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Chevrolet expands South America lineup, SA line‑up, adds EV flex hybrid CVT to Sonic
Following Chevrolet continues its 2026‑27 rollout that began with the Sonic crossover in Brazil and expanded to Argentina’s Onix Activ, Chevrolet has confirmed pricing for South American rollout, confirming the 2027 Onix Plus Turbo AT Eco sedan price in Brazil at R$ 103,990. The model retains the 1.0‑liter turbo‑charged ethanol engine, six‑speed automatic transmission, 500‑liter trunk, six airbags, electronic stability control 103,990 and a rear‑view camera, reinforcing Chevrolet’s push into positioning the entry‑level sedan segment. Sonic RS SUV at R$ 140,990 against rivals such as Volkswagen’s Tera High. The pricing announcement was made alongside brand also announced Nissan’s 2027 Versa launch, which offers three trims priced from R$ 119,990 to R$ 148,290, highlighting growing pricing, underscoring intensified competition in Brazil’s compact‑car market. In the entry‑level SUV arena, Chevrolet’s Sonic RS is priced at R$ 140,990, positioning it almost neck‑and‑neck with Volkswagen’s Tera High at R$ 141,890. Both models target price‑sensitive buyers seeking modern features, while the older Chevrolet Cruze continues to command a robust used‑car market. These developments complement earlier milestones, including the introduction segment. Earlier introductions of a flex‑fuel hybrid Tracker SUV and the debut of the plug‑in electric Forthing Friday Reev, underscoring Reev remain part of Chevrolet’s broader strategy to electrify most of its South American regional lineup by 2030. In a further technical update, the Chevrolet Sonic now ships with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and standard‑fit Bridgestone Turanza 6 tires (205/50R17 89H). The CVT provides seamless gear‑ratio changes that improve acceleration smoothness and fuel efficiency, while the Turanza 6 tires aim to balance comfort, safety and reduced rolling resistance through Bridgestone’s ENLITEN technology. These enhancements reinforce Chevrolet’s emphasis on efficiency and refined driving dynamics across its entry‑level models.