We first brought you the curious information months prior: Chevrolet had filed to trademark the “Cavalier” and “Chevrolet Cavalier” names with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. While we doubted it meant for a new Cavalier in North America, it was likely an initial step for a new model globally. Besides, the Cavalier name carries a bit of baggage with it locally.
However, in China, there are no perceptions of the nameplate, and a recent Chinese Ministry report has leaked images and documents stating Chevrolet is gearing up to introduce a new Chevrolet Cavalier in The People’s Republic. The nameplate and photos reportedly appeared in a Chevrolet catalog, as disclosed by Autohome.
Additionally, the new Cavalier is tipped to appear with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 109 fuel-sipping horsepower. According to the documents, the car’s wheelbase measures in at 102-inches long, and traditional Chevrolet design is present.
It remains to be confirmed, but we’d wager it’s coming soon to slot below the all-new Chevrolet Cruze as a more price-conscious entry into the Chinese market.
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I wonder if this isn’t the American Cruze? China has families of cars, like Excelle, but maybe this is an exception.
If this is a new car then it is probably something for the global market and will eventually show up in India and Brazil. The era of one off models is generally over.
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The design is heavily influenced by the US Cruze and must be GM’s answer to the Ford Escort.
I love how much segment overlap is seen in the Chinese market. This was one the case, 1970s, in the US with Chevelle Malibu coupes set beside Monte Carlos but to mention similar offerings from other divisions.
I also like how platforms live in on China. In the US and EU markets, upgrade is the expectation. Truth be told, GM W platform still had so much potential even as it was retired. Sometimes new doesn’t always mean better.
I like this option the Chinese have zero idea what a cavalier is. So they shouldn’t be worried about buying it, besides it’s a new car so that shouldn’t matter anyway. Not like some of the brain dead morons in the USA that can’t separate what happened to a car 20 years ago and what that same car is today.