2026 Chevrolet Groove debuts in Ecuador with ADAS tech
2026 Chevrolet Groove launches in Ecuador: new platform, ADAS, LTZ and RS
2026 Chevrolet Groove debuts in Ecuador with ADAS tech
GM launches the 2026 Chevrolet Groove in Ecuador: second-gen crossover with new platform, LTZ and RS trims, ADAS, 1.5L manual FWD, 7-year/150,000-km warranty.
2025-10-28T08:37:48+03:00
2025-10-28T08:37:48+03:00
2025-10-28T08:37:48+03:00
General Motors has officially introduced the 2026 Chevrolet Groove in Ecuador, making the country the second market in South America to receive the updated second-generation crossover after its debut in Chile.The automaker said the model it describes as the country’s best-selling SUV now sits on a new platform, has larger overall dimensions, a refreshed design, and comes with a full set of intelligent driver-assistance features. The move feels timely for a market that favors compact crossovers with straightforward tech and everyday usability.In Ecuador, the 2026 Groove arrives in LTZ and RS trims, each distinguished by its own exterior and interior detailing. The model is equipped with a comprehensive roster of technology and safety features, including Chevrolet Intelligent Driving—positioned by the brand as a suite of advanced driver-assistance systems unique in its segment.The Ecuadorian-spec Groove offers a single powertrain: a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter engine rated at 98 horsepower and 145 Nm, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. As elsewhere, it is front-wheel drive only. The manual-only setup underscores a simple, fuss-free approach that should suit urban use, even if those seeking all-terrain capability may wish for more. The crossover is available in four exterior colors and comes with a 7-year or 150,000-kilometer warranty.
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2026 Chevrolet Groove launches in Ecuador: new platform, ADAS, LTZ and RS
GM launches the 2026 Chevrolet Groove in Ecuador: second-gen crossover with new platform, LTZ and RS trims, ADAS, 1.5L manual FWD, 7-year/150,000-km warranty.
Michael Powers, Editor
General Motors has officially introduced the 2026 Chevrolet Groove in Ecuador, making the country the second market in South America to receive the updated second-generation crossover after its debut in Chile.
The automaker said the model it describes as the country’s best-selling SUV now sits on a new platform, has larger overall dimensions, a refreshed design, and comes with a full set of intelligent driver-assistance features. The move feels timely for a market that favors compact crossovers with straightforward tech and everyday usability.
In Ecuador, the 2026 Groove arrives in LTZ and RS trims, each distinguished by its own exterior and interior detailing. The model is equipped with a comprehensive roster of technology and safety features, including Chevrolet Intelligent Driving—positioned by the brand as a suite of advanced driver-assistance systems unique in its segment.
The Ecuadorian-spec Groove offers a single powertrain: a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter engine rated at 98 horsepower and 145 Nm, paired with a six-speed manual transmission. As elsewhere, it is front-wheel drive only. The manual-only setup underscores a simple, fuss-free approach that should suit urban use, even if those seeking all-terrain capability may wish for more. The crossover is available in four exterior colors and comes with a 7-year or 150,000-kilometer warranty.
