Chevrolet Onix

Chevrolet Onix

Chevrolet Prisma.
Overview
Manufacturer Chevrolet
Also called Chevrolet Prisma (MkII)
Production 2012–current
Assembly Gravataí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (GM Brazil)
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact
Body style 5-door hatchback
4-door sedan (Prisma MkII)
Platform Gamma
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
  • 5-speed manual
  • 6-speed 6T40 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,528 mm (99.5 in)
Length 3,930 mm (154.7 in)
Width 1,705 mm (67.1 in)
Height 1,484 mm (58.4 in)
Curb weight 1,012 kg (2,231 lb) - 1,067 kg (2,352 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Chevrolet Celta
Chevrolet Prisma MkI

The Chevrolet Onix is a subcompact car launched by American automaker General Motors in Brazil at the 2012 São Paulo International Motor Show[1] to succeed some versions of Chevrolet Celta. Offered initially as a five-door hatchback, a four-door sedan was launched in 2013 and called the Chevrolet Prisma.[2] The Onix is currently only sold in some South American countries part of Mercosur, including Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina.

Onix Sedan

Back of the Chevrolet Prisma

The Chevrolet Onix offers a Prisma sedan version.

Technical detail

The Onix is available in three trim levels (LS, LT and LTZ) with two 4-cylinder engines, the 1.0-litre producing 78 PS (57 kW; 77 bhp) (petrol)/ 80 PS (59 kW; 79 bhp) (ethanol) and 1.4-litre 98 PS (72 kW; 97 bhp) (petrol)/106 PS (78 kW; 105 bhp) (ethanol) offering automatic or five-speed manual transmission.

The 1.0 versions are fitted with 14" wheels, with 15" fitted to the 1.4 models.

References

  1. ↑ "Sao Paulo motor show 2012: Chevrolet Onix". Autocar. 22 October 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  2. ↑ "NOVO PRISMA 2013 / ONIX SEDAN, PREÇO, FOTOS E FICHA TÉCNICA". Magazine Carros. Retrieved 28 October 2013.


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