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'''Brookwood''' was a name used by [[Chevrolet]] on certain models in its [[station wagon]] offerings between 1958 and 1972.
{{for|the General Motors Trans Sport minivan also known as Montana|Pontiac Montana}}


[[Image:1958 Chevrolet Brookwood.jpg|thumb|right|1958 Chevrolet Brookwood]]
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[[Image:1972 Chevrolet Brookwood.jpg|thumb|right|1972 Chevrolet Brookwood]]
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|parent_company = [[General Motors]]
|production = 2003-present
|predecessor = [[Chevrolet Corsa]] Pick-up
|class = [[Pickup truck|Light Pickup Truck]]
|assembly = [[São José dos Campos]], [[Brazil]]
|body_style = 2-door [[pick-up]]
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|width = {{Auto mm|1954|1}}
|height = {{Auto mm|1420|1}}
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The '''Chevrolet Montana''' is a light [[pickup truck]] sold by [[Chevrolet]] in [[Latin America]] and [[emerging markets]]. The design is a variation of the [[General Motors Corsa]]. In [[Mexico]] the vehicle is known as '''Chevrolet Tornado'''. The Montana comes standard with a 1.4 l "Econoflex" and a 1.8 l 8V [[flex-fuel]] [[Straight-4|I4]] engine. In some markets like [[South Africa]] (Where it is sold as the Opel Corsa Utility), the vehicle is offered with more engine options, but none flex-fuel, like the 1.4 petrol and the 1.7 [[Isuzu]] [[turbo]][[diesel]]. As of 2007, Montana is available in 2 versions: Montana Conquest and Montana Sport which has a slightly different design and set of accessories.


==1958–1961==
The trunk can be loaded with up to {{convert|735|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} according to the manufacturer.<ref>[http://www.cliente.chevroletonline.com.br/app/br/pt/hng/hng/VehicleConfiguratorTechnicalSpecificationsDisplay?carline=004&BodyStyle=&Series=&ModlYrNbr=2007 2007 Chevrolet Montana Specification] (Portuguese)</ref>
Introduced in 1958 as Chevrolet's mid-priced station wagon, Brookwoods were trimmed in line with Chevrolet's mid-priced [[Chevrolet Biscayne]] models. The Brookwood offered for the 1958 model year was a 4-door station wagon, available in either six- or nine-passenger models.


In 1959 Chevrolet eliminated its entry-level [[Chevrolet Delray|Delray]] series and the Biscayne became Chevrolet's least expensive series. Tied to the Biscayne, the Brookwood became the entry-level (and least expensive) wagon offered by Chevrolet. Brookwoods were now available in two- or four-door body styles, both in six-passenger configuration only.  The two-door variant would become the basis for the new-for-1959 [[Chevrolet El Camino|El Camino]].  Unlike the Brookwood, the El Camino could be ordered in trim levels corresponding to the entire full-sized car line including the [[Chevrolet Impala|Impala]].  
This model is currently manufactured in [[São José dos Campos]], [[Brazil]]. In [[Mexico]] and South Africa it is assembled with Brazilian [[Complete knock down|CKD]] units.


Chevrolet stood pat on its series offerings in 1960. In 1961, the two-door body style was dropped, but the nine-passenger model returned. Chevrolet discontinued the Brookwood name for 1962, instead naming their station wagons after their series names: Biscayne, [[Chevrolet Bel Air|Bel Air]] and [[Chevrolet Impala|Impala]].
==Mexico==
The Montana arrived in the 2004 model year replacing the aged Corsa B based (Chevy Pickup); but with the Tornado name tag because the Pontiac Montana is available in this country.This small pickup its the most popular and the most attractive of its segment. Its based on the Corsa C; and although the Corsa was dropped of the Mexican Chevrolet lineup after the 2008 model year the Tornado will live for a few more years.{{Fact|date=October 2008}}
This is now the only Brazilian built car in the Mexican Chevrolet lineup still available.


==1969–1972==
== See also ==
In 1969, each Chevrolet station wagon regained its own unique model name. Brookwood, again related to the Biscayne, was assigned to the least expensive model, followed by the [[Chevrolet Townsman|Townsman]], [[Chevrolet Kingswood|Kingswood]] and [[Chevrolet Kingswood Estate|Kingswood Estate]] models. Brookwood models could be ordered with either six-cylinder or V8 engines. 1970 model Chevrolet full-size station wagons were nearly identical to the 1969 models, the biggest changes being the elimination of six-cylinder availability and the redesign of the front fascia, which did away with the previous year's loop bumper-grille assembly in favor of a more traditional front bumper and grille design.
*[[Fiat Strada]]
*[[Volkswagen Saveiro]]
*[[Ford Courier]]
*[[Newly-industrialized country]]


In 1971 Chevrolet restyled its full-size models; all full-size station wagons, including the Brookwood, received GM's clamshell rear gate assembly with power rear window. Unlike the door-gate assembly offered in 1969 and 1970, the clamshell gate design required raising the rear window up into the roof of the wagon, while the gate slid downward and under the cargo floor. GM offered an optional electric motor assist for the gate on its lower-priced models after consumer complaints about the weight of the gate and difficulty many had in manually lifting the gate into locking position.
== External links ==
* [http://www.chevrolet.com.br/montana/index.shtm Chevrolet Montana Website] by Chevrolet (Portuguese)


Midway through the 1971 model year, all full-sized station wagons, including Brookwoods, received the previously optional TurboHydraMatic transmission as standard equipment. Despite the series economy roots, virtually all previous Brookwoods had been built and sold with the automatic transmission.
==Notes==
<references/>


Brookwoods received Chevrolet's front fascia restyle in 1972 and could be ordered with any number of options from full wheel covers to a vinyl top. For 1972, Chevrolet listed a four-door sedan and the Brookwood in that year's Biscayne line.
[[Category:Chevrolet vehicles|Montana]]
[[Category:Pickup trucks]]


For 1973, Chevrolet eliminated the Biscayne and ended production of vehicles bearing the Biscayne and Brookwood names.  The Biscayne sedan & wagon was sold in [[Canada]] until the 1975 model year.
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From 1969 until 1972 the car was built at the [[Oshawa Car Assembly]] in [[Ontario]]. 
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Revision as of 15:06, 3 February 2009

For the General Motors Trans Sport minivan also known as Montana, see Pontiac Montana.
Chevrolet Montana
Chevrolet Montana
ManufacturerChevrolet
Parent companyGeneral Motors
Also calledChevrolet Tornado
Production2003-present
AssemblySão José dos Campos, Brazil
PredecessorChevrolet Corsa Pick-up
ClassLight Pickup Truck
Body style(s)2-door pick-up
Length4430 mm (174.4 in)
Width1954 mm (76.9 in)
Height1420 mm (55.9 in)
Curb weight1116 kg (2460 lb)
Fuel capacity52.5 litres (13.9 US gal; 11.5 imp gal)
RelatedOpel Corsa
ManualsService Manual

The Chevrolet Montana is a light pickup truck sold by Chevrolet in Latin America and emerging markets. The design is a variation of the General Motors Corsa. In Mexico the vehicle is known as Chevrolet Tornado. The Montana comes standard with a 1.4 l "Econoflex" and a 1.8 l 8V flex-fuel I4 engine. In some markets like South Africa (Where it is sold as the Opel Corsa Utility), the vehicle is offered with more engine options, but none flex-fuel, like the 1.4 petrol and the 1.7 Isuzu turbodiesel. As of 2007, Montana is available in 2 versions: Montana Conquest and Montana Sport which has a slightly different design and set of accessories.

The trunk can be loaded with up to 735 kg (1,620 lb) according to the manufacturer.[1]

This model is currently manufactured in São José dos Campos, Brazil. In Mexico and South Africa it is assembled with Brazilian CKD units.

Mexico

The Montana arrived in the 2004 model year replacing the aged Corsa B based (Chevy Pickup); but with the Tornado name tag because the Pontiac Montana is available in this country.This small pickup its the most popular and the most attractive of its segment. Its based on the Corsa C; and although the Corsa was dropped of the Mexican Chevrolet lineup after the 2008 model year the Tornado will live for a few more years.[citation needed] This is now the only Brazilian built car in the Mexican Chevrolet lineup still available.

See also

  • Fiat Strada
  • Volkswagen Saveiro
  • Ford Courier
  • Newly-industrialized country

External links

Notes

  1. ↑ 2007 Chevrolet Montana Specification (Portuguese)
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