KIA Car Prices Info

KIA motors are manufacturing numerous cars and these cars are within the marketplace in different prices. The prices are at different categories from small budget cars to costlier cars. These cars are of like little sized family budget cars, mini-vans, medium sized magnetis, and royal Sedona. As in all category these cars are obtainable it's very easy to identify the car for your spending budget. To identify KIA car prices based on your budget you have to lookup for the budget cars in online for this you need just one pc with web connection. So if you're the one understands how to lookup for the same in internet then you could appear for any kind of KIA car which suits your spending budget. Once you identify how to select the desired cars through search then you could list all of the cars from KIA motors which fall under the spending budget. As most of the cars falls below the moderate spending budget this becomes the selection of numerous moderate salary people hence lots of people are approaching them and also the KIA cars are moving in large number throughout the world. The main reason for individuals urging them in large quantity is that because of not only spending budget cars but also due to higher quality products. Even though Kia car prices are low and under everyone's budget the quality of these cars are maintained well. This is evident from the fact that most from the KIA motor cheap cars contain features like Air-conditioning, airbags at front and side for security, ABS braking system, and music system which are mostly part of the costlier cars in other manufacturers. So this has large impact on people and these prices range from $13,000 to $16,000. It's extremely difficult to find others cars in these ranges hence switch your selection to KIA cars. Should you feel that $16,000 is costly for compact cars then change your decision as that's the cost of luxurious model which has additional facilities. Even although Kia car prices are very cheap and under budget, is this sufficient for individuals to buy a new car? no it has to be safe. So, mostly everyone will look for security features and also the crash test rating. In this KIA cars does it have all the safety functions yes it have all safety features like rear airbags and curtain side full length airbags which is very hard to see in this type of KIA cheap cars. Other than this it also has highest rating for crash testing too. So simply because of all these only this kind of inexpensive KIA car are moving at high rate. Thus these prices have large impact on individuals and attracted much more quantity of customers for their product within the market. As everyone understands that these Kia car prices are cheap it's also feasible to get at a low price than the MSRP rate in the market. Simply because of all these lots of people have turn out to be the followers of cheap KIA price cars.

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Lambrecht Chevrolet auction update More detail on the cars

In about seven weeks, roughly 500 cars from Lambrecht Chevrolet in Pierce, Neb., will go across the auction block. And pre-bidding has already started on this massive time-capsule collection, accumulated over the course of many decades by Ray and Mildred Lambrecht, a husband and wife team who ran the dealership for more than 50 years. Autoweek will be in Pierce, Neb., to cover the sale in late September and to preserve a sample of the dust on the dealership floor for scientific study.

Normally collections such as Lambrecht's tend to arise when someone stashes cars with the intent to restore them at some point in the future. Inevitably, that point in the future never really arrives, and the collection is liquidated when the owner realizes that they're never going to be able to restore all the cars. The Lambrecht Chevrolet collection is a bit different, as it was accumulated over time with the express purpose of selling the cars at some point in the future.

Ray and Mildred opened the doors of their dealership in 1946 in the small town of Pierce, Neb., a couple hours northwest of Omaha and just an hour and half west of Sioux City, Iowa. Ray and Mildred reportedly operated the facility for 50 years, never taking a vacation, and had only one employee, a mechanic. The couple ran the dealership as a prototypical "mom and pop store" and did all the work themselves, as a family. Ray and his daughter Jeannie removed the protective white wax from the new cars as they were delivered, while Mildred kept the books for the dealership, also serving as a notary public and making almost daily runs to pick up new parts. The couple switched from typewriters to computers back in the 1980s, but continued to use the same cash register that the store started out with back in 1946.

In 1996 Ray was forced to give up his franchise, though he kept all the facilities and all the cars that he had bought for himself. In essence, the dealership exists now in the same state it was in when the door was locked for the last time, in 1996, though many of the cars had been there much longer. Jeannie recounted that the decision to sell all the cars was a difficult one for her parents, who are now in their 90s, but perhaps an inevitable one given the collection's size.

Pre-bidding has already started and there are clearly some favorites out there for which garage spaces are already being readied. We suspect a fair number of these cars will remain not only with the same mileage they have now, but also the same dust on the exterior; a number of rougher examples are sure to be restored and put back on the road. But one thing's for certain: Each one of these time capsule cars will be known in collector circles as a Lambrecht Chevrolet car.

We say "car" because, though they're almost all Chevrolets, a couple other marques like Kaiser and Pontiac have also crept into the collection, likely cars that the dealership worked on before their owner abandoned them. A few really "heavy" model years are especially well represented here, like 1957, 1964 and 1965. The most recent car we spotted so far is from 1986 (a Cavalier sedan, if you're wondering), but this is largely a 1950s and 1960s car cache.

We listed some of the lowest-mileage examples available at the Lambrecht Chevy auction earlier this summer, but here's some additional information on the more interesting lots up for auction:

First up is 1964 Chevrolet Impala two-door hardtop, with just 4 miles on the odometer. To answer your next question: Yes, this car is very representative of the rest of the lots in the sale. This one sat in the dealership window and years and years, and pre-bidding has already reached $14,250.

Here's another delivery-mileage vehicle, a 1958 Chevrolet Apache 31 Series 1/2 Ton Pickup. This one is going to require some cleanup, and the wood in the bed will need to be replaced, but other than that, this car hasn't been touched in decades. How many miles? Just 5. Bidding on it has reached $9,000 so far. We're fans of these Apache trucks, but the last one we saw certainly didn't have delivery mileage on the clock.

One of the most popular lots so far is probably this 1958 Chevrolet Cameo Pickup. This one's got some roof damage from when the ceiling collapsed onto the truck due to a heavy snow load, but the interior escaped unharmed. It shouldn't be too difficult to make this one right, but it's another question of whether it will be -- or should be -- repaired. This truck has just 1.3 miles on it. We have a feeling this one will end up in a collection where not even the "all original" dust will be removed from the body, which seems kind of a shame.

And yes, this is likely the lowest-mileage Cameo pickup in existence.
Here's another crowd pleaser, one that's sure to inspire a rabid bidding war: A 1978 Chevrolet Indy Pace Car Corvette, in a two-tone, black-and-silver color scheme with red stripes. A 350 V8 automatic, this 'vette has just 5 miles on the clock. Once again, what are the odds that even another mile will ever be added to this car? We're hoping that this one finds itself in the hands of someone who will at least have it trucked to concours events around the country. Pre-bidding has reached $25,500 so far, which is only a fraction of what it's bound to sell for when the dust settles.

We can't pass over some malaise-era goodness in the form of this 1977 Chevrolet Vega hatchback with just 6 miles on the odometer. Yes, it's an automatic, but who cares? If this isn't the lowest-mileage Chevrolet Vega in private hands, then we don't know where the real one is. Start searching eBay for Carter-Mondale bumper stickers right now if you're in the market for this one. Pre-bidding has only reached $1,100, but this lot is sure to get into five figures fast once the bidding starts on auction day.

Stay tuned: We'll be covering this event live on the ground from Pierce to give you the inside look at all the cars in the sale and the bidding action during what's bound to be a historic event.

The catalog isn't up in its entirety yet, so there are still some cars we haven't seen. Visit VanDerBrink Auctions to see the available cars that are going to go across the block on Sept. 28 and 29.

Article Credit: www.usatoday.com

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Chevrolet Talks Bold Colors for Small Cars

Although most consumers tend to buy white, silver and black vehicles, Chevrolet is bringing more splashes of bright color to its Spark and Sonic models. Color was the theme du jour at a presentation last week at the Manhattan headquarters of Stylesight, a fashion-trend analysis and forecasting firm that helps designers choose market-worthy colors, fabrics and other materials.

In an effort to appeal to the sensibilities of younger buyers, General Motors is looking to Stylesight for guidance. The idea is to buck the typical automaker tendency toward more conservative colors, said Sharon Gauci, G.M.’s color and trim design manager.

“Younger buyers may be more daring and more interested in expressing themselves,” she said. “It may be their first vehicle.”

Over the last few years, Ms. Gauci said, Chevrolet has found that it could increase small car sales with bold signature colors introduced on short runs. This year’s signature color is Deep Magenta Metallic, following on the “Inferno Orange” Sonic and the “Techno Pink” Spark.

Ms. Gauci said G.M. wanted a car that would catch customers’ attention, and the pigmentation of the company’s current small car lineup may do just that. Even muted colors like black and brown are played up using liberal amounts of metallic flake in the paint. Aside from Techno Pink, Sparks are available in such wild colors as Jalapeño (bright green), Denim (bright light blue), Lemonade (light yellow) and Salsa (bright red). They are colors that do draw the eye, particularly among the mostly bland colors offered on other vehicles in the North American market.

Choosing colors for new vehicles is more difficult than color choice in practically any other industry, Ms. Gauci noted, adding that there is a long lead time between design and production. (G.M. designers are currently putting final touches on 2017 models, she said.) Colors are expected to remain fresh or at least not obsolete for the estimated four-year life cycle of each car, so choices tend to be conservative, although not with some of the newer models. Naming the colors is important too, Ms. Gauci said.

“Every driver remembers the name of their car color,” she explained.

Sharon Graubard, senior vice president for Stylesight’s creative services, works with G.M. on color, helping look for hues that will be head turners — the kind dealers hope will make passing drivers swivel their heads toward showrooms.

Before Stylesight feeds its reports to G.M.’s seven design studios, Ms. Graubard studies fashion shows, street events and fairs for trends. She discerns themes in color well beyond simple silver, white, black, red and blue. In her PowerPoint presentations to clients, she says things like “there are new oranges, pumpkinized” and “we are seeing the beautification of browns.” A color like Cool Blue, she said, shows how blues become “dirty,” while a basic pink can shift from bubble gum or cupcake frosting colors to Techno Pink — the grayish-rose hue Chevrolet showcased last year on the Spark.

Flashed on a screen during Ms. Graubard’s PowerPoint, colors took on new diversity. She showed another subtle aspect of color choice: some look better on static objects, others on moving ones. A color must draw attention to the shape of the car’s body as it moves, she said.

Of course it doesn’t hurt that this year’s magenta comes as part of a Chevy Sonic option package that includes fog lights, a sunroof and the MyLink infotainment system, all for $990. It will be offered until November, when the same deal will be attached to a Cool Blue Sonic through March. Next spring, the spotlight shifts to a green hue called Dragon Green, which looks much like the bold metallic green now seen on the Chevrolet Camaro.

Ms. Gauci worked at Buick and Holden – G.M.’s Australian subsidiary – before turning her hand to the Chevrolet palette. She also worked on the Cadillac Converj concept and the Chevrolet Volt. While in New York to talk colors, she took advantage of the occasion to get in some shopping. What did she buy? A jacket, she said. A gray one.

Article Credit: www.nytimes.com

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Chevrolet now sponsor Man United

Purveyors of great taste when it comes to cars. Habitual choices include Bentley Continental GTCs, Range Rover Sports and Audi R8s, decked out with dazzling rhinestone interiors, matte paint and BIG wheels. Plus a Q7 for the wife, obviously.

But now, Rooney, Nani and Giggs will have something different in their garages. They've just received new company cars... Chevrolets. Yes, that's right. There's now a distinct possibility that Wayne Rooney may rock up to the Champions League final* in a Chevrolet Spark.

In an effort to increase brand awareness, Chevy have signed a five-year partnership with Manchester United to become the club's Official Automotive Partner and engage with United's 659 million fans.

"Manchester United has some of the most passionate supporters of any sporting club in the world," says General Motors Global Chief Marketing Officer Joel Ewanick. "The Chevrolet family is proud to partner with Manchester United and is fully committed to putting these fans at the centre of everything we do."

Chevy take the baton from Audi, who had been the team's auto sponsor and subs bench seat provider since April 2004. We're assuming, due to the takeover, Audi's Recaro seats at Old Trafford are also set to be replaced by one 1957 Bel Air bench seat.

No word from the players yet on their thoughts, but the big launch is in Shanghai later today. So if you played for the Red Devils, what Chevrolet would you choose as your company car?

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Lambrecht Chevrolet auction update More detail on the cars

In about seven weeks, roughly 500 cars from Lambrecht Chevrolet in Pierce, Neb., will go across the auction block. And pre-bidding has already started on this massive time-capsule collection, accumulated over the course of many decades by Ray and Mildred Lambrecht, a husband and wife team who ran the dealership for more than 50 years. Autoweek will be in Pierce, Neb., to cover the sale in late September and to preserve a sample of the dust on the dealership floor for scientific study.

Normally collections such as Lambrecht's tend to arise when someone stashes cars with the intent to restore them at some point in the future. Inevitably, that point in the future never really arrives, and the collection is liquidated when the owner realizes that they're never going to be able to restore all the cars. The Lambrecht Chevrolet collection is a bit different, as it was accumulated over time with the express purpose of selling the cars at some point in the future.

Ray and Mildred opened the doors of their dealership in 1946 in the small town of Pierce, Neb., a couple hours northwest of Omaha and just an hour and half west of Sioux City, Iowa. Ray and Mildred reportedly operated the facility for 50 years, never taking a vacation, and had only one employee, a mechanic. The couple ran the dealership as a prototypical "mom and pop store" and did all the work themselves, as a family. Ray and his daughter Jeannie removed the protective white wax from the new cars as they were delivered, while Mildred kept the books for the dealership, also serving as a notary public and making almost daily runs to pick up new parts. The couple switched from typewriters to computers back in the 1980s, but continued to use the same cash register that the store started out with back in 1946.

In 1996 Ray was forced to give up his franchise, though he kept all the facilities and all the cars that he had bought for himself. In essence, the dealership exists now in the same state it was in when the door was locked for the last time, in 1996, though many of the cars had been there much longer. Jeannie recounted that the decision to sell all the cars was a difficult one for her parents, who are now in their 90s, but perhaps an inevitable one given the collection's size.

Pre-bidding has already started and there are clearly some favorites out there for which garage spaces are already being readied. We suspect a fair number of these cars will remain not only with the same mileage they have now, but also the same dust on the exterior; a number of rougher examples are sure to be restored and put back on the road. But one thing's for certain: Each one of these time capsule cars will be known in collector circles as a Lambrecht Chevrolet car.

We say "car" because, though they're almost all Chevrolets, a couple other marques like Kaiser and Pontiac have also crept into the collection, likely cars that the dealership worked on before their owner abandoned them. A few really "heavy" model years are especially well represented here, like 1957, 1964 and 1965. The most recent car we spotted so far is from 1986 (a Cavalier sedan, if you're wondering), but this is largely a 1950s and 1960s car cache.

We listed some of the lowest-mileage examples available at the Lambrecht Chevy auction earlier this summer, but here's some additional information on the more interesting lots up for auction:

First up is 1964 Chevrolet Impala two-door hardtop, with just 4 miles on the odometer. To answer your next question: Yes, this car is very representative of the rest of the lots in the sale. This one sat in the dealership window and years and years, and pre-bidding has already reached $14,250.

Here's another delivery-mileage vehicle, a 1958 Chevrolet Apache 31 Series 1/2 Ton Pickup. This one is going to require some cleanup, and the wood in the bed will need to be replaced, but other than that, this car hasn't been touched in decades. How many miles? Just 5. Bidding on it has reached $9,000 so far. We're fans of these Apache trucks, but the last one we saw certainly didn't have delivery mileage on the clock.

One of the most popular lots so far is probably this 1958 Chevrolet Cameo Pickup. This one's got some roof damage from when the ceiling collapsed onto the truck due to a heavy snow load, but the interior escaped unharmed. It shouldn't be too difficult to make this one right, but it's another question of whether it will be -- or should be -- repaired. This truck has just 1.3 miles on it. We have a feeling this one will end up in a collection where not even the "all original" dust will be removed from the body, which seems kind of a shame.

And yes, this is likely the lowest-mileage Cameo pickup in existence.
Here's another crowd pleaser, one that's sure to inspire a rabid bidding war: A 1978 Chevrolet Indy Pace Car Corvette, in a two-tone, black-and-silver color scheme with red stripes. A 350 V8 automatic, this 'vette has just 5 miles on the clock. Once again, what are the odds that even another mile will ever be added to this car? We're hoping that this one finds itself in the hands of someone who will at least have it trucked to concours events around the country. Pre-bidding has reached $25,500 so far, which is only a fraction of what it's bound to sell for when the dust settles.

We can't pass over some malaise-era goodness in the form of this 1977 Chevrolet Vega hatchback with just 6 miles on the odometer. Yes, it's an automatic, but who cares? If this isn't the lowest-mileage Chevrolet Vega in private hands, then we don't know where the real one is. Start searching eBay for Carter-Mondale bumper stickers right now if you're in the market for this one. Pre-bidding has only reached $1,100, but this lot is sure to get into five figures fast once the bidding starts on auction day.

Stay tuned: We'll be covering this event live on the ground from Pierce to give you the inside look at all the cars in the sale and the bidding action during what's bound to be a historic event.

The catalog isn't up in its entirety yet, so there are still some cars we haven't seen. Visit VanDerBrink Auctions to see the available cars that are going to go across the block on Sept. 28 and 29.

Article Credit: www.usatoday.com

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Chevrolet Talks Bold Colors for Small Cars

Although most consumers tend to buy white, silver and black vehicles, Chevrolet is bringing more splashes of bright color to its Spark and Sonic models. Color was the theme du jour at a presentation last week at the Manhattan headquarters of Stylesight, a fashion-trend analysis and forecasting firm that helps designers choose market-worthy colors, fabrics and other materials.

In an effort to appeal to the sensibilities of younger buyers, General Motors is looking to Stylesight for guidance. The idea is to buck the typical automaker tendency toward more conservative colors, said Sharon Gauci, G.M.’s color and trim design manager.

Younger buyers may be more daring and more interested in expressing themselves,” she said. “It may be their first vehicle.”

Over the last few years, Ms. Gauci said, Chevrolet has found that it could increase small car sales with bold signature colors introduced on short runs. This year’s signature color is Deep Magenta Metallic, following on the “Inferno Orange” Sonic and the “Techno Pink” Spark.

Ms. Gauci said G.M. wanted a car that would catch customers’ attention, and the pigmentation of the company’s current small car lineup may do just that. Even muted colors like black and brown are played up using liberal amounts of metallic flake in the paint. Aside from Techno Pink, Sparks are available in such wild colors as Jalapeño (bright green), Denim (bright light blue), Lemonade (light yellow) and Salsa (bright red). They are colors that do draw the eye, particularly among the mostly bland colors offered on other vehicles in the North American market.

Choosing colors for new vehicles is more difficult than color choice in practically any other industry, Ms. Gauci noted, adding that there is a long lead time between design and production. (G.M. designers are currently putting final touches on 2017 models, she said.) Colors are expected to remain fresh or at least not obsolete for the estimated four-year life cycle of each car, so choices tend to be conservative, although not with some of the newer models. Naming the colors is important too, Ms. Gauci said

.

“Every driver remembers the name of their car color,” she explained.

Sharon Graubard, senior vice president for Stylesight’s creative services, works with G.M. on color, helping look for hues that will be head turners — the kind dealers hope will make passing drivers swivel their heads toward showrooms.

Before Stylesight feeds its reports to G.M.’s seven design studios, Ms. Graubard studies fashion shows, street events and fairs for trends. She discerns themes in color well beyond simple silver, white, black, red and blue. In her PowerPoint presentations to clients, she says things like “there are new oranges, pumpkinized” and “we are seeing the beautification of browns.” A color like Cool Blue, she said, shows how blues become “dirty,” while a basic pink can shift from bubble gum or cupcake frosting colors to Techno Pink — the grayish-rose hue Chevrolet showcased last year on the Spark.

Flashed on a screen during Ms. Graubard’s PowerPoint, colors took on new diversity. She showed another subtle aspect of color choice: some look better on static objects, others on moving ones. A color must draw attention to the shape of the car’s body as it moves, she said.

Of course it doesn’t hurt that this year’s magenta comes as part of a Chevy Sonic option package that includes fog lights, a sunroof and the MyLink infotainment system, all for $990. It will be offered until November, when the same deal will be attached to a Cool Blue Sonic through March. Next spring, the spotlight shifts to a green hue called Dragon Green, which looks much like the bold metallic green now seen on the Chevrolet Camaro.

Ms. Gauci worked at Buick and Holden – G.M.’s Australian subsidiary – before turning her hand to the Chevrolet palette. She also worked on the Cadillac Converj concept and the Chevrolet Volt. While in New York to talk colors, she took advantage of the occasion to get in some shopping. What did she buy? A jacket, she said. A gray one.

Article Credit: www.nytimes.com

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Chevrolet now sponsor Man United

Purveyors of great taste when it comes to cars. Habitual choices include Bentley Continental GTCs, Range Rover Sports and Audi R8s, decked out with dazzling rhinestone interiors, matte paint and BIG wheels. Plus a Q7 for the wife, obviously.

But now, Rooney, Nani and Giggs will have something different in their garages. They've just received new company cars... Chevrolets. Yes, that's right. There's now a distinct possibility that Wayne Rooney may rock up to the Champions League final* in a Chevrolet Spark.

In an effort to increase brand awareness, Chevy have signed a five-year partnership with Manchester United to become the club's Official Automotive Partner and engage with United's 659 million fans.

"Manchester United has some of the most passionate supporters of any sporting club in the world," says General Motors Global Chief Marketing Officer Joel Ewanick. "The Chevrolet family is proud to partner with Manchester United and is fully committed to putting these fans at the centre of everything we do."

Chevy take the baton from Audi, who had been the team's auto sponsor and subs bench seat provider since April 2004. We're assuming, due to the takeover, Audi's Recaro seats at Old Trafford are also set to be replaced by one 1957 Bel Air bench seat.

No word from the players yet on their thoughts, but the big launch is in Shanghai later today. So if you played for the Red Devils, what Chevrolet would you choose as your company car?

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The new Camaro convertible debuts at the Frankfurt Motor Show

In the genre of muscle cars, the Camaro has long been considered a mainstay and regarded as one of the icons. At the International Automobile Exhibition (IAA) 2013 held in Frankfurt, Chevrolet will showcase its latest instalment of the Camaro - the Camaro convertible.

The new drop-top version of the famed muscle car will sport a series of improvements. The front now has a wider lower grille and narrower upper grille, while vents on the bonnet provide better engine cooling and reduce aero lift. At its rump, both the coupe and convertible will come with a spoiler with integrated antenna.

The drivetrain is made up of a 6.2-litre V8 coupled to a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The latter incorporates active fuel management and variable valve timing (VVT) for better fuel economy. With 432bhp and 569Nm of torque on tap, the manual coupe and cabriolet deal the century sprint in 5.2 seconds and 5.4 seconds respectively.

On the inside, the Camaro packs a wide array of features, such as standard keyless entry, colour head-up display and a 7-inch high resolution infotainment display with touchscreen capability.


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Corvette the Next Generations Superstar

The newly redesigned, seventh-generation Chevrolet Corvette (C7), aka Stingray, heir to Corvette's 60-year heritage and the bannered spear of a resurgent General Motors, GM +2.37% is an excellent car. Fast, authentic, tough as a rodeo steak. If you were planning to boycott GM for life, your road just got a little narrower

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Set aside the C7's wrathful-dragonfly styling—which only the deranged won't like—or its dead-slinky leather-wrapped cabin with glass-panel avionics and configurable graphics, or the vastly improved driver's seat. Look down the barrel of this thing: 460 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque out of a 6.2-liter, naturally aspirated direct-injection, midfront-mounted aluminum pushrod V8; the weird-but-wonderful seven-speed Tremec manual gearbox with active rev-matching; and a rear transaxle with limited-slip differential and electronic torque vectoring (with the Z51 package). All that is bolted to a new, all-aluminum, glued-and-machine-welded monocoque, replacing the C6's steel chassis, and is 100 pounds lighter and more than 50% stiffer.

Indeed, the new word in the Stingray's vocabulary is "structure." Every good thing about it—its refinement and drivability, the fine-tuning of each of the five driving modes (Eco, Normal, Winter, Sport and Track), the "sportivity," as the Germans would call it—is thanks primarily to its new rigid cartilage of alloy tubes, panels and extrusions. This is pretty much the technology Scaglietti uses to build the monocoque of the Ferrari 458 (except that car has a stressed aluminum skin); Aston Martin, Jaguar, and Lotus use something similar. Corvette doubters are going to have to show me a better mass-production chassis that is priced anything like a new Stingray ($52,000-$70,000).

Wait, there is actually one. Anybody? The Tesla Model S.

Arcane figures about Stingray's torsional rigidity translate in the cabin to a sense of things being tightly tamped and torqued down. That is definitely novel for Corvette. The new car is almost entirely cured of Corvette's distinctive cowl-shake or unpleasant noise, vibration and harshness. In previous 'Vettes, hitting a big pothole would send an undamped shudder through the structure and, if the car was cornering, it would take a moment to recompose itself and regain the trace. In the C7, such impacts are reduced to a single, tympanic thump, instantly dissipated.

In fuel-saving Eco driving mode, the Stingray can deactivate four of its eight cylinders (itself a neat trick in a cam-in-block V8), helping the base car to lope to a 30-miles-per-gallon highway mileage rating. And yet the fluttering off and on of these cylinders, in this high-compression (11.5:1) V8, is virtually undetectable.

Code, you want code? In order to better calibrate the behavior of the various adaptive driving modes (weather, eco, tour, sport and track)—modulating no less than 12 vehicle systems including the electric steering and magnetic adaptive dampers—the Stingray Z51's 19- and 20-inch wheels (front/rear) are fitted with tiny temperature sensors, because warm tires behave differently than cold tires. But because these sensing thermocouples heat up more slowly than the air inside the tires, their signals go through a special temperature-estimating algorithm before they are processed by the driving-mode head office.

Topping the agenda for the C7 redesign was bringing the cockpit instruments and amenities into the modern age. Done and done. The optional stitched-leather upholstery is couture-soft, with elegantly graphic seams that flow around the cabin and define the driver-centric, twin-cowl layout. The Stingray—now one word instead of the historical two—features two large panel displays, one a navi/audio touch screen in the center stack, the other in the instrument panel, with adaptive graphics that fly in and out of view depending on driving mode and the driver customization. Carbon-fiber dash fascia, burnished metal trim and fresh switchgear also gussy up the place.

Other ergonomic notes: Thanks in part to the LT1 pushrod V8's compactness in the vertical axis, the Stingray's sculpted hood is able to slope away dramatically from the base of the windshield, improving forward sight lines. And while the Corvette's H-point—the height of the driver/passenger's hip above the ground—hasn't changed much from the previous car, the new seats are quite a bit more supportive. Drivers are going to feel much less buried in the new Stingray.

Number hungry? Here are some performance figures for the box-stock Stingray Z51: 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds, ¼-mile pace of 12.0 seconds; in excess of 1-g lateral acceleration (cornering grip); 60-0 mph in 107 feet; a top speed of 190 mph. The Z51 (which is $2,800 extra) with the Track Pack weighs 3,290 pounds. Those numbers put the Stingray snout-to-snout with the Porsche 911 Carrera S with PDK and the deliriously caddish Jaguar F-Type V8, while costing roughly $30,000 less than either. I assure you the Porsche and Jaguar people aren't amused.

On open roads, the Stingray is an athletic sport tourer. Ride quality varies from firm to flinty, depending on the drive mode. In Track mode, the steering is heavy and nicely twitchy, with lots of tire feedback coursing up through the super-stiff steering-rack assembly to a small, racy steering wheel. The C7 is the first Corvette to have a 50/50 weight distribution, and it proves itself a willing and happy rear-steerer. You can walk the rear end out with a dose of horsepower when exiting a corner, and you can induce a very easy, very catchable oversteer with a trailing throttle.

This car could handle more horsepower. And it will. The Stingray going on sale soon only establishes a baseline for harder, faster, and more expensive Stingrays to come.

It carries four golf bags. Its exhaust burbles with debonair masculinity at moderate speeds and, when the sport exhaust's bypass valves are open, it roars and cackles like Satan in Faust. Even the chief engineer's name—Tadge Juechter—is futuristic.

With the C7, Chevrolet has hit the Reset button with a sledgehammer. I think it is a great car, and I'm proud it is an American product. So there!

And yet it was only the second-coolest Corvette I saw in California over the weekend.

Like car makers will do, Chevrolet took advantage of last week's classic-car event at Monterey to stage its Stingray media-drive at a nearby airport. I went to test the Corvette and—he noted, glorying shamelessly—to be an honorary judge at Sunday's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the world's greatest classic-car show, around which has grown the world's most expensive traffic jam

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Back at the hangar, Chevrolet staffers had lined up six snow-white Corvettes, unblemished examples of each generation—vestal 'Vettes, if you like—for the scribes to study and compare. I took a seat in a fairly representative C2 Coupe ('66, 427 Big Block, I think), with GM styling chief Ed Welburn chatting over my shoulder.

And my mind was blown all over again. I'll spare you the history about GM design chief Bill Mitchell and his colleagues Zora Arkus-Duntov, Pete Brock and Larry Shinoda—part of the team at GM that created the C2 Sting Ray (1963-1967). This much about the C2 is indisputable: First, it is the perfect design, never surpassed in sophistication or aggression by any postwar sports car on either side of the Atlantic—not Ferrari, not Maserati, not Lamborghini, no way.

Second, C2 Sting Ray was created a long time ago and in a wildly different commercial and technical milieu; invoking the name for the modern car carries the hazard of overreaching.

And third, the C7 isn't the C2. It couldn't hope to be. As the decades pass, the C2 continues to assert itself as one of the signal examples of American industrial design: a Chrysler Building, a Fallingwater, an iPhone. I find it incredible that the Smithsonian Institution doesn't have a 1963 split-window C2 in its collection. You can pick a good one up at auction for less than $150,000.

For the rest of us, a new Stingray will do just fine.


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Chevrolet Cruze Diesel First Review with a German Accent

As you read these words, Chevrolet dealers are busy stocking up on something that hasn't been seen in any General Motors showroom for over 35 years, to wit, diesel-powered passenger cars. GM's last diesel cars -- the eminently forgettable diesel Chevette and the infamous Oldsmobile V8s -- disappeared at the end of the 1986 model year after compiling reliability records that were, to be kind, abysmal.

The new diesel, expanding engine choices to three in Chevy's Cruze compact line, seems likely to avoid the sins of the old Olds V8. That's because it's part of a diesel engine family developed for Opel, with extensive development over the last 15 years, and some half-million examples on the road.

And while there have been a number of tweaks to meet U.S emissions regulations -- urea injection, for example -- and market conditions, such as climate extremes, this is essentially the same engine that propels the current Opel Astra, Zafira, and Insignia.

Chevy publicity materials say the new Cruze engine is "designed to compete head-to-head with German diesels," as well it should since it, too, is a German diesel, assembled at the same plant in Kaiserslautern, Germany, that supplies Opel and Vauxhall.

Like the compression-ignition engines in all contemporary passenger car diesels, the Cruze powerplant is a turbodiesel, using the common rail fuel supply technology that's given sparkless engines a new lease on life -- quieter operation, greater efficiency.

Chevy's key target with the Cruze diesel is Volkswagen's VW Jetta TDI, and on paper at least the Cruze makes a solid case versus the VW -- more horsepower, more torque, and better EPA highway fuel economy ratings.

Specifically, the 2.0-liter Cruze turbodiesel is rated for 151 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque, versus 140 hp and 236 lb-ft for the 2.0-liter Jetta TDI. The Cruze claims EPA fuel economy ratings of 27 mpg city, 46 highway, versus 30/42 for the VW. The highway rating is the highest of any non-hybrid car sold in the U.S., according to Chevrolet, and gives the Cruze a potential range of 717 miles between refills -- well beyond the endurance of most human bladders.

The Cruze diesel is noisier than its Jetta rival at startup and idle, although this isn't much of an issue inside the car, thanks to extensive sound-deadening measures adopted from the Buick Verano. Like all current diesels, the Cruze's 2.0 has a lovely torque band, delivering at least 250 pound feet between 1,750 and 3,000 rpm. It also has a turbo overboost feature that can raise maximum torque to 280 lb-ft  for short bursts.

Chevrolet claims the turbodiesel Cruze will reach 60 mph in 8.6 seconds, a tick better than a Honda Fit, and not exactly nosebleed territory. But the six-speed automatic responds smoothly to throttle inputs, and that generous torque takes much of the drama out of passing on two-lane highways.

The Cruze diesel feels a little nose-heavy and a little more prone to progressive understeer -- resistance to cornering that builds as a function of speed -- than the gasoline version, which isn't too surprising since the diesel, fashioned from heavy-duty cast iron, weighs about 250 pounds more than the standard engine.

Beyond that the diesel suspension tuning may be just a little too stiff for some tastes. On the other hand the sparkless Cruze is commendably agile, within the limits of its forward weight bias, and its electric power steering is more tactile and accurate than most.

With a base price of $25,695, the Cruze diesel represents a $7,755 premium versus a basic Cruze, and a $5,205 hike over the Cruze Eco, which is almost as fuel efficient. On the other hand, it's about $1000 less than the Jetta TDI, includes more standard features, and its German is flawless.

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Chevrolet introduces the El Camino

On October 16, 1958, Chevrolet begins to sell a car-truck hybrid that it calls the El Camino. Inspired by the Ford Ranchero, which had already been on the market for two years, the El Camino was a combination sedan-pickup truck built on the Impala body, with the same "cat's eye" taillights and dramatic rear fins. It was, ads trilled, "the most beautiful thing that ever shouldered a load!" "It rides and handles like a convertible," Chevy said, "yet hauls and hustles like the workingest thing on wheels."

Ford's Ranchero was the first "car-truck" sold in the United States, but it was not a new idea. Since the 1930s, Australian farmers had been driving what they called "utes"—short for "coupé utility"—all around the outback. Legend has it that a farmer's wife from rural Victoria had written a letter to Ford Australia, asking the company to build a car that could carry her to church on Sundays and her husband's pigs to market on Mondays. In response, Ford engineer Lewis Brandt designed a low-slung sedan-based vehicle that was a ritzy passenger car in the front, with wind-up windows and comfortable seats and a rough-and-tumble pickup in back. The ute was a huge hit; eventually, virtually every company that sold cars Down Under made its own version.

In the United States, however, ute-type vehicles were slower to catch on. Though the Ranchero was a steady seller, the first incarnation of the El Camino was not and Chevy discontinued it after just two years. In 1964, the company introduced a new version, this one built on the brawnier Chevelle platform. In 1968, the more powerful SS engine made the El Camino into one of the iconic muscle cars of the late 1960s and 1970s. In 1987, Chevrolet dropped the El Camino from its lineup for good. Today, the car is a cult classic. In 2008, Pontiac announced plans to introduce an El-Camino–inspired "sport truck" and even considered naming it the El Camino, before settling on the shorter G8 ST. In 2009, however, GM's financial difficulties forced the carmaker to postpone production of its new models; it also announced plans to eliminate the Pontiac brand altogether by 2010.

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Chevrolet Cruze Diesel First Review with a German Accent

As you read these words, Chevrolet dealers are busy stocking up on something that hasn't been seen in any General Motors showroom for over 35 years, to wit, diesel-powered passenger cars. GM's last diesel cars -- the eminently forgettable diesel Chevette and the infamous Oldsmobile V8s -- disappeared at the end of the 1986 model year after compiling reliability records that were, to be kind, abysmal.

The new diesel, expanding engine choices to three in Chevy's Cruze compact line, seems likely to avoid the sins of the old Olds V8. That's because it's part of a diesel engine family developed for Opel, with extensive development over the last 15 years, and some half-million examples on the road.

And while there have been a number of tweaks to meet U.S emissions regulations -- urea injection, for example -- and market conditions, such as climate extremes, this is essentially the same engine that propels the current Opel Astra, Zafira, and Insignia.

Chevy publicity materials say the new Cruze engine is "designed to compete head-to-head with German diesels," as well it should since it, too, is a German diesel, assembled at the same plant in Kaiserslautern, Germany, that supplies Opel and Vauxhall.

Like the compression-ignition engines in all contemporary passenger car diesels, the Cruze powerplant is a turbodiesel, using the common rail fuel supply technology that's given sparkless engines a new lease on life -- quieter operation, greater efficiency.

Chevy's key target with the Cruze diesel is Volkswagen's VW Jetta TDI, and on paper at least the Cruze makes a solid case versus the VW -- more horsepower, more torque, and better EPA highway fuel economy ratings.

Specifically, the 2.0-liter Cruze turbodiesel is rated for 151 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque, versus 140 hp and 236 lb-ft for the 2.0-liter Jetta TDI. The Cruze claims EPA fuel economy ratings of 27 mpg city, 46 highway, versus 30/42 for the VW. The highway rating is the highest of any non-hybrid car sold in the U.S., according to Chevrolet, and gives the Cruze a potential range of 717 miles between refills -- well beyond the endurance of most human bladders.

The Cruze diesel is noisier than its Jetta rival at startup and idle, although this isn't much of an issue inside the car, thanks to extensive sound-deadening measures adopted from the Buick Verano. Like all current diesels, the Cruze's 2.0 has a lovely torque band, delivering at least 250 pound feet between 1,750 and 3,000 rpm. It also has a turbo overboost feature that can raise maximum torque to 280 lb-ft  for short bursts.

Chevrolet claims the turbodiesel Cruze will reach 60 mph in 8.6 seconds, a tick better than a Honda Fit, and not exactly nosebleed territory. But the six-speed automatic responds smoothly to throttle inputs, and that generous torque takes much of the drama out of passing on two-lane highways.

The Cruze diesel feels a little nose-heavy and a little more prone to progressive understeer -- resistance to cornering that builds as a function of speed -- than the gasoline version, which isn't too surprising since the diesel, fashioned from heavy-duty cast iron, weighs about 250 pounds more than the standard engine.

Beyond that the diesel suspension tuning may be just a little too stiff for some tastes. On the other hand the sparkless Cruze is commendably agile, within the limits of its forward weight bias, and its electric power steering is more tactile and accurate than most.

With a base price of $25,695, the Cruze diesel represents a $7,755 premium versus a basic Cruze, and a $5,205 hike over the Cruze Eco, which is almost as fuel efficient. On the other hand, it's about $1000 less than the Jetta TDI, includes more standard features, and its German is flawless.

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Chevrolet Cruze diesel adds fuel efficiency but sticks to recipe

Aside from the oil-burning motor tucked under the hood and a higher price tag, the diesel version of the Chevy Cruze remains largely unchanged.

Like the American kid who returns from study abroad with a German accent, Chevrolet's latest Cruze sedan will come with a decidedly European flair.

Starting in September, Chevy will offer the compact sedan with a diesel engine. It joins the two gas engines that have been available in the car since the Cruze began selling in 2010.

Built in Germany, the turbo diesel engine gives Chevy a compelling fuel-efficiency play in the U.S. in the popular compact segment. The Cruze diesel is rated at 27 miles per gallon in the city and 46 on the highway.

Aside from the oil-burning motor tucked under the hood and a higher price tag, the rest of the car remains largely unchanged. It has the same quiet interior, comfortable ride and handsome, if conservative, styling seen on other Cruze models.

Chevy had good reason to stick to the recipe. The Cruze was the company's most popular sedan in 2011 and 2012, and sits in third place for all compact car sales through July. Only the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla — perennial sales stalwarts — are selling better, according to Edmunds.com.

By bringing a diesel Cruze to the U.S., Chevy hopes to attract a young buyer who wants something unique and fun to drive.

"They usually love the idea of something different," Mark Reuss, president of General Motors North America, said in an interview with The Times. "And they're willing to pay a little money for it."

The Cruze diesel starts at $25,695, which is about $3,600 more than a gas-powered Cruze with the same options. That premium is compounded by diesel prices that, at least for now, are generally higher than regular unleaded gasoline prices around the country.

When asked whether that could hamper diesel sales in the U.S., Reuss shrugged.

"It's always a concern," he said. "But if I have that concern, all I have to do, usually, is wait a month and then diesel goes below gasoline. Or I'm not concerned today, but I may be tomorrow."

Reuss also pointed to the popularity of the Cruze diesel's main rival, the Volkswagen Jetta TDI. It too commands a premium over a similar gas Jetta, but roughly a quarter of Jetta sales in the U.S. are turbo-diesel models, Volkswagen said.

Moreover, diesels don't compete directly with hybrids, even though both boast fuel efficiency as a main selling point.

"A diesel buyer is not even close to a hybrid buyer," Reuss said. Hybrid buyers "want the car because it makes a statement about sustainability more than anything."

This is one reason that the Toyota Prius — a conspicuous a statement about one's eco-consciousness — is the most popular vehicle in California.

The Cruze diesel makes no obvious statement. Step back 3 feet and you'd be hard-pressed to see any difference from the gas Cruze. Only a tiny green badge on the trunk lid and a small rear spoiler suggest that something different lies under the hood.

The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine makes 151 horsepower and 264 pound-feet of torque, and pushes power to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.

With so much torque, it's reasonable to expect that the Cruze would scoot off the line with impressive acceleration. Yet it doesn't — blame the turbo, which felt like it needed too much time to spool up.

Once the car does finally get moving, power feels healthy, especially for this compact segment. A brief overboost feature bumps up torque to 280 pound-feet and gives the Cruze impressive freeway passing power.

Our testing had the car on the freeway more than in the city, conditions that suit a diesel's appetite for long trips. After almost 350 miles of testing the Cruze diesel, we averaged just under 38 mpg. (Hybrids, by contrast, tend to get better mileage in stop-and-go driving.)

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Chevrolet Flexing Global Muscles at Detroit Show

Visitors to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit will get to see five Chevrolet models that were neither developed in the U.S., nor sold here. That’s an unusual move by Chevy, which traditionally only shows vehicles at the Detroit show that will be sold in this country.

But General Motors has been making a big push to globalize both its Chevrolet and Cadillac brands in recent years and the automaker wants to demonstrate its worldwide capabilities. Indeed, GM has said that the corporation’s s success depends how well it can grow Chevrolet around the world. GM now sells Chevrolets in 140 different countries.

Two of the five models are already on sale close to the U.S. – in other parts of North America. The seven-passenger Orlando crossover, produced by GM in South Korea, was launched in Canada in fall 2011. The Chevy Trax five-seater suv (seen below) went on sale in Mexico and Canada late last year.

Also look for the Onix on Chevy’s stand. The small hatchback was created for the Brazilian market and first shown at the Sao Paulo Auto Show there last fall. The car, which can run on either 100% ethanol or flex-fuel,  went on sale in November.

The Sail small family car, developed in China, joins the Chevrolet group. The Sail is not only sold in China, but in Chile, Peru and Bolivia. Pre-made kits for the car are shipped to India, Columbia and Ecuador for assembly.

The fifth model is the Spin compact MPV (multi people mover). The seven-seater, made at a GM plant in Indonesia, goes on sale this year in Thailand and Indonesia.

“NAIAS kicks off the global auto show season and gives us a unique opportunity to show off the depth of Chevrolet’s global product lineup,” said GM’s Mary Barra, senior vice president of Global Product Development. “The appearance of these five global vehicles further reinforces Chevrolet’s commitment to tailor vehicles to our customers’ needs around the world.”

Also at the show, Chevrolet will unveil two models that are sold here: the redone 2014 model Silverado pickup and Corvette.

So will these international Chevy models ever hit dealer showrooms here? Or is the whole thing just a PR ploy?

Well, it could be a bit of both actually. GM could very well be testing the waters for consumer reactions to some of the five models. After all, it wouldn’t be much of a stretch for the two vehicles sold in Canada to make it here. The automaker has said part of its global strategy is to have its engineers tailor models developed in one country to meet needs in other markets.

Take the latest version of the Chevrolet Colorado mid-size pickup, which was unveiled at the Bangkok Motor Show in 2011 and went on sale in Thailand first before rolling out to other markets.  GM calls the Colorado Chevrolet’s first global pickup based on an all-new truck architecture developed in Brazil. GM has confirmed the newest version of the pickup will eventually go on sale in the U.S.

Ditto for the Chevrolet Spark. The mini car, was developed and built by GM in Korea and was on sale there and other parts of Asia and Europe for a couple of years before it went on sale here last year.

Yes, it’s a small world after all.
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Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

When Chevrolet debuted the refreshed-for-2014 Camaro coupe at the New York auto show earlier this year, the updated convertible version was nowhere to be found. Chevy, of course, was just waiting to reveal that model at a different auto show. Interestingly, that venue is the 2013 Frankfurt show, a move that has to do with the timing of the car’s launch both in Europe and here in the States—not to mention being just about the last opportunity for the car to get some press before the new Mustang breaks cover.

The 2014 Camaro convertible wears the same updated sheetmetal as the latest coupe, with squintier headlights and a slimmer grille and taillights. As on the coupe, the styling tweaks help reduce some of the Camaro’s visual chunkiness. The droptop’s three trim levels—LT, SS, and ZL1—carry over, and the spec sheet mirrors the coupe’s, with a standard 323-hp, 3.6-liter V-6 and choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmissions. Buyers can step up to a 426-hp—400 horsepower when shifting duties are handled by the automatic transmission—6.2-liter V-8 in the SS model, or to a 580-hp, supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 in the burly ZL1. (The ZL1 does not get the same front fascia as the rest of the 2014 Camaro lineup due to the high level of effort required to adapt it for the car’s aerodynamic and cooling needs.)

Besides inheriting the coupe’s cosmetic upgrades, the convertible only gets one of that model’s two new optional extras: a color head-up display and Recaro sport seats. Unfortunately, the Recaro sport seats—which are optional on SS coupes—didn’t make the convertible’s options sheet, likely because the seatbelts in the topless Camaro are seat-mounted. A new seven-inch MyLink touch-screen infotainment system is now available, and a backup camera mercifully remains standard. The SS coupe’s available high-performance 1LE package is still unavailable on the convertible, and we’ve been told not to hold our breath for a roofless Z/28.

The 2014 Chevrolet Camaro convertible is headed for dealerships as you read this, and pricing edges upward slightly relative to the 2013 model. A base 1LT increases by $390 to $31,950, the $39,950 SS starts $365 higher than last year, and the ZL1’s price swells by a modest $705 to $62,450.


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Chevrolet SS Rear Drive Performance Sedan

Pontiac G8 enthusiasts take note: the 2014 Chevrolet SS performance sedan is set to arrive in Chevy showrooms late in 2013, GM announced today. The highly anticipated four-door will wear the SS, or Super Sport, name we suggested over two months ago and will serve as Chevy's NASCAR Sprint Cup racecar, debuting at the 2013 Daytona 500. While we're thrilled the 2014 Chevy SS exists at all, the rear-drive sedan is really a placeholder car until an all-new North American model debuts, likely for the 2016 model year. In the meantime, the 2014 SS model will be built in Australia alongside the new Holden VF Commodore (the present-generation VE Commodore SSV is pictured below). As expected, the 2014 Chevy SS will be underpinned by a version of GM's Zeta global rear-drive architecture that also forms the basis of the Camaro. But contrary to prior speculation, the SS will be more than a rebadged Caprice PPV tweaked for wide-scale production. The Chevy Caprice PPV sits on the long-wheelbase version of the architecture, while the Chevy SS will use the shorter wheelbase and, of course, come with a V-8 engine under the hood. Dimensionally, the Super Sport should be shorter than both the front-drive 201.3-inch 2014 Chevy Impala and the 204.2-inch PPV.

GM hasn't yet detailed specific powertrain or performance numbers for the brand's upcoming halo sedan, but we’d be stunned if it wasn’t a version of the automaker’s 6.2-liter V-8 with at least 400 hp; the Chevy Caprice PPV's 6.0-liter V-8 produces 355 hp. The present VE Commodore offers direct-injection 3.0- and 3.6-liter V-6s as well as a 6.0-liter V-8, and the eight-cylinder is available with either a six-speed automatic or manual transmission. Considering Chevy estimates PPV fuel economy at 15/24 mpg city/highway, the 2014 SS will probably fall in the same range as the V-8 powered 2012 Dodge Charger and 2012 Chrysler 300, which are EPA-rated at 16/25 mpg. Of course, those aren't the numbers enthusiasts are after. When we tested a 2009 Pontiac GXP with a 6.2-liter V-8 and six-speed manual transmission, the car hit 60 mph in 4.5 seconds on to a 13.0-second quarter mile at 109.6 mph. How well Chevy will balance performance with price has yet to be determined. A 2012 Dodge Charger R/T with Chrysler's 370-hp 5.7-liter V-8 and a five-speed automatic costs $30,990 -- $2350 more for all-wheel drive. Will we ever see an all-wheel-drive Chevy SS? It's not clear, but such a variant would certainly go a long way toward assuring the car's U.S.-market longevity.

Standard and available options should include the Chevrolet MyLink connectivity system, HID headlights with LED daytime running lights, quad exhausts, Brembo brakes, and enough performance bragging rights to make enthusiasts everywhere drool. Whether a rear-drive Australian-built sedan will fare better in the U.S. this time around is an open question. Branded as a Chevy, it might have a chance at long-term success. The new four-door marks the first time since the B-Body Chevy Caprice and Impala SS were discontinued in 1996 that Chevy will offer a rear-drive sedan in the U.S. Decades earlier, the 1961 Impala became the first production Chevy with an SS option, though only 453 units were built. The current Holden Commodore remains available not just as a sedan, but also as a wagon and ute. Don't count on seeing either variant in the U.S., though Pontiac toyed with the idea in the form of the G8 Sport Truck before the brand died. For now, we’ll be happy with the SS. If it’s anything like the dearly departed G8 GXP to start, we’re pretty sure Chevy fans will be as well.


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