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GMC Chevette

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GMC Chevette
GMC Chevette 2 door sedan
Overview
ManufacturerGeneral Motors do Brasil
Production1992–1995
AssemblyBrazil
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car (C)
Body style2/4-door sedan
Powertrain
Engine1.6L
1.7L diesel
Chronology
PredecessorOpel K 180
SuccessorChevrolet Corsa

The GMC Chevette is a small family car which was manufactured from 1992 to 1995 by General Motors do Brasil specifically for the Argentine market, where it was sold by both Chevrolet and Renault dealers.[1] This was the result of a deal having been made whereby Argentine CIADEA-made Renault Trafics were sold as "Chevrolets" in Brazil in return for GM do Brasil being allowed to export Chevettes to Argentina.[1]

Interior of a 1992 Chevette

The Chevette was a variation of the General Motors T-car platform which includes Opel Kadett, Chevrolet Chevette and Isuzu Gemini. Offered as a 2-door sedan and as a 4-door sedan, it was powered by a 1.6-liter overhead camshaft engine with a 1.8-liter Isuzu diesel engine available as an option. A pickup version of the Chevette was sold in Argentina as the GMC 500.[2]

The Chevette was the only sedan car to be badged as a GMC. (In North America, the GMC brand solely marketed light duty and heavy duty trucks until the late 2000s when the company added crossovers.)[2] It was replaced in the Argentine market by the Chevrolet Corsa in 1995.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Vauxhall T car - Opel K180 & GMC Chevette in Argentine". vauxpedianet. Archived from the original on 2017-11-16.
  2. ^ a b GMC Chevette. The only one passenger car sold under the GMC brand - Retrieved on 03/17/2018