General Motors has just announced that the all-new Chevrolet Tracker will soon be added to the Bow Tie brand’s portfolio in Mexico, as its new proposal in the high-volume subcompact crossover segment in the country. Specifically, the company stated that the new-generation Tracker will reach the Mexican market as a 2021 model in the second half of this year.
Although it has not yet been officialized, the 2021 Tracker will replace the aging Chevrolet Trax in Mexico – one of the first countries to have received the small global crossover in late 2012. The market strategy that GM started last year in China has been applied in South America, and now for the first time in a North American country. At the moment, the Tracker isn’t planned for the United States and Canada where the first-generation Trax will still be sold during the 2021 model year.
“Chevrolet Tracker will arrive to lead a transformation in the SUV segment, as it offers the highest value proposition in its category,” said Marketing Director of GM Mexico, Jorge Plata, in a statement. “This model is based on current trends and features most valued by customers, such as a modern, athletic and urban design, high standards of safety and technological innovation, as well as full connectivity and efficient performance,” he added.
First shown during the 2019 Shanghai Motor Show, the new Chevrolet Tracker is based on the GEM platform and was designed using strict efficiency standards to offer a modern package at the best price. This approach provides it with an excellent combination of features such as Chevrolet’s latest SUV design language, next-generation powertrains, as well as a level of technology and safety that surpasses that of its predecessor.
Unlike the Chevrolet Trax, manufactured locally at the GM San Luis Potosà plant, the 2021 Tracker is expected to arrive in Mexico as an imported model. The new Chevrolet Tracker is currently produced at the SAIC-GM Norsom plant in China and the GM São Caetano do Sul in Brazil, but it is not yet clear which one will supply the Mexican market. In any case, spokespeople for GM Mexico evoked the possibility that the SUV will also be assembled in the Latin country.
2021 Chevrolet Tracker production in São Caetano do Sul Brazilian plant
The all-new 2021 Chevrolet Tracker will be officially launched in Mexico during the second half of the year, when all the configuration and equipment details will be announced. Along with the new Chevrolet Onix, the subcompact crossover will be a key part of the renewal of the brand’s vehicle portfolio to strengthen its presence and increase its competitiveness in international markets.
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I still think in many ways this Tracker is a more successful exterior design than the new Trailblazer.
I actually find the Trailblazer’s exterior to be captivating… almost like optical MSG. Meaning there’s something about the Trailblazer I can’t put my finger on that keeps my senses coming back for more and more. And I typically couldn’t have cared any less about vehicles in that class.
That’s not to diminish this Tracker’s handsome exterior. Despite what I’d describe as mainstream styling I must say the Tracker has outstanding surface detailing; each time I see a new picture of it I find a new detail. The Tracker looks like it was allowed to finish baking before being offered to customers.
If you want more and more, then buy a Blazer instead.
They look about the same to me.
To be honest I am not nearly as enthused about the Blazer’s design; strangely in my opinion the Trailblazer’s exterior looks more cohesive and thoughtfully detailed. Despite being a more substantial vehicle, the Blazer just doesn’t appear as nicely finished to me, particularly lower-end models.
Good for GM. North America needs more Chinese imports. Let’s make China Great!
Sarcasm noted but the article did say that it *could* be imported from China OR Brazil… OR possibly even be built in Mexico. I’m thinking, in light of recent events, it’s safe to assume a lot of global production plans are being or have been modified to mitigate further CCP-sourced disruptions.
I really like the look and design of the new Tracker and Trailblazer. They both should be available and built in North America
The tracker should have trailblazer power trains , and the trailblazer should have what is in todays ‘Nox
These would sell very well . The tracker styling could work well as an Equinox just larger. The Tracker , at least in the pics is likely the best looking CUV in the GM stable and we in NA , US and Canada , do not have the opportunity to buy.
On the same vein , we should have the Onix. I have had GM’s since 74 , all were new and had over 40 !
So in Brazil they actually wear a uniform rather than looking like they just remembered they have to go to work.
I am still not sure why this is not here as the all New Trax.
Build it in Brazil or Mexico considering what China just put the US through and then send some to the US as well.