General Motors may entrust production of a new compact crossover to its Korean division. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Daum.net. It is highly likely that GM Korea plants will produce the successors to the Chevrolet Trailblazer and Trax.
According to the South Korean publication Viva100, the model is already under development under the internal index 9BXX-2. The last digit indicates a new generation, not a facelift. The design, platform, and key technical solutions are almost finalized, with a final decision on the production site expected in the third quarter of 2027.
If the project is approved, production of the crossover will begin at the Bupyeong plant in the third quarter of 2029, and at the Changwon facility in late 2031.
One of the main arguments is the appearance of the new model's code in the collective agreement between GM Korea and the union. According to media reports, such information is not included in the document without approval from the corporation's headquarters.
Earlier it was reported that due to U.S. tariffs, General Motors might move production to other countries. However, sources now claim that Korean plants remain key due to high product quality and competitive costs.
Recent investments by the company serve as additional confirmation of the focus on developing Korean plants. At the beginning of the year, GM announced investments of nearly 8.8 billion won (about 2.9 billion tenge). In parallel, production lines are being upgraded, new equipment installed, and energy infrastructure expanded.
Earlier, Kursiv Avto reported that Chevrolet regained leadership in Kazakhstan's auto market.