After announcing the 2022 Chevy Tornado Van for Mexico at the end of last March, General Motors has just officially launched the commercial vehicle in the Mexican market. The Tornado Van emerges as a new model with which the automaker enters the small commercial van segment for the first time in the Latin country, after successfully introducing that vehicle in other emerging markets.
The new 2022 Chevy Tornado Van is basically the same vehicle of Asian origin that Chevrolet markets in some South American countries as the Chevy N400, which in turn is simply a Wuling Hong Guang V to be sold under the Bow Tie brand outside of China. The name Tornado already has a history in the commercial vehicle segment in Mexico, since it was previously used for the Chevy Montana small pickup.
“The 2022 Chevrolet Tornado Van is a great alternative for entrepreneurs and established businesses, whether they are small, medium or large companies,” said Marketing Manager for Chevrolet at GM Mexico, Yammil Guaida, in a statement. “It’s a versatile, practical and functional vehicle that combines a suitable value proposition to satisfy the needs of customers and become the best ally for their businesses,” he added.
As such, the 2022 Chevy Tornado Van reaches the Mexican market in LS trim only, meeting the transportation needs of different profiles of companies across the country, from the smallest to the largest. This small commercial vehicle is characterized by its simplistic design, large interior space and versatility, agility in congested cities and low maintenance costs.
As far as capacities go, the 2022 Chevy Tornado Van can haul up to 1,433 pounds or 650 kilograms in its cargo area that measures 82.7 inches long, 57 inches wide and 50 inches high for a total volume of 115.8 cubic feet. Mechanically, the vehicle is equipped with a naturally aspirated 1.5L engine rated at 103 horsepower and 108 pound-feet of torque, mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
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The 2022 Chevy Tornado Van has just stated a special pre-sale period in Mexico, as the first 400 buyers will enjoy a discount of 19,000 MXN or about $955 USD at the current exchange rate. The model offers three customization kits to better organize the cargo area load and will be available for sale in Mexico at the end of September, with a starting price of 276,900 MXN ($13,930 USD) in sole LS trim.
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Bring it to the USA and Canada as the Astro van!
no that would be disgracing the astro name. Besides we don’t want commie china enemy junk.
@Dennis Constantinos: Where do you think your phone/ computer you’re typing on was built?
My computer? Mexico. My phone? Vietnam. The chips came from the US, South Korea, and Taiwan. China isn’t inevitable.
say no to commie china enemy junk. I rather have that Daewoo Suzuki Carry kei van or whatever
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Interesting. How does this compare sizewise with the RAM Promaster City (marketed as Fiat Doblò in other markets)? Does Nissan still offer their NV200 in North America? How about the Compact size version of the Ford Transit?
Nissan abandoned the commercial market in North America in 2021. There will be no more NVs in the US.
What isn’t launched in Mexico now a days. They don’t purchase the vehicles they make either.
Do you (G M ) have a brochure on the tornodo? I’d like to see the options and build my own !