Geneva Preview: Chevrolet Epica with New 6-Speed Automatic Gearbox

Chevrolet Europe is enhancing its top-range sedan, the Epica, with the introduction of an all-new six-speed automatic gearbox that can be mated to all three engines -2.0-liter 143 hp, 2.5-liter 156 hp and 2.0-liter Turbo Diesel 150 hp. The new 6-speed automatic transmission promises to offer smoother and faster gear changes along with improved economy figures compared to its five-speed predecessor.

As an example, Chevrolet Europe states that the Epica 2.5 equipped with the new transmission delivers up to 15 percent better fuel economy when constantly driven at 90-120 km/h compared to the outgoing 5-speed auto. Additionally, the transmission improves 0-40 km/h and 0-60 km/h performance of the Epica by up to 10 percent, respectively.