The Chevrolet Chevette was a subcompact car produced by General Motors (GM) from 1975 to 1998.
Here is a timeline of its production and significant updates:
1975:
- The Chevrolet Chevette was introduced in the United States and Canada as a subcompact offering to compete with imported models like the Volkswagen Beetle and Toyota Corolla.
1976:
- The Chevette was offered in three body styles: a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan, and a two-door hatchback.
1977:
- A station wagon body style was added to the Chevette lineup.
1980:
- The Chevette received a facelift with updated front and rear styling.
1982:
- GM introduced the Chevette S with cosmetic enhancements and sportier handling.
1984:
- The Chevette was restyled again with a more modern appearance and improved interior.
1986:
- The Chevette received a minor update with new front and rear bumpers.
1987:
- GM discontinued the Chevette in the United States, but production continued in other markets.
1991:
- The Chevette underwent another facelift with a new grille, headlights, and interior changes.
1993:
- The Chevette was discontinued in Canada, leaving Mexico and Latin America as its primary markets.
1998:
- GM finally ceased production of the Chevette in all remaining markets, marking the end of its production run.
It's important to note that the Chevrolet Chevette was produced with slight variations and modifications for different countries and regions. The timeline provided here is a general overview based on the car's history in North America.
