2013 Chevrolet Onix - A day ahead of the opening of the event to the 27th Sao Paulo International Automobile Trade Show 2012, car manufacturer General Motors brand Chevrolet that carries 'a head start' by the premiere of the all-new Chevrolet Onix, Sunday (10/21/2012) evening local time Monday ( 22/10/2012) Jakarta time.
Tribunnews.com (Tribune Netwok) into one of the six media of Indonesia who witnessed the launch thanks to the invitation of General Motors International.
Latest hatchback generation of chevy is claimed as the finished product of perfection both interior and exterior design.
In his speech, General Motors CEO, Daniel F Akerson, said this product would strengthen the position of GM among major car manufacturers are used in South America, especially Brazil.
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Onix hatchback manifold. In addition to a manual version, the market share of cars targeting the lower middle class in the South American market is also has a version with a six-speed matic.
In general, Onix looks sporty exterior design. Display grille and front bumper made typical output of new cars Chevy. Understandably, this product was designed by the same team with the manufacture of the latest version of the latest Chevy cars.
Gold Chevrolet logo stand out and be the separator between the grill and bumper. Designed tapered headlights and sharp. Enhanced sporty front fog lamp through the attached display in the bottom of the bumper.
For the interior, spaciousness which is typical of American cars was immediate. Impression of 'minimalist' is also applied in this car. Increasingly felt a sense of spaciousness while the panels on the dashboard just concentrated on a few buttons, eg temperature control. Button also just resting on the driver's side.
The most prominent feature chevy owned this type of facility that is embedded on the MyLink touch screen about 5 inches as the headunit in the dash. Through this feature, users that are using a smartphone tub on the dashboard while driving.
All entertainment facilities such as a camera, music player, picture sharing, GPS and satellite functionality, up to the video player can be done while driving.
In addition, the new General Motors will provide detailed specifications on the mat Onix Sao Paulo IATS. So anything about the price. Even so, Grace Lieblein, chairman of GM Brazil is intended to imply the segmentation of the car market for C class (lower middle).
Car that appeared to the public first in the mat Paris Motor Show 2012 is devoted to American and South American markets. That is, the product is said to have a capacity of 1.4 liter engine is not going to be sold in Indonesia.
After all, Laurent Berthet, Director of Communications for GM Southeast Asia in general called Onix specification is still under Chevy Aveo which has slid in Indonesia. However, the new Aveo will have facilities depan.Tak MyLink in many technical information given in this Onix world premiere event, before its official launch at the Brazilian Motor Show this week.
However, some important things are thrown into the media, including with a 1.4 liter petrol engine and it looks like there will be a 1.0-liter version.
As a prospective car people who certainly can not be priced too expensive, too complicated or Onix is not sophisticated, but it's where the excess designnya practical, simple and stay beautiful. Mazda2 glance similar, but very characteristic front grille Chevrolet Onix.
Behind the simplicity of its design, Onix is one of the few that uses a 6-speed automatic transmission in its class.
Other allure, the Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system put, the cabin entertainment system that includes integrated audio, video and smart phones as well as the operation of various applications via the buttons on the steering wheel or the 7-inch touch screen in the center console.
Android-based phone or BlacBerry can be operated with Bluetooth wirelessly in the cabin. MyLink is a patented system of Chevrolet, the same as with AppLink Ford or Toyota with the Entune.
Another uniqueness, a key regulator electric mirrors mounted on the A pillar, not on the side of the front door like in general.
Modern touches are also evident in the indicator panel design that combines the analogue to digital for the tachometer and speedometer and gas dosing.
The front is designed in the style of dual cockpit, separated by a center console that contains buttons entertainment and climate control, a stick shift and a small compartment where bottles and glasses.
Nothing special in the back seat, but it turned out rather large trunk for the hatchback segment, at least three travel bag can fit a standard size if the top cover is opened, which is enough to tie two ropes to the back door that is also one characteristic design practicality Onix.