New
Chevrolet Niva Spyshot
Carobka
has spyshots of the next generation Chevrolet Niva compact SUV, which is
scheduled to launch in Russia next year. The country’s economic downturn not
withstanding, GM will go ahead with the launch of the new Niva in 2016.
GM
confirmed a 1.8-liter petrol engine with 30 percent more torque for the new
Niva.
As
can be seen from the spyshots, the test mule looks very similar to the concept Niva which
was revealed at the 2014 Moscow Motor Show. It is easy to notice that the Niva
will have an overall length in the region of 4 meters, thus pitting it against
the Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster.
At
the time of its unveiling, Chevrolet announced that the Niva will be powered by
a 1.8-liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 30 percent more torque than the current
model. Local media reports state that the Peugeot-sourced engine will develop
around 135 bhp, and will come paired to a 5-speed manual transmission with 4WD
and a locking differential. Production of the new Niva will continue to take
place at the AvtoVAZ plant Russia.
The
Niva, according to reports, will launch in 2016 in Russia as per the original
schedule.
Spyshots
of the interior show a production-ready dashboard with a 3-spoke steering
wheel, a manual gearbox, manual, rotary controls for the AC, a 2-DIN music
system, and silver accents for the AC vents armrests.
For
the Indian market, GM India will first focus on the full-size SUV market,
by launching the Trailblazer this month. Later, in 2017
reportedly, the brand will bring a compact SUV inspired the Adra concept showcased
at the 2014 Auto Expo.
Source : indianautosblog
