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General Motors' Chevrolet to Launch New Sedan in China

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General Motors Company (GM - Free Report) announced that its Chevrolet brand will be introducing an all-new compact midsize family sedan in China. The sedan will be launched at the Chengdu Auto Show, to be held on Sep 2, under the Cavalier nameplate.

General Motors is strengthening its Chevrolet portfolio in China. The new sedan will be using the Cavalier nameplate for the first time in China. According to the automaker, Cavalier will also complement the recently launched new-generation Cruze in China. Cruze is the best-selling model of General Motors, both in China and the global markets. Notably, the company sold 14,000 Cruze vehicles in China in July.

General Motor believes that the new compact sedan will appeal to buyers with young families. The Cavalier vehicles will offer fuel efficiency along with smart design and technology.

Nowadays, customers prioritize fuel efficiency. Cavalier features a 1.5L DVVT inline four-cylinder engine. Cavalier is expected to provide class-leading fuel efficiency of 5.4 liters/100 km. Customers can opt for six-speed automatic DSS intelligent transmission or a five-speed manual transmission.

General Motors hopes that customers will be attracted by Cavalier’s details and the brand’s new global design. The sedan will feature Chevrolet's signature dual-port grille in the front and a robust stretched rear-end design. This will offer refinement and dynamism to the vehicle.

In addition, the interior of the Cavalier vehicles is equipped with Chevrolet's classic dual-cockpit styling with ample front-seat space and a comfortable back seat. Customers’ comfort will also be enhanced with the PM2.5 fine particulate matter air filter. Moreover, the vehicle features a 7-inch HD touchscreen to deliver an interactive experience. In addition, consumers can avail Chevrolet's new-generation MyLink infotainment system.

General Motors and its joint ventures in China reported an 18% year-over-year increase in sales for Jul 2016, taking the figure to 270,529 vehicles. The improved performance was driven by solid sales of the Cadillac and Buick brands, and strong performance of the Baojun brand.

General Motors currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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