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Chevrolet FNR-X Concept Signifies An All-Purpose Sports Vehicle

Chevrolet has pulled back the veil and revealed its latest concept vehicle, which made its debut at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show: the FNR-X concept.

If the name sounds familiar, that’s because Chevrolet previously used the “FNR” name in a previous concept vehicle for China. “FNR” stands for “Find New Roads.” However, this FNR-X concept looks decidedly more production ready than the seriously futuristic FNR concept.

“The Chevrolet FNR-X is one of Chevrolet’s most forward-thinking concept cars, truly exemplifying the brand’s passion for innovation and ingenuity,” said Alan Batey, GM executive vice president and president of GM North America and Global Chevrolet. “The FNR-X builds on the design and technology showcased on the original FNR concept and embodies the belief at Chevrolet’s core that anything is possible.”

2017 Chevrolet FNR-X Concept Exterior 005

In the design department, the concept houses traditional, muscular Chevrolet lines, which we think wear quite well on what is certainly a crossover utility vehicle. We don’t know how large the concept measures in at, but it looks to be of similar size to, say, a Toyota C-HR with similar, quirky aspirations. It also features rear-hinged doors that can be controlled remotely.

The FNR-X concept is a plug-in hybrid, pairing an electric motor to its traditional engine. The brand did not discuss displacement or power figures, though. It does offer two driving modes: Sport and Versatility, which are paired to an active suspension that adjusts to ground clearance needs.

2017 Chevrolet FNR-X Concept Interior 002

Inside, it’s much more futuristic. OLEDs are used in the display system, which may also be powered by speech, and an Advanced Driver Assistance System helps guide the driver to the best route autonomously based on current conditions. As for the actual design, hexagonal shapes and new materials are meant to showcase a “new energy” look, inspired by graphene crystal structures. There’s also tons of storage, including fixed components to individual seats.

2017 Chevrolet FNR-X Concept Interior 001

We don’t know if this FNR-X concept previews a production vehicle of some sort, but Chevrolet does have plans for 20 new or refreshed vehicles by the year 2020. The FNR-X is still pretty futuristic, but it looks to have a production recipe intact.

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  1. Looks like a Camaro SUV; I don’t hate it.

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  2. Would slot in perfectly between the Trax and the Equinox. And then add Blazer between the Nox and Traverse.
    Give the customers exactly what they want…CUV choices.
    That would give Chevy 5 CUV choices.
    With all that CUV money the General will be raking in, I’d like Chevy to get a Grand Cherokee/4 – Runner/Bronco competitor (Trail Blazer?)
    Then give GMC a Wrangler competitor. Each brand gets a different take on off roading vehicles.

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    1. One or more of those choices needs to be a hybrid or full on electric too.

      Vancouver BC is down to two gas stations — and given that one just sold for $71 million, the real possibility exists that the other two will cash out too — the future of electrics is in the city where land for gas stations is getting too expensive.

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    2. GMC was supposed to be announcing a body-on-frame SUV that is about the same size as the previous GMC Acadia to compete with the Grand Cherokee. Although, I would like to see a Blazer variant of the Tahoe.

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  3. This is definitely a sexy concept for sure

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  4. Looks like a true sport crossover. I would say a close version of this vehicle will be built within several years.

    Look at all the Luxury brands that already have sport/Luxury crossovers.

    Chevy can offer a 400hp cost effective version, and bring this product to the masses.

    The FNR-X look, is a great example of how GM can always keep intact the Chevy brand identity language. GM is very good at this.

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  5. Love those doors and the interior.

    But this will never see production because configuring those doors like that and meeting crash regs don’t fit the “GM cheap” philosophy.

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  6. That is pure win. Make it with the B-pillar-less coach/suicide doors and glass roof – it would crush the competition.

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    1. Hello, Dan. Coul you please explain me what are B.pillar-less suicide doors? It’s for academic reasons. Thank you.

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  7. It doesn’t matter whether this is a gas powered vehicle, gas-electric hybrid or all electric as this new FNR-X concept vehicle has the looks to become an instant winner if the powers that be decide to bring it to production.

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  8. I see elements of the new Enclave in the design. I don’t see where this vehicle currently fits into the Chevrolet SUV strategy. If anything the current Russian Chevy Niva deserves US production.
    I’m surprised by all the love. I expected posters to say that it looked Asian.

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    1. IT would make a nice Edge competitor

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  9. It looks like the second generation bolt!

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  10. Infiniti Q30 + Saab 9-4x = Chevy FNR-X

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  11. This little ute looks good.

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  12. It should have been the Bolt.

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  13. Design groups from all other car companies typically visit all major auto shows including Shanghai. That said, I bet as they came up to look at the FNR-X concept, and realized that this may very well be offered by Chevy within a few years, they were shocked!
    FNR-X is a major leap forward in advanced design. This shows everyone how dialed in the talent is at GM.

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  14. This is the first demonstration that General Motors of China is ready to take over some of the advanced engineering and vehicle design work that Opel used to do for General Motors USA.

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  15. I like it, seats how many?? Please tell me it seats 5 or preferably 6?!

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  16. Count me in. When can i order this? And what is this? China? What about U.S.? We like cool cars too! Remember Pontiac? This is what Amercian looks like. Build this, and they will come…..Compared to what is on the road today…This is the lines of yesterday we need today. BUILD IT FOR US!

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  17. Count me in. When can i order this? And what is this? China? What about U.S.? We like cool cars too! Remember Pontiac? This is what American looks like. Build this, and they will come…..Compared to what is on the road today…This is the lines of yesterday we need today. BUILD IT FOR US!

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