Chevrolet Montana
| Chevrolet Montana | |
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| Production period: | since 2003 |
| Class : | Utilities |
| Body versions : | Pick up |
| Previous model: | Chevrolet pickup |
The Chevrolet Montana is a small pickup truck that General Motors makes in Brazil and sells in South America and similar markets. In Mexico the model is offered as the Chevrolet Tornado and in South Africa as the Opel or Chevrolet Corsa Utility (GM4300) or Chevrolet Utility (GM4200). The first generation Montana is based on the gamma platform of the Opel Corsa C (GM4300). The second generation (from 2010) is based on the older GM4200 platform of the Chevrolet Agile .
The model is currently being manufactured in São José dos Campos , Brazil. In Mexico and South Africa it is assembled from Brazilian parts kits .
First generation (2003-2010)
| Gamma (GM4300) | |
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| Production period: | 2003-2010 |
| Engines: |
Otto engines : 1.4–1.8 liters (73–77 kW) Diesel engines : 1.7–1.8 liters (82–85 kW) |
| Length: | 4430 mm |
| Width: | |
| Height: | |
| Wheelbase : | 2714 mm |
| Empty weight : | |
The Montana was delivered as standard with a 1.4-l in-line four-cylinder Econoflex engine and a 1.8-l in-line four -cylinder gasoline engine with 16 valves of flex fuel (for alcohol operation). For some markets, such as South Africa , the vehicle is available with other engines, such as a 1.4 l R4 petrol engine (only for petrol operation) or a 1.7 l R4 diesel engine with turbocharging from Isuzu . In 2009 the Montana was available in three versions: Conquest , Sport and Arena . The three versions differ in design and additional equipment.
According to the manufacturer, the platform can be loaded with 735 kg.
The first generation of the Chevrolet Montana was offered in South Africa as the Opel Corsa Utility from 2004. In 2010 the name was changed to Chevrolet Corsa Utility.
Second generation (since 2010)
| GM4200 | |
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| Production period: | since 2010 |
| Engines: |
Petrol engines : 1.4–1.8 liters (68–77 kW) |
| Length: | 4514 mm |
| Width: | 1700 mm |
| Height: | 1578 mm |
| Wheelbase : | 2669 mm |
| Empty weight : | 1087-1107 kg |
The Montana has been based on the Chevrolet Agile since 2010 . The payload is 734 kg. The side skirts were redesigned in 2017 to reduce wind noise. For the South African market, a preview of the Chevrolet Utility was shown for the first time at the Johannesburg International Motor Show .
Technical specifications
| 1.4 | 1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction period | since 2010 | |
| Engine characteristics | ||
| Motor type | Gasoline engine | |
| Engine type | R4 | |
| Displacement | 1398 cc | 1796 cc |
| Max. Power at min −1 | 68 kW (92 PS) / 6000 | 77 kW (105 PS) / 5400 |
| Max. Torque in min -1 | 120 Nm / 3200 | 161 Nm / 3000 |
| Power transmission | ||
| drive | Front wheel drive | |
| Gearbox, as standard | 5-speed manual transmission | |
| Readings | ||
| Top speed | 175 km / h | 182 km / h |
| Acceleration, 0-100 km / h | 12.3 s | 10.2 s |
| Fuel consumption over 100 km, combined | 7.2 l super | 8.1 l super |
| CO 2 emissions, combined | 171 g / km | 193 g / km |
| Tank capacity | 56 l | |
Mexico
The Montana replaced the old Chevrolet pickup based on the Opel Corsa B in model year 2004 , but under the name Tornado . It was based on the Opel Corsa C until 2011, even though the Corsa C had not been offered in Mexico since the end of 2008. The second generation has been available since 2011.
Web links
- Chevrolet Montana website (Brazil, Portuguese)
- Chevrolet Utility configurator (South Africa, English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Priscila Dal Poggetto: G1> Carros - NOTÍCIAS - GM lança duas novas versões da picape Montana. In: g1.globo.com. November 16, 2009. Retrieved December 2, 2018 (Brazilian Portuguese).
- ↑ Data sheet of the 2007 Chevrolet Montana (Portuguese) ( Memento of the original from March 19, 2007 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ 2004 Opel Corsa Utility | Wheels24. In: wheels24.co.za. August 23, 2004, accessed December 2, 2018 .
- ^ Corsa Utility changes brand. In: media.gm.com. April 20, 2010, accessed December 2, 2018 .
- ↑ Milene Rios: Auto Esporte - Primeiras impressões: nova geração da Chevrolet Montana. In: g1.globo.com. September 27, 2010, accessed December 2, 2018 (Brazilian Portuguese).
- ↑ Serafim: 2011 Chevrolet Montana | Top speed. In: topspeed.com. August 16, 2012, accessed December 2, 2018 .
- ↑ Henrique Rodriguez: Chevrolet Montana ganha saias aerodinâmicas na linha 2018 | Quatro Rodas. In: quatrorodas.abril.com.br. May 4, 2017, Retrieved December 2, 2018 (Brazilian Portuguese).
- ↑ GMSA PREVIEWS THIRD GENERATION CHEVROLET UTILITY. In: media.gm.com. September 29, 2011, accessed December 2, 2018 .
- ↑ Chevrolet presenta Tornado 2011.5. In: media.gm.com. February 2, 2011, accessed December 2, 2018 (Spanish).
