General Motors is developing the next-generation Chevy Montana as the company’s first compact-size unibody pickup, completely redefining South America’s hitherto unique nameplate. Although the development of this vehicle is carried out by the Brazilian subsidiary of the automaker, the all-new Montana has been spotted for the first time over in South Korea.
The South Korean publication Auto Post has just published the first spy photos of the next-generation Chevy Montana rolling down the streets of the Asian country, where the GM Technical Center Korea is located – a leader in the development of the company’s global vehicles. While initially thinking it was a Hyundai Santa Cruz prototype, local media was able to identify the next-gen Montana by the Bupyeong license plate and typical GM Korea engineering stickers.
Notably, the sighting of the upcoming Chevy Montana for the first time in South Korea is something quite unusual. First, because the new Montana has not yet entered the road testing phase in Brazil, the country of origin of Chevrolet’s unibody pickup and where its development is headed. In addition, it’s the first vehicle on the Global Emerging Markets (GEM) platform to be tested by GM’s South Korean subsidiary, at least on public roads.
If anything, the first spy photos of the upcoming highly camouflaged third-generation Chevy Montana show that the compact pickup will have a four-door double cab body with a high waistline. This confirms and matches perfectly with the silhouette of the next-gen Montana that can be seen in the teaser image of the model revealed by GM Brazil at the end of June.
Despite the heavy camouflage that covers most of its body, it’s possible to appreciate some key design details of the upcoming Chevy Montana. Among the most striking points are the configuration of divided headlights, the straight A-pillar and the shape of the rear windows quite similar to those of the Chevy Trailblazer crossover, as well as the roof rack bars that the official teaser had already shown.
The next-generation Chevy Montana will be officially revealed in the coming months as a 2023 model-year vehicle in Brazil, where it will be manufactured exclusively at the GM São Caetano do Sul plant to supply the domestic market and to a greater number of countries than the previous two generations. In fact, although it’s not official, South Korean media speculate that the new Montana could be introduced in that country and other developed markets.
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**cough, cough** This would be a great Maverick competitor in the U.S.
If Chevrolet is smart they better have this vehicle for sale in the USA at $20,000 and 30-40mpg the Maverick will be a hit with gas prices rising everyday
Would like to see what it looks like. I don’t think it come to US?
Well it could be a Maverick competitor but lets just see if the Maverick is a hit or miss.
No FWD based uni body truck has sold in any significant numbers in the US, Even the best one the Ridgeline struggles at 40K units.
Ford will have a rush at first but the second and third year will show if this is a hit or a miss.
And before anyone points out 100K reservations. #1 they will move many at first. #2 No money down Reservations are not sales.
This is a case where caution may be appropriate as there is no evidence the market has changed. This is not the second coming of a S10 nor is the Maverick a Ranger.
Note too since intro to get the two package you have to opt for AWD and the package just for 4,000 pounds. So you are closing in on $30K before other options. Loaded up $35K at that point the Ranger is in the price range.
These trucks are not cheap either unless you want little in it.
Many forget that many S10 trucks were cheap for what they lacked. Yes even the S10 was delivered with no front sway bar. My 88 S10 even with a 4.3 had no sway bar standard!
I agree. The Maverick also could potentially eat away at Ranger sales. But I guess we will have to wait and see.
I expect some Ranger but I expect more Bronco Sport sales will take a hit.
Even the Colorado had many migrate over from the CUV models vs truck sales.
Ford already stopped taking orders on the hybrid because there were so many orders. It will be a great success as all of Ford trucks are. Gm cant compete with Ford trucks. The Maverick will be here for many years. Great price for entry level and great functionality.
Just offer it. Give us a choice.
Let’s see if there is demand first before you spend a few billion that may never come back. The