GM India has launched the much awaited Chevrolet Beat, the next offering from the 300 series after the Cruze. The Beat took 27 months to develop and will be launched in over 150 markets around the world including those in Europe, other parts of Asia and North America in the coming days. The Beat comes in three trim levels of 1.2, 1.2LS and 1.2LT. In addition, an Option pack is available on the LT variant which consists of ABS, Alloy wheels, Dual Airbags and Seatbelts with Load limiters. The Beat has a length of 3,595 mm, height of 1,520 mm, wheelbase of 2,375 mm, and width of 1,595 mm.

The Beat features a chrome coated radiator grille and fog lamps, outside mirrors with two-tone color, and a refined-looking roof rail. The Steering Column mounted motorcycle-inspired dynamic meter cluster is a first in the segment and combines analog and digital systems. Newly developed for the next-generation global mini, the S-TEC II engine – a 4-cylinder, 16-valve 1199cc DOHC engine delivers a mileage of 18.6 kmpl. The efficient S-TEC-II engine produces 80.5PS of power and is mated to a 5 speed manual transmission.

The Beat has the following features : –

  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Integrated Center Stack Audio with USB and Aux-in Port
  • Tilt steering
  • Steering Column mounted LED back-lit speedometer & LCD digital tachometer
  • 60:40 Split folding seats
  • Tubeless Tyres
  • Satin Silver Roof rails
  • Integrated rear spoiler

Chevrolet Beat Price (Ex-Showroom, Delhi) : –

  • Chevrolet Beat PS – Rs. 3.34 lakhs
  • Chevrolet Beat LS – Rs. 3.54 lakhs
  • Chevrolet Beat LT – Rs. 3.94 lakhs
  • Chevrolet Beat LT Options Pack – Rs. 4.34 lakhs

Beat buyers have the following exterior colours to choose from – Olympic White, Linen Beige, Caviar Black, Misty Lake, Moroccan Blue, Green Cocktail and Super Red. The Beat comes with a high localization content and the parts have been very competitively priced in line with Chevrolet’s philosophy to provide low cost of ownership experience to the owners. It also comes with a segment best warranty of 3 years or 100,000 kms (whichever is earlier).