The Chevrolet Monza () is a

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sedan produced by

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through its

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joint venture under the

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brand. Prior to the introduction of the vehicle, the

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nameplate was previously used in the 20th century for unrelated compact models in the

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markets. It is the successor of the fourth generation

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, and positioned below the Monza.

History

The Monza debuted in November 2018 at the

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. Since 21 March 2019, it is sold in

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. It is built on the GM-PATAC K platform that the

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Specifications

The Monza is available in two trim levels (the 320T and the 330T) and in five models overall. The 320T is available with a 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine while the 330T gets a 1.3-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine. 1.0-litre models receive either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed

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while the 1.3-litre models are only available with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Another trim level (320) was added featuring a 1.5-litre four-cylinder DVVT engine in the 2021 lineup.

Engines

References

External links

* {{Chevrolet vehicles Cars of China

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