Thee new Chevrolet Beat concept.

Chevrolet Beat concept will influence new production model. New city car due for debut in 2010. Voted best of three Chevrolet concept cars by 1.9 million web users.

The next generation Chevrolet city car will be based on the popular Beat concept, after 1.9 million online voters elected it their favourite of a trio of minicar styling studies shown at the 2007 New York Auto Show.

Designed to appeal to urban customers, the three-door Beat will significantly inspire Chevrolet's next generation city car, due to make its debut in 2010.

Speaking at the Los Angeles Auto Show, where the production announcement was made, Chevrolet General Manager, Ed Peper, said: "The people have spoken. The vote count tripled all previous GM online consumer surveys, telling us Beat resonated with customers all around the world.

Chevrolet was overwhelmed by the positive reaction to each of the three mini concept cars, but Beat was a sound winner." The newcomer will maintain the Beat concepts core values - namely compact dimensions, modern, youth-oriented styling and great value for money,

9:49am Friday 23rd November 2007

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