Chevy's new "Spark" of life, Called "Beat" Launched!

vijay · 23rd August 2009, 01:00 PM

GM India is coming out with its new hatchback for indian market which mostly seems to be named as Beat here.a new 1.2L petrol engine is expected to be launched in this model and this new car has a completely new contempnary rear door latch which is seen for the first time.

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Zinam · 23rd August 2009, 01:58 PM

Thanks for the info!

Here are the Spy Pics.

Source - Zigwheels.

350Z · 23rd August 2009, 02:30 PM

As I said earlier also, The rear door handle will be quite unique, Check this :

350Z

350Z · 24th August 2009, 04:39 PM

Chevrolet Beat to debut at Auto Expo

General Motors India (GMI) is planing to its minicar, the Chevrolet Beat at the 2010 Auto Expo at New Delhi in January. The Beat is based on the M300 platform and is the next-generation Spark in the overseas markets. However, in India, it will co-exist with the current Spark (based on the M200 platform). It will be rolled out from its Talegaon plant in Maharashtra. Nearly 20-25% of Beat’s production will be exported.

The Chevy Beat will be slightly bigger and a bit more expensive than the Chevrolet Spark already sold in India. The car will be powered by a 4 cylinder, 1.2L petrol unit producing 80bhp of power. A diesel-engined variant is expected to join the Beat line-up by end-2010. The Beat will be exported to Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. Later, GMI is likely to start exporting this car to Europe and Asia Pacific region and also neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.

350Z

Crazy cat · 25th August 2009, 07:12 PM

Beat has a nice scope here. Hope GM not to repeat the same mistake of Spark by pricing higher and giving away rs. 50k discounts and affect resale value.

Shynish M · 26th August 2009, 08:49 PM

Yeh... I agree with CC. This should bring values to GM.

vijay · 27th August 2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 350Z

Chevrolet Beat to debut at Auto Expo

The car will be powered by a 4 cylinder, 1.2L petrol unit producing 80bhp of power. A diesel-engined variant is expected to join the Beat line-up by end-2010.
350Z

this is what many are awaiting to see from GM, a good diesel engine which lacks its lineup from hatch to a sedan, nothing to offer in diesel then its optra and higher versions.Hope they price it perfectly to be able to achieve its market share.

vroom · 29th August 2009, 09:40 AM

Wow.. never seen a rear door handle like this. Looks futuristic. I do not understand why Chevrolet is not coming out with a diesel version of the UVA. I love the car, but petrol is just not suitable for me.

vijay · 30th August 2009, 11:39 AM

A better image of spy shot of new beat along with its rear door latch.

Zinam · 30th August 2009, 11:42 AM

Hey vijay!

Looks good but reminds me about Spark again!

napster · 30th August 2009, 12:55 PM

doesnt look that impressive from behind, maybe because of the color and the spoiler

notjustshrawan · 30th August 2009, 07:59 PM

I think this will be the best looking car in the small car segment. To me it is just a matter of time before we see roads and highways flooded with the new Spark.

vijay · 31st August 2009, 01:37 PM

yeah i knew this isnt all that impressive and autocarindia has got some pictures of interiors as well, that also didnt looked too impressive as expected.

vroom · 31st August 2009, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 350Z

Chevrolet Beat to debut at Auto Expo

General Motors India (GMI) is planing to its minicar, the Chevrolet Beat at the 2010 Auto Expo at New Delhi in January. The Beat is based on the M300 platform and is the next-generation Spark in the overseas markets. However, in India, it will co-exist with the current Spark (based on the M200 platform). It will be rolled out from its Talegaon plant in Maharashtra. Nearly 20-25% of Beat’s production will be exported.

The Chevy Beat will be slightly bigger and a bit more expensive than the Chevrolet Spark already sold in India. The car will be powered by a 4 cylinder, 1.2L petrol unit producing 80bhp of power. A diesel-engined variant is expected to join the Beat line-up by end-2010. The Beat will be exported to Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. Later, GMI is likely to start exporting this car to Europe and Asia Pacific region and also neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka.

350Z

Just curious, Is this the same diesel engine (1.3 MJD) that Fiat manufactures and made available in Vista/Swift/Punto/Ritz or does Chevrolet have their own native engine?