Chevrolet Agile Explained

Chevrolet Agile should not be confused with Opel Agila.

Chevrolet Agile
Manufacturer:	General Motors
Production:	2009–2016
Predecessor:	Chevrolet Corsa
Successor:	Chevrolet Onix
Class:	Subcompact
Assembly:	Argentina: Alvear, Santa Fe (GM Argentina)
Body Style:	5-door hatchback 2-door pickup (Montana)
Engine:	1.4 L N14YF I4 (gasoline / ethanol)
Transmission:	5-speed manual
Length:	40001NaN1
Width:	16801NaN1
Height:	14701NaN1
Weight:	10320NaN0
Wheelbase:	25401NaN1
Related:	Chevrolet Corsa Chevrolet Montana

The Chevrolet Agile is a subcompact car that was developed by Chevrolet in Brazil and built in Argentina.Based on the "GPiX Concept" which was introduced at the 2008 São Paulo Auto Show,^{[1] [2]} the Agile went on sale in 2009^[3] and competes with the Volkswagen Fox and similar models. The second generation Chevrolet Montana coupé utility shares the same platform as Agile. The Chevrolet Agile is powered by a Family 1 engine 1.4 L flex-fuel engine.

Features

The Agile was available in two trim levels; LT and LTZ, with a base LS in some markets. Anti-lock braking systems are available on the LTZ model.

Engines

In most South American markets, the 1389cc engine produces 920NaN0 and 1200NaN0.^[4] The Brazilian Agile Flexfuel 1.4L 8-valve engine produces 970NaN0 and 1290NaN0 torque with petrol, 1020NaN0 and 1320NaN0 with ethanol.^[5]

Safety

The Chevrolet Agile in its most basic Latin American market configuration with no airbags and no ABS has been rated as totally unsafe by Latin NCAP in 2013, scoring zero stars for adult occupants and two stars for children.^{[6] [7]}

Replacement

General Motors launched the Chevrolet Onix in 2012 to replace Chevrolet Celta. However, the size of Agile has made its future uncertain.

Production of the Agile ended in 2016 with the Onix finally succeeding it.

Sales

Year	Brazil
2009	14,394^[8]
2010	67,703^[9]
2011	73,260^[10]
2012	54,052^[11]
2013	30,123^[12]
2014	9,831^[13]
2015	50^[14]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chevrolet unveils the GPiX concept. LeftLaneNews. 28 October 2008.
2. Web site: Officially Official: GM debuts Chevy GPiX Concept in Sao Paulo. Autoblog. 28 October 2008.
3. Web site: First Look: Chevrolet Agile. Edmunds Inside Line. 29 May 2012.
4. Web site: Especificaciones técnicas. Chevrolet Argentina. 29 May 2012.
5. Web site: Motorização e Freios. Chevrolet Brazil. 29 May 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121104080931/http://www.chevrolet.com.br/veiculos/todos-os-modelos/carros/agile/ficha-tecnica/motorizacao-freios.html. 4 November 2012. dead.
6. http://www.latinncap.com/data/pdf/chevrolet-agile-en.pdf Latin NCAP report
7. http://www.latinncap.com/data/publicaciones/StatusReport_SafetyGainsArentGlobal.pdf IIHS Status Report
8. Web site: 2022-02-03 . Brazil 2009 . 2024-04-21 . autoo.
9. Web site: 2022-02-03 . Brazil 2010 . 2024-04-21 . autoo.
10. Web site: 2022-02-03 . Brazil 2011 . 2024-04-21 . autoo.
11. Web site: 2022-02-03 . Brazil 2012 . 2024-04-21 . autoo.
12. Web site: 2022-02-03 . Brazil 2013 . 2024-04-21 . autoo.
13. Web site: 2022-02-03 . Brazil 2014 . 2024-04-21 . autoo.
14. Web site: 2022-02-03 . Brazil 2015 . 2024-04-21 . autoo.