Chevrolet Trax Concept to debut along with two more Minicar Protoypes in New York
The change of times: Chevy is going to introduce not one, but three new global minicar concepts at next week’s New York Show. To make things even more intriguing all concepts where designed at GM’ s Design Studio in... We haven’t seen the other two yet but the General seems to be serious as after the official unveiling on April the 4th, GM will open a dedicated site at where you'll be able to vote for the concept you liked most. According to GM, the results will help Chevy determine
-Continued: Click “Read More…†below to see the official press release
Chevrolet Prepared to Unveil Three Minicar Concepts Next Week in
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
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.
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