The Sabia was created by GM's replica centre in Brazil.
Produced by the Chevrolet division of Common Motors, the Sabia was an unconventional conceptualization vehicle that premiered at the Two thousand one North American International Car Expo. The Sabia representation combined a compact van with a tiny pickup Bedstead in the rear, forging it a "pickup vehivle," a blistering virgin image Chevy was trying to bazaar at the hour. Named after a Brazilian bird and created by GM's Brazil Replica Centre, the Sabia was originally intended for the active, girlish commuter who too needed additional room in back for lustrous loads. The Chevy Sabia never reached Industry and was manufactured solely for the Two thousand one Car shows.
Engine and Transmission
The Chevy Sabia was designed with a supercharged 2.2-liter, four-cylinder straight inline petrol engine. The Sabia's cab was designed in the spirit of a coupe car style, instead of the crew cabs seen on trucks. Its steep C pillar (the rear-most pillar supporting a car's body) guaranteed more headroom for passengers in the rear and also allowed the rear seats to recline. "Suicide-style" rear doors had their hinge at the back and opened toward the front, making it easier for passengers to enter and exit. The traditional rear-view mirrors were replaced by rear-facing cameras, placed in a space behind the front fenders. The absence of rear-view mirrors helped reduce the Sabia's aerodynamic drag and improve its fuel economy.
Considered a compact vehicle, the Sabia's size was modest, with a length of 173.2 inches and a height of 59.4 inches. It had a wheelbase of 104.3 inches and a total weight of 3,523 lbs. The Sabia's 20-inch wheels had P105/50-R14 tires on both the front and the back. Its interior had seating for four passengers, and it contained 1,202 gallons of passenger space.
Design
The Sabia's four-door, utility coupe design was based on GM's gamma platform. This was the platform also used for the Corsa, a compact European car sold under the Opel brand. Besides available were a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The Sabia was a front-wheel drive vehicle that featured an automatic transmission.
