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2007 Chevrolet Beat Concept: More Photos!
[/align](from General Motors Press Release) Chevrolet Beat Concept: Micro Import Tuner
NEW YORK – Injo Kim was inspired by everyday heroes when he led the team that designed the Chevrolet Beat concept, which debuts today at the New York Auto Show.

[/align]“Every morning when you wake up, you yearn to be a hero that day,� said Kim, assistant manager of the minicar exterior design team at GM’s Design Center in Inchon, South Korea. And in Kim’s mind, that hero is driving the Beat, Chevrolet’s concept interpretation of a micro import tuner that’s “simple, free and casual, with a strong heart.�[b] 2007 Chevrolet Groove Concept


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CHEVROLET GROOVE: PURE ‘FUNKASTALGIA’
NEW YORK – Inspired by a “half-soldier, half-modern� military helmet, the Chevrolet Groove concept is contemporary and funky, but evokes classic Chevrolet heritage design cues like an upright windshield and prominent fender flares that give the Groove a strong, sturdy stance reminiscent of a retro hot rod.

Groove lead exterior designer Jawook Koo, of the GM Design Center in Inchon , South Korea , was seeking a mini design that was big on presence.

“I wanted to get out of the mini vehicles stereotype that is characterized by a weak, insecure and ‘cute’ appearance, so that consumers can feel safe just by looking at the vehicle,� said Koo.

The Groove’s design conveys anything but weakness. The striking matte Lunar Quartz exterior finish contrasts with the strategic use of satin silver exterior chrome details. Big, five-spoke 17-inch wheels pushed all the way to the rear give the impression of a vehicle that’s much longer than it is, thanks to the short-but-pronounced hood and long, flat cabin, a design that provides for a roomy interior. Contrasting Vertigo brake calipers bring additional attention to the big wheels.

The front overhang includes open-air vents that are integrated into the front

 

Three Chevrolet Global Minicar Concepts Pack a Lot of Personality and Style Per Mile

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2007 Chevrolet Global Concept Vehicles - Chevrolet Groove, Chevrolet Beat and Chevrolet Trax (L to R)[/align]
Three Chevrolet minicar global concepts designed to appeal to young car buyers in urban markets prove that art needn’t take a back seat just because the canvas is small. Revealed today at the New York Auto Show, the highly creative Chevrolet Beat, Chevrolet Groove and Chevrolet Trax concepts drive the energy, diversity and excitement of urban life into cars that deliver good-looking fun, fuel economy and value.

All three concepts were designed at GM’s Design Studio in Inchon, South Korea. One of GM’s 11 Global Design Studios, the designers in the Korean center are experts in small car product development. Built on GM’s global mini architecture, these concepts demonstrate the flexibility, creativity and innovative focus of design in GM’s Asia Pacific region. The Chevrolet Beat concept, a running prototype of a micro import tuner, was built in India; while the Chevrolet Groove and Chevrolet Trax micro urban crossover concepts were built at the GM Tech Center in Warren, Mich.

Democracy lovers will even get the chance to pick their favorite by visiting www.vote4chevrolet.com[b] and casting their vote for the Beat, Groove or Trax. The results will help Chevrolet determine U.S. market interest in the minicar segment, and which design/capability package resonates best with potential buyers.

“The Chevrolet Beat, Chevrolet Groove and Chevrolet Trax concepts highlight the strength and diversity of GM’s Global Design capabilities, as well as the ability of our Global Product Development team to anticipate and quickly meet the evolving needs of our diverse markets around the world,� said Ed Welburn, vice president, GM Global Design.

"The design team was so enthused about being given the assignment to develop the perfect small car for urban commuters that they created not one, but three interpretations of how this car may be developed for Chevrolet customers around the world."

Chevrolet is one of four GM global brands, meeting diverse customer needs in 120 countries with vehicles that range from subcompacts and family sedans to full-size pickups and SUVs and iconic sports cars such as the Corvette. The concepts revealed in New York, for example, offer three different fuel-efficient engines, including a diesel.

“The Chevrolet Beat, Chevrolet Groove and Chevrolet Trax concepts have the potential to expand the reach of Chevrolet – already a beloved brand around the world – even further, connecting with young buyers on multiple continents who desire fun-yet-efficient transportation,� said Chevrolet General Manager Ed Peper. “These are the same brand attributes that made Chevrolet a household name in the U.S.�

Here’s a look at Chevrolet’s three minicar concepts:

* Chevrolet Beat : Designed to evoke the mood of a speedy micro import tuner, the Beat is a front-wheel-drive, three-door hatchback concept built to be personalized, and powered by a 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine mated to an automatic transmission. It’s loaded with technology, including a navigation system and premium stereo.

* Chevrolet Groove: A “funkastalgia�-themed vehicle too tough-looking to be “cute,� the Groove concept is a retro-inspired vehicle with bodacious fender flares and an upright windshield. It looks much longer than it is, thanks to its short hood and long cabin. The front-drive Groove is powered by a small, efficient 1-liter diesel engine.

* Chevrolet Trax: An urban crossover concept that’s equally at home on the trails or in traffic, it gets a low-

 

I don't know? Maybe it's just me but does anyone else see a transformer hiding in the thing? That any minute it's going to transform into a robot?

"Transformers, more then meets the eye."

 

I don't know about the robot RJ but
it sure is FUGLY


DINO

 

yah! it looks like a robot car lol

not my choice...

 

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You young people like all those new fandangled concept cars.

When I was growing up back when petro was .39 a gallon, this guy was our hero.

I dug cars conceived in the 50's and 60's. Like this one:

 

...and this one: