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| Chevrolet Montana | |
|---|---|
.jpg) 2023 Chevrolet Montana LTZ | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Also called | Chevrolet Tornado (Mexico, 2003–2020) Chevrolet Utility (South Africa, 2012–2017) Opel Corsa Utility (South Africa, 2010–2012) |
| Production |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompactcoupé utility (2003–2021) Compact pickup truck (2023–present) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Chassis | Unibody |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chevrolet Corsa Pick-up |
TheChevrolet Montana is afront-wheel drivecoupé utility (first two generations) /compact pickup truck (third generation) manufactured byGeneral Motors under theChevrolet brand since 2003. Mainly produced in Brazil and marketed throughout Latin America, the first- and second-generation Montanas were also produced and marketed in South Africa as theOpel Corsa Utility,Chevrolet Corsa Utility, andChevrolet Utility. In Mexico, the first- and second-generation Montanas were known asChevrolet Tornado, becausePontiac had already used the Montana name for itsminivan offering for North America.
The design of the first generation is a variation of theOpel Corsa, while the second generation is based on theChevrolet Agile. The third-generation Montana entered production in 2023 as a larger, four-door pickup based on theGEM platform.
| First generation | |
|---|---|
 2009 Chevrolet Montana | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | Chevrolet Tornado (Mexico) Opel Corsa Utility (South Africa, 2003–2010) Chevrolet Corsa Utility (South Africa, 2010–2012) |
| Production | 2003–2011 |
| Assembly |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Coupé utility |
| Body style | 2-doorpickup |
| Related | Opel Corsa C Opel Combo C |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,714 mm (106.9 in) |
| Length | 4,430 mm (174.4 in) |
| Width | 1,645 mm (64.8 in) |
| Height | 1,420 mm (55.9 in) |
The Montana used a 1.4 L "Ecoflex" and a 1.8 L 8Vflex-fuelI4 engines. In some markets, such asSouth Africa, where it was sold as the Opel Corsa Utility until June 2010, the vehicle was offered with more engine options, but none was flex fuel, like the 1.4 petrol and the 1.7Isuzuturbodiesel.
In 2007, the Montana was available in two versions: Montana Conquest and Montana Sport, which had a slightly different design and set of accessories. The trunk can be loaded with up to 735 kg (1,620 lb) according to the manufacturer.
This model was manufactured inSão José dos Campos, Brazil, until 2010. In South Africa, it was assembled from Brazilian-suppliedcomplete knock down units.
The Montana arrived in the model year of 2004, replacing the aged Corsa B-based Chevy Pickup, but with the Tornado nameplate, because the Pontiac Montana was available in Mexico at the time.
It was based on the Chevrolet Corsa C. and although the Corsa was dropped from the Mexican Chevrolet line-up after the model year of 2008, the Tornado lived on for a few more years. It was the only car built in Brazil in the Mexican Chevrolet lineup.
The model was released in South Africa in 2003. It was sold as theOpel Corsa Utility, and replaced the Corsa B Utility pickup. In June 2010, General Motors renamed it toChevrolet Corsa Utility. as the company prepared to phase out Opel in the country.[1] It was available in a choice of three engine variations, namely 1.4 and 1.8 petrol engines, and a 1.7 turbodiesel. Three different trim levels were available across the range: Base, Club, and Sport.
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Chevrolet Tornado (Mexico) Chevrolet Utility (South Africa) |
| Production |
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| Assembly |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Coupé utility |
| Body style | 2-doorpickup |
| Related | Chevrolet Agile |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,669 mm (105.1 in) |
| Length | 4,514 mm (177.7 in) |
| Width | 1,700 mm (66.9 in) |
| Height | 1,578 mm (62.1 in) |
Despite short sales of the Chevrolet Corsa Utility in South Africa, Chevrolet had decided to replace the Corsa C Utility with the Agile Utility. It became known as the Montana, Tornado, or Utility, depending on the market.
The Tornado was discontinued in Mexico in 2020.
The vehicle was introduced in South Africa as the Chevrolet Utility in 2012.[2]
| Third generation | |
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 2023 Chevrolet Montana LS (Uruguay) | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Assembly |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact pickup truck |
| Body style | 4-doorpickup |
| Platform | GM VSS-F (JCXX) |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in)[3] |
| Length | 4,717 mm (185.7 in) |
| Width | 1,798 mm (70.8 in) |
| Height | 1,659 mm (65.3 in) |
The third-generation Montana was introduced on 1 December 2022 in Brazil. It was a larger pickup with four doors, sharing the sameGM VSS-F platform with theChevrolet Trax. It is powered by a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder,turbocharged, petrol engine shared with the Tracker, which is rated at 133 PS (131 hp; 98 kW) and 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) torque.[4] It is built at theSão Caetano do Sul plant in Brazil. It is being sold since the first half of 2023 and will also be exported to markets outside of Latin America. The project was previously delayed from 2022 due to the supply-chain shortage.
| Test | Points | % |
|---|---|---|
| Overall: |   | |
| Adult occupant: | 31.67 | 79% |
| Child occupant: | 34.83 | 71% |
| Pedestrian: | 21.34 | 44% |
| Safety assist: | 48.00 | 65% |
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| Year | Brazil |
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| 2003 | 4,154[6] |
| 2004 | 21,585[7] |
| 2005 | 16,705[8] |
| 2006 | 14,757[9] |
| 2007 | 22,526[10] |
| 2008 | 32,752[11] |
| 2009 | 34,020[12] |
| 2010 | 36,662[13] |
| 2011 | 45,833[14] |
| 2012 | 48,480[15] |
| 2013 | 46,712[16] |
| 2014 | 35,735[17] |
| 2015 | 23,576[18] |
| 2016 | 14,771[19] |
| 2017 | 14,877[20] |
| 2018 | 13,115[21] |
| 2019 | 12,526[22] |
| 2020 | 6,654[23] |
| 2021 | 2,182[24] |
| 2022 | 18[25] |
| 2023 | 30,021[26] |
| 2024 | 27,724[27] |
| 2025 | 20,384[28] |
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