Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) that picked up a 50
percent stake in GM India last year has big plans for India. Among the
products headed here is the Wuling-made CN-100 MPV. The CN-100 may not
score too high on styling but its trump card will be its versatility.
Likely to be sold as a seven-seater, its second and third row seats can
also be folded flat or removed altogether. Powering the MPV will be a
1.4-litre petrol engine that will be joined by the Fiat-sourced 1.3
Multijet diesel in 2013. The CN-100 will be manufactured at General
Motors’ Talegaon plant and will be sold under the Chevrolet brand name.
With no diesel option available until 2013, GM will have to price the
CN-100 very competitively to attract buyers. Don’t be surprised if this
one comes with a sub-Rs 6 lakh price tag.
Factfile:
Engine: 1.4-litre petrol
Power/Torque: 102bhp/13.35kgm
Kerb weight: 1205kg
L/W/H: 4305/1680/1750mm
Expected: July 2012
Price: Rs 6 lakh
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