More Eco Box Cars…

And this is why the auto industry is the way it is…

“GM chairman Bob Lutz stated last year that the Beat would not be coming to the U.S. because it was not designed to pass U.S. crash regulations, but it’s possible that $4 gas swayed GM to re-engineer the Beat to pass more stringent crash regulations.”

Imagine if the government was as hard on the airline industry as it is with the auto industry. Planes would be grounded as we speak.

It could just be the angle of that pic, but that grille is ridiculous…

Wow! could GM being making a move that makes sense?

RE: rds130
I agree and think all current Chevy grilles look ridiculous and personally, are deal-breakers for me. There are basic design principles of balance and clean lines that seemed to be completely disregarded and Chevy decides to put these grilles (or a version thereof) on every single model? I know it’s different for every consumer, but design is a very important factor for me and I think current Chevy’s look cheap with those grills.

Travis, I agree

Does anyone remember the Honda Beat?

… and most of you probably gush over the front end of an Audi like it was some piece of art. In both cases however, the smaller the car the dumber the grill looks.

If GM brings this to the states, it will be destroying Hondas last piece of the automotive market. The Fit is already an overrated piece of sh1t, (the media will never admit that the Aveo is superior in quality and reliability) and if GM comes to good terms with a brand new segment leader, yet again, they will kill Honda for good. Everything else they build is already superior to any Honda POS on the market.

This thing was BEAT with an ugly stick.

Johnny is correct…the smaller the car the more difficult it is to maintain the manufacturers design theme on such a small space.

personally i think its pretty cool look and doesnt go with every other small cars box or just bland looks, this has alittle style to it. Id like to see it in the us, just hope the has some kinda of quality to it.

At least the grill looks better than the Aveo5’s. Ouch!

The Aveo is a Korean made car you jack@ss.

Will Chevy have year-end “please help us get our BEAT OFF the lots” sales?

I don’t know guys. When I saw it at the NAIAS couple years ago I was hoping that they would make it. It’s an aggressive looking hatchback. Much like the FIt, xD, and new Fiesta. If you don’t like because it’s a Chevy, then look beyond the bow-tie emblem on it. Come on, this thing is better than what they currently have out.

I didn’t think I’d ever consider buying American, but I’ve more and more impressed with what has been coming out from GM and Ford (nothing from Chrysler yet though).

Would you rather drive this or the Aveo?

RE: Need more oil for GM
“the media will never admit that the Aveo is superior in quality and reliability” -Are you even serious? The The Daewoo Kalos (rebranded by Chevy as Aveo in the US) scored far lower in the independent Consumer Reports than the Honda FIt. -It is nowhere near the car that the fit is in quality and most of all owner-submitted feedback. It also has nowhere near the cargo space or seat configuration/stow-away options. Your comments are laughable.

If you said Aveo, then please come down from you acid trip and re-evaluate what you just said.

for 4 billion in bailout money they better bring the beat, im tired of american automakers giving better offerings across sees and not to their own country as ford does with the fpv line and the feista that will be “new” in 2010…. maybe.

To all those commenting on the size of the grill:

please go learn what a wide angle lens is and how it distorts images.

Yes! Yes! GM, make a smart decision and bring this car over! Do something good for yourself and your workers and bring over a car that will sell.

Let’s see what happens

beat it!

Need More Oil – so, IF GM pulls their heads out of their asses and makes a decision that was already a no-brainer to begin with, and the Beat does well, it will sway Honda buyers into buying cars other than the Beat that they aready didn’t want in the first place? You’re right. That makes perfect sense. Watch out Honda! GM is gunning for you!

already

…that little piece of sh!t looks pretty cool to me. first little car i’d be interested in purchasing.

Travis / Fit19

Just ignore “need more oil” He’s just saying ****. Instigator thats all.

I will wait to see how the Ford Fiesta turns out, next year.

I happen to like the new Chevy grille. It beat the hell out of that monstrosity they slapped on the front of the 2004-05 Malibu.

I, too, look forward to the Beat, even though I voted for the Trax. I still fail to understand why GM had a few hundred thousand people from America voting on their favorite of the 3 concepts, when they didn’t have plans to sell any of them here. I’m glad that signs show they’re having a change of heart.

And even though the Fit is a better car overall, the Aveo has lots to offer the segment:

1) Great warranty
2) Great interior (for its class)
3) Great new engine with better fuel economy than the Fit
4) Much lower price than the Fit.

Last I checked, in the smallest, cheapest segment of the American market, those 4 things still mattered quite a bit. That might be why the Aveo is the best-selling car in that class.

justagigilo85,

Uh, I believe Chevy was the one who had designed that grill and it has it’s name and bowtie on it, making them responsible for the horrific grill, I don’t car where it’s made.

:Need more oil for GM” is a PUT-ON! He’s probably on the floor rolling in laughter…

You guys don’t seem to get that he’s joking. Everything he is saying is “tongue-in-cheek.” And he’s got all of you guys fooled!

Iyou could be right beemerdude, or maybe he is 1115’s older brother and they have taken their sibling rivalry to the message boards!

“America sucks bro!”

” no it doesnt you little jap loving terrorist”

Screw you and your malibu”

“Why don’t you go beat it in your Honda Fit”

and on and on and on

GM has failed with their glorious product decisions serves em right.

bcjohns099 is the only one that picked up on the wide angle lens, in reality this is a very cool looking little car, and I don’t even like little cars.

Two Tings!

#1: Not pass crash regulations?
GM built it’s business on vehicles that couldn’t pass crash regulations
We all ASSUMED that already!

#2: Typical GM misstep. When the buzz is hot, and gas prices are high, don’t bring the desired product.
When your’e wallowing in your own excrement, and gas is free, here comes smart, efficient product!

Have talent
Will work for brains
DrFill

MHW, bcjohns wasn’t the only one who picked up on the fisheye. Many of us just didn’t say anything. Sometimes is fun to see how the foolishness progresses.

I’m really looking forward to the rebadged Pontiac G2 & Buick Mini-Enclave based on this…

NOT

well that would be a nice refreshing change..

-eat your cereal

Aveo owners rejoice!!!

It hasn’t got VTEC.

What are you waiting for GM, bring it over here!!!