GM to Sell Chinese-Built Chevrolet Sail in Foreign Markets

The fact that more and more Chinese carmakers are concentrating their efforts on the Chinese market is not a new thing anymore, but some of them are actually looking into ways to benefit the most from the local conditions in some other areas. General Motors is the latest name that joins the group of carmakers planning to build cars in China and sell them in foreign markets, obviously taking advantage of the Chinese joint ventures.

China Car Times writes that Chevrolet Sail is the model that will help General Motors expand its product lineup in Chile, as the US-based car manufacturer intends to export up to 20,000 units there.

Not much is known on the subject, but it appears that Sail is a pretty good seller in China, because General Motors has already tested the market with a batch of 5000 units last year. Of course, some other countries could follow anytime soon, most of them located in South America.

Chevrolet Sail is sold in China in five different versions, with pricing beginning at the equivalent of $8,800. There are two engines included in the offering, 1.2-liter and 1.4-liter, with fuel consumption ratings of 5.7 l/100km (41.2 mpg) and 5.9 l/100km (39.8 mpg) respectively.

Seeing General Motors making the necessary steps to export the Sail shouldn't be a new thing because the company announced its plans in January 2010.

"With the New Sail, we are setting a new standard for the lower-end small car segment while fully living up to the global standards of Chevrolet, one of the world's leading vehicle brands. The fact that the New Sail will be exported is a testament to the capabilities of our product development organization in China," said Kevin Wale, President and Managing Director of the GM China Group.