The Chevrolet Monza (Chinese: 科鲁泽 keluze) is a

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sedan produced by

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through its

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joint venture under the

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brand. Prior to the introduction of the vehicle, the

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nameplate was previously used in the 20th century for unrelated compact models in the

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markets. It is the successor of the fourth generation

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, which previously used the 科沃兹 kewozi name. The 科沃兹 kewozi name is now used for the Chevrolet Onix, and positioned below the Monza.

History

The Monza debuted in November 2018 at the

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. Since 21 March 2019, it is sold in

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. It is built on the GM-PATAC K platform that the

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and the

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use. In Mexico, starting in late 2021, Chevrolet will import the Monza as the Cavalier Turbo. It is positioned above the Onix and will replace the previous generation Cavalier. It is available in three trim levels; LS, LT, and RS.

Specifications

The Monza is available in two trim levels (the 320T and the 330T) and in five models overall. The 320T is available with a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine while the 330T gets a 1.3-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine. 1.0-litre models receive either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox while the 1.3-litre models are only available with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Another trim level (320) was added featuring a 1.5-litre four-cylinder DVVT engine in the 2021 lineup.

Engines

References

External links

* {{Chevrolet vehicles Cars of China

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