The Suzuki Swift was strangely given a boot in India. So many of my friends did not like its looks once it was launched. The rear tried to replicate the 7 Series while the lines on the side was reminiscent of a Bentley, which was not very convincing. I remember quizzing everyone about the Dzire and some even quit speaking to me when they came to know I liked the Dzire’s looks.

But look at what magnitude of success this car has tasted. It has outdone all its classmates and the predictions of mine in college, selling almost two times the number its nearest competitor managed. Many controversial designs have done well in India. The Mahindra Xylo and the earlier Honda City are also good examples in this case.

The new Chevrolet Spark is a type of car one likes to see, stay as a hatch. It surprisingly holds back most of the concept’s lines, which is a good thing. Even the existing model remained as a hatch through its entire life.

Now news is out that in the future, a sedan variant of the stunning Spark will come out of the Brazilian production line.

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Renderings – 2010 Chevrolet Viva/Aveo

Our friends in Argentina have made a collection of renderings on the upcoming Chevrolet Viva which in truth is the next generation model of the Aveo. In India however, we are yet to see the facelifted version of the existing Aveo and floating rumors of a possible 2010 Auto Expo launch gives us some hope.

Developed by the Brazilian division of GM, the Chevrolet Viva was spied on many a occasion. It was caught during the Nurburgring rounds followed by a cold weather run. The car could reach a Brazilian production line by the end of 2009 and who knows, India maybe in its list of places to visit next year.

The Chevrolet Viva as it will be called in Brazil, shares its underlying structures with the new Spark. The 1.4 and the 1.8-litre petrols will find their place under the bonnet.

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