MONTANA . https://blog.consumerguide.com/what-was-the-chevrolet-montana/ . Would consider it at only 2,400 pounds . Base model with a 5 speed manual and w/o A.C. is around $14,000 .
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This guy, and many others, made due but just not considering any new offering. It appears mfg have just realized this.
Looks kind of like the Ute the Aussies used to have in way but this is smaller and not very good looking in my opinion.
Doesn't matter -I wouldn't call it (the small pickup) ugly, not pleasing to the eyes - yes. But at $14,000.00 they will sell them.
$14K is what it costs in Mexico, without A/C. If GM was to bring it to the US, by the time they're done fitting it with all the required safety and emissions equipment, it would probably cost significantly more, which becomes a hard sell because for not a lot more you could get a larger truck.
The Maverick is like $19k with a hybrid system and I am sure it has A/C
I saw these things everywhere when I've made trips to central Mexico for work. I asked some of the workers in the plant there about them with excitement and they laughed because it's just a cheap little work truck down there.
Also saw a couple really cool newer Toyota Hilux, similar size to a new Ranger or Colorado.
Also saw a couple really cool newer Toyota Hilux, similar size to a new Ranger or Colorado.
It's $20K, but yeah, that was essentially my point.
It's so bad it makes the Aztek look decent.
In Brazil and Argentina, the Montana was powered by a two-valve, 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine. Dubbed “EcoFlex,” the little mill was capable of running on either gasoline or methanol. Running exclusively on methahol, the engine was rated at 99 horsepower.
This is clearly wrong. What they sell at the pumps in Brazil is neat ethanol (E100) made from sugar cane, not methanol. They also sell unleaded but it is considerably more costly.
Otherwise, I don't think the Montana is that ugly. It looks like exactly what it is - a car with the back two thirds roof cut off. If you need a truck that looks like a bulldozer, maybe you need to check yourself in the mirror.
This is clearly wrong. What they sell at the pumps in Brazil is neat ethanol (E100) made from sugar cane, not methanol. They also sell unleaded but it is considerably more costly.
Otherwise, I don't think the Montana is that ugly. It looks like exactly what it is - a car with the back two thirds roof cut off. If you need a truck that looks like a bulldozer, maybe you need to check yourself in the mirror.
These types of pickups are very common here in Brazil and always had.
Here is the Fiat Fiorino back in the 90's, like many cars in that era, you could buy either the ethanol or gasoline version:
And today you can buy the Fiat Strada (flexfuel), also available with the extended cab:
VW and Ford also had the "Saveiro" and "Courrier"
Here is the Fiat Fiorino back in the 90's, like many cars in that era, you could buy either the ethanol or gasoline version:
And today you can buy the Fiat Strada (flexfuel), also available with the extended cab:
VW and Ford also had the "Saveiro" and "Courrier"
BTW, @odie here is your earlier thread on Montana:
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/i-want-it-i-want-it.336014/#post-5627280
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/i-want-it-i-want-it.336014/#post-5627280
Does mention other small trucks . Not getting any younger .
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From the linked article:
No mention of a new generation.
No mention of a new generation.
Fail wheel drive and no ac is an immediate absolute no I will not consider.
Make it 4 door and it will sell.
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