Chevrolet wields all-new Spin as their entry-level MPV for Asia

**ghosthunter** · October 15th, 2012 03:18 PM

Chevrolet wields all-new Spin as their entry-level MPV for Asia
Words by Jose Carlo R. Sapera | Photos courtesy of Chevrolet

In response to the success of affordable seven-seater MPV's such as the Toyota Avanza, Suzuki APV, and Nissan Grand Livina, Chevrolet pulled the covers off their all-new Spin at the 2012 Indonesian International Motor Show (IIMS) last month.

Based on the Sonic's Gamma II platform, the Spin measures at 4,360 mm long, 1,735 mm wide, and 1,664 mm tall. That makes it bigger than the Avanza, APV, and Grand Livina. It is, however, 292 mm shorter and 101 mm narrower than the Orlando. And yet, it can still accommodate up to seven adults comfortably in a theater-style seating to provide all passengers a great view of the road ahead.

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source: Kotse.com

**_Qwerty_** · October 15th, 2012 04:11 PM

and how much...

**myas110** · October 15th, 2012 09:50 PM

wala daw na HU sa M/T variant asp article...ikaw pa ang magpapakabit ng aftermarket HU niyan if this is true.

**cripple_rooster** · December 21st, 2012 10:03 AM

Is it gonna retain the same 1.8L EconoFlex engine back there? It's an old 8-valve SOHC, not so modern as the 1.6L or the 1.8L Ecotec, but at least its maintenance is cheaper and it's not so guzzler at all. It's also less sensible to lower-quality fuels.

**niky** · December 21st, 2012 10:17 AM

We, thankfully, aren't getting it. There's no assembly line or tooling for the 8-valve engine here in Asia. We will most likely get either the 1.4 or 1.8 liter motor in our variant.

The boys in Brazil? No such luck.

**cripple_rooster** · December 21st, 2012 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by niky

We, thankfully, aren't getting it. There's no assembly line or tooling for the 8-valve engine here in Asia. We will most likely get either the 1.4 or 1.8 liter motor in our variant.

The boys in Brazil? No such luck.

The 1.8L Ecotec is available in Brazil only in the Cruze currently. Anyway the 1.6L Ecotec would be more suitable than the 1.4L.

**niky** · December 21st, 2012 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by cripple_rooster

The 1.8L Ecotec is available in Brazil only in the Cruze currently. Anyway the 1.6L Ecotec would be more suitable than the 1.4L.

Heard from a Brazilian source on another site (thetruthaboutcars) that the Spin is getting the 1.8 EcoTec. Shame. It deserves a better motor.

**cripple_rooster** · December 21st, 2012 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by niky

Heard from a Brazilian source on another site (thetruthaboutcars) that the Spin is getting the 1.8 EcoTec. Shame. It deserves a better motor.

But the Ecotec is supposed to be better than the EconoFlex currently used in Brazil. Just compare its power and torque figures:

EconoFlex: 105hp (petrol) to 107hp (E100 ethanol) * 5400RPM / 161Nm (petrol) to 168Nm (ethanol) * 3200RPM

Ecotec: 138hp (petrol) to 142hp (ethanol) *6300RPM / 175Nm (petrol) to 185Nm (ethanol) * 3800RPM

**niky** · December 21st, 2012 11:48 AM

Oops. My mistake. Got the names mixed up. I meant EconoFlex!

**Happyart** · December 21st, 2012 12:17 PM

From the pictures it looks great! This could be a hit here depending on the price and the final specifications. The 6-speed automatic is a come on. The HU no problem, there are a lot of suppliers here.