| Consumer participation is now a characteristic of | | | | mini HHR, which is a five-door wagon with a spacious |
| Chevrolet. Chevy wants its customers to participate in | | | | height in the interior and flat sides. Its extremely short |
| its manufacturing process. | | | | hood, big wheel arches and nonexistent overhangs |
| The car maker decided to build three mini car | | | | mean that every square inch of the platform is utilized. |
| concepts, the Beat, Groove and Trax. But Chevey is | | | | This is considered the most practical concept of the |
| leaving it up to the people, meaning its customers and | | | | three. Also a front-driver, the Groove is powered by a |
| supporters to decide which one they like best. The | | | | 1L diesel engine. |
| public can vote for which concept is most appealing by | | | | Of the Chevrolet triplets the Groove is the only one |
| logging on to There is, however, no guarantee that the | | | | powered by a diesel engine as its principal. It has no |
| highest vote getter will be built. Nonetheless, General | | | | interior other than a steering wheel. |
| Motors says it will help guide the development of a | | | | A 1.0L engine will power the Groove's driving in the |
| future global mini car their company. These mini cars | | | | front wheels of this "Funkistalgia" design. |
| are expected to be similar as the next generation of | | | | Finally, there is the Trax. It comes in orange. The Trax |
| cars like the Opel Corsa, Daewoo Matiz and other | | | | concept is the best to feign even the slightest ability to |
| models around the world. | | | | venture off the beaten path. It's the only one of the |
| Chevrolet mufflers, however, were not detailed in the | | | | three that features round headlights, though its |
| auto show. But as the car always has, each Chevrolet | | | | four-door, upright box-like packaging resembles that of |
| muffler is designed to make every single vote worthy. | | | | the Groove concept. |
| To get to know the candidates and to rightly choose | | | | The Chevy Trax concept has the most utilitarian look |
| the best, here are brief descriptions of the three mini | | | | with a matte-finished lower body like the Honda |
| cars: | | | | Element), faux skid plates and pronounced fender |
| The Beat comes in green. It is by far the sportiest | | | | flares. The 1.0L gas engine provides motivation to the |
| among the three, with its slicked back styling and | | | | front wheels; while a battery pack and electric motor |
| comparatively large 1.2L turbo engine matched to an | | | | will drive the rears on an as-needed basis providing a |
| automatic transmission. Technically described as a | | | | low-cost, efficient all-wheel drive system to this urban |
| "tuner" car, the Beat is meant to be customized much | | | | cross-over. Unfortunately, like the Groove, this concept |
| like a Scion to an owner's own individual tastes. It can | | | | also has no interior. But it has a well finished exterior |
| therefore be personalized. | | | | with a lot of attractive design details for an entry-level |
| The Beat is a front-wheel drive, three-door hatch with | | | | vehicle. |
| an automatic transformer to divvy up the tiny motor's | | | | The platform of all three concepts is being developed |
| available power. It is the only mini car among the three | | | | at GM Daewoo in Korea. |
| with an interior. | | | | Now, have you decided which to vote? |
| The Groove concept comes in black. It is much like a | | | | Vote wisely! |