The Chevrolet Trax is one of three Chevrolet minicar global concepts that General Motors will unveil at the New York International Auto Show on April 4.
Designed to appeal to young car buyers in urban markets, these concepts will prove that art needn’t take a back Seat just because the canvas is small. The highly creative concepts drive the energy, diversity and excitement of urban life into cars that deliver good-looking fun, fuel economy and value.
All three concepts were designed at GM’ s Design Studio in Incheon, South Korea, one of GM’s 11 Global Design Studios. Built on GM’s global Mini architecture, they demonstrate the flexibility, creativity and innovative focus of design in GM’s Asia Pacific region.
“These concepts highlight the strength and diversity of GM’s Global Design capabilities, as well as the ability of our Global Product Development team to anticipate and quickly meet the evolving needs of our diverse markets around the world,†said Ed Welburn, vice president, GM Global Design.
The four-door Trax is powered by a 1-liter gasoline engine. The upper part of the exterior is bathed in Blaze Orange, while lower corner panels sport a Burnt Orange matte finish. The paint combination provides a look that reinforces the notion this Chevrolet is all business despite its small size.
In Europe, Chevrolet reached record sales of over 340,000 units in 2006 and a market share of 1.6 percent. In the first quarter of 2007, Chevrolet Europe is well on track for a sales increase of 25 percent over the first three months in 2006 – with estimated sales of 94,000 units in total Europe.