Chevrolet Beat, an eye-catching and sporty hatchback from GM’s stable was launched in India in year 2010 in petrol variant only. Later in February 2011, LPG variant of small car was introduced in the country. Finally the much awaited diesel powered Beat was launched in July 2011. Both diesel and petrol powered variants of Beat thrilled Indian market with their presence but diesel Beat spread its glory in India and actually triggered a price war in diesel hatchback segment. With perfect blend of style, impressive interiors, competence and dynamics, Chevy Beat is tagged as fantastic value for money car. Due to its funky design, this car has been among top preferences of youth of the country.

Few features given in the car are mentioned below that lure customers to take this car home.

• The robust and sporty look with diamond shaped headlamps.


• Roomy interior with metallic finish Instrument Panel


• ABS and dual SRS airbags


• Integrated Audio System with 4 speakers and antenna


• Wheelbase of 2375 mm and ground clearance of 165mm


• Sun visor, day and night rear view mirror, digital clock and tachometer

The petrol powered Chevrolet Beat is adorned with S- TEC II engine that is basically a 1.2L, 1199cc, 4-cylinder DOHC petrol power-train producing a peak power of 80.5 PS and a peak torque of 108 NM. While diesel Beat is powered with 1 Litre XSDE SMARTECH 3-cylinder Common Rail Diesel engine, capable of generating a maximum power output of 58.5 PS@4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 150 Nm@1750 rpm. The car delivers a decent mileage of 24.4 Kmpl on highways.

In India Chevrolet Beat is available in the price bracket of Rs. 3,72,761 – Rs. 5,69,642 (New Delhi ex-showroom price). With this affordable price tag, brilliantly designed small car from GM portfolio is doing wonders in the market and moreover diesel variant of car is accorded the title of ‘Most fuel efficient car’ in the country.