Chevrolet Onix
| Chevrolet Onix | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet (General Motors) |
| Also called | Chevrolet Prisma (MkII) |
| Production | 2012–current |
| Assembly | Gravataí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (GM Brazil) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact |
| Body style |
5-door hatchback 4-door sedan (Prisma MkII) |
| Platform | Gamma |
| Powertrain | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,528 mm (99.5 in) |
| Length | 3,930 mm (154.7 in) |
| Width | 1,705 mm (67.1 in) |
| Height | 1,484 mm (58.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,012 kg (2,231 lb) - 1,067 kg (2,352 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor |
Chevrolet Agile Chevrolet Prisma MkI |
The Chevrolet Onix is a subcompact car launched by American automaker Chevrolet in Brazil at the 2012 São Paulo International Motor Show[1] to succeed some versions of Chevrolet Celta. Offered initially as a five-door hatchback, a four-door sedan was launched in 2013 and called the Chevrolet Prisma.[2] The Onix is currently only sold in some South American countries part of Mercosur, including Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Prisma
The Chevrolet Prisma is the sedan version of the Onix.
Technical detail
The Onix is available in three trim levels (LS, LT and LTZ) with two 4-cylinder engines, the 1.0-litre producing 78 PS (57 kW; 77 bhp) (petrol)/ 80 PS (59 kW; 79 bhp) (ethanol) and 1.4-litre 98 PS (72 kW; 97 bhp) (petrol)/106 PS (78 kW; 105 bhp) (ethanol) offering automatic or five-speed manual transmission.
The 1.0 versions are fitted with 14" wheels, with 15" fitted to the 1.4 models.
Security
In December 2014, the Chevrolet Onix was evaluated under the Latin NCAP assessment and achieved a 3-star security rating for adults and 2-star security rating for children:[3]
| Test | Score | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 62.76% (3-star) | 10.67 out of 17 |
| Children | 41.10% (2-star) | 20.14 out of 49 |
References
- ↑ "Sao Paulo motor show 2012: Chevrolet Onix". Autocar. 22 October 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- ↑ "NOVO PRISMA 2013 / ONIX SEDAN, PREÇO, FOTOS E FICHA TÉCNICA". Magazine Carros. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
- ↑ "Latin NCAP Assessment Chevrolet Onix" (PDF).
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chevrolet Onix. |
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chevrolet Prisma MkII. |
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