Chevrolet has teased its new Onix compact sedan for
the Chinese market prior to the vehicle’s upcoming debut at the Shanghai Auto
Show next month. While it
remains to be seen if that current model will be killed off by this new car,
Chevrolet says the new Onix will specifically target demand of the automaker’s
Chinese customers.
Beyond GM’s official teaser, leaked images
reveal that the compact sedan in full. It sports a large split front grille as
well as curved faux air intakes on either side of the front bumper. At the
rear, the new Onix has simple taillights and a large cut-out for the license
plate. Customers will be able to opt between a number of different trim levels,
including a sportier Onix Redline.
This particular model will be the sixth Redline
model sold in China, joining sporty versions of the Equinox, Cruze, Orlando, Malibu
XL, and Monza. While GM published a single teaser image of the model, Chinese media
has leaked a few tiny / low quality images of the model, confirming
that it will have black wheels, black wing mirrors with red accents, and a
black front grille and Chevrolet badge.
It is reported that the China-bound Onix will be
offered with 1.0-liter turbo and 1.3-liter naturally-aspirated engines. Power
will sit at 114 hp for the 1.0-liter turbo and 101 hp for the 1.3-liter.
