2024 Chevrolet Montana?

[jbpoole]

Just saw a video regarding a possible new Chevrolet compact truck. There is speculation that the new truck will initially be produced for countries south of the border. Looks to be a Maverick competitor.

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[testa422]

As great as the maverick is selling, I’d assume GM would jump into the game at some point…although it is GM and their idiots so

 

[CenTexMav]

When you look at images of the Montana, it is more similar in design to the Santa Cruz. Can't say I am really a fan. I think the truckish image of the Maverick is a large part of it's appeal. Montana is also a 2 door.

 

[Fleshman03]

I saw a similar video. It was one of those random images with a computerized voiceover, which is always annoying and why having a dislike count on YouTube is a good thing…

A GM competitor is objectively a good thing. Competition in the marketplace will lead to better and more diverse products for the consumer. That said, the Maverick does three things right: price, fuel efficiency, and size. If GM puts out a small truck that is competitive in those areas, Ford will have market pressures to keep the price low, develop better hybrid and electric technology, and do more fun things with the size.

All that said if it looks like this, I’m not worried for Ford.

 

[testa422]

When you look at images of the Montana, it is more similar in design to the Santa Cruz. Can't say I am really a fan. I think the truckish image of the Maverick is a large part of it's appeal. Montana is also a 2 door.

Jesus!! That is as shitty looking as that ram/fiat monstrosity

 

[999]

This pickup is a Chevy Montana, currently built in Brazil and sold in South/Central America. It's called Tornado in Mexico.

I think these little mini pickups are very cool. The video is clickbait.

 

[Oakland]

Reminds me of a Chevrolet Spark.

 

[justiz00]

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[Bbot]

When you look at images of the Montana, it is more similar in design to the Santa Cruz. Can't say I am really a fan. I think the truckish image of the Maverick is a large part of it's appeal. Montana is also a 2 door.

This is an Australian Holden, El Camino which has been sold in Australia for many years And Holden has ceased production in Australia.

 

[Nw_adventure]

Lots of trucks like this have already been in Mexico for some time-

 

[FriscoTXJoe]

That will NOT be the vehicle or basis for the vehicle that GM will bring out as competition if they want success. It's a 2 door, 3 cylinder, extremely cheaply built vehicle for South and Central America. That's more comparable to the soon to be discontinued Ford EcoSport . A dud.

Truly expect them, Chrysler, Toyota to launch vehicles by 2025 model year that are similar to the Mav, built off an existing platform, using existing technologies. A parts bin vehicle can be brought to market sooner than a brand new idea.

 

[Old Ranchero]

Lots of trucks like this have already been in Mexico for some time-

yep, and the reason they are not sold in North America is they don't conform with US safety or smog regulations. It would need to be extensively redesigned which would make it far more costly to build- and that likely kills any internal discussions about viability for US markets. They all are Fugly design too IMO and would sell about as well as the Smart 4 Two did in America. Priorities and preferences are different between NA and SA buyers.

 

[73bluebronco]

Some folks are just building their own (Tesla though)

 

[Old Ranchero]

That will NOT be the vehicle or basis for the vehicle that GM will bring out as competition if they want success. It's a 2 door, 3 cylinder, extremely cheaply built vehicle for South and Central America. That's more comparable to the soon to be discontinued Ford EcoSport . A dud.

Truly expect them, Chrysler, Toyota to launch vehicles by 2025 model year that are similar to the Mav, built off an existing platform, using existing technologies. A parts bin vehicle can be brought to market sooner than a brand new idea.

yep, think Renegade or Patriot platform for Stellantis and Yaris or Corrolla for Toyota.

 

[Nw_adventure]

yep, and the reason they are not sold in North America is they don't conform with US safety or smog regulations. It would need to be extensively redesigned which would make it far more costly to build- and that likely kills any internal discussions about viability for US markets. They all are Fugly design too IMO and would sell about as well as the Smart 4 Two did in America. Priorities and preferences are different between NA and SA buyers.

Yeah they all looked like tin-cans - lol

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