One of the longest-running models on our market without major changes, the Montana arrives with a series of new features in its catalog. Besides the discontinuation of the Sport version, the compact pickup will have only one equipment package and three distinct packages, two of them optional, but at least it's more complete. Today we'll evaluate the 2021 Chevrolet Montana from start to finish. 

Launched back in 2003, the pickup truck had its period of glory and good sales in the following years, pleasing everyone with its looks. 

Over the years, the compact pickup truck underwent some visual changes, even sharing a design with other models, and lost some ground in sales. 

Today, its main competitors are the Fiat Strada and the VW Saveiro, which have much higher sales figures. 

Just for the sake of curiosity, the Montana sold "only" 6,654 units in 2020, numbers far lower than the more than 80,000 (30,968) of the Strada and Saveiro respectively. 

Therefore, GM concluded that it was time to introduce some modifications to put the Montana back in the fight. 

Today we're going to show you all the points and aspects. about Chevrolet Montana 2021. Stay tuned. 

As we mentioned, the Montana was launched in 2003 and has undergone a series of changes and modifications since then. The last update to the compact pickup truck was in 2017. 

A new generation was expected in 2021, but the coronavirus pandemic delayed the automaker's plans. 

Sources within the automaker itself indicate that in 2022 the model will undergo a major restyling based on the best-selling Onix. 

The 2021 Chevrolet Montana maintains a very similar look to that of its launch period. 

At the front, there are headlights with very large lenses, an enlarged grille with a central bar, and a bumper with pronounced creases at the ends. 

Fog lights with black bezels give the model a sportier look, which also features a rubber deflector below the bumper to improve aerodynamics. 

At the rear, the taillights are darkened, and there is also a roll bar on top of the truck bed. 

The rear window has a protective grille, and the truck bed has a protective plastic lining. 

There is also a step on the rear bumper and a tonneau cover, as well as hooks for securing any type of cargo. 

Inside, the 2021 Montana has a simple and unusual interior. 

The panel features inverted and semicircular gauges, as well as a rather outdated display. 

The steering wheel is the best thing on board this compact pickup truck, with media and telephony controls on a flat bottom. 

The air conditioning retains the digital display that performs its function efficiently. The air vents are circular and equally simple, while the radio is outdated and a 1DIN unit.

Finally, the seats have raised foam padding and there is enough interior space for two adults. 

The cargo and volume capacities are good, which makes the 2021 Montana a great hybrid vehicle, meaning it's good for work and also for leisure. 

The 2021 Chevrolet Montana arrived on the market with a simpler lineup, now only having one trim level. 

The automaker decided to discontinue the SPORT version and the equipment packages of the LS version.

The remaining option was the most complete package, making the compact pickup truck more fully equipped, but also more expensive. 

Let's start by analyzing the 2021 Chevrolet Montana from its design. 

Although the pickup truck has a nice and pleasing design, it's more than noticeable that it's somewhat outdated. 

Especially when compared to its main rivals on the market today, the Strada and the Saveiro, it quickly becomes clear that the Montana deserves (and needs) a facelift.

Simply put, we can say today that the pickup truck's appearance is adequate. 

The 2021 Montana features a unique and distinctive color palette to suit a wide variety of tastes and preferences. These include:

Node security aspectThe 2021 Chevrolet Montana follows the basic design principles based on legal requirements and features four-wheel ABS brakes and airbags. 

Aiming to offer more safety and comply with current legislation, the 2021 Montana comes equipped from the factory with ABS brakes on all four wheels. 

In order to minimize side impacts, the Montana features internal protective bars in its doors. 

And the third and final safety feature present in the 2021 version of the pickup truck are the two airbags that inflate in case of an accident to protect the two occupants. 

In terms of comfort and technology, the 2021 Montana is basic, yet functional, as it features simple technological systems. Let's take a look at them. 

The onboard computer in the Chevrolet Montana is quite effective and allows the driver to access the odometer, travel time, and average fuel consumption. 

Another feature that combines comfort and technology is the remote control on the pickup truck's key. It allows you to lock and unlock the door remotely. 

Aiming to promote greater ease and safety in all types of maneuvers, the Montana features power steering with the GM quality seal. 

And last but not least, the pickup truck has air conditioning available. After all, we live in a tropical country and this item is more than essential in all vehicles. 

As with many other vehicles, the 2021 Chevrolet Montana comes with a wide and extensive list of accessories. These include:

In terms of capacity and versatility, the 2021 Montana is very pleasing. Its cargo bed with a step has a payload capacity of up to 744 kg. 

This ample rear space combined with its engine makes the Montana a great option for singles, couples without children who enjoy traveling, nature lovers, and also those who need a compact pickup truck for work. 

Under the hood, the 2021 Chevrolet Montana features a 1.4 Econoflex engine capable of developing up to 99 horsepower when fueled with ethanol. Torque is in the range of 13 kgfm.

Regarding the transmission, the small pickup truck only comes with a five-speed manual gearbox. 

One important thing to mention about the engine is that it's old and doesn't keep up with the evolution of the brand's newer engines. The engine has a cast iron block, aluminum cylinder head, and brass crankcase. 

Still talking about the engine, it's worth mentioning that it has roller rocker arms and no electronic assistance for varying the opening and closing of the valves. 

One point worth highlighting is that GM managed to extract everything possible from this engine in terms of energy efficiency. 

This was only possible due to the replacement of pistons, connecting rods, bearings, gaskets, rings, as well as a fine adjustment to the multipoint electronic injection system. 

Finally, it's important to mention that the engine also gained a battery protection system and energy recovery capability. 

In other words, although the engine is old, it has been updated and features state-of-the-art technology. 

The Chevrolet Montana delivers good performance for a pickup truck weighing 1,136 kg. 

The engine delivers good torque at low RPMs, ensuring better performance. Furthermore, the manual transmission guarantees good acceleration from a standstill, quickly reaching higher RPMs. 

The Chevrolet Montana reaches 100 km/h in 10.4 seconds and has a top speed of 170 km/h.

Regarding fuel consumption, their averages are also positive and realistic. 

In the city, when fueled with ethanol, the 2021 Montana gets 7.5 km/L and 10.7 km/L with gasoline. 

In highway driving, the averages rise to 8.4 km/L and 12.2 km/L with ethanol and gasoline respectively. 

As previously mentioned, the 2021 version of the Chevrolet Montana is sold in only one trim level. 

In this case, the remaining version is the 2021 Chevrolet Montana LS, whose price starts at R$ 77,980.00. 

It's important to remember that prices may vary depending on the available accessory options. 

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