“We all know this vehicle. It’s an Opel Corsa Utility. Or, it was, until Chevrolet took over. The Chevrolet Utility as it’s now known is the third generation of light working vehicles for the South African market and, despite being classed as working class heroes, are actually rather desirable amongst the younger members of the [...]
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GMSA to lift veil on new Chev Utility
“General Motors South Africa (GMSA) will lift the veil on its third-generation, South African-produced Chevrolet Utility at the Johannesburg Motor Show, prior to its public launch towards the end of the year. The imminent launch of the Utility into the sub-one ton market sector marks the completion of the first phase of a R1-billion investment [...]
Bakkies 4 Babes
Wanting to prove that their bakkies are undeniably burly but not necessarily “butch”, Isuzu knocked on our door. We had what they were looking for: 18 4×4-craving, adventure loving, independently minded female readers who have been enthusiastically involved in our women’s projects. So we suggested Isuzu take them on a 4×4 training weekend. Come join [...]
Chevrolet Corsa Utility exceeds 170 000 sales
“June marked an important milestone for General Motors South Africa (GMSA) when the Chevrolet Corsa Utility exceeded 170 000 sales. The Utility continues to dominate the three quarter ton pick-up segment in South Africa. Motor industry sales figures for May showed a market share of 46,6% for the first five months of 2011. During this [...]
Corsa Ute takes top honours in Quality Survey
“General Motors South Africa’s (GMSA) Chevrolet Corsa Utility has retained its status as South Africa’s best quality three quarter ton light commercial vehicle (LCV) according to the latest Synovate Quality Survey results. The Synovate survey measures the number of problems new car owners experience with their vehicles in the first few months of ownership and [...]
New Chev half-tonner revealed
Chevrolet has shown its new Montana bakkie, which may replace the Corsa Ute sold here when that model is put to pasture, in South America. Montana goes on sale in certain South American markets in January next year. It will be available there with a choice of 72-kW 1.4-litre Ecoflex and, to be introduced later [...]
Corsa Ute needs no change
The first of the rebadged Corsa Utility models are out on the streets and I was tasked with getting to know the ‘new’ vehicle. Nothing much has change with the inclusion of the Corsa into the Chevrolet family – and that’s just the way General Motors wants it. The change from Opel Corsa to Chevrolet [...]
Mad SuperUte
Cars in Action: “400kW LupiniPower Chevrolet SuperUte mega bakkie into final phase of development Returning tuning concern LupiniPower is putting it’s prototype Chevrolet SuperUte through it’s final phases of development with the focus now shifting to the Plus package that sees the chassis, suspension, wheel and tyre tuned for optimal traction, handling and dynamics.” Full [...]
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