The Chevrolet Agile is a

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that was developed by

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and built in

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. Based on the "GPiX Concept" which was introduced at the 2008

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Auto Show, the Agile went on sale in 2009 and competes with the

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and similar models. The second generation Chevrolet Montana

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shares the same platform with Agile. The Chevrolet Agile is powered by a Family 1 engine 1.4 L flex-fuel engine.

Features

The Agile was available in two trim levels; LT and LTZ, with a base LS in some markets.

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s are available on the LTZ model.

Engines

In most South American markets, the 1389cc engine produces and . The Brazilian Agile Flexfuel 1.4L 8-valve engine produces and torque with petrol, and with ethanol.

Safety

The Chevrolet Agile in its most basic Latin American configuration with no airbags and no ABS has been rated as totally unsafe by Latin NCAP in 2013, scoring zero stars for adult occupants and two stars for children.IIHS Status Report
Safety gains aren't global

Replacement

General Motors launched the

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in 2012 to replace

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. However, the close size to Agile has made its future uncertain. Production of the Agile ended in 2016 with the Onix finally succeeding it.

References

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