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Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Friday, June 17, 2011 1:35 PM
Chevrolet’s small car names, even after they die in the U.S., they live on for decades in South America. The Chevette, for instance, was axed from North America after 1987, but lasted through 1992 in Brazil, 1996 in Ecuador, and 1998 in Colombia. It seems the Cobalt nameplate is next to receive immortality in South America. A little more than a year after it was replaced by the Cruze, the name has resurfaced on a new Chevy concept car, which debuted earlier today at the Buenos Aires motor show.
GM isn’t providing any firm specifications, but does note the Cobalt might be equipped with either 1.3- or 1.8-liter four-cylinder engines. That along with the shape of the A-pillar is leading some to speculate the car may well be based off the architecture used underneath the new Aveo/Sonic, but I've yet to receive any firm confirmation.

From GM...
That is if you can understand Spanish.

-Debut mundial en el 5° Salón Internacional del Automóvil de Buenos Aires
-Se destaca por su maniobrabilidad, espacio interior, capacidad de baúl y terminaciones refinadas
-Versátil, el Cobalt trasciende segmentos, lo que le permitirá atraer una gama mucho más amplia de consumidores en diferentes mercados como: Sudamérica, Africa, Oriente Medio y Europa

Buenos Aires, Argentina - Chevrolet presenta mundialmente en el 5° Salón Internacional del Automóvil de Buenos Aires, el Chevrolet Cobalt Concept, un sedán que cuenta entre sus puntos destacados con un amplio interior y refinamiento en sus terminaciones, sólo comparable al de segmentos superiores.

Desarrollado por el Centro Tecnológico de General Motors en Sudamérica, el Cobalt, en su versión Concept, que puede conocerse en el Salón de Buenos Aires, del 17 al 26 de junio, está pintado con la exclusiva pintura “Smoke Beige”. Este vehículo fue desarrollado a partir de investigaciones que revelaron la importancia del espacio interior en los vehículos compactos, con terminaciones refinadas y equipamiento capaces de ubicar a este sedán, en una franja de segmentación mucho más amplia al tener el precio de un vehículo compacto, pero ofreciendo espacio y confort propio de vehículos de categorías superiores.

“El Cobalt es un vehículo importante dentro de nuestra estrategia por ser un modelo versátil. Su configuración permite combinar el uso diario con viajes durante los fines de semana con la familia y equipaje, siempre con mucho confort, desempeño y eficiencia en el consumo de combustible. Es un auto que trae una serie de diferenciales que ciertamente atraerán una amplia franja de consumidores”, afirma Jaime Ardila, Presidente de General Motors Sudamérica.

Siguiendo las líneas del ADN global de Chevrolet, el Cobalt nació para satisfacer a los más diversos mercados. Llama la atención en este sedán, el tamaño y la inclinación del parabrisas, que le confiere amplitud interior y una excelente visibilidad.

En la parte delantera, el Cobalt además de la parrilla doble, cuenta con faros de doble parábola. Además, el paragolpes posee una barra cromada que lleva en los extremos luces antiniebla de LEDs integradas. En la parte trasera del Cobalt, se destacan las ópticas, también de LEDs, con un diseño exclusivo que arrancan elogios a primera vista.

"Es un orgullo para nosotros tener el Cobalt como primicia mundial en el Salón Internacional del Automóvil de Buenos Aires. Este desarrollo de GM Sudamérica es una clara muestra de nuestro compromiso con la región. Estoy seguro que el Cobalt será el próximo éxito global de la marca”, sostuvo Sergio Rocha, Presidente y Director Ejecutivo de GM Argentina, Uruguay y Paraguay.

Otro elemento destacado de este Concept es el techo de vidrio, que permite el paso de luz natural al habitáculo y cuenta además, con un sistema de iluminación formado por dos filas de LEDs azules, aumentando la sensación de espacio en el interior del sedán.

Para satisfacer las diferentes demandas alrededor del mundo, el Cobalt, estará equipado con una gama de motorizaciones de cuatro cilindros en un rango de cilindrada que va de 1.3 a 1.8 litros, con transmisión manual o automática, que funcionan con etanol (combustible flexible), nafta o diesel, logrando un óptimo balance entre rendimiento y economía de combustible.

El Centro de Diseño de GM Sudamérica también ha desarrollado un kit aerodinámico para el Cobalt que, además de darle un toque deportivo (llantas de aleación de 17” con neumáticos 255/45 R17), mejoran la aerodinámica del sedán, reduciendo su consumo. Sumado a esto, este Concept viene equipado con escape doble cromado.

Refinamiento interior

Gracias a una correcta combinación de distancia entre ejes y calibración de la suspensión, el Cobalt fue diseñado para garantizar una maniobrabilidad superior a las existentes en su segmento, logrando excelencia tanto en estabilidad como en comodidad.

En cuanto a interior, el Cobalt tiene un acabado en dos tonos de gris cálido: un tono más oscuro, llamado "Urban" y el color "Very Light Platinum”, más claro, que mejoran aún más la sensación de espacio interior. El equipo de diseño también utilizó un revestimiento símil madera en algunas partes del panel y en la parte central del volante.

"Todo el interior ha sido diseñado para brindar el máximo confort y refinamiento. Dejamos esto muy claro en la utilización de cuero en el revestimiento de las puertas, los paneles y asientos, así como revestimiento símil madera, que le aporta elegancia a este sedán," dijo Carlos Barba, Director de Diseño de GM Sudamérica.

Además, el Cobalt cuenta con un sistema de entretenimiento: un equipo de navegación integrado al panel y dos pantallas de 7 pulgadas ubicadas en los apoyacabezas delanteros, que aportan un adicional a la experiencia de los acompañantes.












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Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Friday, June 17, 2011 1:42 PM
I liked it up until i saw the rear end on it
Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Friday, June 17, 2011 3:04 PM
love the roof... thats neat.



Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:07 PM
if it had a longer trunk and was overall longer period.. i think it would have made a perfect us cobalt



Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:49 PM
RED wrote:I liked it up until i saw the rear end on it


X2 . . . Who came up with that crap??
Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Friday, June 17, 2011 7:49 PM
Whats up with the short Aveo trunk?



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Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Saturday, June 18, 2011 1:46 PM
Looks like a corrola.



Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Saturday, June 18, 2011 2:51 PM
Google chrome gave me the option of translating the spanish to english, so here ya go guys. Hope it works.

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From GM ...
That is if You Can Understand Spanish.

-World Debut at the 5th International Motor Show in Buenos Aires
He stands out for its handling, interior space, trunk capacity and refined finishes
-Versatile, Cobalt transcends segments, allowing you to attract a much wider range of consumers in different markets including South America, Africa, Middle East and Europe

Buenos Aires, Argentina - Chevrolet its world premiere at the 5th International Motor Show in Buenos Aires, the Chevrolet Cobalt Concept, a sedan that has among its highlights with a spacious interior and refinement in their endings, only comparable to the upper segments.

Developed by General Motors Tech Center in South America, Cobalt, in its Concept, which can be seen at the Hall of Buenos Aires from 17 to 26 June, is painted with unique painting "Smoke Beige".This vehicle was developed from research that revealed the importance of interior space in compact cars, with sophisticated finishes and equipment capable of locating this sedan, a stretch of much broader segment to have the price of a compact car, but offering space and comfort of vehicles higher categories.

"The Cobalt is an important vehicle in our strategy to be a versatile model.Its configuration combines the everyday with trips over the weekend with family and luggage, always with great comfort, performance and efficiency in fuel consumption.It is a car that brings a number of differentials that certainly will attract a wide swath of consumers, "said Jaime Ardila, President of General Motors South America.

DNA along the lines of global Chevrolet Cobalt was born to satisfy the most diverse markets.What is striking in this sedan, the size and raked windshield, which gives it interior space and excellent visibility.

At the front, the addition of the grid Cobalt double with double headlights.In addition, the bumper has a chrome bar that carries the ends of LEDs integrated fog lamps.In the back of the Cobalt, the optics are highlighted, also LEDs, with a unique design that compliments tear at first sight.

"It's an honor for us to have the Cobalt as a world premiere at the International Motor Show in Buenos Aires. This development of GM South America is a clear sign of our commitment to the region. I'm sure the Cobalt will be the next global success of the brand, "said Sergio Rocha, President and CEO of GM Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.

Another feature of this concept is the glass roof that allows natural light to pass to the cabin and has also has a lighting system consisting of two rows of blue LEDs, increasing the feeling of space inside the sedan.

To meet the different needs around the world, the Cobalt will be equipped with a range of four-cylinder engines in the range of displacement ranging from 1.3 to 1.8 liters, with manual or automatic transmission, running on ethanol (Flex Fuel) gasoline or diesel, achieving an optimum balance between performance and fuel economy.

The GM Design Center in South America has also developed an aerodynamic kit for the Cobalt, in addition to give a sporty (alloy wheels 17 "with tires 255/45 R17), improving the aerodynamics of the sedan, reducing their consumption.Added to this, this Concept is equipped with dual chrome exhaust.

Interior refinement

With the right combination of wheelbase and calibration of the suspension, the Cobalt was designed to ensure superior to the existing handling in its segment, achieving excellence in both stability and comfort.

As for Inside, the Cobalt is finished in two shades of warm gray: a darker, called "Urban" and the color "Very Light Platinum", clearer, that further enhance the feeling of interior space. The team design also used a similar coating timber in parts of the panel and the center of the wheel.

"The whole interior has been designed for maximum comfort and refinement. We left this very clear in the use of leather in the door trim, panels and seats and woodgrain cladding, which gives elegance to this sedan, "said Carlos Barba, GM Design Director for South America.

In addition, the Cobalt has an entertainment system, navigation equipment integrated into the panel and two 7-inch screen located in the front headrests, which provide additional experience companions.





Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Sunday, June 19, 2011 9:53 AM
Screens in the headrests for the back seat that apparently no one with legs can sit in.....


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Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Sunday, June 19, 2011 9:56 AM
What is with the monstrous shifter? Look at the knob on that thing? WTF?
Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Sunday, June 19, 2011 10:34 AM
like the look of it. iw ould have to befriend midgets so tehy didnt feel cramped. i think my firebird had more rear leg room.




Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Monday, June 20, 2011 9:26 AM
I want the front dash.....and maybe the headlights....But thats it... Can i have the front dash imported?!



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Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Monday, June 20, 2011 9:41 AM
I dig it. but those of you complaining about the size of the rear end must not remember the dinky rear end of the current Cobalt sedan.



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Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 10:40 AM
^So true. I took a trip in a rented one 2 years ago with my GF and another couple. And those two looked like a loaf of bread in a sardine can back there.
((Turbo))KbRedBalt wrote:I want the front dash.....and maybe the headlights....But thats it... Can i have the front dash imported?!
We shall wait when it comes out. But this is not based on our Cobalt but on the Sonic, but being that the Cobalt coupe is a Sub-Compact, you may be in luck for fitting the dash. lol



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Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 11:01 AM
Wouldnt that be something, I'd try it



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Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Friday, June 24, 2011 3:41 PM
Interior looks ballin. I can dig it even if the rear end isn't great.



Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Friday, June 24, 2011 7:04 PM
Cool I suppose.



Re: Chevy Cobalt Concept Car
Friday, June 24, 2011 8:05 PM
Nothing about that car says 'Cobalt' to me.

Maybe that's a good thing.



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