Purchasing News:
Issue 101 - January 17, 2011

GM has announced early order cutoff dates for several 2011 model year vehicles. All of the models noted below are being discontinued after the 2011 model year. As previously announced, the Aveo will be replaced by a new model called “Sonic” for the 2012 model year (see related article). 

The tentative final order due date for the 2011 Ford Ranger is September 23, 2011, Ford announced. Final production is scheduled to take place on December 22, 2011. This will mark the end of the Ranger’s lifecycle.

As always, final ordering and production dates can change without notice. For this reason we always recommend placing orders well in advance of the deadline. 

Chevrolet recently unveiled the all-new 2012 Sonic at the North American International Auto Show. The new model, which be offered in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback configurations, will replace the discontinued Chevrolet Aveo.
Highlights include:

• Standard Ecotec 1.8L engine paired with five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions
• Available efficient Ecotec 1.4L turbo engine rated with an estimated 138 horsepower. The engine will be available with a six-speed manual transmission.
• Standard electronic power steering and StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing
• Connectivity includes OnStar with six months of Turn-by-Turn navigation. Available features include XM Satellite Radio, USB and Bluetooth functionality and MyChevrolet mobile application with OnStar MyLink vehicle connectivity.
• Remote start, heated front seats and sunroof
• Safety features include 10 standard air bags, antilock brakes, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist and OnStar with Automatic Crash Response.