Chevrolet Montana

Not to be confused with Pontiac Montana.

Chevrolet Montana

2023 Chevrolet Montana LTZ

Overview
Manufacturer| General Motors
Also called| Chevrolet Tornado (Mexico, 2003–2020)
Chevrolet Utility (South Africa, 2012–2017)
Opel Corsa Utility (South Africa, 2010–2012)
Production|

* 2003–2021
* 2023–present

Body and chassis
Class| Subcompact coupé utility (2003–2021)
Compact pickup truck (2023–present)
Layout| Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Chassis| Unibody
Chronology
Predecessor| Chevrolet Corsa Pick-up

The Chevrolet Montana is a front-wheel drive coupé utility (first two generations) / compact pickup truck (third generation) manufactured by General Motors under the Chevrolet brand since 2003. Mainly produced in Brazil and marketed throughout Latin America, the first- and second-generation Montanas were also produced and marketed in South Africa as the Opel Corsa Utility, Chevrolet Corsa Utility, and Chevrolet Utility. In Mexico, the first- and second-generation Montanas were known as Chevrolet Tornado, because Pontiac had already used the Montana name for its minivan offering for North America.

The design of the first generation is a variation of the Opel Corsa, while the second generation is based on the Chevrolet Agile. The third-generation Montana entered production in 2023 as a larger, four-door pickup based on the GEM platform.

## Contents

* 1 First generation (2003)
* 1.1 Mexico
* 1.2 South Africa
* 2 Second generation (2010)
* 2.1 South Africa
* 3 Third generation (2023)
* 3.1 Safety
* 3.1.1 Latin NCAP
* 4 Sales
* 5 References
* 6 External links

## First generation (2003)

First generation

2009 Chevrolet Montana

Overview
Also called| Chevrolet Tornado (Mexico)
Opel Corsa Utility (South Africa, 2003–2010)
Chevrolet Corsa Utility (South Africa, 2010–2012)
Production| 2003–2011
Assembly|

* Brazil: São José dos Campos (GM Brazil)
* South Africa: Port Elizabeth (GM South Africa)

Body and chassis
Class| Coupé utility
Body style| 2-door pickup
Related| Opel Corsa C
Opel Combo C
Powertrain
Engine|

* Petrol:
* 1.4 L EconoFlex I4
* 1.8 L Family 1 I4
* Diesel:
* 1.7 L Isuzu Circle-L I4

Transmission| 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase| 2,714 mm (106.9 in)
Length| 4,430 mm (174.4 in)
Width| 1,645 mm (64.8 in)
Height| 1,420 mm (55.9 in)

The Montana used a 1.4 L "Ecoflex" and a 1.8 L 8V flex-fuel I4 engines. In some markets, such as South Africa, where it was sold as the Opel Corsa Utility until June 2010, the vehicle was offered with more engine options, but none was flex fuel, like the 1.4 petrol and the 1.7 Isuzu turbodiesel.

In 2007, the Montana was available in two versions: Montana Conquest and Montana Sport, which had a slightly different design and set of accessories. The trunk can be loaded with up to 735 kg (1,620 lb) according to the manufacturer.

This model was manufactured in São José dos Campos, Brazil, until 2010. In South Africa, it was assembled from Brazilian-supplied complete knock down units.

* 2006 Chevrolet Montana

* Rear view

### Mexico

The Montana arrived in the model year of 2004, replacing the aged Corsa B-based Chevy Pickup, but with the Tornado nameplate, because the Pontiac Montana was available in Mexico at the time.

It was based on the Chevrolet Corsa C. and although the Corsa was dropped from the Mexican Chevrolet line-up after the model year of 2008, the Tornado lived on for a few more years. It was the only car built in Brazil in the Mexican Chevrolet lineup.

### South Africa

The model was released in South Africa in 2003. It was sold as the Opel Corsa Utility, and replaced the Corsa B Utility pickup. In June 2010, General Motors renamed it to Chevrolet Corsa Utility. as the company prepared to phase out Opel in the country.[1] It was available in a choice of three engine variations, namely 1.4 and 1.8 petrol engines, and a 1.7 turbodiesel. Three different trim levels were available across the range: Base, Club, and Sport.

## Second generation (2010)

Second generation

Overview
Also called| Chevrolet Tornado (Mexico)
Chevrolet Utility (South Africa)
Production|

* 2010–2021 (Brazil)
* 2012–2017 (South Africa)

Assembly|

* Brazil: São Caetano do Sul (GM Brazil)
* South Africa: Port Elizabeth (GM South Africa)

Body and chassis
Class| Coupé utility
Body style| 2-door pickup
Related| Chevrolet Agile
Powertrain
Engine|

* Petrol:
* 1.4 L EconoFlex I4
* Diesel:
* 1.3 L Multijet I4

Transmission| 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase| 2,669 mm (105.1 in)
Length| 4,514 mm (177.7 in)
Width| 1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Height| 1,578 mm (62.1 in)

Despite short sales of the Chevrolet Corsa Utility in South Africa, Chevrolet had decided to replace the Corsa C Utility with the Agile Utility. It became known as the Montana, Tornado, or Utility, depending on the market.

The Tornado was discontinued in Mexico in 2020.

### South Africa

The vehicle was introduced in South Africa as the Chevrolet Utility in 2012.[2]

* 2012 Chevrolet Montana LS (side view)

## Third generation (2023)

Third generation

2023 Chevrolet Montana LS (Uruguay)

Overview
Production| 2023–present
Assembly|

* Brazil: São Caetano do Sul (GM Brasil)

Body and chassis
Class| Compact pickup truck
Body style| 4-door pickup
Platform| GM VSS-F
Related|

* Chevrolet Tracker

Powertrain
Engine|

* Petrol:
* 1.2 L L4H turbo I3

Transmission|

* 6-speed manual
* 6-speed automatic

Dimensions
Wheelbase| 2,800 mm (110.2 in)[3]
Length| 4,717 mm (185.7 in)
Width| 1,798 mm (70.8 in)
Height| 1,659 mm (65.3 in)

The third-generation Montana was introduced on 1 December 2022 in Brazil. It was a larger pickup with four doors and was based on GEM platform[4]. It is powered by a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, turbocharged, petrol engine shared with the Tracker, which is rated at 133 PS (131 hp; 98 kW) and 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) torque.[5] It is built at the São Caetano do Sul plant in Brazil. It is being sold since the first half of 2023 and will also be exported to markets outside of Latin America. The project was previously delayed from 2022 due to the supply-chain shortage.

### Safety

#### Latin NCAP

Template:Latin NCAP/2020

* Rear view

* Interior

## Sales

Year  | Brazil  | Argentina

|
|

2003  | 4,154[6] |
2004  | 21,585[7] |
2005  | 16,705[8] |
2006  | 14,757[9] |
2007  | 22,526[10] |
2008  | 32,752[11] |
2009  | 34,020[12] |
2010  | 36,662[13] |
2011  | 45,833[14] | 2,339[15]
2012  | 48,480[16] | 3,229[17]
2013  | 46,712[18] | 1,896[19]
2014  | 35,735[20] | 414[21]
2015  | 23,576[22] | 614[23]
2016  | 14,771[24] | 361[25]
2017  | 14,877[26] | 304[27]
2018  | 13,115[28] | 190[29]
2019  | 12,526[30] | 244[31]
2020  | 6,654[32] |
2021  | 2,182[33] | 144[34]
2022  | 18[35] |
2023  | 30,021[36] | 303[37]
2024  | 27,724[38] | 1,039[39]
2025  | 20,384[40] | 5,049[41]

## References

1. ↑ "SA Roadtests – 2010 Chevrolet Corsa Utility 1.4 Sport". https://www.scarletpumpkin.com/chevrolet/2010_chevrolet_corsa_utility_14_sport.
2. ↑ Droppa, Denis. "Chev Utility punches above its weight" (in en). https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road-tests/chev-utility-punches-above-its-weight-1294978.
3. ↑ "Primeiras impressões ao guiar a Nova Chevrolet Montana 2023 – Revista iCarros" (in pt-br). https://www.icarros.com.br/noticias/testes-e-comparativos/primeiras-impressoes-ao-guiar-a-nova-chevrolet-montana-2023/30789.html.
4. ↑ "Prueba: Chevrolet Montana Premier 1.2 Turbo A/T". https://www.autoblog.com.uy/2023/03/prueba-chevrolet-montana-premier-12.html.
5. ↑ "2023 Chevrolet Montana Unveiled In Brazil With 1.2-Liter Turbo" (in en). https://www.motor1.com/news/624731/2023-chevy-montana-debut/.
6. ↑ "Brazil 2003". 2022-02-03. https://www.fenabrave.org.br/portal/files/2_2003_12_2.pdf.
7. ↑ "Brazil 2004". 2022-02-03. https://online.fliphtml5.com/ordey/wpob/index.html#p=6.
8. ↑ "Brazil 2005". 2022-02-03. https://online.fliphtml5.com/ordey/yffn/index.html#p=6.
9. ↑ "Brazil 2006". 2022-02-03. https://online.fliphtml5.com/ordey/omnh/index.html#p=6.
10. ↑ "Brazil 2007". 2022-02-03. https://online.fliphtml5.com/ordey/hyly/index.html#p=6.
11. ↑ "Brazil 2008". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2008.
12. ↑ "Brazil 2009". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2009.
13. ↑ "Brazil 2010". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2010.
14. ↑ "Brazil 2011". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2011.
15. ↑ "Así fueron las ventas totales de 2011" (in es-AR). 2012-01-04. https://autoblog.com.ar/asi-fueron-las-ventas-totales-de-2011/.
16. ↑ "Brazil 2012". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2012.
17. ↑ "Así fueron las ventas totales del 2012" (in es-AR). 2013-01-02. https://autoblog.com.ar/asi-fueron-las-ventas-totales-del-2012/.
18. ↑ "Brazil 2013". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2013.
19. ↑ "Así fueron las ventas totales del 2013" (in es-AR). 2014-01-03. https://autoblog.com.ar/asi-fueron-las-ventas-totales-del-2013/.
20. ↑ "Brazil 2014". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2014.
21. ↑ "Así fueron las ventas totales de 2014" (in es-AR). 2015-01-06. https://autoblog.com.ar/asi-fueron-las-ventas-totales-de-2014/.
22. ↑ "Brazil 2015". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2015.
23. ↑ "Así fueron las ventas totales de 2015" (in es-AR). 2016-01-04. https://autoblog.com.ar/asi-fueron-las-ventas-totales-de-2015/.
24. ↑ "Brazil 2016". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2016.
25. ↑ "Así fueron las ventas totales en 2016" (in es-AR). 2017-01-02. https://autoblog.com.ar/asi-fueron-las-ventas-totales-en-2016/.
26. ↑ "Brazil 2017". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2017.
27. ↑ "Así fueron las ventas totales en 2017" (in es-AR). 2018-01-03. https://autoblog.com.ar/asi-fueron-las-ventas-totales-en-2017/.
28. ↑ "Brazil 2018". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2018.
29. ↑ "Así fueron las ventas totales en 2018" (in es-AR). 2019-01-02. https://autoblog.com.ar/asi-fueron-las-ventas-totales-en-2018/.
30. ↑ "Brazil 2019". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2019.
31. ↑ "Así fueron las ventas totales en 2019" (in es-AR). 2019-12-30. https://autoblog.com.ar/asi-fueron-las-ventas-totales-en-2019/.
32. ↑ "Brazil 2020". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2020.
33. ↑ "Brazil 2021". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2021.
34. ↑ "Así fueron las ventas totales en 2021" (in es-AR). 2021-12-30. https://autoblog.com.ar/ventas-totales-argentina-2021/.
35. ↑ "Brazil 2022". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2022.
36. ↑ "Brazil 2023". 2022-02-03. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2023.
37. ↑ "Reporte Mensual – Diciembre 2023 Mercado Automotor 4w Patentamientos". https://cdn.motor1.com/pdf-files/202312-siomaa-informe-de-mercado-4w-lite-231229-185029.pdf.
38. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2024" (in pt-BR). 4 January 2025. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2024/.
39. ↑ "ACARA Patentamientos Diciembre (y Totales) 2024". December 2023. https://motormagazine.com.ar/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Patentamientos-ACARA-Diciembre-2024.pdf.
40. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2025". 5 January 2026. https://www.autoo.com.br/emplacamentos/veiculos-mais-vendidos/2025/.
41. ↑ "ACARA Patentamientos Diciembre (Y totales) 2025". https://motormagazine.com.ar/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ACARA-SIOMAA-Informe-de-Mercado-Diciembre-2025.pdf.

## External links

* Montana pickup at Chevrolet Colombia
* Montana pickup at Chevrolet Mexico

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