Chevrolet Sail UVA

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Chevrolet India Sales Private Limited is one of the most admired and well known automotive manufacturers in the country. This reputed car maker is presently on the fifth position in the Indian car bazaar and the company has quite a number of formidable and magnificent cars in their esteemed stable. Chevrolet India is the fully owned ancillary of the international car maker, General Motors which is based in America. The company had first entered the Indian automobile market in the pre-independence era in year, 1928 and was one of the first car makers to setup an assembly plant in the country. But they had to leave after some years as there were some problems with the then socialist government of India. The company then re-entered the Indian market in year 2003 and since then are doing quite well with their fearsome fleet of cars. Chevrolet India has their manufacturing facilities in the states of Gujarat as well as in Talegaon Dabhade, which is based in Maharashtra along with a massive technical center that is located in Bengaluru. Presently, Chevrolet India has close to 279 official automobile dealerships spanning over 213 cities across the country and the company also has plans to increase them further. This company has some of the most stylish and admired cars in the country.

One such remarkable hatchback that was recently introduced in the country is the New Chevrolet Sail UVA hatchback , which is presently doing astounding sales for the company. This exciting new Chevrolet Sail UVA hatchback is being offered with both petrol and diesel engine option and has four trims of petrol and three versions of diesel for sale. The company has equipped this new Chevrolet Sail UVA hatchback with a performance packed 1.2 L petrol drive train that has four cylinders and can displace 1199cc, which is rather good for the Indian road conditions. This petrol motor has the ability to produce a peak power of 84.28 Bhp along with a maximum torque of 113 Nm. While the diesel version has been fitted with the highly acclaimed 1.3 L turbocharged SMARTECH engine, which has a dual overhead cam shaft along with four cylinders. This diesel mill can generate a power of 76.44 Bhp in combination with a pounding torque of 205 Nm. Both these engines have been skillfully coupled with a smooth and proficient five speed manual gear box transmission and are complaint with all the rigorous emission guidelines of Bharat Stage IV, which makes then highly advanced and lesser on emissions. The company claims that the petrol version of this New Chevrolet Sail UVA hatchback in the petrol version has the ability to generate a fairly good mileage of 18.20 kmpl, when driven under standard conditions. On the other hand, the diesel engine based version gives an impressive mileage of about 22.10 kmpl, which is quite exciting. Both these mileage claims have been certified by a reputed test agency and is as per the rule number 115 of the central motor vehicle rules. Apart from this commanding engine the company has also fitted this latest hatchback with some of the most interesting and highly convenient features for all the occupants. These features include an advanced audio system with four speakers along with Aux-in and a USB interface and Bluetooth connectivity, a powerful air conditioning unit with heater, electrically adjustable external mirrors, dual tone interiors with premium fabric upholstery, quite a number of storage spaces, a rear defogger and many more such functions. Apart from these, the company has also fitted several protective and safety aspects such as a remote central locking with a keyless entry, antilock braking system for efficient braking, a security alarm system along with an engine immobilizer, a speed sensitive auto door locks , driver and front co-passenger airbags and many more such protective functions, which will ensure safety for all the occupants along with the vehicle as well. To add to the benefits of the customer, Chevrolet India is also offering a three years Chevrolet promise that is a warranty for 3 years or 45000 Kms, whichever is earlier of the two. This warranty period will give the customers complete peace of mind and will cover cost of parts, labour and consumables for all the scheduled servicing, three wheel alignments along with balancing and maintenance for almost all the spares barring a few.

Editor's Take : The mileage of the diesel Sail U-VA is good and has been known as a frugal oil burner. The petrol one too has good mileage as well.

The said to be fortune changer of American auto major, Chevrolet Sail UVA is powered with the same 1.3L diesel mill that does duty on Maruti Suzuki Swift and Fiat Punto. This is the first time GM’s has put the 1248cc engine which os a product of GM-Fiat-Suzuki collaboration. The other engine which is seen under the hoods of Sail UVA is 1,199cc B-DOHC ‘Smartech’ petrol engine, however in comparison to the diesel trim the petrol engine is married to a slightly different five-speed manual transmission gearbox with different ratios and different gating too. With a power output of 84.8bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine offers a decent 18.3kmpl mileage and the 77bhp 1.3-litre Fiat-sourced diesel motor gives out 22.1kmpl(ARAI claimed) .

Editor's Take : The Sail U-VA is available with a 1.2-litre petrol and 1.3-litre diesel mill options. The diesel has better power than the petrol, however on paper the petrol is more powerful.

Chevrolet Sail UVA is certainly one of the most anticipated hatchbacks to be launched in India. The UVA is stylish and will be offered with petrol engine options, one being 1.2 litre of S-TEC II. The engine is dynamic and responsive and makes sure that the car gives on a high performance. Apparently, the small engine will produce about 80.5 PS of peak power along with 108 Nm of peak torque . One could also expect a diesel version of Chevrolet Sail UVA from General Motors, which would feature 1.3 litre of multi jet diesel engine taken from Fiat. This Fiat engine will guarantee Chevrolet Sail UVA to perform remarkably and churn out inspiring amount of power and torque so that owners get a very mind-blowing driving experience altogether.

These colors are available with all variants of Chevrolet Sail UVA

Editor's Take : The acceleration produced by the Sail U-VA is decent and it is good enough to make those overtaking moves in city.

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This latest hatchback, 2012 Chevrolet Sail UVA has an extremely aerodynamic body along with a vibrant overall design. The front fascia of this newest hatchback has a bold and aggressive front stance with a dual port perforated honey comb front radiator grille, which has quite a bit of chrome used on it. This stylish front grille also has a thick horizontal slat running through the center, which holds the large and prominent ‘BOW TIE’ emblem of the company that is finished in golden color. This radiator grille is surrounded by a large and luminous head light cluster, which gets a ‘hawk wing’ type of a stylish design and fashion, which gives a swanky posture to the front façade . This head light cluster has been fitted with high intensity lamps and also include the side turn blinkers that are embedded in it. Just below this high class chrome grille is a compactly done up body colored front bumper, which has a large perforated air dam in the center that is helpful in faster cooling of the power packed engine and is also flanked by a pair of shooting star styled bright fog lamps. These round shaped bright fog lamps further assist the driver to get superior visibility of the roads in varied weather and road conditions. The side profile is very striking with neatly carved out flared up wheel arches, which have been fitted with an exclusive set of 12 spoke, 14 inch light alloy wheels, which have been covered with tubeless radial tyres of size 170/70 R14 that further add to the sportiness of this New Chevrolet Sail UVA hatchback. The sides have also been fitted with body colored outside rear view mirrors as well as door handles, which further add to the beauty of the side outline of this hatchback. The side profile also gets wider opening rear doors that add to the refined look of this hatchback along with providing extra convenience for the rear passengers to enter and exit from this vehicle. The rear end gets a bright tail lamp cluster with a high mounted stop lamp and a rear body colored bumper. The rear wind screen is quite large and also has a wash and wiping function along with a defogger as well. The roof gets a sleek mounted antenna for better reception of the FM Radio as well.

Exterior Measurements 

The overall dimensions of this new 2012 Chevrolet Sail UVA hatchback are quite liberal and can easily take in five occupants with ease. The total length of this latest entrant is 3946mm along with a total width of 1690mm, which is rather wide. The overall height of this new hatchback is 1503mm, while the roomy wheel base of this new car is 2465mm, which is quite spacious. This new Chevrolet Sail UVA has a cargo volume of 248 litres, which can be further increased to a massive 1134 kgs by folding the rear passenger seat. The minimum ground clearance of the petrol engine based hatchback is 174mm, whereas the diesel engine based variant is a little lesser to about 168mm, which is fairly good enough. The all New Chevrolet Sail UVA hatchback has a minimum turning radius of 10.3 meters, which is reasonably good. The approximate kerb weight of the petrol engine based hatchback is about 1065 kgs, while the diesel engine based version weighs close to 1124 kgs.

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Editor's Take : The interior space of the Sail U-VA is good in both the rows and even the boot size is decent. The U-VA’s biggest USP has been its space, and so Chevrolet has retained the U-VA title to convey the same.

The company has also done up the insides of this New 2012 Chevrolet Sail UVA hatchback with flamboyance and have fitted in some very practical and convenient aspects. The seating arrangement of this hatchback is quite comfortable with well cushioned seats and liberal inside space, which can easily accommodate five passengers. This latest hatchback has ample leg room along with shoulder and head space that makes the occupants comfy and gives a delightful driving experience. The interiors are done up with graceful dual tone interior scheme, which have a coffee beige and black combination. The seats are covered with premium quality fabric upholstery, which is giving the interiors of this hatchback a cultured and elegant look. The three spoke sporty steering wheel is quite responsive and is covered with high quality leather along with the gear shift lever as well as the hand brake making it look more refined and upscale. The center stack bezel of this all New Chevrolet Sail UVA hatchback has lustrous and glossy metallic paint on it. While there are quite a lot of storage spaces inside this latest entrant such as a high volume glove box, which can store quite a number of things in it. There are more than 25 storage spaces that make the intercity as well as the long journeys very comfortable for all the passengers. There is a fairly large boot compartment along with a space under the rear seat. The boot space can be increased by folding the smartly designed rear row seats for accommodating bigger luggage and other objects. The company is said to have designed the interiors of this car on the SSU (smart space utilization) design concept, which helps in an undisturbed panoramic view of the surroundings and provides abundant space at the same time.

This New 2012 Chevrolet Sail UVA hatchback also has a couple of cup holders in the front console, front doors have been incorporated with map pockets, then the interior color illumination is in amber color that gives a subtle yet classy look to the instrument cluster. Both the front seats have back pockets for the use of the rear passengers, chrome finished inside door handles add to the elegance of the interiors, a rear parcel shelf to keep a few important things at hand, a cigar lighter and an ashtray as well. The driver and the front co-passenger get a sun visor each with the driver side being fitted with a ticket holder, while the co-passenger side being equipped with a vanity mirror, a digital clock in the center console, a highly developed music system along with CD/MP3 player and Radio FM with four speakers to add to the in-cabin ambience, which also has other input options such as an Aux-in port and a USB interface as well . The top end and the mid level variants have been incorporated with Bluetooth connectivity, which further helps in mobile music streaming, mobile hands free that also includes making or receiving a call, ending or rejecting a call, caller number identification, automatic reconnection and has the ability to easily pair up to five different phones/numbers in it. The powerful air conditioner unit fitted in this New Chevrolet Sail UVA hatchback is very proficient and can cool the entire cabin space within no time. The company has placed the fuel tank centrally, so that the short rear and front overhangs augment the inside space for the passengers. This new hatchback also has a 12V accessory socket to add to the convenience of the passengers. Then this all New Chevrolet Sail UVA hatchback also gets an interior courtesy lamp and also a boot compartment lamp for the convenience of the passengers in the night. There is also a chunky and very responsive power steering with tilt adjustment, which makes it very easy to maneuver this hatchback in peak traffic conditions as well. Then the driver seat can be adjusted and customized according to the height and weight of the driver, which is an added benefit. The instrument cluster gets a digital tachometer and this New Chevrolet Sail UVA also has a remote fuel filler lid opener along with a tailgate release button as well, which further enhances the comfort level of the driver. All these and many more such functions and aspects make this all new 2012 Chevrolet Sail UVA hatchback, one of the best cars in its segment and will soon become the best seller from the company as well.

Editor's Take : The petrol and diesel engines on the U-VA have decent performance, however the petrol one needs some revving for better extraction of power.

The new Chevrolet Sail UVA is expected to arrive in three variants, two being powered with petrol engine and one being equipped with a diesel engine. Chevrolet Sail is likely to get a 1.2 litre of S-TEC II petrol engine that would be extremely responsive as well as robust. This engine promises to generate about 80.5 PS of peak power accompanied with about 108 Nm of maximum torque. On the other hand, the 1.4 litre of S-TEC II petrol engine, which is globally present is as dynamic and aggressive as other high performance engine, but sadly it will not make it to India. This engine will churn out the right amount of power and torque, which will ensure it to become one of the best performing petrol hatchbacks currently available in the market. The new Chevy will directly compete with cars like Ford Figo, Nissan Micra and Hyundai i10.

Apparently, the firm will also bring in the diesel variant of Chevrolet Sail UVA, which will sport the 1.3 litre of multi jet diesel engine borrowed from Fiat. Looking at the every rising demand for diesel cars in the Indian car market, launching Chevrolet Sail hatchback in diesel variant is certainly a very smart move by General Motors. This 1.3 litre of multi jet engine is not only a high performing engine, but will also make certain that the car delivers impressive fuel efficiency with low carbon dioxide emissions. All three engines will be cleverly mated by the 5 speed manual gearbox, thereby enhancing the entire driving experience for the owner.

The new and fresh Chevrolet Sail UVA will sport regular steel wheels in the base variant, whereas the top end variant will feature the very smart and elegant alloy wheels. The alloy wheels will not only enhance the driving experience for the owner but will also make sure that the drive on the new Chevrolet Sail Hatchback becomes smooth and bump-free, even on the rugged Indian terrain.

The braking system of the new Chevrolet Sail UVA has been designed and developed with utmost care and concern. General Motors is well aware of the fact that how important is for a car to come with a good and effective braking system. Therefore, GM has provided the hatchback with MacPherson strut suspension in the front accompanied with a twist beam axle at the rear with gas shockers. The car has disc brakes in the front and the drum brakes for the rear making the car just perfect.

Editor's Take : The safety features on the Sail U-VA are decent as it gets airbags and ABS on the top-of-the-line version.

Coming to the safety front, the new Chevrolet Sail UVA will come fully equipped and make sure that the car as well as the passengers are safe and sound. The main body of Chevrolet Sail hatchback has been made with high strength steel, which makes it more strong and sturdy. The fuel tank has also been protected by steel beam rolling beams thereby assuring extreme safety of the driver and the passengers. Dual front airbags along with anti lock braking system with EBD comes as standard features on the safety front. What enhances the safety features of this hatchback is the stability traction control, electronic stability control , fog lamps and rear seat belts.

Editor's Take : The U-VA comes loaded with in-built music system with Bluetooth connectivity and electrically adjustable mirrors.

The entertainment front of Chevrolet Sail UVA is very sound and elegant. The car will be installed with a sophisticated and very well-designed 2 DIN music player fitted in an instrumental panel, which also contains FM Radio . The music system also comes with AUX-in interface thereby amplifying the entertainment part of the car.