Vauxhall Chevette | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Vauxhall (General Motors) |
Also called | Bedford Chevanne AYMESA Cóndor (sedan) AYMESA Gala (hatchback) |
Production | 1975–1984 |
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Body and chassis | |
Class | Supermini/Compact car (B/C) |
Body style | |
Layout | FR layout |
Platform | GM T platform (RWD) |
Related | Chevrolet Chevette GMC Chevette Holden Gemini Isuzu Gemini Opel Kadett Opel K-180 Daewoo Maepsy |
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Chronology | |
Successor | Vauxhall Astra (passenger models) Bedford Astravan (van models) |
The Vauxhall Chevette is a supermini car that was manufactured by Vauxhall in the United Kingdom from 1975 to 1984. It was Vauxhall's version of the "T-Car" small-car family from Vauxhall's parent General Motors (GM), and based primarily on the Opel Kadett C. The family also included the Isuzu Gemini in Japan, the Holden Gemini in Australia, the Chevrolet Chevette in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Argentina, and in the U.S. and Canada it was also rebadged as the Pontiac Acadian/Pontiac T1000.