Chevy Ultra road test and pics

[avant1963]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/motoring...olet_ultra.html

This part of the article jumped out at me... I tend to think the writer is being a little optimistic here:

" With a production version that’s set to look virtually identical to the concept going on sale in 2008, the newcomer is primed to cause a real stir in the compact family hatch market. "

What I do see is the evolution of the Chevy grille already - with the upper part of the grille getting a twist inward.

You'll see what I mean when you get a look at the Chevy Colorado SEMA concept that is going to emulate this front-end look (still embargoed).

[CSpec]

Wow it looks amazing in those photos. Lutz did say that it's the concept version of the new worldwide Cobalt coming in a few years, but I fear it will be like the PreVUE turning into the RealVUE...

[91z4me]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/motoring...olet_ultra.html

This part of the article jumped out at me... I tend to think the writer is being a little optimistic here:

" With a production version that’s set to look virtually identical to the concept going on sale in 2008, the newcomer is primed to cause a real stir in the compact family hatch market. "

What I do see is the evolution of the Chevy grille already - with the upper part of the grille getting a twist inward.

You'll see what I mean when you get a look at the Chevy Colorado SEMA concept that is going to emulate this front-end look (still embargoed).

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Walt, when is the embargo up on the SEMA Colorado?

[FRANKENSTEIN]

I sure hope they built this in 2008 cause as it stands i will be forced to buy a caliber for my wife, it's the ONLY small car that has any looks to it, and it's cheap!!!

J-P

[aaaantoine]

So it appears that the future of Chevrolet design will consist of what, in essence, is an oversized hood scoop as the top part of the grille.

It needs a bit more polish before being released as anything. Otherwise we might wind up with another 2004 Malibu.

[C.H.U.D.]

I think the basic design will tone down nicely for production.

[carstar]

I think the basic design will tone down nicely for production.

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That would happen if gm gives the pink slip to it's focus groups.