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Chevrolet Corsa from Mexico? Discover the Chevy C2, a model from the Mexican automobile industry that closely resembles the iconic Corsa, which marked generations in Brazil.
When it arrived in Brazil in 1994, the Chevrolet Corsa quickly became a sales success, winning over consumers with its modern and innovative design, in contrast to the more square-style models that dominated the decade, such as the Fiat Uno Mille and the VW Goal. Although it was discontinued in Brazil in 2012, the Corsa's legacy lives on in other international markets, where the model is still a sales success. In this article, we will explore the Chevy C2, Mexico's iconic Chevrolet Corsa, which continues to win fans and maintain the brand's tradition of quality and innovation. Discover the differences, similarities and why this model continues to be a highlight in the Mexican automobile industry.
Main differences from the 'Chevrolet Corsa' from Mexico
In the Mexican automobile industry, the Corsa was marketed as Chevy, becoming called the Chevy C2 when it received its first restyling, which is much more extensive than what the hatch underwent in Brazil.
The differences are due to the front, which replaced the oval headlights with a larger drop-shaped optical assembly, while the front grille also grew and now features a body-colored trim.
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The front bumper of the Chevrolet Corsa in Mexico gained a larger air intake located in the central portion, with the detail of having a black finish, something that recalls Audi's design trend at the time. A spoiler adorns the entire front end and joins the fender moldings.
At the rear of the Chevy C2, in turn, the headlights maintain their shape, however, with the detail of having three circular elements.
Still at the rear, the smooth lid of the Chevrolet Corsa from Mexico gives way to another with a crease in the central part and the dividing logo, while the license plate has been moved to the bumper. Furthermore, the model's bumper gained more defined lines and the spoiler is attached to the wheel arch frames.
Chevy C2 receives its second restyling
Inside, the Chevrolet Chevy C2 mixed the interior of the second generation Corsa with the first phase Corsa. The dashboard itself came from the newer Corsa C, while the door panels were from the old model.
The air conditioning controls and seats were also from the Corsa B. The Chevrolet Corsa from Mexico received another restyling in the automobile industry in 2009, when it began to have a look inspired by the Chevrolet Aveo, another popular hath in the Mexican market.
It adopted a large front grille, something that was repeated in Brazil at the time with the arrival of the then new Chevrolet Agile. In addition to the larger front grille with the gold brand logo in the central part, the headlights grew in size and went up to the hood this time.
At the rear, the new features were the headlights, now without the circular elements, while the rear featured the new Chevrolet emblem. Detail that the 14-inch alloy wheels were the same as the post-2010 Classic and Brazilian Prisma.
Chevrolet Corsa from Mexico delivered 78 horsepower
It is worth mentioning that, while the famous first phase Corsinha in Brazil was only sold with 1.0, 1.4 and 1.6 engines, the Chevy C2 from the Mexican automobile industry always had a 1.4 engine with 52 hp and a 1.6 engine with 78 hp. There was even the option of automatic transmission there, something that was exclusive to the Corsa Sedan from the first phase here.
In Mexico, the Chevrolet Chevy C2 stopped being sold in 2010, the year in which the Chevrolet Classic underwent its last visual update in Brazil, when it gained the same look as the Chinese version. Finally, it is worth mentioning that the hon. Corsinha Aka Chevy C2 it had four-door versions and also with a sedan body.
