Carrito Small Grid – Go (CSG-Go)
Vehicle Template Specification

Carrito Program Information:
https://www.charityhelpersfoundation.com/carrito/


Overview

The Carrito Small Grid – Go (CSG-Go) is the baseline vehicle template used within the Carrito platform. It is designed as a compact, highway-capable vehicle that independent shops can build while maintaining compatibility with the Carrito structural system.

The CSG-Go template uses Goblin V1 chassis architecture, which is derived from Chevrolet Cobalt vehicle geometry. This allows the vehicle to benefit from proven suspension and steering characteristics that are already known to perform well at highway speeds.

The purpose of this template is to establish a reliable baseline vehicle that builders can construct while allowing significant flexibility for customization.


Base Platform

Base chassis architecture:
Goblin V1

Underlying geometry:
Chevrolet Cobalt

Compatible donor range:
2005–2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
Pontiac G5 equivalent components

Compatible component systems include:

Suspension geometry
Steering rack placement
Brake system layout
Wheel hub pattern
Drivetrain mounting positions


Vehicle Layout

The CSG-Go follows a three-zone vehicle layout:

Front Section
Driver and passenger seating area

Mid Section
Engine and drivetrain

Rear Section
Carrito Modular Dock for future modules and upgrades


Baseline Configuration

The baseline configuration for the CSG-Go is a two-seat vehicle designed for highway use. This configuration provides the simplest and most stable foundation for builders entering the Carrito system.

Typical baseline characteristics:

Two seat layout
Mid-engine configuration
Highway capable drivetrain
Rear modular upgrade interface


Structural Rules

The following structural rules must be maintained in all CSG-Go builds to preserve Carrito compatibility:

Motor Modular Frame (MMF) geometry must remain intact.

Suspension mounting points must remain consistent with the Goblin V1 / Chevrolet Cobalt geometry.

The Carrito Engine Envelope space must remain unobstructed.

The Carrito Modular Dock must remain structurally intact to allow future upgrades.

Builders may customize:

Body panels
Interior configuration
Cargo racks
Utility frames
Accessory systems

As long as these modifications do not compromise the required structural elements listed above.


Component Sourcing

Builders may obtain compatible components in multiple ways:

Donor vehicle components
New aftermarket components
Rebuilt or refurbished components

The Carrito platform does not require a specific sourcing method as long as the resulting vehicle maintains compatibility with the defined geometry and structural standards.


Vehicle Philosophy

The CSG-Go template is intended to provide a reliable starting point rather than a rigid design.

Builders are encouraged to construct practical vehicles that meet their needs while maintaining compatibility with the Carrito platform.

This flexibility allows the same template to support a wide range of builds including:

Basic commuter vehicles
Utility vehicles
Custom experimental builds
Future passenger expansion modules


For official program information and updates visit:
https://www.charityhelpersfoundation.com/carrito/
