Chevrolet Beat Diesel was launched in India, amidst the burgeoning demand for the cheaper diesel version of its most popular hatchback.
The jazzy looking new Chevrolet 1.0 XSDE SMARTECH CRDi Beat hits the Indian roads, featuring the smart and latest 1.0 XSDE SMARTECH Common Rail Diesel (CRDi) engine, manufactured by Chevrolet. The power output that it delivers is 58.5PS, while the supported torque is a high 150Nm.
Driving the car on the slope becomes easy, with the help of the intelligent launch support System (ILSS) featured with the electronic throttle and the advanced insta-torque boost. The cylinder head found on the car is of Aluminium alloy DOHC and it also has light weight pistons of graphite colour, ensuring smooth driving and better fuel efficiency.
Featuring intellidrive technology, the car contains Electronic Power Steering and optimum vehicle control. Other included features of the vehicle are the smart engine and clutch protected mode ensuring fuel efficiency and lesser wear for the clutches thus helping to bring down the maintenance costs.
The vehicle also looks to maximise its road grip as well as ensure super-fast cornering with the help of its offered wider tires. It also accommodates Gas Charged Rebound Tuned Suspension made to fit the road conditions in India and for the comfort of the driver.
In terms of appearance, this car is very sporty and stylish. The vehicle features exterior lenses made of polycarbonate and designed like a twin barrel spread out from the fascia to the hood at the rear, thus ensuring class and improved lighting.
Available fog lamps with the chrome tinted rims at the front have been built into the ‘shark-fin shaped’ bezels on the front bumper. The sporty car also has handles for the back doors, making it look like a car with two doors.
The vehicle supporting a powerful side profile also features sharp outlines, vivid wheel arches, increasing beltline, 14 inch alloy wheels, a back swept roofline for giving a thrilling ride, roof rails of satin silver giving a vibrant look and such.
For the luxurious interiors, that the vehicle offers it also accommodates distinctive instrument cluster attached to the steering column also featuring analogue speedometer back lit by LED, LCD digital tachometer, controls brightened by ice-blue colour and so on.
Other interior features that ensure easy and simple on-board functioning of the car are innovative central panel that are built in and also supporting graphic infotainment display; HVAC controls, sporty rear spoilers, vibrant design for the grille positioned at the front, radio and CD player featuring MP3, USB and Aux-in compatibility and more. Stylish console and dash as well as sporty upholstery are included in the interiors.
Apart from all these features, GM mainly caters to the luxury and convenience of its users and passengers. In order to maintain the temperature inside the cabin at a preferred level, the vehicle comes with air-conditioning system that is automatic.
For the ease of the driver, the steering on the car can also be adjusted to a preferred position. It as well provides a 60:40 split seat at the back, with the option to fold offer comfortable ample space at the boot for luggage. With the offered 175mm segment ground clearance, it becomes easier to manoeuver if encountered with pot holes and speed humps.
Compromising on the safety is definitely not a thing that the latest beat does as is confirmed with its features such as anti-lock braking system ensuring good control of the steering wheels while in greasy roads, dual air bags, front seat belts supporting load limiters, Advanced Low Rolling Resistance Silica Tyres and more.
Almost sixty percentage of the vehicle structure is also composed of high-strength steel, so as to provide maximum protection during a collision.
This entry level Chevrolet Beat diesel is a good city car, however is reported to be a little lacking in performance.
| VEHICLE SUMMARY | |
|---|---|
| Name | Chevrolet Beat |
| Model | Chevrolet Beat Diesel India |
| ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Engine Type | 1.0 XSDE SMARTECH Common Rail Diesel engine |
| Maximum Power | 58.5PS |
| Maximum Torque | 150Nm |
| EXTERIOR SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Dynamic front grille design | Yes |
| Aggressive front headlamps | Yes |
| Shark Fin bezel front fog lamps | Yes |
| Satin silver roof rails | Yes |
| 14 inch alloy wheels | Yes |
| INTERIOR SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Illuminated Cluster display | Yes |
| Stylish console and Dash | Yes |
| Tilt steering | Yes |
| Sporty upholstery | Yes |
| Automatic AC | Yes |
| CD, MP3 Player with USB & Aux-in ports | Yes |
| SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Anti-lock braking system | Yes |
| Dual Air bags | Yes |
| Front seat belts with load tensioners | Yes |
| Advanced Low Rolling Resistance Silica Tyres | Yes |
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