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Model Will Be Manufactured in Gravataí (RS), Will Use Onix Platform and Will Have a Mild Hybrid Version; Will Compete with Pulse, Kardian, and VW Tera
Chevrolet has confirmed that it will launch a new compact SUV in Brazil in 2026. The project, still without an official name, is known internally as “Project Carbon” and will be produced at the Gravataí (RS) factory — the same one responsible for the Onix and Onix Plus line.
With a structure based on the GEM platform, the SUV will have proportions similar to the Onix, but with slightly greater height and length, as demanded by the sports utility vehicle segment. The news reinforces the brand’s presence in the competitive entry-level SUV market in the country.
Project Carbon: The New Compact SUV from Chevrolet in Brazil
The new compact SUV from Chevrolet in Brazil will have 1.73 meters in width and 2.55 meters in wheelbase, which should ensure competitive interior space. The elevated height and robust design are expected to provide the visual appeal that consumers seek in urban SUVs.
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With an updated oil-bathed belt, the 2026 Chevrolet Onix and Onix Plus arrive with discounts of up to R$ 23,000, fuel consumption of up to 19.7 km/l, a range of 866 km, a 115 hp turbo engine, and a 5-year warranty.
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Man transforms automotive engine into a functional nautical system, adapts cooling with external water, installs shaft, propeller, and anti-corrosion protection, and creates a low-cost handcrafted yacht capable of safely navigating using repurposed parts and a structure reinforced with fiberglass.
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While electric cars die in four hours, the British Hydromax aims to be the fastest hydrogen car in the world with 1,600 hp and a target of 563 km/h.
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Chinese SUV with three engines, 1,380 hp, and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.96 seconds debuts with ultra-fast charging and promises up to 1,416 km of total range for long trips in high modern luxury.
The mechanics will be well known: the model is expected to feature the 1.0 turbo flex engine with 116 hp, already used in the Onix and Tracker. Additionally, a mild hybrid version is planned, focusing on energy efficiency and compliance with new emission standards.
New Chevrolet SUV Arrives to Compete with Pulse, Kardian, and VW Tera
Chevrolet will position the new model below the Tracker, targeting consumers who want a more accessible compact SUV, but with a modern engine and standard connectivity. Thus, the model will compete directly with:
- Fiat Pulse
- Renault Kardian
- Volkswagen Tera (expected launch in 2025)
This market segment is one of the fastest growing in Brazil and represents a strategic slice for automakers. Therefore, the new compact SUV from Chevrolet in Brazil will be a key bet for GM to maintain its market share and retain customers who are already familiar with the Onix line.
National Production and Focus on Efficiency
The choice of the Gravataí plant to manufacture the model is strategic. The unit already masters the GEM platform and has the capacity to produce at scale, with low logistical cost and high rates of localization of parts.
The use of the 1.0 turbo engine with flex technology and possible mild electrification reinforces the trend of more sustainable models, without relying solely on full electrification, which is still limited by infrastructure in Brazil.
Não vejo problema em correia banhada a oleo com garantia de 240 mil .
Problema é todas as revisões na concessionária, são caras.
Usar o óleo recomendado e um mecânico de confiança fica metade do preço.
Se lançar o modelo com esse motor que utiliza correia banhada a óleo, vai nascer morto…. A GM ainda não aprendeu? Qual a dificuldade em passar para corrente de comando? Aí sim, terá sucesso garantido.
….se for o atual motor com correia dentada banhada a óleo, já era! Só os desavisados e os que acreditam no MKT vão comprar com esse motor ! Boa sorte