Chevrolet announces its performance lineup for 2013 SEMA Show

General Motors' fully owned subsidiary Chevrolet has announced several performance-oriented concepts of its popular cars, which will debut at the SEMA Show. It is the world's largest convention of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories.

First model is the Chevrolet Performance Sonic RS concept, which comes equipped with a 1.4-litre turbo engine. The vehicle features a stage kit, cold-air induction and a high-flow exhaust system that enables the engine to produce more power for a more exciting driving experience. The car also has track-tuned suspension system and high performance brake upgrade kit, featuring Wilwood front calipers, 18-inch split-five-spoke wheels, tinted headlamps and fog lamps.

The second up is the Ricky Carmichael All-Activity Sonic concept, which features a performance oriented 1.4L Turbo stage kit with high-flow exhaust, cold-air induction, suspension kit with lowered ride height, 18-inch wheel-and-tire package featuring custom gloss black with green lip. The Sonic’s body is accented with a concept rear wing spoiler, smoked lamp housings, ground effects package and a unique grille. It also wears a THULE roof rack.

Personalized Sonic Concep, comes equipped with several performance enhancement. The vehicle sports a body-color door handles with chrome stripe, exterior graphics package, door sill plates and all-weather floor mats, footwell lighting package and pedal covers. Other features include Borla performance exhaust, suspension kit, 18-inch wheel-and-tire package.

Next up, the Spark EV Tech Performance concept is a pure-electric urban mini-car designed for fun driving, easy ownership and head-turning style. The Spark EV uses no gasoline, but its GM-built motor and drive unit deliver 542Nm of instant torque. It can reach 0 to 100kmph within 8 seconds. The Tech Performance concept builds on Spark EV’s performance with a unique power-delivery algorithm that enhances acceleration. Additional features added to the vehicle are custom exterior color and graphics, a backlit Chevrolet "bowtie" emblem in the grille and performance billet alluminum wheels, sill plates, a military-style flip-up “activation switch” on the instrument panel and others.

The Urban Cool Impala concept is based on the Impala LTZ and comes equipped with custom-painted grille accents, 20-inch wheels painted to match the grille accents, high-intensity discharge headlamps and light-emitting diode, or LED daytime running lamps. The concept also features the Impala's 11-speaker Bose Centerpoint surround sound system, which connects to the Chevrolet MyLink system via an eight-inch-diagonal color touch screen.

Next up, the Malibu LTZ concept delivers greater style with performance-style ground effects and Chevrolet accessories 19-inch wheels with a sterling silver features. A Borla exhaust system lends a throatier note to the 259-hp, 2.0L turbocharged engine. A concept Stage Kit and cold-air induction system support greater performance, too, from an engine that already delivers 400Nm of torque, the most in its class.

Last, the personalized Cruze diesel concept which has a 3dCarbon kit as well as an updated front fascia and chin spoiler. Inside, the sound system is upgraded with Kicker Audio components and an ambient lighting package has been added.