It is the age of small cars where people are readily opting for smaller cars instead of their existing gas-guzzlers. The same sentiment is pretty evident at the Detroit Auto show where an array of small cars is on display for the American customers.
General Motors which is the biggest American auto maker unveiled its Chevrolet Aveo RS concept vehicle targeted at young Americans inspired by European preferences for smaller cars. General Motors also displayed the new Chevrolet Cruze that is already on sale in Asia and Europe. Cruze will be on sale in the US later this year. General Motors also unveiled another small car, the Chevy Spark which seems to be the Chevy Beat model launched in India. The new Chevy Spark will go on sale in the US market in 2012.
"Our new small cars and the Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capabilities represent cornerstones in Chevrolet's gas-friendly to gas-free approach," said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet general manager. "We expect the trio of Spark, Aveo and Cruze to be fuel economy leaders."
Ford re-introduced its new Fiesta model that goes on sale later this year. the new model is majorly a European model of Fiesta which is more compact and as per new emission standards. Ford had also introduced its new Focus model in the US market. "Global customers increasingly want smaller cars with outstanding fuel economy, but without sacrificing any of the style, technology, connectivity and driving quality they demand from larger vehicles," explained Derrick Kuzak, Ford's group vice president of Global Product Development. "Our next generation of C-cars -led by the exciting new Focus- will clearly show that Ford is ready to meet that challenge."
Other cars on display at the Detroit Auto show were GMC Buick Regal GS, Bentley Mulsanne, and Mercedes Benz 550.
