GM4200 platform
| GM 4200 platform | |
|---|---|
Chevrolet Chevy | |
| Overview | |
| Parent company | General Motors |
| Also called | S-car |
| Production | 1982â2021 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact (B) |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Body styles |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | GM M platform |
| Successor | GM Gamma platform |
General Motors introduced the front-wheel drive GM4200 platform in 1982 with the introductions of two subcompacts, the Opel Corsa A and the Vauxhall Nova. It was originally known as the S-car.[1] The platform was also used by Holden, Chevrolet's Latin American branch, and Buick of China. The platform was still in use until 2021 by Chevrolet's Latin American branch for their entry-level models. This platform became very popular in Mexico in 1994, when the model renamed Chevy Swing (4 door) and Chevy Joy (2 door) was imported from Spain. In 1996, the models were built in Mexico and several variants were offered: a 4-door sedan (called Monza), a 2- and a 4-door hatchback, a pickup truck, and a station wagon (imported from Chile). The popular Chevy went on with cosmetic changes (the C2, introduced in 2004), that included changes to the front end and dashboard, and another redesign in 2009. It was retired after the 2011 model year.
Models
[edit]- 2009â2016 Chevrolet Agile (Mercosul)
- 2006â2012 Chevrolet Prisma
- 2002â2016 Chevrolet Classic
- 2000â2015 Chevrolet Celta
- 1993â2001 Chevrolet Corsa
- 1994â2012 Chevrolet Chevy (Mexico Only)
- 2001â2010 Buick Sail (Later Chevrolet Sail)
- 1993â2000 Holden Barina
- 1983â1992 Opel Corsa A
- 1993â2000 Opel Corsa B
- 1994â2000 Opel Tigra A
- 1993â2000 Opel Vita
- 1993â2000 Vauxhall Corsa
- 1983â1992 Vauxhall Nova
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- â McCraw, Jim, ed. (November 1982). ""S" indeed, it's the Opel Corsa". Motor Trend. Vol. 34, no. 11. Petersen Publishing Co. p. 18.