Chevrolet is at Auto Shanghai 2021 with a wealth of Chevy models, both new and old. Now, we’re taking a look at what’s on display with the following photo gallery.
C1 Corvette
C8 Corvette
Some of the more-interesting displays are the juxtaposition of classic Chevrolet models alongside their contemporary counterparts. For example, the Chevy booth at Auto Shanghai 2021 includes the new eighth-generation C8 Chevy Corvette Stingray Convertible and Coupe, which can be compared to a first-generation C1 Chevy Corvette. While the original C1 Vette presents with classic, rounded lines and styling, the modern C8 Corvette stands out for its mid-engine proportions and striking new design, with hard, chiseled lines, and exotic midship proportions.
First-gen Suburban
Twelfth-gen Suburban
Additionally, the Chevrolet booth at Auto Shanghai 2021 also includes a first-generation Chevy Suburban and a brand-new 2021 Chevy Suburban, the latter of which introduces the latest the twelfth generation for the nameplate. This comparison is particularly noteworthy, as the Chevy Suburban is currently the longest-running automotive nameplate in the world, with more than eight decades of continuous production since it was first introduced in the ’30s.
In addition to the new Chevy Corvette and Chevy Suburban, the Chevrolet booth also includes the new Chevy Blazer, the Chevy Equinox, the Chevy Malibu XL, the Chevy Monza RS, and the Chevy Menlo EV.
Chevy Equinox pictured on left, Chevy Blazer pictured on right
General Motors reintroduced the Chevy Monza nameplate for the Chinese market in 2019, offering a four-door sedan based on the MG-PATAC K platform. The latest Chevy Monza is only marketed in the Chinese market.
Chevy Menlo EV
Meanwhile, the Chevy Menlo EV is a battery-powered electric compact crossover marketed in China since February of 2020. The Menlo EV was designed and developed by the SAIC-GM joint venture, and includes an all-electric powertrain with 148 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, juiced by a 52.5 kWh battery pack with a range-per-charge of 256 miles per the NEDC.
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Comments
Both the Menlo and Monza should be offered and sold in the U.S. to compete against the Asian and European imports.
Menlo would be rated at just over 200 Miles of EPA range. (take 20% off NEDC and you get EPA numbers) It’s 10 inches longer, 2 inches wider, and 3 inches shorter than the Bolt EUV.
Monza could find a global market niche including the US. Civic is the segment leader with Cruze unable to hit that high note
So GM takes the Tahoe & Suburban to China or not?
Love that ’38 Chevy Burb Carryall. They began in 35 and have been a fav of mine since my first one, a 65 Carryall and many others to 2018