replaces traditional rearview mirror, and front-facing camera enables navigation overlay information on real-time video driving.
Chevrolet Mi-ray front exterior
Located mainly on the back and under the drivers front-mounted two 15-kW electric motor powered by lithium-ion battery 1.6-kWh. The electric motor will drive the vehicle for driving in the city. For performance driving, Mi-ray can switch from front-wheel drive to rear wheels, and 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mounted behind the cockpit combine with an electric motor to provide torque control to the left and right rear wheels as needed. No details were given on fuel consumption or speed.
Chevrolet Mi-ray Best Concept Car Award
GM Director of Design Taewon Kim (left) and GM's Korean President and CEO Mike Arcamone (right) holds the awards for Best Concept Car in front of Mi-ray supercar concept at the Seoul Motor Show 2011. "
Because the crossover is based on a proven GM global architecture, only minor revisions are required to meet federal standards, allowing Chevrolet to fast-track the Captiva Sport for the United States. In Europe, General Motors sells the Chevrolet Captiva and the Opel Antara twins. Both of them received some customization from the Germans at Lexmaul Tuning. With the help of a new ECU software, the 150 hp diesel engine has been boosted to 180 hp, while the top speed has been limited to 145 mph due to the safety reasons.
This car is also sold in the United States as the Saturn Vue, which means the exterior set of new side sills and a front lip spoiler may be something that will fit stateside. Lexmaul offers the new kit at a price of $ 1,168 and a two years of warranty. The Chevrolet Captiva Sport features either an Ecotec 2.4L direct-injected four-cylinder or 3.0L direct-injected V-6 engine – each matched with a fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission.
The Captiva Sport will be offered in LS and LT models, with four trim packages, including an all-wheel-drive model (LTZ). All models feature 17-inch aluminum wheels, XM Satellite Radio, six-speaker sound system, four-wheel disc brakes with antilock, traction control, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, air conditioning, power locks and windows (with driver’s express down) and remote keyless entry.
Uplevel LT and LTZ models include the V-6 engine (with dual exhaust), along with OnStar and Bluetooth phone connectivity. A rear-view camera and leather trim package – including leather-trimmed and heated front seats – are standard on LTZ and available on other trims. The LTZ trim also includes a 10-speaker sound system and a sunroof. The Chevrolet Captiva Sport will be available for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2011, as a 2012 model.
This car is also sold in the United States as the Saturn Vue, which means the exterior set of new side sills and a front lip spoiler may be something that will fit stateside. Lexmaul offers the new kit at a price of $ 1,168 and a two years of warranty. The Chevrolet Captiva Sport features either an Ecotec 2.4L direct-injected four-cylinder or 3.0L direct-injected V-6 engine – each matched with a fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission.
The Captiva Sport will be offered in LS and LT models, with four trim packages, including an all-wheel-drive model (LTZ). All models feature 17-inch aluminum wheels, XM Satellite Radio, six-speaker sound system, four-wheel disc brakes with antilock, traction control, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, air conditioning, power locks and windows (with driver’s express down) and remote keyless entry.
Uplevel LT and LTZ models include the V-6 engine (with dual exhaust), along with OnStar and Bluetooth phone connectivity. A rear-view camera and leather trim package – including leather-trimmed and heated front seats – are standard on LTZ and available on other trims. The LTZ trim also includes a 10-speaker sound system and a sunroof. The Chevrolet Captiva Sport will be available for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2011, as a 2012 model.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Elegance
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Elegance
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Elegance
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Elegance
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Elegance
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Elegance
The Chevrolet Sonic is offered in two physique styles: a beautiful four-door auto and a adventurous five-door. Each delivers class-leading rear-seat roominess and burden space. The auto and five-door models are abnormally different. The five-door carries a tight, two-box appearance with aggressive, diving affection lines, while the sedan's "notchback" contour has a added flush and complete presence. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic At aboriginal glance, the five-door archetypal looks like a three-door bear because the rear aperture handles are carefully amid in the 'C'-pillar area. The rear of the five-door continues with anarchistic details, including exposed, motorcycle-inspired rear taillamps. Data that reinforce Chevrolet Sonic's superior and absorption to detail cover chrome grille surrounds and matte atramentous bore grille inserts on all models, while a ambit of ample caster sizes, including 17-inch admixture wheels, reinforces its adventurous demeanor.
Chevrolet Sonic models are powered by efficient, power-dense, small-displacement engines, including the Ecotec 1.4L turbo and the Ecotec 1.8L the aforementioned engines acclimated in the new Chevrolet Cruze. Three transmissions are available: a five-speed chiral and six-speed automated with the 1.8L and a six-speed chiral with the 1.4L turbo. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic The Ecotec 1.4L turbo’s ability ratings are estimated at 138 application (103 kW) and 148 lb.-ft. of torque (200 Nm) amid 1,850 rpm and 4,900 rpm.
The by itself aspirated Ecotec 1.8L engine has abounding of the aforementioned appearance of the Ecotec 1.4L turbo. It is a bunched and abiding four-cylinder engine advised for low maintenance, low emissions and ammunition efficiency. Its two-stage capricious assimilation assorted allows about 90 percent of aiguille torque to be accessible from 2,400 rpm to 6,500 rpm. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic It is estimated at 135 application (101 kW), forth with 123 lb.-ft. of torque (167 Nm) at 3,800 rpm. Production of the Chevrolet Sonic begins after in 2011 at the General Motors Orion Assembly Center in Michigan, which accustomed a $545-million investment in upgrades and retooling, and will advice restore about 1,000 jobs in the city Detroit area.
It appears that the delay for Chevrolet's Aveo backup is about over as we accept the aboriginal official photos of the North American-spec model. Confirming antecedent rumors, General Motors ditched the Aveo moniker in favor of a new name as the baby car will be alleged the Chevrolet Sonic on this ancillary of the Atlantic. The aggregation acclaimed that the archetypal for markets alfresco the U.S., Canada and Mexico, which was aboriginal apparent at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, will absorb the Aveo name.
"The Sonic represents a new alpha for Chevrolet in the baby car articulation and so we acquainted it was time to accord it a new name,” said Chris Perry, carnality president, Chevrolet U.S. Marketing. “The new car is roomy, beautiful and fun to drive, and Sonic is a youthful, active name that helps back what this car is about." The 5 aperture auto adaptation pictured actuality doesn't arise to be any altered than the Aveo apparent in Paris. We're still abbreviate on intel, but we accumulate it will not be continued afore General Motors releases abounding data on the N.A. Sonic, which will be bogus at the firm's Orion Assembly in Michigan starting from 2011.
