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Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
2027 Chevy Bolt is Coming: Our Best Guesses on Its Radical New Look
Set to be unveiled later this year, Chevrolet's popular subcompact electric hatchback is due to receive a massive overhaul for its upcoming second generation. As one of the most affordable EVs in North America, the Chevrolet Bolt has won over hundreds of thousands of buyers over the course of its lifetime. Hoping to continue the success of the model, Chevrolet has been tasked with enhancing the model's appeal to its loyal fanbase, and critical factors such as increased interior space, enhanced battery range, and modernized style will determine whether the model's appeal continues into its next generation, or if it'll be eaten alive by increasingly competitive rivals. Using generative text-to-image artificial intelligence software and Adobe Photoshop, we take an imagined look at what the second-generation Chevrolet Bolt might look like. Integrating styling cues from contemporary Chevrolet models, such as the Trailblazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox EV, we can get a sense of what the brand's updated design language might look like when applied to a subcompact hatchback that more closely resembles the size of a Bolt, albeit with a minor increase to reflect enhanced cabin and cargo space. The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt will likely retain similar proportions to its popular predecessor, keeping things understated and modest in terms of style, and continuing the Bolt's reputation for admirable functionality. At the same time, we can expect the Bolt's design to take plenty of inspiration from its more sizeable siblings, namely the Equinox EV and the Blazer EV, forming a cohesive lineup of up-to-date EV hatchbacks and crossovers. With the reintegration of the Bolt into Chevrolet's all-electric model portfolio, General Motors will have one of the most diverse and respected ranges of electric vehicles available to North American buyers. Although we don't have much official news from Chevrolet yet, we can safely assume that the second-gen Chevy Bolt will have improved range over its preceding generation, increased size to accommodate a more spacious interior, enhanced cargo space, and, of course, revamped styling. The Bolt's next-gen enhancements will likely aim to make the model more competitive with freshly updated rivals such as the Hyundai Kona EV and incoming additions to the segment, such as the highly anticipated Rivian R3. According to Car & Driver, production of the second-generation Chevrolet Bolt will begin sometime this year, meaning we should see an official unveiling from the legacy American automaker any day now. Destined to hit showrooms just in time for the 2027 model year, it seems like the Bolt is a serious priority for General Motors at the moment. The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt will be produced at GM's Fairfax Assembly plant in Kansas City, and the automaker has apparently also teased "another next-generation affordable EV to be built alongside the Bolt in Kansas City, Kansas," according to Car & Driver. We're left with nothing but guesses at the moment about what this mysterious second affordable EV could be, but our best assumptions suggest that it could be a replacement for the Bolt EUV, a variant of the subcompact electric hatchback with more rugged styling and a raised suspension. Although the Chevrolet Bolt may not be the most exciting topic of conversation for diehard automotive enthusiasts, the electric subcompact hatchback has proven to be a popular model with North American buyers looking for an affordable EV that can serve as a daily driver for inner-city life. With hatchback practicality, comfortable seating for five, and a fully-electric range of up to 259 miles, the Chevrolet Bolt has cemented its reputation for frugal functionality. Shockingly, when General Motors discontinued the model back in 2023, the automaker had no plans for a replacement. Thankfully, it seems that the executives at GM have changed their minds and recognized that leaving the Bolt without a replacement would only be doing themselves and their loyal buyers a massive disservice. As we eagerly await more news from Chevrolet, we can't help but be glad that the automaker hasn't given up on such a sensible model as the Bolt. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The Advertiser
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Ford Mustang FX shows the 1990s are far enough away to be retro now
Have we moved on from the 1960s being the go-to decade for retro automotive design cues? Though the design of the latest S650-series Ford Mustang still nods to the early years of the iconic pony car, as most of its generations have, its latest special edition is looking towards the more recent past. The FX package, as the name suggests, pays homage to the Fox Body Mustang produced from 1979 to 1993, but its design elements are looking distinctly towards the latter end of that run. Pictured alongside a 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, the FX package is claimed to have "Fox Body swagger with a modern edge". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Ford has released only a short teaser video on social media, but US outlets including Car & Driver have published more information on the special edition that's unlikely to come to Australia. It's available with the GT Premium trim (equivalent to our GT), which comes standard with a 5.0-litre V8, and as either a coupe or convertible and with either a six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. It's been revealed in a distinctly 1990s shade of teal – or, as Ford calls, it Adriatic Blue metallic. The 19-inch alloy wheels are finished in Oxford White, which is also used for the pony and 'nostrils' on the grille, and as an outline on other badging on the vehicle's exterior. Ford has also shown off the white tail-lights, reminiscent of the clear-lens units used on export versions of the previous S550. Inside, there are black Recaro seats with plaid inserts. There's also an emblem on the dashboard that uses the same typeface as the old Foxes. Ford had already harkened back to the angular Fox Body with the latest S650 generation, incorporating a layout for its digital instrument cluster intended to resemble the analogue gauges of its predecessor. Amusingly, Toyota has also released a special edition of one of its vehicles called the FX, which also pays homage to a vehicle sold during the 1980s. The Corolla FX Edition is also only an appearance package, but it's based on the standard Corolla hatchback in the US with its naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. Not quite as exciting as the Mustang FX, then… Other companies to look towards the 1980s and 1990s for design cues include Nissan with its latest Z, which has tail-lights inspired by the Z32 300ZX, while Hyundai's square lighting elements on vehicles like the Ioniq 5 have a distinctly 1980s flavour, even if that electric vehicle (EV) is inspired by a 1970s concept car. MORE: Everything Ford Mustang Content originally sourced from: Have we moved on from the 1960s being the go-to decade for retro automotive design cues? Though the design of the latest S650-series Ford Mustang still nods to the early years of the iconic pony car, as most of its generations have, its latest special edition is looking towards the more recent past. The FX package, as the name suggests, pays homage to the Fox Body Mustang produced from 1979 to 1993, but its design elements are looking distinctly towards the latter end of that run. Pictured alongside a 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, the FX package is claimed to have "Fox Body swagger with a modern edge". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Ford has released only a short teaser video on social media, but US outlets including Car & Driver have published more information on the special edition that's unlikely to come to Australia. It's available with the GT Premium trim (equivalent to our GT), which comes standard with a 5.0-litre V8, and as either a coupe or convertible and with either a six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. It's been revealed in a distinctly 1990s shade of teal – or, as Ford calls, it Adriatic Blue metallic. The 19-inch alloy wheels are finished in Oxford White, which is also used for the pony and 'nostrils' on the grille, and as an outline on other badging on the vehicle's exterior. Ford has also shown off the white tail-lights, reminiscent of the clear-lens units used on export versions of the previous S550. Inside, there are black Recaro seats with plaid inserts. There's also an emblem on the dashboard that uses the same typeface as the old Foxes. Ford had already harkened back to the angular Fox Body with the latest S650 generation, incorporating a layout for its digital instrument cluster intended to resemble the analogue gauges of its predecessor. Amusingly, Toyota has also released a special edition of one of its vehicles called the FX, which also pays homage to a vehicle sold during the 1980s. The Corolla FX Edition is also only an appearance package, but it's based on the standard Corolla hatchback in the US with its naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. Not quite as exciting as the Mustang FX, then… Other companies to look towards the 1980s and 1990s for design cues include Nissan with its latest Z, which has tail-lights inspired by the Z32 300ZX, while Hyundai's square lighting elements on vehicles like the Ioniq 5 have a distinctly 1980s flavour, even if that electric vehicle (EV) is inspired by a 1970s concept car. MORE: Everything Ford Mustang Content originally sourced from: Have we moved on from the 1960s being the go-to decade for retro automotive design cues? Though the design of the latest S650-series Ford Mustang still nods to the early years of the iconic pony car, as most of its generations have, its latest special edition is looking towards the more recent past. The FX package, as the name suggests, pays homage to the Fox Body Mustang produced from 1979 to 1993, but its design elements are looking distinctly towards the latter end of that run. Pictured alongside a 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, the FX package is claimed to have "Fox Body swagger with a modern edge". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Ford has released only a short teaser video on social media, but US outlets including Car & Driver have published more information on the special edition that's unlikely to come to Australia. It's available with the GT Premium trim (equivalent to our GT), which comes standard with a 5.0-litre V8, and as either a coupe or convertible and with either a six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. It's been revealed in a distinctly 1990s shade of teal – or, as Ford calls, it Adriatic Blue metallic. The 19-inch alloy wheels are finished in Oxford White, which is also used for the pony and 'nostrils' on the grille, and as an outline on other badging on the vehicle's exterior. Ford has also shown off the white tail-lights, reminiscent of the clear-lens units used on export versions of the previous S550. Inside, there are black Recaro seats with plaid inserts. There's also an emblem on the dashboard that uses the same typeface as the old Foxes. Ford had already harkened back to the angular Fox Body with the latest S650 generation, incorporating a layout for its digital instrument cluster intended to resemble the analogue gauges of its predecessor. Amusingly, Toyota has also released a special edition of one of its vehicles called the FX, which also pays homage to a vehicle sold during the 1980s. The Corolla FX Edition is also only an appearance package, but it's based on the standard Corolla hatchback in the US with its naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. Not quite as exciting as the Mustang FX, then… Other companies to look towards the 1980s and 1990s for design cues include Nissan with its latest Z, which has tail-lights inspired by the Z32 300ZX, while Hyundai's square lighting elements on vehicles like the Ioniq 5 have a distinctly 1980s flavour, even if that electric vehicle (EV) is inspired by a 1970s concept car. MORE: Everything Ford Mustang Content originally sourced from: Have we moved on from the 1960s being the go-to decade for retro automotive design cues? Though the design of the latest S650-series Ford Mustang still nods to the early years of the iconic pony car, as most of its generations have, its latest special edition is looking towards the more recent past. The FX package, as the name suggests, pays homage to the Fox Body Mustang produced from 1979 to 1993, but its design elements are looking distinctly towards the latter end of that run. Pictured alongside a 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, the FX package is claimed to have "Fox Body swagger with a modern edge". Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Ford has released only a short teaser video on social media, but US outlets including Car & Driver have published more information on the special edition that's unlikely to come to Australia. It's available with the GT Premium trim (equivalent to our GT), which comes standard with a 5.0-litre V8, and as either a coupe or convertible and with either a six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. It's been revealed in a distinctly 1990s shade of teal – or, as Ford calls, it Adriatic Blue metallic. The 19-inch alloy wheels are finished in Oxford White, which is also used for the pony and 'nostrils' on the grille, and as an outline on other badging on the vehicle's exterior. Ford has also shown off the white tail-lights, reminiscent of the clear-lens units used on export versions of the previous S550. Inside, there are black Recaro seats with plaid inserts. There's also an emblem on the dashboard that uses the same typeface as the old Foxes. Ford had already harkened back to the angular Fox Body with the latest S650 generation, incorporating a layout for its digital instrument cluster intended to resemble the analogue gauges of its predecessor. Amusingly, Toyota has also released a special edition of one of its vehicles called the FX, which also pays homage to a vehicle sold during the 1980s. The Corolla FX Edition is also only an appearance package, but it's based on the standard Corolla hatchback in the US with its naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. Not quite as exciting as the Mustang FX, then… Other companies to look towards the 1980s and 1990s for design cues include Nissan with its latest Z, which has tail-lights inspired by the Z32 300ZX, while Hyundai's square lighting elements on vehicles like the Ioniq 5 have a distinctly 1980s flavour, even if that electric vehicle (EV) is inspired by a 1970s concept car. MORE: Everything Ford Mustang Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Ford Mustang FX shows the 1990s are far enough away to be retro now
Have we moved on from the 1960s being the go-to decade for retro automotive design cues? Though the design of the latest S650-series Ford Mustang still nods to the early years of the iconic pony car, as most of its generations have, its latest special edition is looking towards the more recent past. The FX package, as the name suggests, pays homage to the Fox Body Mustang produced from 1979 to 1993, but its design elements are looking distinctly towards the latter end of that run. Pictured alongside a 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, the FX package is claimed to have 'Fox Body swagger with a modern edge'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Ford has released only a short teaser video on social media, but US outlets including Car & Driver have published more information on the special edition that's unlikely to come to Australia. It's available with the GT Premium trim (equivalent to our GT), which comes standard with a 5.0-litre V8, and as either a coupe or convertible and with either a six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. It's been revealed in a distinctly 1990s shade of teal – or, as Ford calls, it Adriatic Blue metallic. The 19-inch alloy wheels are finished in Oxford White, which is also used for the pony and 'nostrils' on the grille, and as an outline on other badging on the vehicle's exterior. Ford has also shown off the white tail-lights, reminiscent of the clear-lens units used on export versions of the previous S550. Inside, there are black Recaro seats with plaid inserts. There's also an emblem on the dashboard that uses the same typeface as the old Foxes. Ford had already harkened back to the angular Fox Body with the latest S650 generation, incorporating a layout for its digital instrument cluster intended to resemble the analogue gauges of its predecessor. Amusingly, Toyota has also released a special edition of one of its vehicles called the FX, which also pays homage to a vehicle sold during the 1980s. The Corolla FX Edition is also only an appearance package, but it's based on the standard Corolla hatchback in the US with its naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. Not quite as exciting as the Mustang FX, then… Other companies to look towards the 1980s and 1990s for design cues include Nissan with its latest Z, which has tail-lights inspired by the Z32 300ZX, while Hyundai's square lighting elements on vehicles like the Ioniq 5 have a distinctly 1980s flavour, even if that electric vehicle (EV) is inspired by a 1970s concept car.
West Australian
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Ford Mustang FX shows the 1990s are far enough away to be retro now
Have we moved on from the 1960s being the go-to decade for retro automotive design cues? Though the design of the latest S650-series Ford Mustang still nods to the early years of the iconic pony car, as most of its generations have, its latest special edition is looking towards the more recent past. The FX package, as the name suggests, pays homage to the Fox Body Mustang produced from 1979 to 1993, but its design elements are looking distinctly towards the latter end of that run. Pictured alongside a 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, the FX package is claimed to have 'Fox Body swagger with a modern edge'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . Ford has released only a short teaser video on social media , but US outlets including Car & Driver have published more information on the special edition that's unlikely to come to Australia. It's available with the GT Premium trim (equivalent to our GT), which comes standard with a 5.0-litre V8, and as either a coupe or convertible and with either a six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. It's been revealed in a distinctly 1990s shade of teal – or, as Ford calls, it Adriatic Blue metallic. The 19-inch alloy wheels are finished in Oxford White, which is also used for the pony and 'nostrils' on the grille, and as an outline on other badging on the vehicle's exterior. Ford has also shown off the white tail-lights, reminiscent of the clear-lens units used on export versions of the previous S550. Inside, there are black Recaro seats with plaid inserts. There's also an emblem on the dashboard that uses the same typeface as the old Foxes. Ford had already harkened back to the angular Fox Body with the latest S650 generation, incorporating a layout for its digital instrument cluster intended to resemble the analogue gauges of its predecessor. Amusingly, Toyota has also released a special edition of one of its vehicles called the FX, which also pays homage to a vehicle sold during the 1980s. The Corolla FX Edition is also only an appearance package, but it's based on the standard Corolla hatchback in the US with its naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. Not quite as exciting as the Mustang FX, then… Other companies to look towards the 1980s and 1990s for design cues include Nissan with its latest Z , which has tail-lights inspired by the Z32 300ZX, while Hyundai's square lighting elements on vehicles like the Ioniq 5 have a distinctly 1980s flavour, even if that electric vehicle (EV) is inspired by a 1970s concept car. MORE: Everything Ford Mustang
Perth Now
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Ford Mustang FX shows the 1990s are far enough away to be retro now
Have we moved on from the 1960s being the go-to decade for retro automotive design cues? Though the design of the latest S650-series Ford Mustang still nods to the early years of the iconic pony car, as most of its generations have, its latest special edition is looking towards the more recent past. The FX package, as the name suggests, pays homage to the Fox Body Mustang produced from 1979 to 1993, but its design elements are looking distinctly towards the latter end of that run. Pictured alongside a 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, the FX package is claimed to have 'Fox Body swagger with a modern edge'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Ford has released only a short teaser video on social media, but US outlets including Car & Driver have published more information on the special edition that's unlikely to come to Australia. It's available with the GT Premium trim (equivalent to our GT), which comes standard with a 5.0-litre V8, and as either a coupe or convertible and with either a six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. It's been revealed in a distinctly 1990s shade of teal – or, as Ford calls, it Adriatic Blue metallic. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The 19-inch alloy wheels are finished in Oxford White, which is also used for the pony and 'nostrils' on the grille, and as an outline on other badging on the vehicle's exterior. Ford has also shown off the white tail-lights, reminiscent of the clear-lens units used on export versions of the previous S550. Inside, there are black Recaro seats with plaid inserts. There's also an emblem on the dashboard that uses the same typeface as the old Foxes. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Ford had already harkened back to the angular Fox Body with the latest S650 generation, incorporating a layout for its digital instrument cluster intended to resemble the analogue gauges of its predecessor. Amusingly, Toyota has also released a special edition of one of its vehicles called the FX, which also pays homage to a vehicle sold during the 1980s. The Corolla FX Edition is also only an appearance package, but it's based on the standard Corolla hatchback in the US with its naturally aspirated 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. Not quite as exciting as the Mustang FX, then… Other companies to look towards the 1980s and 1990s for design cues include Nissan with its latest Z, which has tail-lights inspired by the Z32 300ZX, while Hyundai's square lighting elements on vehicles like the Ioniq 5 have a distinctly 1980s flavour, even if that electric vehicle (EV) is inspired by a 1970s concept car. MORE: Everything Ford Mustang
