Monday 9th January 2012

Detroit show: Chevrolet Tru 140 S

Chevrolet's sleek Tru 140 S concept part of two-pronged coupe attack on younger buyers

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While fans of rear-wheel-drive sportiness might lean towards the new Code 130 R concept at the Detroit show, those less fussed about rear-drive coupes might find this, the Tru 140 S concept, more appealing.

Beneath the sleek white bodywork are the same undergarments as you'd find in the humdrum Chevrolet Cruze hatchback, while the engine is the same 140hp 1.4-litre turbo four that powers the code 130 R (albeit this time driving the front wheels).

The idea behind offering such two different concepts, says Chevrolet, is to "inspire ideas and create discussion" and put "Next-Gen Buyers in Charge".

We rather like that idea, but hope that buyers are 'inspired' to go for the rear-drive version (though given the fact that the Tru runs on a platform that already exists we have a sneaky feeling that any production coupe might be front- rather than rear-wheel drive. These are straitened economic times, after all...).

[vz-r_dave]

fantastic

[soad]

vz-r_dave said:

fantastic

Under powered though?

[vz-r_dave]

soad said:

Under powered though?

Agreed to a certain extent but with the way the world is going less is more.

[dukebox9reg]

Id have one, didnt think id ever say that about a chevy

[gmh23]

really like this, perhaps underpowered but wouldn't be difficult to get to 200bhp

[WhiteBaron]

I like this......... alot

[MrTappets]

Looks good to me. A bit Mitsubishi Eclypse-ish perhaps.

[hardcorehobbit]

This is a nice looking thing.


Much nicer and less upright looking than the other concept.


Bet they won't come here.

[collateral]

Better looking than the RWD one.

Small coupes are still quite popular in the States, so maybe they are hoping to take a cut of Scion sales

[EDLT]

MrTappets said:

Looks good to me. A bit Mitsubishi Eclypse-ish perhaps.

I thought that too:


Why did we never get that in the UK?

[collateral]

The most interesting Eclipses were the old 4g63 ones

[PascalBuyens]

This with the 130R drive train layout, PLEASE

[rtz62]

Oh dear, you lot really need to get back to te asylum! (only joking, no offence meant).
Its......acceptable but not really pushing the boundaries or offering anything that an Audi TT or Peugeot doesnt already do, except if it undercuts them on price by a considerable margin.......

[Fetchez la vache]

PascalBuyens said:

This with the 130R drive train layout, PLEASE

this.

[bobberz]

The "glasshouse" really reminds me of the most recent Eclipse as well. Not sure if that's a good thing...

Though I do think this looks more modern and appealing than the 130R Concept, I'd rather have the latter reach production, as more lightweight, affordable F/R coupes is a good thing.

[ajprice]

PascalBuyens said:

This with the 130R drive train layout, PLEASE

+1

Rear drive oily bits with these shiny bits PLEASE

[NadiR]

Not a bad looking car but it looks like an Astra GTC and a new Camaro that have been crammed into one design.

[LuS1fer]

I'll take this sort of design, the RWD chassis of the Code 130R and a Chevelle bootlid bage please.

[kennyken1988]

Really nice car got a very sleek futuristic look to it for sure.

[Escort Si-130]

Nice car, shame it couldnt be a lot more powerful.