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Chrysler LLC launched into a new segment in Latin America today, with the introduction of the new Dodge Trazo at the São Paulo Motor Show. The Dodge Trazo C1.8 will be offered as a low-cost four-door sedan focused on fuel efficiency in select Latin American markets, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. There has been unconfirmed speculation that the new Trazo could possibly enter the U.S. market also, where Chrysler desperately needs more small cars.

The Dodge Trazo will be available with a 1.8L DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder gasoline and an E100 ethanol-capable engine with both automatic and manual transmissions

The new Dodge... Chrysler LLC launched into a new segment in Latin America today, with the introduction of the new Dodge Trazo at the São Paulo Motor Show. The Dodge Trazo C1.8 will be offered as a low-cost four-door sedan focused on fuel efficiency in select Latin American markets, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. There has been unconfirmed speculation that the new Trazo could possibly enter the U.S. market also, where Chrysler desperately needs more small cars. The Dodge Trazo will be available with a 1.8L DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder gasoline and an E100 ethanol-capable engine with both automatic and manual transmissions The new Dodge Trazo is being built by Nissan for Chrysler, with the two companies both announcing their partnership earlier this year. The car will be reportedly built at its Japanese factory in 2009 for the 2010 model year. The supply agreement is the second product exchange between Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan affiliate JATCO has been supplying Chrysler with transmissions for various front-wheel-drive vehicles since 2004. The two companies are also reportedly keen to explore further product-sharing opportunities. This latest announcement contradicts previous speculation that Chrysler could be producing a compact car next year based on the 2006 Dodge Hornet concept, which would then be marketed as a premium hatch against the likes of the Mini Cooper and BMW 1-series. However, earlier this year Chrysler's vice president for international purchasing, Thomas Hausch, confirmed plans to build a compact car based on the 2006 Dodge Hornet concept, meaning that another car could be in the works in addition to the Nissan-Chrysler agreement.Dodge Trazo Concept Read More

Chevrolet has revealed the all-new GPiX crossover coupe concept at the 25th edition of the Sao Paulo International Auto Show in Brazil today, which the carmaker claims is a preview of a future production model designed specifically for the South American market.

The concept vehicle was developed by General Motors Design in Brazil and features a two-door body with high ground clearance. "It offers the sporty design and versatility necessary for a country with the continental dimensions of Brazil," said Carlos Barba, GM’s design boss for Latin America, Africa and the Middle East.

The name GPiX is a pseudonym for Global Image. "G" for... Chevrolet has revealed the all-new GPiX crossover coupe concept at the 25th edition of the Sao Paulo International Auto Show in Brazil today, which the carmaker claims is a preview of a future production model designed specifically for the South American market. The concept vehicle was developed by General Motors Design in Brazil and features a two-door body with high ground clearance. "It offers the sporty design and versatility necessary for a country with the continental dimensions of Brazil," said Carlos Barba, GM’s design boss for Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. The name GPiX is a pseudonym for Global Image. "G" for global and "Pix" meaning "picture" or "image." This suggests that the design of the latest concept could be used on other GM models developed in other markets. Its styling is dominated by the high waistline, oversized grille, LED headlamps, and chunky 17in alloys. The GPiX also features a panoramic glass roof to add a feeling of increased interior space. Inside, there is seating for four and all of these, including the driver’s, can be folded down to create a flat panel. The instrument panel has a modern design, with easy-to-read digital displays, and there is full connectivity for Bluetooth devices and portable music players.2008 Chevrolet GPiX coupe crossover concept Read More

Renault has taken the covers off a new concept car at the Sao Paolo Auto Show in Brazil. The new concept is the Sand’ Up buggy and is loosely based on the French carmaker’s Sandero line of budget cars. In Brazil the Sandero is known as the Stepway and it is set to be updated, with influences expected to be taken from this latest concept.

The Sand’ Up was designed and built by Renault’s South American design team and features a 2+2 seating configuration and an adjustable hard top-roof that can be removed in order to convert the car into a compact utility. Another bodystyle that can be accommodated thanks to the... Renault has taken the covers off a new concept car at the Sao Paolo Auto Show in Brazil. The new concept is the Sand’ Up buggy and is loosely based on the French carmaker’s Sandero line of budget cars. In Brazil the Sandero is known as the Stepway and it is set to be updated, with influences expected to be taken from this latest concept. The Sand’ Up was designed and built by Renault’s South American design team and features a 2+2 seating configuration and an adjustable hard top-roof that can be removed in order to convert the car into a compact utility. Another bodystyle that can be accommodated thanks to the concept’s modular design includes a coupe. Power comes from a 1.6L HI-Flex engine designed to run on either ethanol or petrol, in which case it develops 112hp (84kW) and 107hp (65kW) respectively. Torque figures come in at 109lb-ft (148Nm) and 112lb-ft (151Nm) respectively. Drive is sent to the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox.2008 Renault Sand’ Up Concept Read More