Chevrolet Onix

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Chevrolet Onix
Chevrolet Onix 006.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
Production2013–present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
PredecessorChevrolet Agile
Chevrolet Corsa
Chevrolet Celta
Chevrolet Prisma (sedan)

The Chevrolet Onix is a subcompact car launched by American automaker Chevrolet in Brazil at the 2012 São Paulo International Motor Show[1] and the second generation in China at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show. In Brazil, it was launched to succeed Chevrolet Corsa and some versions of Chevrolet Celta. Produced in General Motors Brazil’s plants in Gravataí and São Caetano do Sul, the Onix is a five-door hatchback. A sedan version is sold as the Chevrolet Onix Plus in Brazil, and the Onix sedan in Colombia.[2] The Onix was Brazil's best selling car for 59 consecutive months (almost 5 years) from August 2015 to June 2020, until being usurped by the VW T-Cross in July 2020.[3] The Onix was also Latin America’s best selling car in the year 2018, with sales of over 249,552 units.[4]

First generation (2013)[]

First generation
Chevrolet Onix.JPG
2013 Chevrolet Onix
Overview
Also called
  • Chevrolet Prisma (sedan, 2013–2019)
  • Chevrolet Joy (hatchback, 2019–present)
  • Chevrolet Joy Plus (sedan, 2019–present)
Production2012–present
Model years2013–present
AssemblyBrazil: Gravataí, Rio Grande do Sul; São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo (GM Brazil)
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
4-door sedan (Prisma)
PlatformGM Gamma
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.0 L SPE/4 I4 (gasoline/ethanol)
  • 1.4 L SPE/4 I4 (gasoline/ethanol)
Transmission
  • 5-speed manual
  • 6-speed manual
  • 6-speed 6T40 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,528 mm (99.5 in)
Length2013–16: 3,930 mm (154.7 in)
2017–: 3,933 mm (154.8 in)
Activ: 3,958 mm (155.8 in)
Prisma, 2013–16: 4,275 mm (168.3 in)
Prisma, 2017–: 4,282 mm (168.6 in)
Width2013–: 1,705 mm (67.1 in)
Activ: 1,737 mm (68.4 in)
Height2013–16: 1,480–1,484 mm (58.3–58.4 in)
2017–: 1,474–1,478 mm (58.0–58.2 in)
Activ: 1,497 mm (58.9 in)
Curb weight2013–16: 1,008–1,091 kg (2,222–2,405 lb)
2017–: 1,011–1,074 kg (2,229–2,368 lb)
Activ: 1,062–1,092 kg (2,341–2,407 lb)
Prisma, 2013–16: 1,021–1,119 kg (2,251–2,467 lb)
Prisma, 2017–: 1,028–1,085 kg (2,266��2,392 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorChevrolet Agile
Chevrolet Corsa
Chevrolet Celta
Chevrolet Prisma (sedan)

The first generation Onix was available in three trim levels (LS, LT and LTZ) with two 4-cylinder engines, the 1.0-liter producing 78 PS (57 kW; 77 bhp) (gasoline)/80 PS (59 kW; 79 bhp) (ethanol) and 1.4-liter 98 PS (72 kW; 97 bhp) (gasoline)/106 PS (78 kW; 105 bhp) (ethanol) offering automatic or five-speed manual transmission. In Brazil, the 4-door sedan variant was known as the Chevrolet Prisma.

For 2017, the Onix and Prisma received a facelift, along with interior improvements.[5] A touchscreen was added with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. The LS trim level kept the original front end and became known as the Onix Joy and Prisma Joy, leaving the LT as the base trim for the updated Onix/Prisma. A crossover-like version called the Onix Activ was also added, with raised suspension, plastic body cladding and roof rack.

In late 2019, the Onix and Prisma were replaced in Brazil by the Chinese second-generation Onix and Onix Plus, respectively. However, the Onix Joy and Prisma Joy remained available, and were renamed Joy and Joy Plus, respectively.

Technical details[]

Specs include front-wheel drive, MacPherson strut front and twist-beam rear suspension, and (in the three versions shown) dual airbags, ABS and power steering. In February 2013, the new Prisma, the sedan version of the Onix, with a trunk of 500 liters, was launched.[6]

The 1.0 versions are fitted with 14" wheels, with 15" fitted to the 1.4 models.

Safety[]

In December 2014, the Chevrolet Onix was evaluated under the Latin NCAP assessment and achieved a 3-star safety rating for adults and 2-star safety rating for children:[7]

Test Score Points
Adult 62.76% (3-star) 10.67 out of 17
Children 41.10% (2-star) 20.14 out of 49

In May 2017, the Chevrolet Onix was re-evaluated under the Latin NCAP assessment, using the 2016 Assessment Protocol, and achieved a 0-star safety rating for adults and 3-star safety for children.[8]

Test Score Points
Adult 0.00% (0-star) 0.00 out of 34
Children 55.88% (3-star) 27.38 out of 49

Gallery[]

  • Chevrolet Onix (pre-facelift) rear view

  • Chevrolet Prisma (pre-facelift)

  • Chevrolet Prisma (pre-facelift) rear view

  • Chevrolet Prisma (facelift)

  • Chevrolet Prisma (facelift) rear view

  • 2019 Chevrolet Onix Activ

Second generation (2019)[]

Second generation
2021 Chevrolet Onix 1.0T Premier (Chile) front view.jpg
Chevrolet Onix sedan
Overview
Production2019–present
Model years2020–present (Latin America)
AssemblyBrazil: Gravataí, Rio Grande do Sul (GM Brazil)
China: Yantai, Shandong (SAIC-GM)
Mexico: San Luis Potosi[9]
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
PlatformGM GEM platform
RelatedChevrolet Tracker
Buick Excelle (second generation)
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.0 L Ecotec 325T I3-T (gasoline/ethanol)
  • 1.2 L Ecotec I3 (gasoline)
Transmission
  • 5-speed manual
  • 6-speed manual
  • 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,550 mm (100.4 in) (hatchback)
2,600 mm (102.4 in) (sedan)
Length4,160 mm (163.8 in) (hatchback)
4,474 mm (176.1 in) (sedan)
Width1,730 mm (68.1 in)
Height1,471 mm (57.9 in)
Curb weight1,120 kg (2,470 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorChevrolet Cavalier
Chevrolet Cobalt
Chevrolet Sonic
Chevrolet Onix sedan (China)

In April 2019, a new sedan named the Onix was launched in China with the Chinese name "科沃兹"; Kēwòzī .[10] The Onix replaces both the Sonic and Cavalier in the Chinese market, and is slightly larger than the Prisma/Onix sedan. It uses the GEM (Global Emerging Markets) platform.

The Onix is offered in China with a turbocharged, direct-injected 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine, rated at 92 kW (123 hp) and 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) torque. Fuel economy is rated at 4.9 L/100 km (48 mpg‑US). A naturally aspirated 1.0 L 3-cylinder engine is due to follow. Brazilian versions resort to port-injection for both the turbocharged and the naturally aspirated versions.

The first version of the Onix to debut was the Onix Redline. It features black exterior trim with red accents, and a two-tone interior.[11]

Chevrolet Onix hatchback (Brazil)

Markets[]

Brazil[]

In Brazil, the new sedan debuted in September 2019 as the "Onix Plus", while the hatchback went on sale in November 2019. [12] In addition to the LT and LTZ trim levels from the previous generation, a new top-level Premier level was added. The Onix Plus was rated 5 stars by Latin NCAP.[13]

All versions of new Onix and Onix Plus have 6 airbags, ABS brakes and electronic stability control.

In 2019, the Chevrolet Onix was the best-selling car model in Brazil, for the fifth consecutive year, with a total of 268,066 sales.[14] It was also the best-selling model in Latin America.

Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay[]

As engines up to 1.0L are not benefitted with a lower taxation, a naturally-aspirated 1.2L engine always combined with a 5-speed manual transmission is available for the entry-level versions instead of the smaller one offered in Brazil where the Onix for Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay is made. Turbo versions retain the 1.0L displacement, while being offered with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. Other difference from the Onix sold in Brazil is the absence of flexfuel capability.

Mexico[]

The Onix was launched in the Mexican market in spring of 2020 as well to place itself between the Cavalier and the Sail, the latter being known as Aveo in that country.[15]

LT and LS trim lines will use a 1.0-litre motor able to generate 85 kW (114 hp) and 120 lb-ft, with an option of a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Its top trim line, Premier, will use a 1.2-litre motor able to generate 96 kW (130 hp) and 141 lb-ft, only offered with a 6-speed automatic transmission. All motors are turbo-powered. All versions will have 6 airbags, ABS brakes and electronic stability control. In addition, other things are included, such as a 7" (17 cm) infotainment system screen, OnStar services, reverse sensor with camera, leather interior skin, and others.[16]

Colombia[]

The second generation Onix was launched in Colombia as the "Onix Turbo" in March 2020.[17] The first generation Onix is still on sale and renamed as "Chevrolet Joy" from November 2020. The sedan version was called Onix Sedán.[18]

References[]

  1. ^ "Sao Paulo motor show 2012: Chevrolet Onix". Autocar. October 22, 2012. Archived from the original on July 12, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2013.
  2. ^ "GM Launches Chevrolet Onix Sedan in Colombia".
  3. ^ "Brazil July 2020: VW T-Cross ends Chevrolet Onix's 5 year domination, first SUV #1 in reeling market (-29.8%)". August 7, 2020.
  4. ^ "Os 20 carros mais vendidos na América Latina em 2018". January 25, 2019.
  5. ^ "2017 Chevrolet Onix Ushers in More Green and Technology Traits".
  6. ^ "NOVO PRISMA 2013/ONIX SEDAN, PREÇO, FOTOS E FICHA TÉCNICA". Magazine Carros. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2013.
  7. ^ "Latin NCAP Assessment Chevrolet Onix" (PDF).
  8. ^ "Resultados oficiais da avaliação de segurança doChevrolet Onix + 2 Airbags 2017". LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS (in Portuguese). Retrieved May 11, 2017.
  9. ^ "Chevrolet Onix inicia ventas en 2020 y será fabricado en México". September 19, 2019.
  10. ^ "This is the All-New 2019 Chevrolet Onix Sedan".
  11. ^ "All-New Chevrolet Onix Redline Launches in China".
  12. ^ "GM Introduces All-New Chevrolet Onix in South America".
  13. ^ "Chery Tiggo 3 reprueba y Chevrolet New Onix obtiene 5 estrellas en las pruebas de Latin NCAP". September 12, 2019.
  14. ^ "Chevrolet Onix Sets New Sales Record in Brazil".
  15. ^ "Chevrolet Onix 2020: Primeros detalles en México". September 20, 2019.
  16. ^ "El Chevrolet Onix confirma dos motores para México, ambos turbo". November 7, 2019.
  17. ^ "Nuevo Chevrolet Onix Turbo Llega a Cambiarlo Todo". March 18, 2020.
  18. ^ https://www.chevrolet.com.co/

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