Chevrolet shows of its forbidden fruit
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January 10, 2013 2:53pm EST
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Chevrolet is bringing a selection of its not-for-U.S.-sale cars to the Detroit Auto Show next week in order to illustrate the depth of the automaker's international offerings, but the real question is: would you like to see them here? (Chevrolet)
The Trax is a subcompact SUV sold in Canada and Mexico, among other countries, but if you want to buy one in the U.S. you'll have to shell out for the more luxurious Buick Encore, which is based on the same platform. (License Agreement - Please read the following important information pertaining to this image. This GM image is protected by copyright and is provided for use under a Creative Commons 3.0 License* for the purpose of editorial comment only. The use of this image for advertising, marketing, or any other commercial purposes is prohibited. This image can be cropped, but may not be altered in any other way, and each should bear the credit line "© GM Co." General Motors makes no representations with respect to the consent of those persons appearing in these photos, or with regard to the use of names, trademarks, trade dress, copyrighted designs or works of art or architecture that are not the intellectual property of General Motors.
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Chevy originally planned to bring the three-row, seven-passenger Orlando multi-purpose vehicle to the U.S. when it debuted in 2011, but then changed its mind. Should it reconsider? (License Agreement - Please read the following important information pertaining to this image. This GM image is protected by copyright and is provided for use under a Creative Commons 3.0 License* for the purpose of editorial comment only. The use of this image for advertising, marketing, or any other commercial purposes is prohibited. This image can be cropped, but may not be altered in any other way, and each should bear the credit line "¨© GM Co." General Motors makes no representations with respect to the consent of those persons appearing in these photos, or with regard to the use of names, trademarks, trade dress, copyrighted designs or works of art or architecture that are not the intellectual property of General Motors.)
The Sail compact was developed in China, where it sells for about $9,000, and is exported to emerging markets including India and Bolivia.
Not even as long as a subcompact Chevy Sonic, the seven-passenger spin is built in Brazil and Indonesia. (License Agreement - Please read the following important information pertaining to this image. This GM image is protected by copyright and is provided for use under a Creative Commons 3.0 License* for the purpose of editorial comment only. The use of this image for advertising, marketing, or any other commercial purposes is prohibited. This image can be cropped, but may not be altered in any other way, and each should bear the credit line "© GM Co." General Motors makes no representations with respect to the consent of those persons appearing in these photos, or with regard to the use of names, trademarks, trade dress, copyrighted designs or works of art or architecture that are not the intellectual property of General Motors.
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The Onix hatchback runs on 100 percent ethanol, the fuel of choice in Brazil where it is made.