Hot on the heels of the previous blog on the Chevy Code 130R Concept, Chevrolet was ready to wow passersby at the Detroit Auto Show of 2012 with yet another futuristic rocket ship, the Chevy Tru 140S.

A front-wheel drive, four-passenger hatchback (believe it or not), just like the Code 130R the Chevy Tru 140S is hoped to finish production in the low $20,000-range and will feature many untold customizable features; aimed at younger folks, the Tru 140S will capture both the tuner markets as well as the millennial markets and was berthed from, as GM North America President Mark Reuss states, "seeking out our newest customers' opinions, listening to their advice and engaging them in new ways."  Ruess went on to state that the car's styling is meant to be both Italian in expression (a la Lamborghini) and affordable but exotic.

Under the hood the Tru 140S is housing a 4-cylinder turbocharged Ecotec engine with a mild hybrid, start-stop system.  Paired to a six-speed automatic, Chevy hopes to also see the Tru 140S get a high-40 mpg if and when it is completed.

Unfortunately for car news-hungry Chevy fans out there, details on the Chevy Tru 140S after day one of the Detroit Auto Show are scarce.  Make sure to check back in with our blog to learn more, follow us on Twitter @HandyChevrolet, view our Facebook wall, or subscribe to our blog today.

Chris Dugan
Handy Chevrolet
St. Albans, VT  05478