The first-generation Chevrolet Onix was offered in three model variants: sedan, hatchback and the rugged Activ. So far, the second-generation Onix is only offered in two different body styles, with General Motors having dropped the Activ model variant this time around.
But what would a second-generation Chevrolet Onix Activ look like if GM were to green-light such a model? Thankfully, we don’t have to rely on our imaginations to find out. The Brazilian automotive rendering experts over at K Design AG recently tried their hand at rendering a new Chevrolet Onix Activ, and we think the finished result is a fairly accurate representation of what such a model might look like if it ever reached production.
This theoretical Chevrolet Onix Activ is based on the five-door hatchback Onix and features a lifted suspension, a faux front skid plate, roof rails, a more pronounced liftgate spoiler and Activ badging. The wheels here also appear to be pulled off the new Chevrolet Trailblazer Activ and are shod in the same Hankook Dynapro AT2 off-road tires as that model as well.
The Chevrolet Onix is only available in emerging markets such as Brazil, Mexico and the Middle East. The vehicle is offered with a range of three-cylinder engines, depending on the market where it is sold, which range from 82 to 130 horsepower. That output is sent to the front wheels through a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. It rides on GM’s new Global Emerging Markets architecture, also known as the GEM platform, which was developed specifically for developing markets like Brazil.
Let us know if this hypothetical Chevrolet Onix Activ model is a hit or a miss in the comments below.
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The Onix family would be a great replacement for Sonic and maybe even Spark.
GM again has too many platforms: current architectures, VSS kits, and GEM.
All GM platforms should be constructed with Federalization in mind and I’d assume a platform based on Gamma can do it.
GEM seems a lot like what PSA does which might be good in the current economic situation.
I see what you’re saying but having GEM being federalized adds significant weight and cost to vehicles that are meant to be affordable and very fuel efficient and allows GM to pull a profit.
I believe that the Trailblazer platform will ultimately be the most suitable replacement for the Cruze, Sonic, Trax, and perhaps even the Malibu to an extent. I believe the BEV platforms definitely have the potential to gain in popularity too, especially if GM continues to only offer 3 cylinder ICE option on the VSS-F.
The Sparks replacement might just be the next gen spark, but the forth gen was just released pretty recently. It is the best selling GM in South Korea, so I think it makes sense for GM to just continue to import it from there for the foreseeable future.
I have not driven the GEM platform and honestly have no desire to. I believe it would lack the refinement most US customers will be seeking. It could make sense for GM to green light a project like this in developing countries as it might increase profits on a cheap car, but I have no desire to see a GEM platform enter the US market.
It would seem kind of unnecessary to have this model considering the new Tracker, also on the GEM platform, serves the same purpose in those emerging markets.
If it is made in USA and available in awd-great.
Nice little car. Too bad it isn’t suited for US sale.
Too bad GEM is not US safety regs. capable. If they could make it AWD and a step better than the current Activ it would be great too.