Chevrolet Sonic Z-Spec Concept Bows in Detroit

Making its world initial with the regular variations of the all-new Chevy Sonic sub-compact at the Detroit Display today is a Z-Spec-badged strategy research of the five-door hatchback style.

In a similar fashion to the Z-Spec 2011 Cruze , Voltage and Kindle minicar viewed at the SEMA Display last We have seen, the Sonic Z-Spec shows a possible array of factory-engineered extras. The parts seen on the strategy could be obtained professionally, to suit buyer choices and costs, but could also spawn a limited-edition edition from Chevy in the near future.

The Detroit Display research is completed in a dark-colored colour job with different red details such as the BBS aluminum tires, the top side grille encompass, the higher part of the showcases and the top side, plus the sporting lines. The car is also installed with a body kit that consists of a front side and back attire, and side dresses, while the larger opera fatigue longest tail tube does the look.

Inside, the Sonic Z-Spec features a two-tone color style with bravo buckskin sports chairs, rim features and gearbox, associated by a guitar dark-colored reduce on the center system and opportunities.

Chevrolet has not yet given a generate on the operation improvements, but evaluating from the replacement associates highlighted on appearance just above the musician sections, the Z-Spec style should feature Brembo-sourced tires, a Borla activity fatigue system, a K&N filtration and an activity revocation from Pedders.

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GM Shows Tuned Sonics, Notify The Cruze Concepts

General Motors to rely on its portfolio of magazines, small cars continues to increase its sales in North America and aftermarket SEMA next week in Las Vegas, Detroit-based automotive presents the customization capabilities of its sub-compact sedan Chevrolet Cruze and Sonic with a series of concepts.

Currently GM has shared some preliminary information on some of the concepts, it will show in Las Vegas with a handful of images of two sedans as Sonic.

Most of the conceptual prototypes wearing the Z-Spec shares styling, GM says it is currently being evaluated for production. Chevrolet has also been shown to Sonic Z-Spec concept at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this year.

Sonic and Cruze is also present in the so-called treatment "Twilight", which GM says is a more subtle approach to tuning.

For more details on the first set of concepts, scroll down to read the information provided by GM's press release.

 

[From GM Press Release]

Sonic Z-Spec #1 – Designers took a turbocharged Sonic five-door and dressed it with concept Z-Spec accessories. They added Z-Spec ground effects, a spoiler, unique grille and graphics package – then finished it off with a Torch Red exterior and Z-Spec concept 18-inch wheels.

Inside, the Cobalt Red cabin features custom trim, including perforated black suede seat inserts, a Z-Spec sport pedal kit, sport shift knob and a racing-style flat-bottom steering wheel. Additional upgrades include performance brakes with four-piston calipers, a new high-flow exhaust system and performance suspension parts.

Sonic Z-Spec #2 – The next Sonic concept – in Flat White with Torch Red accents – builds on concept Z-Spec accessories with a more aggressive ground effects package, unique grille, rear spoiler and graphics package.

It rides on Z-Spec concept 18-inch wheels and also includes a re-trimmed interior with Z-Spec sport pedal kit, Z-Spec sport shift knob and a flat-bottom steering wheel.

It also features custom racing seats with the Z-Spec logo. The factory powertrain features the 1.4L turbo engine and six-speed manual transmission. Performance upgrades include brakes with four-piston calipers, a high-flow exhaust system and suspension parts.

Sonic Z-Spec 4D Concept – The more formal look of the Sonic sedan lends itself to a touring car-style motif, which this Ashen Grey Metallic concept picks up with concept Z-Spec ground effects, rear spoiler, grille, “Chevrolet” graphics and larger Z-Spec concept 18-inch wheels. As with its five-door counterparts, this Sonic features a re-trimmed interior – in Dark Titanium with Cobalt Red accents – Z-Spec sport pedal kit, aluminum sport shift knob and a flat-bottom steering wheel (trimmed with Cobalt Red suede).

The factory turbo 1.4L engine and six-speed manual transmission are complemented by performance upgrades that include four-piston caliper brakes, a high-flow exhaust system and suspension parts.

Sonic Dusk – The most subtle of the Sonic concepts is the Dusk. It features a Berlin Blue exterior, with a mild concept ground effects package, unique grille treatment and 18-inch concept wheels in dark Galvano Silver. Even the lights are tinted blue for a sophisticated statement.

The Mojave leather interior has custom seat inserts, Z-Spec shift knob with satin chrome trim, Z-Spec sport pedals and accessory interior trim kit. The Sonic Dusk also features a suede-trimmed, flat-bottom steering wheel, custom audio system and brake and suspension upgrades.

Chevrolet is keeping a few super-secret Sonics under wraps until the SEMA show, each representing an even higher level of performance and personalization.

Cool Cruzes

A pair of custom Cruze sedans demonstrates what is possible with conceptual accessories and a little creativity.

Cruze Z-Spec – Wearing concept Z-Spec ground effects, 18-inch custom wheels, an accessory spoiler and a high-flow grille, the Cruze Z-Spec has the looks and feel of a taut touring car. The exterior appearance of this Cruze is enhanced with a new stripe package that will be available soon, while on the inside are special seat inserts, a racing-style pedal kit, accessory shift knob and interior trim, as well as a new steering wheel.

Cruze Dusk – Complementing the Sonic Dusk concept, the Cruze Dusk suggests a more subtle and sophisticated approach to personalization, including a mild concept ground effects package, a unique grille treatment and dark-tinted wheels. The interior has custom seat inserts, along with an accessory shift knob, sport pedals, interior trim kit, a suede-trimmed steering wheel and a custom audio system.

 

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Chevrolet previews Z-Spec accessories for Sonic ahead of New York

Chevrolet is hopping headlong into the dealer-as-aftermarketer business with its new Z-Spec upgrade line of parts and accessories. The new performance and visual trickery will begin with the much-anticipated 2012 Chevrolet Sonic subcompact shown here. Slated to debut at next week’s New York Auto Show, the range of custom bits will be available by the end of 2011, and will primarily consist of visual accessories – at least for now. The Z-Spec line is a build-out of the Z Spec Sonic Concept that debuted alongside the production car at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year.

At launch, Chevrolet is promising a ground effects package with unique front and rear fascias and side skirts, along with an exhaust tip finisher, spoiler and 16- and 17-inch painted alloys. Inside, Chevy dealers will also be able to fit your Sonic with look-faster bits like drilled sport pedals and aluminum sill plates. The biggest visual change will likely come from the “Color Out” contrasting trim packages that include accent-color painted grille ‘lipstick’, side mirror caps and rear spoiler. Buyers will also be able to have their vehicle outfitted with a number of wraps like the dot matrix pattern you see here.

Critically, Z-Spec parts will be able to be purchased either as a full-on package or piecemeal, and customers will be able to add the cost of the accessories into their monthly payments at purchase time.

Pricing has not yet been announced. Check out our high-res gallery below and click past the jump for the official press release.

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