Is This New South-American Chevy Truck Enough to Make the USA Jealous?

One look at Chevrolet’s newest truck, the Montana, you might expect it to compete with other popular compact pickups sold in the U.S. Alas, it will be marketed and sold exclusively in South America. For now. Is there a chance we’ll ever see this compact pickup in North American showrooms?

Meet the Chevrolet Montana

We’ve heard about the unique features of the new compact truck and its double-decker bed, when it will sell, and which Chevrolet dealers will have it available. Still, we’re eager to find out more, like why it isn’t being marketed to the United States.

So let’s lay out what we know, what we don’t, and where the Chevrolet Montana will go from here.

This New Chevy Truck is Set to Debut in Brazil Soon

The concept and production models for the Chevrolet Montana were recently revealed in Brazil to stellar reception. The automaker announced that will produce the Montana in South America, primarily for the Southern American auto market.

The new trucks should soon reach Chevrolet dealer showrooms, and customers in Brazil can start driving home the new compact truck in February 2023. A price has not been announced yet.

So what’s so great about this new pickup truck, and is there a specific reason why Chevrolet has no plans to sell it to a North American market?

What’s New or Unique About This Truck?

For comparison, the Chevrolet Montana is a foot shorter than the Ford Maverick and has a unibody similar to smaller cars. It will include a 1.2-liter engine with over 130 horsepower and FWD as standard.

The most interesting thing about the Montana is that it has what can be called a “double-decker truck bed.” Drivers can install a tray and a dividing wall in the bed. An additional shelf with multi-size storage trays is available to organize and stow smaller items. A waterproof, power-activated cover can protect contents from the elements.

The Chevrolet Montana has interior design and truckbed features that make it a unique addition to Chevy’s lineup of trucks – so why isn’t it being sold in the United States?

Why is the Chevrolet Montana Being Manufactured and Sold Outside of the U.S. Specifically?

To be honest, we don’t know why. The Chevrolet Montana is pretty similar in many ways to the Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz, both of which are sold in the United States. But it’s still possible that Chevrolet thought the issue would be one of popularity.

The best-selling trucks in North America are usually larger, more powerful, older vehicles. New trucks like the Montana don’t have the size, engine, and capability that North American drivers expect from American-made trucks.

Chevrolet likely considered this long before we started hearing about what Chevrolet dealer locations the Montana would be available at.

The good news is that this won’t stop North Americans who really want a Chevrolet Montana from getting it! If you want one of your own, don’t hesitate to check online and see where you can buy one. New information is always available on Chevrolet’s official website!