Chevrolet Beat Review
The leading manufacturer has unveiled its new fuel efficient car known as Chevrolet Beat incorporated with excellent features and specification. It is a sporty car comes first in petrol variant only and later it launched its diesel variants. Chevrolet assures consumers with fuel-efficient, safe and reliable vehicles delivering premium quality, expressive design, spirited performance and value.
Beat Models and Price
The Beat is available in three versions includes Petrol, LPG and Diesel. The Petrol models of the car along with the price details are
1) Chevrolet Beat PS – Rs. 3,89,653
2) Chevrolet Beat LS – Rs.4,17,321
3) Chevrolet Beat LT – Rs.4,63,664
4) Chevrolet Beat Option Pack – Rs.5,13,935
Likewise, the LPG variants of the car are
1) Chevrolet Beat LS LPG – Rs.4,46,872
2) Chevrolet Beat LT LPG – Rs.4,93,031
Finally, the diesel variants of the Beat includes
1) Chevrolet Beat Diesel PS – Rs.4,72,816
2) Chevrolet Beat Diesel LS – Rs.5,02,375
3) Chevrolet Beat Diesel LT – Rs.5,48,966
4) Chevrolet Beat Diesel LT Option – Rs.5,98,711
The price details of the car may vary according to the places.
Colours
The Chevrolet Beat comes in various attractive colours for all variants namely Misty Lake, Super Red, Moroccan Blue, Olympic White, Linen Beige, Green Cocktail, Caviar Black etc.
Engine Details of Chevrolet Beat
The Chevrolet Beat is considered to be a very powerful, performing and fuel efficient car in which the petrol variant is fitted with a 1.2L DOHC, 4 cylinders and 16 valves engine offering 1197cc while the diesel variant comes in 1 Litre XSDE SMARTECH 3-cylinder Common Rail Diesel engine with a displacement of 936 cc respectively. The petrol version delivers a maximum power of about 80.5 PS @ 6200 RPM with torque of 108 NM @ 4400 RPM. Similarly, the diesel version is able to deliver a maximum power output of 58.5 PS @ 4000 RPM and a maximum torque of 150 NM @ 1750 RPM. Both engines are very helpful in minimizing the friction and producing clear emission with better performance. The car is available in 5 speed manual transmission gearbox.
Acceleration and Mileage
The acceleration of the car is mainly based on the power, torque and the transmission gearbox in which the Beat assures to be the best. The petrol engine with Port Deactivation Technology of Beat is believed to offer mileage 14.5kmpl in city and 18.6kmpl on highway. This highly advanced engine of Chevrolet Beat is able to cross 100 km in just 15.5 seconds and reaches top speed of 145 kmph while the Beat Diesel is able to generate a mileage of 25.44 km/litre on the highways. In addition, the new LPG version is expected to offer a mileage of about 13.5-14 kmpl.
Design and Engineering
Chevrolet Beat Interior Features
The premium hatchback Beat comes with unbeatable and impressive interiors which attracts the car enthusiast in just a glance. The car features a roomy and spacious interiors which enables us to feel open even in busy traffic on the roads. The dashboard and doors are available in Piano Black finish which gives an elegant and gorgeous appearance to the interiors. The car boasts a decent instrument panel which adds more style to the car.The dashboard and doors are available in Piano Black finish which gives an elegant and gorgeous appearance to the interiors. The fabric upholstery perfectly matches with the interiors of beat which adds glory to the car. Some other features includes vanity mirrors, digital display trip meter, Luggage room, Sun visor, day and night rear view mirror, digital clock, tachometer, front and rear cabin lamps in 3 positions and the anti-glare inside rear view mirror. It has an adjustable internal ORVM providing comfort of modifying the view without opening the windows of the Beat. Since it is very spacious the luggages are easily kept in the luggage space without any disturbance. The car has an integrated air conditioner along with heater controls giving a comfortable driving. For entertainment, it comes with excellent audio system. It consists of power windows, ticket holders, cup holders, console box, rear parcel shelf, sunglass holder, rear defogger, rear wash and wiper etc. In addition, it has a remote fuel lid opener, boot lid opener, cigarette lighter, antenna, sun visor, vanity mirror, bottle holder in door trims etc. These are the interiors which impresses the customers to buy the Beat.
Chevrolet Beat Exteriors
The high quality five seating Beat is designed with revised and refined exteriors and interiors. The exterior measurements includes 3640mm length, 1595mm width, 1520mm height, 2375mm wheelbase, 165mm ground clearance respectively. The Beat gives a very classy and sporty look with its excellent exteriors. The exterior of the Beat comes in satin silver finish roof rails and the B pillar styling strip is designed to give the smart look. It features an attractive front grille with eye catchy curvier headlights and body coloured bumpers. The rear end of the car is mounted with stylish LED tail lights which gives an impressive look. The door handles and tailgate handles are of body coloured with chrome finished company logo at the front adds extra finishing touch. The car is well fitted with 14 inch wheels of size 155/70 R14 with puncture proof tubeless tyres. The alloy wheels are of optional purpose and the big size tire is very helpful in controlling the car while off-roading and minimizing the rate of skidding in watery and slippery roads.
Braking, Handling and Safety Features
The Chevrolet Beat comes with a sound, dynamic and efficient braking system. It features a McPherson strut front suspension and Compound Link Type rear suspension with 4 gas filed shock absorbers. It has Anti-Lock Braking System for preventing the wheel locking, sudden braking and controls the stability of the car giving comfort driving. It possess a front and rear brakes of disc and drum type. There are two types of safety features including active and passive for managing the unexpected surprises that come in our way. The car sports a dual SRS airbag, 2.5 mph impact proof bumpers provides safety and reduces accidents, injuries and collisions. For better visibility, the halogen headlamps are present and front fog lamps also plays a role as a safeguard during bad weather condition. Some other safety features includes front seat belts, child lock, high mounted lamp for clear vision, double horn, side impact beams. With these safety features, the person can be able to have a pleasurable and peaceful driving.
Awards
The Beat has been awarded as India Design Mark 2013 by the India Design Council. Chevrolet also achieves “Automotive Technology of the year award” for its Beat SMARTECH Diesel Engine and “India Green award” for 2011 for Chevrolet Beat Diesel.