Chevrolet Beat Diesel Review

Chevrolet Beat Diesel

Chevrolet Beat diesel is a nice hatchback car with sports design in B segment of automobiles. This small car was launched in 2010 in petrol-only variant. Then in February 2011, GM arrived LPG variant of Beat and finally much awaited Chevrolet Beat Diesel was launched in July 2011. Chevrolet Beat diesel literally started price war among diesel hatchback cars in country. This diesel car from Chevrolet spreads its glory with high mileage rate of 25.44 kmpl and is most fuel efficient car in India.

Chevrolet Motors, global brand of GM is in automotive sector since 1911 when it was incorporated in Detroit. This auto brand has now extended reach in over 120 countries across the globe. It debuted in India with Opel brand in association with Birla Group in 1996. Here, Chevrolet Motors began operations in 2003 and since then it has provided some best cars in India including Chevrolet Captiva, Chevrolet Optra, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Aveo U-VA, Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Beat and Chevrolet Tavera. Chevrolet offers customers with fuel-efficient, safe and reliable cars which deliver high quality, expressive design, spirited performance and value. General Motors India operates hi-tech assembly units in Halol, Gujarat and in Talegaon, Maharashtra. Company has sold up to 1,11,510 units in 2011 against 1,10,804 units sold in 2010. Chevrolet Beat diesel has regularly been one of the top performers for the company.

Chevrolet Beat has got warm response from numerous critics across auto market. According to a well-known auto magazine, “Chevrolet Beat’s funky looks and ultra-competitive price tag have clearly struck a chord with hatch buyers”, while other says, “The Beat is a brilliant package. It’s a great combination of style, interior packaging, efficiency and dynamics. It is difficult to find fault with this car because there are no glaring faults; stuff that you could take issue with. Most of all, it represents fantastic value-for-money." GM India’s Vice President P.Balendran also adds that they have been able to maintain growth mainly due to favourable response to Chevrolet Beat Diesel.

Special character attached to styling of this car has sent shivers down the spine of Japanese and Korean auto manufacturers which occupies top spot in Indian auto industry. It is built on trendy design lines and attracts youths to the large extent who are constantly looking for a different car. It does not look like cheap 4-wheeler, looking at which, one cannot complain about a basic feature being missed in it. Diamond shaped headlamps, wide grille which is more or less a family feature of Chevrolet cars, round fog lamps with chrome lining, startling alloy wheels, silver roof rails and most importantly door handles near C-Pillar are high points of Chevrolet’s beast car that adds X-factor to Beat.

Not just exteriors but even interior styling garners oodles of ovation. As one step in this super cool hatchback car, user can feel calm and cool ice-blue illumination around controls on dashboard. Stylish instrument cluster with LED backlit speedometer and tachometer has been manufactured taking inspiration from superbikes. Chevrolet Beat interiors strike a chord with young generating and install freshness in occupants’ mood. Glittery piano black panel, high-tech graphic infotainment display on attached central console which also adorns HVAC controls, radio and CD player with MP3, USB and Aux-in ports imparts agility in driving experience. Driver feels he is driving a race car while having hands on Chevrolet Beat. Air conditioning with Automatic Climate control, 60:40 split folding rear seats power steering and power windows give counterparts a run for their money.   

Under hood also Chevrolet Beat proves that it is not less than the most coveted hatchbacks of India. As far as performance is considered, hi-tech Chevrolet Beat carries SMARTECH II engine, fitted with Port Deactivation technology, dual overhead cam and EGR. This 1199cc petrol engine throws high level of mileage rate of 18.6 km/l and reduces emissions along with refined driveline noise and vibration characteristics. Chevrolet Beat Diesel runs on a 1.0L 3-cylinder XSDE SMARTECH Common Rail diesel engine and serves with a maximum mileage of up to 25.44 km/litre. This ultra-smart engine fitted with Launch Support Logic allows to drive over slopes with ease and comfort. Beat diesel boasts of ILSS (Intelligent Launch Support System) that ensures facile launch, particularly on gradients, in association with Advanced Insta-Torque Boost (AIB) & Electronic Throttle. Electronic Clutch Switch detects that clutch pedal has been pressed and delivers optimum level of torque. Chevy cars in India are known for their commendable mileage rate, safety and reliability. General Motors also introduced LPG version of this car which has same specification as petrol. Chevrolet Motors India also showed Beat Electric in Auto Expo 2012-their recent launch Beat is a perfect package as a whole.  

Laudable design is complemented with state of the art safety measures. Active safety features like front dual airbags, front seat belts with load limiters and ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) prevents locking of wheels during application of brakes. Nearly 60 per cent of structure is manufactured with high quality steel, adding strength to critical points and keeping occupants well protected inside. Safety features are same in petrol, LPG Chevrolet Beat.

Chevrolet Beat Diesel Review by Autocarbazar.com Editorial team

Chevrolet Beat was first arrived in the year of 2010. It is a futuristic car that has been the most significant car for General Motors India. When launched Beat raised the bar for hatchbacks in India with catchy looks and futuristic interiors. This car has been designed by boffins at GM-Daewoo design studio in South Korea and end product is an absolute eye capturing. First thing that draws attention of buyers is oversized front and chunky grille sporting Chevrolet bow-tie. This gives Beat a dynamic stance. High-waistline and sloped roof with rails on top make Chevrolet Beat looks interesting from side as well. To give a 2-door appearance, rear door handles have been disguised in C pillars.

These look good but eat up rear window glass and can seem claustrophobic to some users. Interiors have a dash with twin console design and piano black trim looks wonderful. Superbike motivated instrument console looks great though a digital speedo and analogue tacho would have worked better than existing analogue speedo and digital tachometer. Dash is fit for a elite class car and interiors are engaging. This car has contoured seats which offer good side support but overall seat is not deep enough to offer good lumbar support and low seating position can be a problem during long journeys. Beat is available with two engine options, petrol and a diesel.

Petrol has mileage of 14-15 kmpl in city but one that takes cake is Beat diesel which has a praiseworthy mileage rate of 25 kmpl which is great and reduces running cost to the wide extent. It simply means price difference between petrol and diesel is nullified by economy of diesel. Diesel is also perfectly quick though in highway does feel strained but overall diesel variant is our choice due to mileage. Petrol variant is good but loses out on economy. Chevrolet Beat has best ride quality not just among three cars but in entire segment. Superior ride quality also gives Chevrolet Beat an advantage in overall handling. Car feels sharp around corners and is a delight to drive on congested city roads. Front suspension of Chevrolet Beat is of McPherson strut and rear suspension is of compound link type. Prices for Beat start at 3.8 lakhs to 5.7 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi. Moreover, it is also available in LPG plus usual petrol and diesel. Though car has been available for a long time it still looks good and makes a great buy especially diesel.

What's new in Chevrolet Beat Diesel

• You will like Chevrolet Beat Diesel for
• Funky styling inside & out. Unique superbike-inspired speedometer too
• Excellent urban driveability from the diesel engine. Effortless to drive within city
• Vibrations surprisingly well-controlled for a 3 cylinder engine
• Equipment levels identical to the petrol. Full safety kit (ABS & Airbags) available
• Compliant ride quality. No bumpiness like other tall-boy hatchbacks
• Well packaged interiors (for 4)

You May Not Like Chevrolet Beat Diesel for

• Motor lacks top-end punch. Not a sprightly highway performer at all
• Gruff engine note at higher rpms
• Compact 170 liter boot. 50 - 60 liters smaller than competition
• Very dull dark-grey interior shade. No beige option yet
• Some goodies missing (keyless entry, height adjustable driver seat)
• Small rear window creates a claustrophobic ambience at the back

Front line features of Chevrolet Beat Diesel are:

• Engine: 1.2- Litre, 3-Cylinder CRDI Diesel Engine
• Power: 60bhp
• Torque: 100Nm@4400rpm
• Transmission: 5 Manual gears:
• Suspension: McPherson Strut, Compound Link Type
• Steering: Tilt
• Brakes: Disc
• Tyre size: 155/70 R14
• Ground clearance: 165.00 mm
• Fuel tank capacity: 35 ltrs
• Seating capacity: 5

Chevrolet Beat Diesel Looks and style

Highly-engineered Chevrolet Beat has always been spectacular to look at and even after being around for a while it does not look like it is aging. It is still fresh and stands out among other cars of its segment. Huge front head lamps and signature Chevrolet grille instantly capture one’s attention while upswept crease, prominent wheel arches and recessed rear door handles provide a sporty look. From rear, Chevrolet Beat looks smaller than most hatchbacks but tail lights add to sporty look.

This car really has no bad angle and looks good when viewed from any direction. Inside, sporty superbike inspired instrument cluster looks snazzy. Digital display shows tacho while speedometer is analogue. Design of dashboard is beautiful while offering good fit and finish, material quality and decent storage space.

Chevrolet Beat, we tested was fully-loaded variant, so just like in petrol one, diesel Chevrolet Beat also gets auto climate control, integrated stereo and glossy piano black panel. Blue lighting for stereo console, instrument cluster and climate control knobs provide it a funky look at night.

Chevrolet Beat Diesel Interiors

1. Chevrolet Motors has crafted funky interiors for Chevrolet Beat. It gets a digital tachometer with a centre console that fuses well with entire theme of looking young. Second row knee room and boot are a bit of problem on Chevrolet Beat else everything is well placed.
2. It is a premium hatchback car with dynamic and impressive interiors. Chevrolet Beat’s interiors are mind blowing and are filled with unbeatable quality which is irresistible and attract car enthusiast in just a glance. Chevrolet Beat is designed to offer roomy and spacious interiors which give you ultimate princely comfort. Spacious interiors of car make you feel open even in heavy traffic on streets.
3. Piano Black finish on dashboard and doors offers very sophisticated looks to interiors and makes ambience of car class apart. Metallic finish Instrument Panel also offers stylish look and adds extra touch of glory to interiors of Chevrolet Beat. Quality fabric upholstery present in car merges very well with interiors and offers tremendous and stylish look to overall ambience of Chevrolet Beat.
4. Other interior features available in car are vanity mirrors, digital display trip meter, Luggage room, Sun visor, day and night rear view mirror, digital clock, tachometer, etc. Shinning touch of interior is completed with front and rear cabin lamps in 3 positions and anti-glare inside rear view mirror.

Interior Comfort

1. This car from Chevrolet Motors offers a swathe of comfort and pleasure. It is packed with wealth of advanced and comfortable features which offers a very pleasant and comfortable driving. This car is fitted with not only looks, style, interiors, and exteriors but with many comfort features to attract big number of buyers.
2. Tilt power steering present in some variant of Chevrolet Beat provides comfortable drive by customization in position according to one’s need for any height of driver. Internally adjustable ORVM present in offer provides comfort of changing view without opening windows of car. 60:40 split rear seats offer comfortable drive when you big luggage along.  
3. Power window in both front and rear seat gives comfort in closing windows when needed. Storage section is also taken care of by offering huge cargo space, cup holders, ticket holders, console box, rear parcel shelf, sunglass holder and much more. Air conditioner with heater controls inside temperature and offers very comfortable driving.
4. Attached audio system in Chevrolet Beat offers joyful drive experience with your favorite sound tracks. Rear defogger helps you drive safe in any weather condition. Rear wash and wiper provides comfortable drive in rainy seasons too. Head restraint and driver seat height adjuster allows good and comfortable driving experience to driver. Other comfort features are remote fuel lid opener, boot lid opener, cigarette lighter, antenna, sun visor, vanity mirror, bottle holders in door trims and others.

Interior Measurements

Chevrolet Beat with a sitting capacity of 5 members proves a wonderful vehicle to drive. This car comes with large room and space with elegant interiors. Interior measurements of Chevrolet Beat are Front headroom – 980 cm, Rear headroom– 890 cm, Maximum Front legroom- 1270 cm, Minimum Front legroom - 590 cm, Maximum Rear Knee room- 810 cm, Minimum Rear Knee room- 630 cm and Shoulder room - 1270 cm.

Chevrolet Beat Diesel Exterior

1. Chevrolet Beat is considered as a classy car with robust and sporty looks. This head turner is equipped with elegant design and stylish exteriors. Sleek body graphics and robust outer look is very much unadulterated and is quite irresistible which is sure to steal the breath. Curvier look of Chevrolet Beat is eye catching.
2. Satin silver finish roof rails provides sporty and dynamic look to exterior of car. B-pillar styling strip is designed to make look of car very smart. Front grille of Chevrolet Beat is well defined and merges perfectly with curvier headlights and makes look stunning and attractive. Body coloured bumpers and internally adjusted ORVMs gives car an elegant shape and offers a stylish look.
3. Rear section of car is designed with stylish LED tail lights which offer very impressive look. Body coloured external door handles and body colored door mirror cowls gives extra bit of finishing touch to exterior of Chevrolet Beat and even body colored tailgate handles offers eye-popping look to car. Chrome finished Logo of company on front of car throws trust and faith the company have. Alloy wheels and big size tubeless tyre give car an aggressive and classy look.

Exterior Measurements: Chevrolet Beat can easily accommodate a small family as it carries seat capacity of up to 5 members. Exterior dimensions of this car are its Length - 3640mm, Width - 1595mm, Height - 1520mm, Wheelbase - 2375mm, Ground Clearance-165mm. Though, Ground Clearance for this car is 175mm and weight of 1027 kg which means Chevrolet Beat Diesel is lighter than Petrol version.

Chevrolet Beat Diesel Safety

1. Chevrolet Beat Diesel comprises all safety features including airbags and ABS.
2. It is a safe car with many advanced safety features. Chevrolet Beat Diesel is loaded with both active and passive safety features to safeguard against unexpected surprises which come in the way.
3. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) available in Chevrolet Beat Diesel helps prevention of wheel locking in case of sudden braking and also controls the stability. Presence of Dual SRS Airbag insided is of great help at time of accidents and collision which reduce impact of collision and provides cushioning effect in case of crash.
4. 2.5 mph impact proof bumpers offer greater safety to occupants of car and also reduce impact of injury in collision. Halogen headlamps provide clear visibility of roads and reduce danger henceforth. Availability of front fog lamps in Chevrolet Beat Diesel acts as a safeguard against harsh climatic conditions. Front seat belts with load limiters are another safeguards present in Chevrolet Beat Diesel.
5. Other safety features are child lock that helps to drive tension free when kids are along, high mounted stop lamp which is clearly visible, double horn, side impact beams etc. With availability of gamut of advanced safeguards, one can drive Chevrolet Beat Diesel with peace of mind

Chevrolet Beat Diesel Features

Everything remains same inside Chevrolet Beat Diesel. This car always had a cozy kind of cabin feel. 3-spoke steering has its height adjustable and feels good to grip. Unique sports bike like digital instrument cluster with a soft blue back light looks sporty in Chevrolet Beat Diesel cabin. This sporty speedo unit is column mounted and has a round speedo cluster on left with a unique digital panel that shows RPM, fuel level; clock and other tell tales on right. Dashboard is on black with a grainy texture to it. Everything in here has a space age design to it. Center console on Chevrolet Beat has a climate control and a MP3/FM player that also has an upfront USB and AUX port on player. Soft blue backlit theme continues on the centre dash on climate control and music system display. AC vents on sides are foldable while center ones are not. Bottle holders in door pads hold one liter bottles easily while there are many cubby storage holes spread all around in cabin. Chevrolet Beat Diesel has a flat shaped gear changer that feels nice to grip. We would have liked a touch of chrome or aluminum on shifter. Twin-can holders are just in front of gear shifter. Front seats on Chevrolet Beat offer good support and there is enough leg room and headroom in front. At rear you get comfortable seats for 2-passenger ideally while third one can fit in if needed two head rests are on this variant. Rear seats are comfortable and these are inclined for comfortable long drives. There is good leg and knee room at rear for two passengers. Chevrolet Beat Diesel has a boot space of 180 liters that can accommodate two suitcases and few hand bags easily.

Chevrolet Beat Diesel Engine

• Chevrolet Beat Diesel is powered by a 1.2 litre 4-cylinder engine which produces 79 PS of maximum power at 6200 rpm with 108 Nm of maximum torque at 4400 rpm. S-TEC II engine employs PDA (Port De-Activation) system which “ensures high exhaust gas recirculation, resulting in combustion stability at low speeds and optimal performance at high speeds together with improved fuel efficiency.” This system also reduces emissions.
• Automatic temperature controller inside engine is another unique feature that uses a dome-type long-skirt cylinder block narrowing the space between intake valves while application of four resonators reduces engine clamor. It is coupled with efficient S-TEC-II engine is a 5-speed manual transmission.
• First-in-segment offering combined rear spoiler in Chevrolet Beat Diesel comes as  equipment essentially extends rear roofline, for refined aerodynamic performance and provides a stable stance in high-speed driving as well as increased mileage. Round tail lamps with clear polycarbonate lenses add to car's strong rear impression. Chrome-coated radiator grille and fog lamps, outside mirrors with 2-tone color, and a modified-looking roof rack are other design cues which transport Beats's styling beyond that of a mini car.

Chevrolet Beat Diesel Fuel Economy

1. Chevrolet Beat Diesel version of Chevrolet Motors is known for high mileage rate. Fuel efficiency of petrol is decent.
2. All three petrol variants of Chevrolet Beat are equipped with 1.2 L, 1199 cc, 16-Valve DOHC, STEC II petrol engine with 5-speed manual transmission gearbox. This petrol engine with Port Deactivation Technology reduces noise and enhances fuel efficiency and enables car to offer mileage of 14.5kmpl in city and 18.6kmpl on highway.
3. Chevrolet Beat Diesel is fitted with 936 cc XSDE SMARTECH 3-cylinder Common Rail Diesel engine, capable of throwing maximum power output of 62.50 PS/L and a maximum torque of 160.26 Nm/L. Chevrolet Beat Diesel provides mileage of 25.44 km/L on highways as per ARAI thus making Beat diesel the most fuel efficient car in India beating Tata Indica EV2. Though, mileage rate on city roads is expected to be lower. Chevrolet Beat LPG with new 1.2 L S-TEC or SMARTECH engine offers mileage of 13.5-14 km/l.

Chevrolet Beat Diesel Performance

1. 1.2-litre petrol engine of Chevrolet Beat Diesel has performance while diesel has economy. Both target different kind of audience. For power and less driving, petrol variant is ideal and those who travel more especially in city, diesel option is the best suitable.
2. Chevrolet Beat is very powerful and performing car with many proven technology and features in its kitty. Chevrolet Beat is available in 3 variants in Petrol as well as Diesel version. Besides, there is an additional optional pack which comes with top variant in Chevrolet Beat Diesel. This car has variants with many different features integrated to it.
3. Chevrolet Beat Petrol is equipped with 1.2 L petrol engine with a displacement of 1197 cc. The engine is also endowed with light weight DOHC engine that reduces friction, offers clear emission and performs better. This Inline type engine with 4 Cylinders and 16 valves is a very great performer and produces an impressive power of 80.5 PS at 6200rpm with 108Nm of maximum torque at 4400rpm. The Chevrolet Beat Diesel is equipped with 1 Litre XSDE SMARTECH 3-cylinder Common Rail Diesel engine, capable of producing a maximum power output of 58.5 PS@4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 150 Nm@1750 rpm. This Chevrolet Beat is packed with 5 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox that is very fuel efficient and is economical to run by providing a very excellent mileage of 25.44 kmpl. Therefore Chevrolet Beat diesel is the most fuel efficient car in 2012. The advanced engine offers highest power and torque with improved compression ratios and delivers better initial and passing acceleration in city driving conditions for overtaking.

Chevrolet Beat Diesel Front Suspension

Suspension System of Chevrolet Beat Diesel is very dynamic and efficient. Front suspension is of Mc Pherson strut and rear suspension is of Compound Link Type. The suspension has all 4 gas filed shock absorbers. New frame type front suspension available in Chevrolet Beat Diesel offers better stability and comfort. This car is packed with sound and dynamic braking system that offers safe driving to occupants. Presence of ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System ) in some variants of this car helps in preventing wheel lock up during panic braking.

Chevrolet Beat Diesel Rear Suspension

The suspension of Chevrolet Beat is highly-engineered, rear suspension is of Compound Link Type while front front boasts of Mc Pherson strut. Both these suspensions are capable enough to keep bumps away while driving on any kind of terrain.

Chevrolet Beat Diesel Braking and Handling

• Chevrolet Beat Diesel handles well when driven within speed limits. This steering is also weighed up well as speed increases.
• Suspension system of this car is well-configured. Front Mc Pherson strut and rear suspension Compound Link Type suspension system keeps bums and inconvenience away while driving on highway as well as on uneven surface of any kind . Suspension system also carries 4 gas filed shock absorbers. This new frame type front suspension available in it provides stability and driving comfort.
• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) available in Chevrolet Beat Diesel helps prevention of wheel locking in case of sudden braking and also controls stability. Presence of Dual SRS Airbag in Chevrolet Beat Diesel is of great help at time of accidents and collision which reduces impact of crash to the large extent and provides cushioning effect in collision. Impact proof bumpers which remain intact even in the speed of 2.5 mph offer greater safety to passengers and driver of car and also reduce impact of injury in case of thrust. Halogen headlamps fitted on exterior of Chevrolet Beat Diesel offer a very clear visibility to roads and reduce perils henceforth. Availability of front fog lamps in Chevrolet Beat Diesel acts as a guard against bad weather conditions. Front seat belts with load limiters are extra safeguards present in Chevrolet Beat Diesel. Some other safety features include child lock which facilitates tension free driving when kids are along. High mounted stop lamp that is clearly visible, double horn, side impact beams etc. With availability of wide range of advanced safeguards, one can drive this car with relaxed mind.

Chevrolet Beat Diesel Wheels

Chevrolet Beat Diesel carries stylish and appealing looks with a variety of advanced features inside to attract crowd. Chevrolet Beat Diesel is fitted with 14” wheels for ultimate look to exteriors. This car is available with tubeless tyres which are puncture proof and offer very comfortable driver without any tension. Size of tyre is 155/70 R14. This big sized tyre of Chevrolet Beat Diesel are very efficient in controlling car while driving on off- road conditions and also helps in reducing rate of skidding in slippery and watery roads. Alloy wheels are optional on LT variant.

Chevrolet Beat Diesel Accessories

• Chevrolet Beat Diesel comes equipped with numerous features like built- in music system with USB and auxiliary input.
• Chevrolet Beat diesel is made with Integrated Audio System with 4 speakers and antenna in some variants. Base model has no in-built provision for music system but you can surely arrange for the same, and car has the provision for speakers with surround sound effect that makes travelling a delightful experience and very enjoyable wherein you can enjoy favorite beats while driving. Chevrolet Beat Diesel also offers in-dash integrated ice-blue lit music system with full-size USB allows audio streaming and has several enhanced sound quality setting options.

Chevrolet Beat Diesel Driving Impressions

• Engine: New 1000cc, 3 Cylinder diesel is pretty noisy on outside and a bit of it on inside too. Chevrolet is master at sound damping and this is one of the traits why Chevrolet cars really sell and are comfortable to be in, though Chevrolet Beat Diesel has a bit of clatter though nothing to disturb your daily routine of driving car itself. Start accelerating her and then noise starts becoming noisier on higher RPMs and higher speeds. Constant drive at the speed of 100 kmph will bring out a distinct hum and if you are types like me who just prefers an ultra-quiet cabin, then petrol variant is the way to buy. Engine itself is peppy and punchy for short drives which make Chevrolet Beat a cool car to drive around and chuck about in traffic. Engine can surely give much above 17 kmpl in city traffic and may be 22+ on faster insterstate highways. Remember there are speed limiters which Chevrolet Motors has put in for first gear so that the engine is not spoilt a quick shift to second gear is almost all time needed. Torque of 150 Nm is able to keep Chevrolet Beat going and hence no big deal. If you are an efficiency freak, kitna-deta-hai types, then close your eyes and buy it.
• Gear ratios: Well let us talk in plain English shall we? I could not push Chevrolet Beat beyond 20-30 kmph on first, say may be up to 60 kmph on second and so on up to 5th. I could not stretch it beyond 80-90kmph as it needed lots of acceleration though showroom staff claims it will easily go to higher speeds and remain there. Well it might, but we know from other forums on how highway or long drive performance of this car is. Personally, I feel Chevrolet Beat cannot stretch but if you are 80-100kmph types, then this should just be fine! Remember these speeds are ones where insane mileages are achieved albeit you might reach a bit late to destination if not any earlier!!

Conclusion : Chevrolet Beat is a cute car. Its proportions are welcome in a city like Bangalore. It has a peppy diesel engine with great suspension system, nice automatic climate control, much to my liking black interiors with blue instrument cluster and absolutely delightful steering. Its commendable fuel efficiency is going to impress all those who have been choking out more money for petrol so far. Engine itself is a bit noisy and car itself is only a four person vehicle strictly but not a major cause for concern still. Price though is a topic of debate as we have other options in price range with full safety features. 100000 km warranty or 3 yrs coverage with labour costs zero is a great initiative from Chevrolet Motors which shows their confidence on designing good cars which need minimal service in first place.

Chevrolet Beat is certainly a best car to own as it does only not deliver fantastic results on roads but also require low amount of money as running cost. This car is best in its segment so you do not need to worry about its performance and efficiency. Just buy and enjoy comfortable and remarkable driving every time you ride it.  

Pros

• Sporty and Stylish Look
• Affordable price range
• Engine Performance and Mileage
• Advanced Safety Features

Cons

• Lack of Automatic Gearbox

Verdict

Buying price plays a vital role in this segment and Chevrolet Beat Diesel wins this race round priced at Rs. 5.13 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), Rs. 33,000 cheaper that similarly loaded base-variant of Figo.

Between ABS and airbag-equipped top end versions Beat at Rs 6.48 lakh is Rs 11,000 cheaper than Figo while also getting additional features like rear power windows, alloy wheels, climate control and front fog lamps.

Additionally, Beat offers 3 year/1,00,000km warranty while Figo makes do with 2 year/1,00,000km. And crucially Beat’s overall mileage beat Figo by 1.2kmpl. Thus if value for money is your overriding criteria we have a new segment leader in Beat diesel! But, we also must add that Figo is a better car overall. It does not look as good as Beat but has significantly more interior space, its ride and handling balance is among finest in segment and though on paper it is slower, in real world engine is nicer to use and feels faster and more tractable while being coupled to a hi-tech gearbox.

This test would have been a dead heat but we do not do dead heats at OVERDRIVE and Figo wins this by the tiniest of whiskers.

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