The year 2017 has been an outstanding year for the Auto manufacturers as well as the Indian customers. We have already seen plenty of new launches within the first 4 months. Now as we are almost approaching towards the middle of the year 2017 the Automakers have stacked plenty of new products for the year 2017. While some of them are good budget and economy cars, others fall under the premium category of cars. Whatever may be the case we can assure that there will be atleast 5 assured car launches within the next couple of month.

So without any further due let us get straight into our topic of 5 new cars launching in India within the next few months.

Some reports suggest that the new generation Chevrolet Beat will be launching within the next few months here in India. This is a new generation hatchback which is commonly known as Spark in Global market. However, there is a difference between the International spec hatchback and the hatchback which will launch in India.

While the International Spark underpins a whole new platform called G2XX platform, which is the successor to GM’s Gamma 2 platform and underpins some other GM vehicles like Aveo and Bolt EV, the Indian spec Beat will continue to use the old Beat’s platform to cut the cost. So you can say that the new generation Beat is an updated variant of its predecessor.

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Chevrolet is all set to introduce the new generation Beat hatchback soon, the hatchback was spotted couple of times being tested on the Indian road. It was once again caught on video as well strengthening the chances of its launch in the recent months.

Chevrolet showcased the new generation Beat hatchback for the first time at the 2015 Seoul Motor show. While for the International market the Beat (also known as Spark) is based on a new M2 platform. This is an improved platform but unfortunately the Indian spec Beat will be based on the same old platform which underpins the current hatchback. The reason for GM not using the new expensive M2 platform for the Indian market is to keep the prices of the new hatchback down and in the same margin of its predecessor which is on sale currently.

Hatchbacks have always been a crowd favourite for obvious reasons. There is not a single manufacturer who builds budget cars for the Indian market does not have a single hatchback in their lineup. The year 2016 has been an average year for the auto manufacturers however one particular manufacturer won plenty of Indian hearts by launching one of the most anticipated hatchbacks of the year 2016 Baleno.

The Baleno hatchback was positioned above the Swift hatchback and was launched to compete with the popular Hyundai Elite i20 and the Fiat Punto Evo. The year 2017 will also bring plenty of new hatchbacks for the Indian market starting from entry level offerings to some hot hatchbacks and we can’t actually wait till the next year to provide you all the information about these exciting hatchbacks.

So below provided are the list of upcoming hatchbacks which will be launched here in 2017. This particular list includes some exciting new hatchbacks from Chevrolet, Maruti Suzuki and many more.

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Team-BHP reader was recently able to spot the soon to be launched next generation Beat hatchback. The best part is that the person managed to get some interior pictures of what it looks like the production ready mule of the hatchback. According to the reports Chevrolet has plans to launch the new 2017 Beat hatchback towards the first half of the year 2017.

As far as the exterior styling is concerned the next generation Indian spec Beat hatchback will draw its inspiration from the Chevrolet Spark which is sold in some of the other International markets of the world. Expect the new Beat to looks little less aggressive than its predecessor however the front face of the hatchback will get the newly designed headlamps, followed by new much less aggressive grille. However we also believe that Chevy might also add LED DRL lamps and round shaped fog lamps as well to match the current trend. The side profile will also get new set of alloy wheels. Towards the rear profile the new hatchback will definitely get a new set of taillamps and a repositioned registration number plate area.

When everyone is worried about the upcoming Toyota Fortuner and the Honda Accord Hybrid we definitely like to attract your attention towards another upcoming car which will surely give some hard time to its rivals. First showcased at the 2016 Auto expo Chevrolet surely was able to pull some crowd towards their counter when they showcased the Beat Essentia concept. This concept surely looked practical and also was almost ready for production. Recently the Beat Essentia compact sedan test mule was spotted for the first time while it was being tested on Indian road; this actually gave everyone a hint that Chevrolet will be introducing the new sedan sooner or later.

Details reveal that the car will be launched in the Indian market towards March 2017. This compact sedan will take on some other rivals of its segment like the upcoming Tata Kite5 compact sedan which will also be launched in2017.

The Beat Essentia concept which was showcased at the Auto expo was definitely borrowed all its design cues from the next generation Beat hatchback and also shares most of its components with the hatchback.

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The car was first showcased at the 2016 Auto expo where it attracted quite a lot of attention. This new Chevrolet Beat Essentia concept was built on the same platform which also supports the new Beat hatchback. According to the recent reports the car will be launched in the Indian market next year and will take on some of the other rivals of the Indian market like the Tata Zest and the Hyundai Xcent and also Maruti Swift Dzire.

The test mule which was caught testing was heavily camouflaged but there was no doubt that this is definitely the new sedan.The original concept which was showcased at the show surely looked interesting with its big headlamps towards the front and tall taillamps towards the rear. Now it will be interesting to find out how much styling will be carried over to the production variant as well. Inside the concept things looked quite modern as well. The concept had blue backlit digital instrument cluster, this instrument cluster consisted of the digital speedometer, tachometer. The centre of the dashboard had a toucshscreen music system hopefully this too will be continued to the production variant as well.

Under the hood the Beat Essentia will most probably be powered by the same 1.2-litre STEC ll petrol engine which powers the current generation Beat hatchback, this engine produces about 77 bhp and 107 Nm of torque. The diesel variant on the other hand will most probably be powered by the new 1.0 Litre three cylinder turbocharged unit. A 5 speed manual transmission will be paired to both the engines which will send power to the front wheels.

Expect the new Beat Essentia Compact sedan to be priced in between INR. 4-7 lakh ex showroom.

After all the controversy surrounding the crash test results of the Indian cars last year what it looks like nothing has changed actually. Only yesterday we reported about both the cars and how they scored at the Global NCAP crash tests. Now the Chevrolet Beat which is one of the popular hatchbacks from GM motors was tested at the Latin NCAP test facility and the results were equally shocking as well.

The made in India Chevrolet Beat which is sold under the name of Spark GT in the Latin American market scored zero stars for adult and child occupant protection. The Spark GT is a popular model in the markets of Mexico and Colombia.

Alejandro Furas, Latin NCAP Secretary General said that this is definitely another big disappointment from General Motors especially for the model which definitely has potential to offer the highest level of protection. The basic version which was tested by Euro NCAP in 2009 was equipped with 6 airbags in total and thus it scored an impressive 4 stars. Now compared to that this is almost unacceptable, while the European variant is offered with 6 airbags the Latin American version which is priced almost the same gets no airbags at all.

While in regards to child occupancy, the Latin NCAP was surprised that the child restraint system was faced forward by General Motors for a child belonging to age group of 18 months. The global tendency however is to keep the child restraint faced rearward as much as possible. Thus this is also definitely not expected from General Motors.

Indian customers are known for their love for compact small vehicles. The hatchbacks are naturally the most popular and most affordable cars in Indian market. They are easy to drive, easy to buy and easy to park. The hatchbacks are pretty much fuel efficient as well. Considering all the factors Indian customers more or often choose to buy a hatchback.

Almost every other auto manufacturer present in Indian market has at least one hatchback in their lineup. In recent times the hatchbacks are not just a small vehicle to transport. All the automakers are offering unique features with their hatchbacks.

Here we have selected five greatest compact hatchbacks which available in India. These hatchbacks have been at the peak of popularity for quite long time. Maruti-Suzuki has the largest fleet of hatchbacks in the country. This is also the largest brand in terms of sales and popularity in the country. Here in our list too, the Indo Japanese brand retains its majority.

Indian roads are notoriously congested, and at times the driving or riding in the Indian cities becomes nightmares for the vehicle owners. And now with every single day passing the volume of traffic on the Indian roads are increasing rapidly, which is leading to more traffic jams, late entry to office and many other troubles as well. People who dreams of large luxurious cars, finally end up getting nightmares as commuting in city with larger cars are pretty much taxing.

Now to get rid of that problem you can opt for either public transport system, which is economic but very tiring on other hand, or you can avail a small car which can take you to your destination without much hassle. Here come the 7 ideal cars for better city commuting in India.

Given the fact the compact hatchback is the most popular and competed segment in Indian market the Chevrolet Beat is a pretty popular model. The Chevrolet Beat is a hatchback with compact and stylish appearance. Based on the Spark hatchback the Chevrolet Beat can be called as a car for the developing markets, while the Spark is a model for the already developed markets.

Earlier this year when Chevrolet showcased the Beat Activ Concept, it made a sensation indeed, and what was clear, was that the American automaker is working on a new Beat. Now the General Motor subsidiary has unveiled the entire new Beat line up which consists of three different models. The Chevrolet Beat being the regular model with revised guise the Beat Activ will be a cross hatchback and the Beat Essentia will be a new Beat based compact sedan. Other than that, Chevrolet has also plan to launch two other models, in form of facelifted Chevrolet Trailblazer which has been unveiled in Brazil few days ago and the new Cruze sedan. Apart from that the automaker has announced they won’t be launching the Spin MPV in Indian market.

The new Chevrolet Beat comes bearing the same silhouette of the outgoing model, but the front fascia looks more appealing and boxy, which resembles with the new Spark’s contour. Moreover the new Beat also takes design cues from the Beat Activ concept. Expected to come later this year in Indian market the Chevrolet Beat will surely grab eyeballs in the traffic.

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After exporting products to countries like Mexico, Chile, Peru, Central America, Caribbean Countries (CAC) and Uruguay, General Motors India is all set to export cars to another new market of the world. Argentina has been added to the list of six major markets where they will be exporting their products. In this image released by General Motors India you can see the first set of Left hand drive Beat hatchbacks which are ready and set to be exported to the markets of Argentina. These hatchbacks will leave for Argentina next month.

According to reports released by GM India, the Beat hatchback is the sixth most exported passenger vehicle of India during the financial year 2015-16; in total they have exported 37,082 units of this hatchback outside India so far. Presently the Beat hatchback which is popularly known as the Spark in more than 70 countries outside India until now has sold over 1 million units.

The Chevrolet Beat hatchback which is one of the tough competitors of its segment is made at the GM India’s manufacturing facility in Talegaon, Maharashtra. This facility has the capacity to build 30,000 vehicles.

GM India started exporting vehicles to Chile back in 2014 and this year they have plans to export 50, 000 vehicles compared to 21, 000 vehicles which they exported last year. This actually is a part of strategy for GM in making India an export hub for global markets. If India becomes the global hub then they have plans to expand their capacity of their Talegaon plant. The Talegaon plant will also becomes GM’s global export hub which will export 30 percent of items produced outside India

Tata Motor’s latest entrant in compact hatchback segment Tata Tiago is all set to be launched finally in a few days. Scheduled to be launched on 28th March, it will surely add some zing to the highly competitive and the most popular segment of Indian automobile market. The new sporty compact hatchback will compete against various popular cars like Hyundai Grand i10 (Spec comparison: Tata Tiago vs Hyundai Grand i10), Maruti-Suzuki Celerio (Spec comparison: Tata Tiago vs Maruti-Suzuki Celerio) and Ford Figo (Spec comparison: Tata Tiago vs Ford Figo). Another compact hatchback with which, Tata Tiago will lock horns is the Chevrolet Beat.

It is to be seen, how these two cars face each other and who stands better than the opponent. Let’s take a look at our spec sheet based comparison.

While every auto manufacturer present in India are preparing to showcase their existing as well as new products at the 2016 Auto expo how can General Motors India stay behind. GM India has showcased couple of new and exciting products as well at this years auto expo, they did showcase the Corvette and Camaro sports cars besides the new Colorado pick-up truck as well along with the recently introduced Trailblazer SUV, apart from all that GM also showcased the new Cruze sedan as well along with the Spin MPV which will be launched here next year.

Apart from all these Chevrolet did showcased a completely new Concept car as well at this year’s Auto expo and that is one car that we are interested about is definitely the Chevrolet Beat Active Concept. They also did released a teaser image of this concept and as you all can clearly notice the Concept definitely looks outstanding.

Coming to the popularity of Crossovers in India, in the recent years we have seen lot of Crossovers from different auto manufacturers hit the Indian auto scenario be it the Toyota Etios Cross, Hyundai i20Cross or the entry level Renault KWID, surely these Crossover appearance attracts eyes and although they may use the same engine from the original car upon which they are actually based on but the cosmetic upgrades definitely gives these hatchbacks a new lease of life.

Update 08.02.16:- Chevrolet has unveiled the Beat Aciv Concept at the 2016 Auto expo and we have updated the article with new images and information available with us at this moment

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The talk of the town in Indian automobile industry at present is all about the upcoming compact hatchback Tata Zica. The fresh looking compact hatchback was unveiled a few days ago. This car will be the replacement of the Tata Indica, and it will be launched in a few days. Once launched, this small car will directly compete against cars like Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Chevrolet Beat and Hyundai i10. The fresh design language, Tata brand name, attractive features, aggressive pricing, all of it make this car a very competitive model indeed.

Earlier, when we first heard about the upcoming compact hatchback, it has been referred as the Tata Kite hatchback. Now, after the launch of this car we will also experience another compact sedan which will be based on the same platform and that is named as the Tata Kite compact sedan. Before the Tata Zica gets launched in few more days, we brought a brief spec sheet based comparison between the Tata Zica and its rivals.

Here, check that out.

In a country where people break coconuts, and pray to god when they buy and bring a new car home, and while they almost worship their car, it is quite expected, that those people want their car right; as we say; from head to toe.

In recent times small passenger vehicles or rather say compact hatchbacks has done quite well in the great Indian automotive race, as people of this country looks for a car which will serve their purpose for daily commuting, highway drives at occasional weekends, as well as they expect this car to give an extensive mileage, as many people mockingly say, the first thing an Indian buyer asks in the showroom, “How much does it give (Mileage)?” Apart from that, the present generation of automobile customers’ looks for another thing, which is automatic transmission, as driving through congested Indian roads needs a person quite some skills and experience to drive properly with constantly shifting gears.

In this segment Maruti Suzuki Celerio has done quite well in recent times, as it came with a technology Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), which is a good alternative of conventional automatic transmission system. A few months back Maruti Suzuki launched the diesel version of Celerio, although it came with manual gear box, but still this diesel variant managed to be popular, as the name Celerio was already in the mind of people at large, and a diesel powered car is always hot favourite for common Indian people, as the fuel is cheaper than petrol and thus the fuel economy saves quite a few extra bucks.

The prime competitor for Celerio diesel is basically one and only Chevrolet Beat diesels, as these are two small diesel hatches in Indian market with a compact budget. And Celerio is practically the most loved hatchback of the country.

Here we tried to bring our readers a quick look at the spec sheet based comparison review between these two small diesel powered hatchbacks.

We were all little disappointed with Chevrolet for not launching the Beat hatchback yet but definitely Chevrolet has some big plans. As the compact sedan segment is popularly growing in our market and like many other auto manufacturer, Chevrolet too has plans to launch a new compact sedan in this segment to take on the other competitions.

Their new notchback will be based on their upcoming Beat hatchback, and just every other car of its segment this too will be a sub-4 metre offering and thus will reap the excise benefits, which will also help them to price it aggressively. Just like the hatchback, the notchback too will be based on the M300 platform.

As far as its styling is concerned, just like any other compact sedan the Beat sedan too will take most of its styling inspiration from the soon to be launched new generation Beat hatchback. Almost every component of the notchback will be shared with the Beat hatchback including the drivetrain. You can expect the soon to be launched Beat hatchback will be launched in the Indian market with the 1.0-litre, three cylinder petrol unit which has been tuned for better fuel efficiency. There might also be a fair chance of an automatic transmission paired with the new engines as well because more and more people are getting inclined towards an automatic transmission nowadays.

Expect the new Chevrolet Beat compact sedan to be launched in the Indian market in 2017, and it will compete with the likes of the soon to be launched Ford Figo Aspre, Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze, and Hyundai Xcent .

American automobile manufacturer Chevrolet is recalling 1,55,000 vehicles in India in a call to fix the wiring problems of remote keyless entry accessory. This is going to be the largest such exercise in the country till date from the company. Earlier Chevrolet recalled 1,14,000 Tavera, the popular MUV in 2013, to fix the issues of emission standards and other regulatory specifications. This time also they took such a drive to show the business goodwill.

In the recall drive started from Monday, Chevrolet is recalling 1,55,000 units of the hatchbacks Beat and Spark and multipurpose vehicle Enjoy, which were all manufactured in between the year 2007 and 2014. As we know, these all Chevrolet cars are equipped with a gadget which allows the owners open their cars without traditionally mechanical key. Although this remote entry device meets all relevant regulatory standards, but a few objections came in public where the Spark, Beat and Enjoy were detected with faulty accessories, which prompted the auto manufacturer to recall vehicles in such a large number throughout the country. According to the manufacturer, these faults are results of a potential wiring defect which are making the malfunction and locking the customers outside the car. In such a case of malfunction of the remote entry device, customers have to take their car to their Chevrolet dealers, informed the company.

Today we have got some bad news for you all according to the report Chevrolet won’t be launching the new Spark (A.K.A Beat) in India but don’t get extremely disappointed because Chevrolet will definitely launch a new generation Beat in the Indian market which will be based on the current generation Beat hatchback platform available in the Indian market.

According to the Chevrolet the new generation Spark which was unveiled couple of months ago is based on the new M2 platform which is mainly targeted towards the developed markets of the World and hence will prove too costly for the Indian market as it is a developing market. As a result the cost structure which is required to build the new Chevrolet Spark/Beat will be too high to make it work for markets such as India which actually is a very cost competitive market.

But because the current Beat is also ageing and its competitors are definitely taking on the market by storm, Chevrolet decided to introduce a new generation Beat which will be based on the M300 platform which is actually used by the current generation Beat. Now the reports also states that that the next generation Beat which although will be based on the old platform will share lot of its components from the new generation Spark which was introduced in the International market. Just to give you an idea the new generation Beat which will be launched in the Indian market will borrow the same infotainments system from the new International Spark which also comes with a 7 inch touchscsreen.

Chevrolet has released the first teaser image of the all new Chevrolet Spark which is commonly known as Beat in the Indian market recently. The recent update that is available says that Chevrolet showcased the new Spark/Beat already in Seoul on 2nd April and will also be displayed at the2015 New York Auto show.

The Spark started its life under the skin of Daewoo Matiz in the year 1998 but later in the year 2002 General Motors took over Daewoo and launched the second generation model which was followed by the third generation later in 2010. In India this 5 door hatchback is available with both petrol and diesel engine options while in the US markets there is also an electric variant too. The third and the newest generation Spark/Beat is pinned on the GM’s Gamma platform and is based on the Vauxhall Viva and Opel Karl city car so you can expect a lot of identical styling cues in the new Spark/ Beat.

The Beat is definitely one of the most successful products that came out of the General Motors stable because they have sold more than 1.1 million Sparks around the world since it went on sale as the Beat in India in late 2009. Its success has helped it to establish its domain in more than 71 markets across the world. The new Spark/Beat promises lot of new features, new styling and offcourse! An exciting new 1.4 Litre engine under its hood which claims to be more fuel efficient at the same time.

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Finally we will be able to hear some good news from Chevrolet because recently Carscoops was able to click some spy shots of what appears to be the new Chevrolet Spark also known as Beat (In the Indian market).

These first images of the next generation Spark were clicked in Korea where it was going through road test. As you all can clearly see that the new generation Spark looks completely different than the present generation car, compared to the current Beat this new car definitely looks much less aggressive and more like the restyled variant of the Opel Karl which is also sold in the other International market.

Fortunately the car was snapped without heavy camouflage and the pulled back huge headlamps definitely will remind you of the current car, the grille towards the front where the logo actually is placed was covered though, while towards the side profile the next generation Spark (Beat) still retains its stylish door handle on its C pillar. Although the spy images are not clear but you can clearly see that the side profile has some distinct character lines to it which helps it to retain some of the old cars aggressive character.

According to the report the new Spark (Beat) will get an all new 1.0 Litre 3 cylinder Petrol unit for the International market while it will hopefully come with a new 1.0 Litre Petrol unit along with a diesel unit for the Indian market. The reports also states that the new generation Spark (Beat) will be unveiled in the International market this year only while expect it to be showcased at the Auto expo in New Delhi next year.

This small car might not have done wonders for Chevrolet in India but it surely left its mark in the global market. Recently General Motors announced that their Chevrolet Spark (Beat is known as Spark in the International market) has crossed the 1 Million sales mark worldwide which is a huge number achieved by a small car in its market segment.

The Beat was first launched in the Indian market back in the year 2009, but standing in the year 2014 this small car is now sold in 71 countries across the Globe. The Beat is most popular in the markets of South Korea, United States and Mexico and believe it or not 10 percent of the sales of the Beat till date came from the U.S markets alone, so it is quite obvious that the Beat is a popular choice amongst small car in the U.S market. The Beat with its out of the box aggressive designs attracts the younger buyers and according to Chevrolet small car sales have grown this year compared to the previous year and more than 9 percent of the owners are below age group of 35.

In the year 2014, the Chevrolet Beat has also won the IIHS Top Safety Pick designation. In India it is available with both petrol and diesel engine options. The Chevrolet Beat Petrol is powered by a 1.2 liter 4 Cylinder in-line DOHC motor mated to a 5 speed manual transmission producing about 80.5 PS of peak power and 108 Nm of torque. The diesel variant on the other hand is powered by a 1.0 XSDE motor mated to the same 5 speed manual transmission producing about 57 Ps of peak power and 142 Nm of torque. Both these engines claim to return an impressive fuel efficiency figures.

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Things are definitely not going in General Motors favor right now in India and in order to attract the attention of the consumers Chevorlet recently launched a limited edition of their hatchbacks Beat and Sail U-VA in the Indian market.

These special edition hatches were displayed at the 2014, Auto Expo which was held in Delhi and will definitely attract the attention of the soccer fans of India specially Manchester United fans. Known as Manchester United Limited Editions both these special editions hatches will be available in limited numbers in the Indian market. Chevrolet launched it in the Indian market because the auto brand made its debut on Manchester United’s home shirt and this legendary soccer team will play their first match on July 23rd 2014 in their new branded shirt against the L.A. Galaxy at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.

Coming to the special edition cars these special edition hatches will be available with Manchester United Decals on their body, stylish alloy Wheels, Special Seat Covers with the Manchester United logos on it, Music System, Illuminated Sill Plates, and OSRVM’s with Blinkers lastly a Roof Rails and exclusive branding. Both these special edition cars were built on the LS variant of their standard models and are available in Super Red color in both petrol and diesel options and you will have to pay an extra Rs.69, 000 over the standard LS variant prices to get your hands on the Manchester United limited editions.

The Chevrolet Beat Manchester United edition is available at INR. 4. 91 lakhs (Ex Showroom Delhi) for the Petrol variant, whereas the Diesel will cost you INR. 5. 74 lakhs (Ex Showroom Delhi).

The Chevrolet Sail U-VA Manchester United Edition is available at INR. 5. 51 lakhs (Ex Showroom Delhi) for the petrol and INR. 6. 52 lakhs (Ex Showroom Delhi) for the Diesel variant.

When Chevrolet first launched the hatch Beat in the Indian market it attracted huge attention from the people because back then it was a wild and aggressive looking small hatch. Its overall size, shape and stature were absolutely perfect for our urban roads.

The Beat had huge headlamps and funky styling on its exterior while inside it received sporty touch which definitely attracted the young generation and the first time car buyers. But somehow Chevrolet Beat’s glory in the Indian market was short lived and its rivals started launching their own products which came with a more practical and spacious interior, fuel efficient engine and also was priced quite aggressively at the same time.

Although GM has made couple of minor changes to the hatches exterior earlier but somehow it failed to revive its position in the Indian market, recently Chevy launched a facelift version of the Beat in the Indian market at the 2014 Auto Expo which was held in Delhi. This facelift Beat too received minor cosmetic upgrades both on its exterior and interior, however open the front hood and inside it you will find the same 1.0 Liter XSDE diesel engine while the petrol version is powered by the S-TEC II powertrain, but does these powertrains now deliver more power and torque amount? You will definitely get all your answers once you go through this entire review of the facelift 2014 Chevrolet Beat.

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The Beat is undoubtedly the most important car for Chevrolet and GM yet in India. It’s the car that the American manufacturer hopes will take the fight to the Japanese and the Koreans. Launched in the beginning of 2010 after GM has launched the Cruze, the Beat has made its presence felt on Indian roads and now GM is going full throttle with the diesel variant and advertising its efficiency to win over the cost sensitive Indian buyer.

GM believes that the Indian taste buds are changing and we are now looking for a high-intensity, dramatic looking car. The need of the hour they think is a hatchback which isn’t just trying to blend in. The Beat is GM’s response. First unveiled at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, the Beat was launched in India in 2010. Initially it was only offered with a petrol engine but now GM also offers it with a diesel engine which it hopes will help the company correct the flagging sales. With prices for the petrol variant starting form Rs 355490 to Rs 473824 and Rs 429490 to Rs 545990 for the diesel variant ex-showroom New Delhi, does the Beat have it to beat its competitors?