GM India plans to give major push to its beat brand. GM will launch the much expected diesel variant of beat. Beat sales which is sagging around 3000 units/month might see a jump in sales post the launch of beat diesel. GM is expected to working for an aggressive price tag to make the beat diesel – low cost yet reliable diesel.Beat diesel will come with a 1litre diesel engine producing 57bhp of peak power
GM will also unveil an electric car in june prior to the launch of beat diesel. Remember, GM and Reva worked on a electric before the acquisition of Reva by Mahindra. However the GM’s electric car is just to showcase its technical capability and its commitment toward green energy, coz the official launch is not in sight yet.After the launch of Beat diesel, Indian market will see the fruits of GM-Saic tie -up. GM India will launch will introduce a SUV from SAIC’s portfolio at delhi auto expo 2012, which will be followed by a minivan and a light truck next year.