The Indian unit of the US based leading car maker General Motors is in the final preparations for launching the much anticipated Chevrolet Beat diesel in the Indian market. The car will be launched in the country in the month of July this year. The all new Chevrolet Beat is believed to be launched with a 1.0L diesel engine, delivering a peak power of 57bhp along with a peak torque of 140Nm. The car is claimed to be delivering a segment leading fuel-economy of 24 kmpl.
The Chevrolet Beat diesel variant is expected to be launched in the price range of Rs 4.5 to 5.5 lakh, where it will be competing with the likes of Ford Figo, Volkswagen Polo, Nissan Micra, Maruti Swift and Ritz, etc. The Beat model is already available in petrol variant in the country, and the launch of a diesel variant will enable the car to compete more promptly with rivals.
Besides a new diesel engine, the car is expected to be similar to its petrol counterpart in features and design. The new Beat is expected to come installed with a VGT (Variable Geometry Turbocharger), delivering better power and torque figures.
