New Chevrolet
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic will compete against small cars like Honda Fit, Mazda 2, Toyota Yaris or Nissan Versa. This new Chevrolet is a redesigned and classy Chevrolet car available like a five-door hatchback or a four doors sedan model. This Chevrolet was revealed at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic goes a stride further when it comes to size and quality within the small cars family. The Sonic is going to be available in two models and designed with 17 inches alloy wheels, heated front seats along with a power sunroof.
The Chevrolet Sonic on the US market may have the same engine as its “big brother”, the Chevrolet Cruze. That means the brand new Chevrolet will be equipped with a 1.8 liters four cylinder engine along with a five speed manual or six speed automatic transmission. This engine will produce around 135 horsepower and 123 pound feet of torque. As an optional feature, the American version of the Chevrolet Sonic is going to be available with a turbocharger of 1.4 liter four cylinders engine. This engine will build up 138 horsepower and about 148 pound feet of torque. The turbo engine will be available just with a six speeds manual transmission, so get ready for an amazing adventure.
Of course along with a powerful engine comes an incredible suspension. And also the new Chevrolet is equipped with the MacPherson strut front and half independent torsion beam rear suspension borrowed from the Chevrolet Corvette. The 17-inch wheels include appropriate tires that help the motive force handle the car even just in more difficult conditions.
With regards to the inside, the Chevrolet officials asserted the brand new Chevrolet may have more cargo space and rear seat space than any other similar car in the marketplace. The inside features an incredible dashboard that you can choose a color from a whole palette of available colors which will also influence the outside paint. Moreover, the interior of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is made to be comfortable and functional. For your purpose it uses some items inspired from motorcycles such as the gauge cluster with an analog tachometer. The instrumentation is digital and displays the fuel level, the current speed along with other information necessary for any driver.
The gadget components don’t lack either transforming the new Chevrolet into the “perfect toy”. So, the Sonic is going to be equipped with an USB port, an auxiliary input audio jack, a Bluetooth hands-free wireless communication along with a XM satellite radio. Moreover, the OnStar with Turn-by-Turn navigation system is used too for this impressive 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. Read the rest of this entry »
Chevrolet Captiva SUV Review
Posted by in Car Reviews, Chevrolet on July 13, 2011
The seven-seater D segment SUV by Chevrolet called the Captiva is a big impressive vehicle with a powerful engine and performance. It is available in enticing colors and its muscular design is a delight for the onlookers.
Engine and other specifications
Captiva has got a 1991cc four cylinder VCDi displacement engine. The diesel 2.0 liter engine produces a maximum power of 148 Bhp at 4000 rpm and the maximum torque of 320 Nm at 2000 rpm. This new class of diesel engine has been made by GM Powertrain and GMDAT with VM Motori. The suspension is Mc Pherson strut with Twin tube gas strut.
The ground clearance comes to 197.00mm and the kerb weight is 1820.00 kilograms. The front brakes are ventilated whereas the rear ones are disk. It has the five manual gear system and the tyre size is 235/60 R17. The dimensions of Captiva are 4660mm length, 1870mm width and 1755mm height.
An on demand system has been given in the vehicle wherein rear axle is selected through an electromagnetic coupling. This gives maximum traction. ESP and ABS systems are too given in Captiva to make the drive safer and convenient. Some additional functions included in the vehicle include hydraulic brake assist, hill descent control and active rollover protection.
Design and style
Captiva’s design is envied by all SUV manufacturing automobile companies. Its muscular and meaty appearance makes it every man’s favorite sports utility vehicle. This SUV has got plastic side mouldings and roof rails to make its design appealing. The six spoke alloy wheels and its striking wheel arches add to its masculine look. The tyres are tubeless. Chrome handles and cylindrical prism appearing headlamps are again counted among its beautiful features. The turn signal lamps are LED type and the turn signal repeaters are given in its side rear view mirrors. The design of the tail lamps is great too. Read the rest of this entry »