In sedan form, the Chevrolet Cobalt will soon be replaced in the U.S. by the not-so-new for most readers, Cruze, which was formally introduced in production guise at the 2008 Paris Show, and went on sale shortly after in numerous markets around the world aside from the States. But what about the Cobalt Coupe? Will we see GM presenting a successor to the two-door version of the compact model?
It's very likely as in a recent webchat on GM's Reinvention site, Mark Reuss, the man in charge of the automaker's core North American operations, strongly suggested that a coupe variant of the Cruze could be on the horizon.
And while most of us would assume that a coupe model would basically translate to a reshaped Cruze with two-doors less and perhaps a sportier roofline and other unique styling cues, independent designer David Cardoso has a different idea in mind.
Cardoso, who you may remember from the sporty-looking 2012 VW New Beetle study, sent us these photos of a standalone coupe model that continues the use of the Cobalt nameplate.
His design proposal mixes elements from Chevy's new styling language up front as seen on the Cruze and Aveo RS Concept with a Corvette-like rear end. In our opinion, the design study would look better with a lower roof (along with the extension of the front window panes to the same level as the rear windows) and pillar-less doors. Click on the photos for a larger view and tell us what you think.
All Photos Courtesy of David Cardoso
24 Comments:
As much as I like the cobalt coupe and would love to see a Cruze SS coupe, this, however, doesn't do anything for me.
Reminds me of the 1st generation Opel Tigra.
Interesting Concept, but I doubt they would retain the Cobalt name for the Coupe version of the new Cruze (if it does get produced).
-AM2
i like this! the old cobalt looked like it lacked self respect. the front is a little mustang-like though, and rear looks like i'd barely fit without a head.
Never Happen. GM does not have the balls to build something this cool!
I think the Corvette and Camaro are cool, so I guess GM does have balls
It looks like the Opel Tigra.
Hidious!
I wish I could un-see this.
I love how out-of-the-box this concept is. I see a hint of Camaro in the front fascia. The intersection of lines in the Kamm back is fascinating. All-in-all, beautifully rendered.
now this is a hot hatch.
this is more like a concept for a geo storm not a chevy cobalt, but since its called a cobalt coupe its bad
the front kinda looks like the mustang n the shape of the car is kinda like a vette but smaller
Rear end is hidious. Front end isn't too bad.
yes, tigra it is, except this one looks like it would age far worse than the cute tigra.
The designs really good. Fresh and interesting.
Rubbish! by gone motors
this would be a good GEO STORM GSI , IF GEO WAS STILL AROUND. THOUGH WITH SCION COUPE, THIS WOULD FIT WELL AGAINST IT,CALL IT THE CRUZE Z-24 ;)THOUGH I AGREE WITH CAR SCOOP KINDA, I TOO LIKE TO SEE THIS WITH a lower roof AND the extension of the front window panes to the same level as the rear windows BUT WITH pillars ON THE DOORS AND AND THE TAIL A LITTLE HIGHER. HE DOES GREAT CAR DESIGNS, I CANT BELIEVE THIS GUYS NOT DESIGNING OR HELPING A CAR MANUFACTURE DESIGN CARS, HE GOOD
the more I look at this, the more it grows on me, his design is pretty redical, GM should use it. Just forget the cruze name, use something from the books, like Monza SS, add the new 1.4 turbo but make it twin turbo's, to crank out 250 hp, 250 hp in a car that size would rock ANY BODY? "2013 CHEVROLET MONZA SS"
hey, that's lokk like a mustang
This is to advanced in GM's way of thinking. They are still 20 years behind, in design thinking. They think $ only! They build what they want not what public wants. They build beautiful proto's but never build for public to buy..
what a puke inducing design this is
Long live the Cobalt, let them produce this as High Performance coupe version only.
It's the most beautiful car I've ever seen
i love it!! its totally out of the box. looks like cruze front malibu back and sporty lines.. i own a cobalt ss/sc and would love that!!!! build it!!!!!!!
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