Chevrolet (South Africa) - AllCarIndex

Chevrolet South Africa was a division of General Motors South Africa (Pty) Ltd., which operated primarily out of Port Elizabeth. The brand was notable for producing vehicles that were unique to the South African market, including the RANGER (iv), which was a locally developed model. In addition to this, Chevrolet South Africa manufactured various adaptations of existing models from the Holden, Opel, and Vauxhall brands.

Among the notable vehicles produced under the Chevrolet name were the Vauxhall Viva and Firenza, which were equipped with 2,494 cc Chevrolet engines. The division also offered larger sedans, such as the Kommando, Constantia, and De Ville, which were essentially Holden models powered by V8 engines. These vehicles provided customers with options for both manual and automatic transmissions.

In 1978, Chevrolet South Africa introduced the Chevair, a model derived from the Opel Ascona, alongside the Nomad, a light 4x4 vehicle powered by Chevrolet engines. By 1981, the lineup included the Chevair, the Rekord with either four-cylinder Opel or Chevrolet engines, the Holden-derived Commodore, and a 4.1-litre version of the Opel Senator. However, in 1983, General Motors South Africa discontinued the Chevrolet brand and shifted its focus to the assembly of Opel vehicles, marking the end of Chevrolet's production in the region.