Chevrolet made the Onix almost a crossover — here is what changed in the Activ trim

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General Motors has officially unveiled the 2027 Chevrolet Onix Activ in Brazil. The new variant becomes the flagship of the updated Onix range and brings not only cosmetic tweaks but also genuine engineering changes meant to make the hatchback more capable on rough roads. Activ replaces the previous LT and LTZ trims and turns into the entry point of Chevrolet’s crossover lineup.

The main difference of the Onix Activ is the raised ground clearance. It now stands at 201 mm, with approach and departure angles of 19.7 and 28.1 degrees respectively. The hatchback has grown by nearly 60 mm compared with other versions: it is 4169 mm long and 1532 mm tall. To make all this work, Chevrolet reworked the suspension, fitted tyres matched to the new clearance and tweaked a number of exterior elements. GM calls it the deepest geometry rework ever applied to the Onix.

You can spot the Activ by its blacked-out details: the bow tie, the grille, the mirror caps, the wheels and the functional roof rails. The taillights now use a new crystal-style lens. Inside there is a dedicated trim, seats with the Activ logo, an 8-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11-inch MyLink infotainment screen. Standard equipment includes a six-speed automatic, six airbags, hill-start assist and a native Wi-Fi hotspot.

The powertrain is unchanged: a turbocharged three-cylinder 1.0-litre engine producing 115 hp. It runs on petrol or ethanol and is paired exclusively with a six-speed automatic gearbox. Sales of the 2027 Chevrolet Onix Activ in Brazil are due to begin in June. The price is set at 116,190 Brazilian reais — roughly 22,900 US dollars.