The GM Experience

In the sprit of group cooperation, harmony and advancement, "Act as One Company", the General Motors Group at the 35th Tokyo Motor Show will have five booths under the concept of "The GM Experience" for GM's north American brands, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Opel from Germany, Swedish Saab and alliance partner, Isuzu. The first floor of double decked building, called The GM Experience building, in the central section will have displays of race cars under the motorsports theme, appealing GM's technology. In addition to overlooking the various booths from the second floor, 2 kiosks by GM Buypower, which recently started its service in Japan. will be installed to have guests freely enjoy its operations.

• Vizon
  Cadillac's 2001 concept car, Vizon was first introduced at 2001 North American international Auto Show. The Cadillac Vizon provides the functionality of a utility vehicle with the aesthetics, comfort and performance of a world-class sedan or wagon. It's a powerful, surefooted vehicle that surrounds the driver in modern luxury, style and connectivity.
  The Vizon seamlessly unites the best qualities of several difference kinds of vehicle. It is versatile and functional, and like the Cadillac Evoq and Imaj show cars that immediately preceded it, remains the proud inheritor of the brand's latest melding of art and science.
  
  

• Cadillac Northstar LMP
  In June 2000, Cadillac came back to the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race after an absence of 50 years. 2001 Cadillac LMP has been improved in many points. Cadillac finished in 15th position overall at 2001 Le Mans, and Team Cadillac has been getting better and better race by race in this 2001 season. (*Cadillac LMP will be displayed at the first floor of GM Experience building, not in the Chevrolet booth. Not available on 24th.)
  
  

• CTS
  In 1998, the Cadillac division of General Motors Corp. instituted a strategy of Art and Science to define what it means to be a Cadillac in today's luxury automotive market. A series of concept cars, beginning with the Evoq luxury roadster, served as bold visual components of Cadillac's new direction and design form vocabulary. Now the first of the division's production cars to embody that vision of Art and Science has arrived:the 2002 CTS sedan, unveiled at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the LHD model debuted at Frankfurt last month, and finally RHD version of CTS is unveiled at the 35th Tokyo Motor Show. The boldly chiseled CTS, with its sheer forms, sharp edges and crisp intersecting lines, at once honors Cadillac's storied past and points toward its bright future. CTS will become available in European and Asian countries as well as North American.
  
  

• Seville STS
  The Cadillac Seville STS is the high-performance version of the prestigious luxury sedan, and has long been at the forefront of innovation and highly advanced technology in the Cadillac lineup. For 2002, the Seville builds on its leadership role with new features that inspire driver confidence and control.
  
  

• DeVille DHS
  The Deville nameplate, steeped in more than half a century of automotive history, symbolizes Cadillac's proud heritage while serving as a harbinger of the division's future. Bold, groundgreaking technologies such as Night Vision, the Acclaimed Northstar engine and StabiliTrak have shaped the DeVille's character, and help distinguish the marque from other full-size luxury automakers. Always a safety leader, Deville offers a new feature in 2002:dual-stage air bag inflators. New dual-stage inflators offer maximum protection in high-speed crashes while minimizing injury risk to smaller stature occupants. The system detects vehicle acceleration, and provides the appropriate level of air bag inflation.
  
  

• e-Cruse
  The e-Cruse, developed based on newly marketed Chevrolet Cruse, a new model upon joint project between GM and Suzuki, is the GM's Web Concept vehicle, featuring a lot of communication technology.
  
  

• Corvette C5R
  Team Corvette Racing has continued to make impressive fnishes around the world. The Corvette has always been at the cutting edge of sports-car perforrnance. The things that make it a great road car also contribute to its success as a race car.
  Today that potential is realized as Chevrolet has prepared America's only true production sports car to compete against the best the sports-car racing world has to ofter.
  
  

• Chevrolet S-10 Gasoline-Fed Fuel Cell Pickup
  GM recently unveiled the world's flrst gasoline fuel prccessor for fuel cel1 propulsion. The Gen III processor, packaged in a Chevrolet S-10 pickup, reforms "clean" gasoline onboard, extracting a stream of hydrogen to send to the fuel cell stack.
  
  

• Cruse
  The Chevrolet Cruse finally debuts. Starting from joint work with Suzuki for YGM-1 in 1999, GM and Suzuki had jointly designed and developed a car to market. The Cruse leads American brand "Chevrolet" to the new international stage.
  
  

• Blazer
  Chevrolet Blazer, long hardworking member of the Chevy Truck lineup, represents virtually everything a sport utility buyer could desire in an SUV. For improved efflciency, Blazer's fuel management system includes a fuel filler assembly comprlsed of a murti-layer plastic fuel tank, revised Fuel lines and vapor purge lines. Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) compliance components are available for 2002 to help reduce unwanted emissions. To meet low-emission requirements in various states, a National Low Emission Vehicle(NLEV) system is also available on Blazer.
  
  

• TrailBlazer
  The 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is an all-new, completely redesigned, reengineered midsize sport utility vehicle that delivers unequaled strength and durability far beyond the dmands of everyday life. The TraiIBlazer is an authentic SUV designed to exceed the expectations of the most active, adventurous adults and families with its outstanding strength, power security and ride quality.
  
  

• Astro
  The Chevrolet Astro is a genuine and authentic American minivan born and bread on the roads of the U.S.A. For 2002, Chevrolet Astro continues to be unmatched in the minivan segment in terms of cargo capacity. towing capability and comfort. Refinements to Astro for 2002 include smoother operation, more convenience and better aesthetics. Adding multi-port fuel injection to Astro's standard 4.3-liter V6 engine makes engine operation smoother and longer lasting.
  The need for an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system has been eliminated due to improvements in the catalytic converter's oxygen sensor and computer calibrations. A new synthetic rear axle lubricant reduces axle operating temperatures during towing and hauling for increased seal perforrnance and axle bearing life.
  
  

• Camaro
  Camaro is the purest, most uncompromising expression of the breed, "America's honest sports car." And it celebrates its 35-year heritage by introducing limited edition 35th Anniversary Package in 2002. Driving excitement is standard equipment with Camaro, yet Chevrolet ahs not overlooked comfort, convenience and safety.
  
  

• Corvette
  For nearly 40 years, the Corvette, called Only American Super Sport, has had a special place in America's garage. Crafted from a precise blend of Corvette's success has been based on a willingness to embrace advancing technology while remaining true to this philosophy like no other. All Corvettes have the second-generation Active Handling system as standard equipment. For 2002, the automatic transmission cooler case is constructed of lightweight cast aluminum.