There is no doubt that the Corsa Utility is South Africa's bakkie of choice. This award-winning vehicle has been the South African market's best-selling three-quarter ton utility for five consecutive years; as well as retaining its first-in-segment position according to the Synovate Quality Awards.*
That award that went hand-in-hand with General Motors South Africa's light commercial vehicle plant being named the top light commercial vehicle plant in the country.
And now the country's top-selling sub one-ton pick-up, the Corsa Utility, is joining the Chevrolet product line-up.
As one of GM's global brands, this is a move towards strengthening Chevrolet's product portfolio in South Africa - the only country which sells the Corsa Utility under the Opel brand. As Chevrolet is one of GM's core brands, it made sense for GM to align with GM's global Chevrolet strategy.
However, Opel will continue to occupy an important part of GM's product portfolio and will continue to look for opportunities to introduce exciting new Opel products to the market.
Released to South African buyers in late 2004, the latest-generation Corsa Utility immediately went into a back-order position as buyers clamoured for this spacious, class-leading performer from General Motors South Africa.
That high level of demand has continued as a feature of the light commercial vehicle market.
A little under a year ago the Corsa Utility reached a significant milestone when sales passed 100 000 after 57 months in the market. Sales are now heading towards 120 000 as this popular sub one-ton light commercial vehicle takes on the Chevrolet badge.
The name may have changed but it will continue to be built to the same standards, using the same parts, so you can be assured the Corsa Utility by Chevrolet will still offer you the same quality and same specifications from the same factory.
Still proudly SA, just behind a new badge! In fact the Corsa Utility just got even cooler; the Corsa Utility 1.4 Base model can now be ordered with a factory-fitted air-conditioning option as part of the great value.
If you are the proud owner of a Corsa Utility, you can rest assured that the quality and reliability of your vehicle, proven by various 2009 Synovate Quality Awards*, together with GMSA's Total Confidence package, will ensure your vehicle continues to be sought after by the market.
The awards won't stop here and neither will your Total Confidence Warranty. The Corsa Utility by Chevrolet will still be backed by the same five-year or 120 000km warranty so you will continue to receive all the Total Confidence benefits, which include five years of roadside assistance.
For more information, of if you have any questions, check out Corsa Utility website.
Or you can visit the Chevrolet SA website to find your nearest dealer and arrange a test drive.
* The Synovate Quality Awards bi-annually recognise exceptional quality in the South African motor industry.
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