New Chevrolet hatchback teased ahead of Auto Expo debut
Updated Chevrolet Cruze, Spin MPV, Colorado pickup truck and the iconic Corvette and Camaro sportscars will also be seen at the show.
General Motors India will use the 2016 Auto Expo as a platform to showcase the Chevrolet brand’s new design DNA. On February 3, the carmaker will reveal two new concept vehicles at the Chevrolet Pavilion in Hall 5 at the India Expo Mart, Noida.
Chevrolet has released a teaser of one of the two concepts that will be showcased. The image indicates that this concept could be a precursor to the next-gen all-new Beat hatchback that will hit Indian showrooms by 2017. The teaser reveals the carmaker's new design language. The hatchback is likely to get Chevrolet’s signature front styling with a large two-part grille and a prominent 'Bowtie' emblem at the centre. The concept hatch will also get projector headlamps, LED daytime running lamps and LED fog lamps. Another important aspect seen in the teaser is the thick cladding on the concept’s front bumper, which could mean that Chevrolet could also be readying a 'cross' version as well.
Chevrolet will also exhibit showstoppers such as the Corvette and Camaro sportscars, the Chevrolet Colorado pickup, the recently launched Trailblazer and the new Cruze with styling and feature upgrades. The Spin MPV, slated to be launched early 2017, will also be on display.
In July 2015, GM had announced a new investment of US $ 1 billion and its plans to roll out 10 new Chevrolet models by 2020. The Trailblazer SUV, launched in October last year, was the first of these models and is to be followed by the Spin MPV.
At the time, GM International President Stefan Jacoby had said, “The new global vehicle family will have several different body styles designed to meet the expectations of the Indian consumer. The vehicles will be manufactured and sold in India and feature striking styling that has never been seen here before. They will also be exported worldwide. With this investment, our aim is to double our market share in India by 2020.”
Courtesy : Autocar