Wednesday, December 29, 2010

A Peep Into Chevrolet Optra

Automobile manufacturers, over the years, have catered to the explicit and varying demands of car enthusiasts by bringing in newer modifications of the existing models and absolutely new models. The latest cars in India are typified with newer looks, newer features, added safety and extra comfort. The more one is prepared to pay, the better are the standards. Posh cars have their own momentousness and their pursuit on no account cease to exist! If you look at the latest cars in India, particularly in the posh car segment, you will conspicuously find that Optra rules the roost.

General Motor Corporation’s Chevrolet Optra includes in it all the facets that have made it an immediate hit amongst the car connoisseurs. It also carries with it the panache and comfy appeal that General Motors Corporation has forever been known for. Spiraling Chevrolet’s market in Indian auto sector, Optra car has vibrantly incarcerated the hearts and pockets of countless buyers across India. With an assortment of outstandingly designed features, Chevrolet Optra achieves high expectation levels with an acceptable fuel economy of 15 km/l on city roads and 20 km/l on the highway. Extremely tech-rich, Optra car is equipped with the technology of five speed manual transmission which enhances the fuel economy of the car even more. The squashy clutch and a notch gearbox further add to the excellent performance of the sedan. Spelling brilliance on the Indian roads, the Optra car is festooned with great exterior looks and contented interiors. An enormously streamlined styling feature fetches it ‘two great thumbs-up’ as the flaunting looks and aerodynamic profile are inimitably featured in it. A voluminous cabin offers relaxed seating for passengers and also has sufficient room for luggage.

Out of the six available variants – Chevrolet Optra 2.0 MAX TCDi, Chevrolet Optra 2.0 LS TCDi, Chevrolet Optra 2.0 LT TCDi are diesel versions, while Chevrolet Optra 1.6 LS, Chevrolet Optra 1.6 LT and Chevrolet Optra 1.6 MAX are petrol versions. The luxurious Chevrolet Optra Magnum diesel (2.0L variants) that carries over from the Chevrolet Optra is the first diesel car launched by General Motor Corporation in India.

Optra Magnum diesel is powered by a standard TCDi (Turbo Common Rail Direct Injection) diesel engine that whips out an utmost power of 119 BHP at 3,000 rpm and 314 Nm of torque at 2,125 rpm. The engine features four cylinders, 16 valves and a Single Overhead Camshaft (SOHC). In contrast, the Optra 1.6 L variants are powered by a standard 1.6 liter VGIS (Variable Geometry Intake System) petrol engine, which churns out a maximum power of 203 BHP at 5800 rpm and 148 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. The petrol engine version features four cylinders, 16 valves and a Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC). Both engines (diesel and petrol) are allied to a customary 5- speed manual transmission.

As a buyer, you can avail a three-year/100,000-km warranty with every special edition! Go for a test drive! You will not regret to own it!

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Tavera - The Most Trusted MUV

There are loads of motor vehicles in the market to pick from. Deciding on which car to buy can be overwhelming. At the end of the day, the decision is entirely based on your explicit requirements. More and more people are contagious onto the MUV craze, and there are many big benefits to owning one of these sports utility vehicles!

The Indian automobile market is swarming with lots and lots of the most up-to-date modeled cars nowadays. The car lovers are also sporadic to choose the most excellent one. Chevrolet Tavera launched by the General Motors Corporation seems to be one of the most admired cars which are of a multi-utility vehicle segment. With approx. 14.3 km fuel efficiency and a well-brought-up look and feel, General Motors’ Tavera has more than enough elements to get appreciated. It comes fitted with a high standard 2.5L Direct Injection Turbo Powered Robust Diesel engine with single transmission option. There are scores of other remarkable features on its crown. General Motors’ Tavera has been designed with lot of space and stretchy seating arrangements. As other expedient norms provided in Chevrolet Tavera, the safety norms are also advocated in a very high order. The essential features such as the side impact beams, child safety locks, power window locks, etc. are quite amazing to note.

Tavera from General Motors Corporation is a great vehicle for larger families, holiday goers and urban dwellers as well as an ideal medium for camping and hiking trips. They are incredibly strong and powerful, capable of pulling boats, campers, dirt bikes, ATVs, etc. easily. Due to its elevated positioning, Tavera drivers have an enhanced view of the road and their surroundings, aiding in safer driving. Since they are deemed to be safer vehicles to drive, they contribute to a lower insurance premium. They are also incredibly comfortable for long trips, and the extra space makes the journey a pleasure!

Chevrolet Tavera comes in 11 exhilarating versions out of which four belongs to the Tavera NY family and remaining seven to Tavera Neo family. The base version of Chevrolet Tavera, ‘Tavera NY B1 10-Seater - BS III’ costs only Rs.6,46,424/- (Ex-Show Room Delhi) and is affordable that has been designed and provided valuable engines to suit the Indian roads. Out of the 11 Tavera versions, Tavera Neo SS - D1 7-Seater - BS III is the most expensive tagged with a price of Rs. 9,93,894/- (Ex-Show room Delhi). Being the most expensive, this version of Chevrolet Tavera Neo has all the world class features like tachometer, power steering, central locking, remote Boot/Fuel lid, fog lights, alloy wheels, etc.

We cannot skip from having a deep look into the interiors provided by General Motors Corporation in Chevrolet Tavera Neo. This MUV has been provided with wood finish on instrument panel, full fabric floor carpet, soft feel beige fabric upholstery, tilt quarter window, lumbar support on front seats, independent arm rest on front seats and many more. All in all, a Chevrolet Tavera is an excellent buy!

Friday, October 29, 2010

General Motor’s Flagship Cars in India

With larger than a billion plus population, the four-wheeler industry in India has witnessed spectacular intensification in the last decade and continues to move from strength to strength. This colossal intensification in the car segment is purely accredited to two important factors, specifically disposable income and availability of proficient financial services. New cars in India are getting launched frequently. The market for new cars in India has grown at a ‘hard to believe’ pace that has accurately incited people to get their hands on them. Competition has strained manufacturers to be inventive and responsive to consumer demands and desires. General Motors Corporation’s Chevrolet had already surfaced as one of the fastest burgeoning automotive nameplates in India. Now that India is not alien to quality and excellence, customer vistas have ascended to higher levels. Depending upon customer needs, latest cars in India comes in four segments - small, midsize, premium and sports utility vehicles.

General Motors Corporation’s Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Beat are two among those popular new cars in India that has become the industry benchmarks in their relevant segments and a frontrunner among consumers with their best-in-class design and performance. The first consideration of the best covenant of a good and comfy car that you can afford in reasonable price comes with Chevrolet. The Chevrolet Beat is unquestionably impressive and classy with bold looks and terrific design cues. The front is influenced from the looks of Chevrolet Cruze, with a mantled bonnet and a lot of gap amid the front grille and the radiator. The size of rear window of Chevrolet Beat has been significantly compromised due to the designing of the car. The rear door handle is present in the window panel which has further shortened the size of rear window. In all terms of specifications, appearance, interiors and warranty of 3 years unlimited KM, the Chevrolet Beat offers tough competition against other latest cars in India. It has all the essentials to be unbeaten including competitive price, variants and features according to cost.

The investment of General Motors Corporation in manufacturing the Chevrolet Cruze in India is a demonstration of their unrelenting commitment to make Chevrolet the most admired and favorite vehicle brand in the country. Chevrolet Cruze is also one of the key drivers of the global distension of Chevrolet. It is backed by the maximum scores in major crash safety ratings. The manual edition of Chevrolet Cruze launched in the recent past has already redefined the D-segment with its coupe-like design scopes, spiffy interiors, class leading features and other exclusive product attributes that can be rarely seen in other latest cars in India. The non ECO Cruze models are LS, LT and LTZ which start with a base 1.8 liter engine. The LT and LTZ versions are enthused by the 1.4 Turbo engine with a small horsepower upgrade but a much enhanced torque rating. The package also comes with an up level mechanism cluster, dense cluster bezels, etc. that allow the frost blue backlighting to shine!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Reasons to Buy Spark

When you are all geared up to buy a small car with price that doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket and with excellent fuel efficiency, you will obviously choose the Spark. With 70% of the population going for small cars in India, the Spark has been able to carve a good market share. And the launch of the new Spark with a new look has triggered people to buy the car by General Motors.

Why most people prefer to buy Spark is because of a number of factors. The first is the competitive price tag; for example, the new Spark LPG is priced at Rs 3.52 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) which will well suit the pockets of the common men. The second is the range of sporty features that it comes packed with besides the high power performance.
The interiors and exteriors of the new Spark have been designed intelligently. You will find all advantageous features such as noise insulating mat, easily visible instrument panel, roomy leg space, seats of high quality fabrics, sporty roof rails fitted alloy wheel, and the list goes on. Visit chevrolet.co.in to buy Spark of any version or the new Spark LPG.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

The Cruze in India by General Motors Corporation

The Indian auto market constitutes of a number of players, both national and international. Amid the international players, it is General Motors Corporation with its Chevrolet brand of cars that is ruling the roost. It has in its kitty vehicles of every segment but for the Indian market, it sells only small cars, hatchbacks, sedans, MUVs, and SUVs, all offered in varying models. General Motors Corporation has no doubt able to live up to the expectations of its customers. This is the reason why people wait with eagerness to buy its next launch every time. The existing cars of General Motors Corporation in India have already etched distinctive identities in their respective segments.

The Cruze is General Motors Corporation’s latest launch in the Indian market. It is available in two variants, powered by high capacity diesel engine; a high level of engine performance and acceleration with better fuel efficiency is what you can expect from this Chevrolet Cruze. In both the variants of the Cruze you will find 2.0L, 1991cc, 4-Cylinder, In-line Advanced VCDi (Variable Geometry Turbo Common Rail Direct Injection) engine. Like other sedans of its segment, the Cruze comes with 5-Speed manual transmission gearbox.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

The Spark Car Price

Amid the small cars and hatchbacks, I don’t think so there is any stylish car as the Chevrolet Spark, U-VA, and the Beat. I am proud to own the Spark car. I have the high end variant that comes equipped with a whole lot of features including effective security and safety options. And it is the cheap Spark car price in addition to a host of features that it has become the people’s car. For ex-showroom Delhi, the Spark car price varies between Rs 3,17,808 to Rs 4,24,353. The car price for the LPG 1.0 LS version of Spark is Rs 3,71,725 as per ex-showroom Delhi.

Regarding handling and safety, my Spark car is very user friendly. It offers a host of advanced safety features though the price tag has been kept low. Safety of the driver, passenger(s), and pedestrian were taken into account while designing the Spark car. Key safety features include dual airbags, Antilock Brake System (ABS), facilitating smooth stop without skidding. Many a times, I applied sudden brakes while speeding on a slippery and wet road; the brakes did work smoothly without causing any nuisance. The Chevrolet Spark also comes with Ventilated Disc Brakes. The body of the car is made of high-strength steel ensuring safety of the passengers.

The Spark car happens to be the first hatchback car in India that adheres to European regulations on pedestrian safety. Tailor-welded blanks are used for enhanced side protection; these blanks are generally used in high-segment cars.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Buying the Chevrolet Tavera

I was hardly aware of the fact that the Chevrolet Tavera is priced between the below Rs. 6 lakh to above Rs. 7 lakh category. I had surmised a greater figure, somewhere around Rs. 8-9 lakh. Though it is an MUV, it looks more like an SUV and this is the reason that I have been planning to buy it. I didn’t know that I can read reviews on the Tavera on web, i.e. at car portals until my friend, a computer freak, advised me to look at all the variants with features online besides other brands as well. Well, I need not see other brands, as my mind is all set for the Tavera only. He also suggested that I should go for the Chevrolet Tavera Neo, the new variant of the Tavera.

As per a review on Chevrolet Tavera, this MUV is liked by many because of the combination of pleasant looks, space, drivability and a well-sorted chassis. I must say this is a real practical family transport – a good value for money.
My friend was right in suggesting me the Chevrolet Tavera Neo. Powered with 2.5L Direct Injection Turbo type diesel engine, delivering 19kgm per 1800 rpm of maximum torque and power of 80ps at the rate of 3900 rpm, one can expect superb engine performance. The three-row air-conditioning, flat-out acceleration, top speed, impressive mid-range grunt, spacious, fuel economy are few of the features in the Tavera Neo that ultimately prompted me to go for it.

Monday, May 24, 2010

The chic factor associated with Chevrolet Cruze

Have you guys read about the acceleration and pick-up of the Chevrolet Cruze in India? I have been planning to buy a sedan and after reading several reviews and users’ comments on this D segment sedan, I am all geared up to buy it. The best thing I liked about in the Cruze is the acceleration and speed besides the engine capacity, exterior features, interior accouterments, and mileage. I have read that it can cross 100 kmph mark in just 9.7 seconds. And I think a top speed mark of 184kmph is well sufficient for speed freaks like me.

The exterior appearance and measurements are other factors that spurred me to buy the Cruze Chevrolet. A muscular and forceful front visage is accentuated by the strong bonnet with chrome affected belt line in addition to the aggressive front grille with chrome surround. Reviews also find mention about other exterior components such as front fog lamps, body colored bumpers, stylish rear combination lamps, body colored door handles, 17 inch alloy wheels, body colored outside rear view mirror, etc. All these certainly spruce up the chic factor of the vehicle.

People have zestfully welcomed the launch of the Chevrolet Cruze in India. The countless reviews by users speaking volume about the various aspects of the vehicle corroborate the fact. I also liked the Blaupunkt RDS Radio/CD player with MP3 CD facility. Furthermore the six CD changer audio scheme with six integrated speakers add to the advantage.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Sensors steering the Chevrolet Cruze

chevrolet cruzeHave you ever driven a car with keyless entry and keyless start? Isn’t it unbelievable? But it is indeed a fact. You can experience it in the Chevrolet Cruze. This is the latest car launched by GM in India. I have bought the sedan and riding in it is just wow! You must be wondering that I have grown mad, praising the car beyond limits. But believe me, you guys will do the same once you start riding it.

In the grouping of new cars in India, I must say it is the Cruze Chevrolet that is riding herd. Sensors on the door facilitate the keyless entry and locking as well. You will like the large steering wheel with cruise control. The three pad appearance of the dials, the center console, LED display, climate control, controls of the stereo and CD player are few of the interior features to boast of. Once you are inside the car, you need not use a key as there is no ignition hole. Instead there is a start/stop button at the left side of the steering column on the dash. Once you push the button gently at the same time placing your feet on the clutch, the engine starts. The insulation support facilitates a noise-free ambience inside the Chevrolet Cruze. There are many more endless features and it will be too much to mention about these all at one go. I must say the Cruze is the best amid the new cars in India.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Experience with the Chevrolet Beat

In the category of new cars in India in the hatchback segment, I find the Chevrolet Beat the most stylish, cheap, and trendy. If you read about the engine specifications, interior features, fuel economy, and other attributes of the Beat, you will not hesitate to own the car! This has happened with me. It has been a month since I have bought the Beat Chevrolet in India. The car has not given any scope of complaint. It runs so smoothly without vibrating even if it crosses the 100 kmph mark in the highways. I took my family to Dehradun, some 250 km from the city; the drive was comfortable. My family enjoyed taking a ride in the new Chevrolet Beat. My wife commented that amid the New Cars In India our Beat Chevrolet is the best.

What adds to the exterior style factor in the hatchback is a combination of bold and aggressive front grille, large raked headlamps, body colored door handles, and body colored bumper. If you take a look at the rear side of the car, the high mounted tail lamps with chrome surroundings, spoilers, and chrome finished tail gate handles will catch your attention. And I have no words to describe the fineness of the interiors. The seats are adjustable and comfortable; you will find enough head and leg room including a roomy luggage space. You may feel I am exaggerating about my car. But this is a fact and you will act the same way once you drive it!

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Buying the Beat Chevrolet

Buddies, have you seen the Chevy Beat India? Most of you guys must have already bought the car and are enjoying the pleasure of driving it everyday. For me, it is worth the wait. I have been planning to buy a hatchback for quite sometime. Commuting by bus was a difficult job for me as there was no direct bus available for my office. It was then that I found a colleague of another department who believed in car pulling to save on his pocket as well as facilitate less traffic, say at least by two cars. His residence is located almost a km away from my home. And then the car pulling affair started; so I postponed my car buying plan.

With the launch of the Chevrolet Beat India, I am not able to stop myself from buying this hatchback. I read all technical specifications, safety features, performance, handling, interior features, exterior looks, etc. on the web. Given the excellent features, the price of the Beat Chevrolet in India is low, ranging the below Rs. 4 lakh category, suiting my budget as well. Its 1.2L, 1199cc, 16-Valve DOHC, STEC II petrol engine assures mileage in between 14-18 kmpl.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

An overview of General Motors Corporation

A legacy of continuous success, a success that broke all records, and records that further enhanced its global image – that’s General Motors Corporation. The genesis of the company was laid in the year 1908 and over time, it emerged as the largest manufacturer and marketer of trucks and cars. This auto giant extended its operations to 200 countries across the world with manufacturing operations based in 32 countries. GM opened its assembly plant in Sewree in Bombay in the year 1928 and since then there has been no looking back. Today the company is one of the most preferred automakers in India when it comes to hatchbacks, luxury sedans, SUVs, MUVs, and other models. You can catch a glimpse of all the models including features, prices, and other aspects including collecting information about the company at the GM India corporate site.

GM India started its identity in India with the AB Touring, a series with engine specification at 171 cubic inches, 24.7hp four-cylinder. Wooden wheels and mechanical brakes were the specialty of this Chevrolet four wheel wonder. GM India produced 13,903 cars and trucks and the Indian market welcomed the brand with open hands. Soon, General Motors Corporation became a trustworthy and dependable auto maker. Fuel economy and simplicity marked the hallmarks of all productions; all models introduced incorporated avant garde technology and the features were unsurpassed compared to the other car brands. To know more about the company, you can visit the GM India corporate site.

Friday, January 22, 2010

The sensation in the Chevy Optra

The Chevy Optra stands out from the rest of the cars in its segment. The features that make it unique are its almond shaped head lamps, new chrome alloy wheels, chrome plated door handles, chrome grille, and more which sets off its aerodynamic design. Given the other exclusive features and engine capacity, the Optra Magnum price is designed to suit the budget of all. It ranges in between Rs 8.74 lakh to Rs 9.99 lakh, differing in ex-showroom as well as additional features.

Safety features are well synchronized in the Chevy Optra. The dual air bags, impact-proof bumper, ABS system with XPRO protection for rapid braking make the car safe on roads. Standard features in this luxurious sedan include central locking, rear window defogger, cooled glove box, power windows, and power steering. Exclusivity in the Chevy Optra is its Turbocharged Common Rail Direct Injection type diesel engine, delivering a power of 120PS at the rate of 3000 rpm. With the demand for diesel cars in India increasing, GM has designed the Chevy Optra in three diesel variants. And with a low Optra Magnum price tag, the company is all geared up to rule the roost.