Chevy Brings Cars Characters to Life With Colorado and Bolt

Chevrolet is putting a real-world spin on one of Pixar’s most beloved automotive stories. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Cars, Chevrolet teamed up with Pixar and Disney to transform two modern vehicles—the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado and 2027 Chevrolet Bolt—into life-size versions of fan-favorite characters Ramone and Flo.

The unique Chevrolet vehicles were showcased at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney’s flagship fan convention. Designed by Disney and brought to life through custom vinyl wraps by Graphix Concepts, the project blends Chevrolet design with the unmistakable personality of the Cars franchise.

Celebrating 20 Years of Pixar’s Cars

It has been two decades since Cars first debuted at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. Produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures, the animated movie arrived in U.S. theaters on June 9, 2006, and quickly became a favorite among children and adults around the world.

The movie also introduced audiences to Lightning McQueen, Mater, Sally, Ramone, Flo and a memorable collection of automotive characters. Lightning McQueen’s famous “Ka-Chow” has become part of American pop culture, demonstrating just how strongly Cars has connected with audiences over the years.

For the 20th anniversary, Disney and Chevrolet found a natural way to bring two of those characters into the real world.

A Chevrolet Colorado Becomes Ramone

The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado takes on the personality of Ramone, the stylish low-riding character from Radiator Springs. The connection between Ramone and Chevrolet is particularly fitting because the character’s original form is based on a 1959 Chevy Impala.

Rather than completely hiding the Colorado beneath graphics, the design team wanted the modern Chevrolet truck to remain recognizable. The goal was to balance Ramone’s distinctive character styling with the Colorado’s own body lines, sheet metal and design.

The Colorado required a particularly complex wrapping process because of its gradient hues and detailed graphics. Installers carefully divided the design into multiple panels, with even the door handles receiving separate printed sections. For an added visual effect, the team used a silver metallic printable specialty film designed to mimic the appearance of paint with metallic flake.

The result is a Chevrolet Colorado that looks unmistakably inspired by Ramone while still showcasing the design of a modern Chevy truck.

The Chevrolet Bolt Gets a Flo Makeover

Alongside Ramone, Chevrolet also brought Flo into the real world with a 2027 Chevrolet Bolt. Flo is one of the most recognizable characters from Cars, and her design was inspired in part by the 1951 Buick XP-300.

The choice of the Chevrolet Bolt gives Flo a modern electric twist. The Bolt represents Chevrolet’s electric vehicle direction while offering a playful interpretation of a character whose original design dates back to classic automotive styling.

Unlike the more intricate Colorado design, Flo’s Bolt used a continuous-color wrap. Installers divided the vinyl into panels based on the size and shape of each area being covered, creating a clean and consistent finish across the vehicle.

Gas Power and EV Technology Together

One of the most interesting aspects of the project is Chevrolet’s decision to showcase both an internal-combustion vehicle and an electric vehicle. The pairing reflects General Motors’ broader focus on giving customers choice while continuing to serve strong demand for gas-powered vehicles and expanding its electric vehicle lineup.

The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado represents the traditional gas-powered side of the Chevrolet lineup, while the 2027 Chevrolet Bolt brings an EV into the celebration. Together, the two vehicles demonstrate how Chevrolet can connect its current vehicle portfolio with the timeless automotive personalities of Pixar’s Cars.

Behind the Chevrolet Cars Character Transformation

Turning a Chevrolet Colorado and Bolt into movie characters required more than simply applying colorful graphics. Before the wrapping process began, both vehicles underwent a thorough cleaning to ensure their surfaces were free from contaminants, fingerprints and oils that could interfere with the vinyl installation.

At the same time, graphic designers prepared production-ready files for the wraps. Applying automotive vinyl requires significant experience, and the specialized knowledge involved is often passed from experienced installers to newer members of the team.

Graphix Concepts, the company responsible for applying the wraps, is a small and specialized operation with a team of just 12 people. Everyone contributed to the project at some point, and the complete wrapping process took approximately one week across both vehicles.

Chevrolet and Disney: A Longstanding Partnership

The project is also part of a much longer relationship between GM and Disney. Their collaboration dates back to the 1982 World of Motion attraction at EPCOT. Today, GM is the Official Vehicle Sponsor of Walt Disney World Resort and serves as the Presenting Sponsor of the Test Track attraction.

That longstanding relationship made D23 a fitting location for Chevrolet to showcase the Cars-inspired vehicles. With thousands of Disney fans gathering for announcements, experiences and brand activations, the event provided the perfect setting for Chevrolet to combine automotive innovation with pop-culture nostalgia.

Chevrolet Meets the World of Cars

The Chevrolet Colorado and Chevrolet Bolt transformations demonstrate how automotive design can become part of storytelling. Instead of simply placing movie graphics on two vehicles, Chevrolet, Disney and Pixar created full-size interpretations of characters that already have deep connections to car culture.

Ramone’s transformation into a Chevrolet Colorado celebrates Chevrolet’s connection to classic American automotive design, while Flo’s transformation into a Chevrolet Bolt highlights the brand’s electric future. Together, they create a fun and memorable tribute to 20 years of Pixar’s Cars.

For Chevrolet fans, Pixar enthusiasts and anyone who grew up saying “Ka-Chow,” these one-of-a-kind vehicles offer a new way to experience the world of Cars—this time, in the real world.