Chevrolet Tavera

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Chevrolet Tavera

Manufacturer	Isuzu
Parent company	General Motors
Assembly	Halol, Gujarat, India Indonesia
Class	Compact MPV
Engine(s)	2.2 L gasoline, 114 bhp (85 kW) & 180 N·m (133 ft·lbf) 2.5 L turbodiesel direct injection, 80 bhp (60 kW) & 186 N·m (137 ft·lbf)
Transmission(s)	5-speed Manual
Wheelbase	2685 mm (105.7 in)
Length	4435 mm (174.6 in)
Width	1680 mm (66.1 in)
Height	1765 mm (69.5 in)
Fuel capacity	55 litres (14.5 US gal/12.1 imp gal)
Related	Isuzu Panther

The Chevrolet Tavera is a compact MPV produced in Indonesia by Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors and in India by American automaker General Motors sold in ASEAN and Indian markets. It uses the platform of the Isuzu Panther, a diesel-powered multi-purpose vehicle sold in Indonesia. In other markets it is known as the Isuzu AUV, HiLander or Crosswind.

In India, this MUV's main competition includes such vehicles like the Ford Fusion, Toyota Innova, Hindustan Pushpak, Mahindra Bolero, Tata Sumo, and similar vehicles. Unlike some MUVs like the Fusion (which is based on the Ford Fiesta and also sold in Europe), this MUV is based on a pickup truck, in this case an Isuzu model.

Isuzu designed the original Tavera, known as the Panther. Chevrolet's version is a consumer-grade version of the Panther, which is more designed for businesses.

Recently, because of Chevrolet's marketing of their Indian lineup as "an Indian revolution" (similar to their US marketing campaign), the Tavera is now sold as two models. The original Tavera is still being sold; however more upmarket models in India are now sold as the "Tavera Neo".