DETROIT
– Chevrolet
announced today that its all-new, U.S. built small car will be called the
Chevrolet Sonic in North America.
“The
Sonic represents a new beginning for Chevrolet in the small car segment and so
we felt it was time to give it a new name,” said Chris Perry, vice president,
Chevrolet U.S. Marketing. “The new car is roomy, stylish and fun to drive, and
Sonic is a youthful, energetic name that helps convey what this vehicle is
about.”
The
small car will carry the Sonic name in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Production of the Sonic begins in 2011 at GM’s Orion Assembly Center in
Michigan, which received a $545-million investment in upgrades and retooling,
and will help restore approximately 1,000 jobs in the metropolitan Detroit
area.
The
vehicle will continue to be called Aveo in other parts of the world, where it
will be sold in more than 50 countries.
About
Chevrolet
Chevrolet
is a global automotive brand, with annual sales of about 3.5 million vehicles
in more than 130 countries. Chevrolet provides consumers with fuel-efficient,
safe and reliable vehicles that deliver high quality, expressive design,
spirited performance and value. In the U.S., the Chevrolet portfolio includes:
iconic performance cars, such as Corvette and Camaro; dependable, long lasting
pickups and SUVs, such as Silverado and Suburban; and award-winning passenger
cars and crossovers, such as Malibu, Equinox and Traverse. Chevrolet also
offers "gas-friendly" solutions, such as Chevrolet Cruze Eco with an
EPA-estimated 42 miles per gallon highway, and the Chevrolet Volt offering 35
miles of electric driving and an additional 344 miles of extended gasoline
range, according to EPA estimates. Most new Chevrolet models offer OnStar
safety, security, and convenience technologies including OnStar Hands-Free
Calling, Automatic Crash Response, and Stolen Vehicle Slowdown. More
information regarding Chevrolet models, fuel solutions, and OnStar availability
can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
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