1994 Square body Suburban Yes I said 1994!

[Metrodps]

This post was made possible by NoJeepsHere from posting a picture on facebook that got me searching.

So did you ever wonder what the square body might of looked like if GM went a few more years? Well, I would like to know if I could get one of these in to the Country and license it. Made in Brazil by General Motors.


The Suburban was called the Chevrolet Veraneio (Vacation translated)
Vacation was a Chevrolet sport utility (SUV) large size (full-size) produced by the Chevrolet of Brazil from 1964 to 1994 , inspired by the Chevrolet Suburban American and pickups derived from D-10 and D-20 . Initially it was called C-1416 (name used until 1969). The model had four doors and accommodated six people. Had seven versions: C-1416, Amazon, Thin Step, Mangalarga, Bonanza, M and Vacation Grand Blazer.

The main reason for the success of Vacation that even made his name in Brazil was its use as a police car especially during the military dictatorship, but in some cases was also used as ambulance, and even so in the civil environment. Even today some police bodies use the vehicle in parallel with the current Blazer , also of Chevrolet.

• The first generation of the utility was produced until 1989 , when it was replaced by the second, this time based on the pickups of the 20 series , including winning a short version and two doors, called Bonanza .

• It was available with 4 and 6 cylinder inline engines, gasoline powered or alcohol.

• A great detail: there are many summers diesel, but the Chevrolet never gave a factory diesel, all existing were adapted as gasoline and alcohol were much more expensive than diesel at the time.

http://chevrolet.autosbr.com/anuncio/chevrolet-veraneio-custom-s-41-aparecida-goiania-goias-go

http://carplace.uol.com.br/carros-para-sempre-chevrolet-veraneio-era-amada-e-temida/

The Blazer was called Bonanza.
http://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/classicos/brasileiros/chevrolet-bonanza-496648.shtml#galeria

http://carrosnosangue.spaceblog.com.br/2221257/Chevrolet-Bonanza/

The Bonanza was a SUV large the Chevrolet derived from D20 pickup, was basically a shorter version of Vacation with only two doors. The model had versions with gasoline, alcohol and diesel. The gasoline and alcohol were the same as Opal, while the diesel engines were Perkins 3.9 liters, but this engine was used from 1984 to 1991 was later adopted the line of Maxion S4 engines, in versions aspirated and Turbo with 4 liters.

Although the term SUV is used, the correct name for the body of the Chevrolet Bonanza is "bus", and "truck" refers to the small truck.

 

[Metrodps]

More pics.

 

[cyclic]

Looks like the suburban basis, but added a bunch of the S-10 style lines and features, with a little Ford Bronco for flavor.

 

[Metrodps]

I fricking hate GM (shakes fist at Riley) I saw these pics and so freaking would love to have one!

 

[dyeager535]

You won't get these into the US, whoever is talking about it.

As a for instance, the 80's Monte Carlo SS was made with a manual transmission in Mexico, never offered in the US. AFAIK not *one* has ever been imported, as the restrictions to importation (EPA emissions certification, crash test issues) are so prohibitive no one with the money necessary to bring one in, is interested in a vehicle like that.

 

[campfire]

Looks like the suburban basis, but added a bunch of the S-10 style lines and features, with a little Ford Bronco for flavor.

This. It took me several minutes to recognize that there was a Suburban behind that grill. I just couldn't see past the FORD styling around the front lights & grill. Doesn't look like a Chevy at all. Even the paint schemes scream "FORD."

Am I the only one who thought that?

 

[Babaganoosh]

Looks like the suburban basis, but added a bunch of the S-10 style lines and features, with a little Ford Bronco for flavor.

Agreed , looks horrible but would be cool to have.

 

[Big Ray]

This. It took me several minutes to recognize that there was a Suburban behind that grill. I just couldn't see past the FORD styling around the front lights & grill. Doesn't look like a Chevy at all. Even the paint schemes scream "FORD."

Am I the only one who thought that?

No...you are not the only one...

 

[Deuling]

Gawdamn thats ugly as sin.


Kill them with fire please

 

[vandelay industries]

Couldn't you just leave the registration as Mexican and drive it here?

i will comment on other square body variations both before and after 87 (or 91) as soon as possible.

 

[Stomis]

Thats a first gen isuzu trooper grafted onto a fullsize platform. Weird.

 

[Chevy305]

Its like a Ford, S10, and a Suburban had a 3way. Weird

 

[76zimmer]

Jeeeebus....all I see is Frod sheetmetal design....

 

[ccj8008]

Subs in the Middle east

There are truck stops in Saudi Arabia where the parking lots are filled almost entirely of square body Suburbans, I **** you not. They are a favorite among the Bedouins due to the utility,simplicity and durability of these vehicles. GM could fire up the assembly lines again because the foreign market for this type of vehicle is huge.

 

[Blue85]

Yes, all the sheetmetal is different, but the above the window line, it's all Chevy. The side windows might even interchange. They have different engines, but I would be surprised if the rest of the running gear wasn't the same as what we have here. Obviously tooled and built in South America, hence not as much savings from having common parts with the North American versions. It's weird, but one of the first things I wondered is whether or not the wheel openings are any bigger.

Also, Bonanza isn't a convertible? Lame.

Since it was never sold in the US, it can probably never be registered here. With a different body and different interior, any crash testing done on NA versions doesn't apply either (as if the DMV would care). The only way I can see it happening is to take a Suburban registered here and swap the Brazilian body over, keeping the US VIN. I don't know if a salvage title would help. Possibly importing "parts" would also be easier than importing a "vehicle". But it's no longer some kind of authentic item, then.

 

[diesel4me]

Be interesting to see what the Perkins powered ones get for mileage,and if they would be even slower than a 6.2...

 

[Metrodps]

Its like a Ford, S10, and a Suburban had a 3way. Weird

LOL I looked at the front and thought they were fords till I looked at the windows They're so ugly I like them. But hey they used to keep with the mushrooms on nights too.

 

[vandelay industries]

Don't got no time right now to further search for pictures, but "enjoy:"

http://www.smcars.net/threads/c-1978-80-chevrolet-argentina-frontal-van.34973/


2) When i was in Texas, i saw quite a few Mexican plated cars, so i'm wondering couldn't you just leave the registration as Mexican and "bring" it here?

And then more recently i was in AZ and saw the same thing.

 

[vandelay industries]

P.S.
i think there is also a 67-72 version of the "van," which may have been produced well after 72. So, elements of the 67-72 series and even the pickups themselves may have lingered on past 72!

 

[Fubeca]

I saw a ton of these when I lived there. They also had a short bed crew cab variant. The diesels were great - simple and efficient.