Innovation in Mobility Expo: ICON banners latest Chevrolets

MANILA, Philippines - Association of Vehicle Importers and Distributors (AVID) member The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCI), GM-appointed independent and exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet cars in the Philippines, showcased its latest offerings at the recently concluded ICON Innovation in Mobility Expo held at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.

Built on a century of Chevrolet trucking heritage, the Chevrolet Colorado pickup is engineered with the best combination of power, durability, comfort, and economy in its class. Its new, state-of-the-art Duramax engine has undergone rigorous tests under tough and varying loads in Africa, Asia, and North and South America. Plus, its strong and stiffer chassis offers better driving feel and handling on all terrain. The Colorado 2.8L AT variant produces 180hp @3800rpm and 470Nm of torque which are both best in its class. Both 2.8L 4x4 variants (manual and automatic) come with a CRDi system and Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) with intercooler that provides efficient power delivery across the rpm band. The Colorado 4x4 variants come with electric drive mode select that allows the operator to choose between two different 4x4 modes as well as 2-wheel drive. Shifting of drive modes while on the fly is possible up to the speed of 100 km/hr. 

The stylish city-savvy 2013 Chevrolet Spark, equipped with a dependable and fuel efficient 1.2 or 1.0 liter engine, can zip through city traffic or zoom through an open highway. Despite its small size, it has spacious interiors that can comfortably fit five adults. To accommodate flexible cargo loading requirements, the second-row seats are capable of folding to a 60:40 split ratio. Apart from its global quality standards build quality, the new Spark is designed to promote fun with its motorbike-inspired digital driver information center, dual cockpit layout, cool entertainment system, and improved exterior and interior details.

The ICON (Innovation Congress), the third AVID Thought Leadership Forum (TLF) was presented in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Themed “Action towards Viable Innovation for Development,” ICON marries AVID’s core mission of fostering the development and growth of the Philippine automotive industry and the country’s economy with DOST’s National Innovation Strategy.

ICON featured two powerhouse events--the ICON Forum and the Innovation in Mobility Expo.