Chevrolet Beat Diesel LT

General Motors is known for its American engineering and contemporary excellence in automobile. GM is doing business in India for a long time now and they have launched some good cars. Chevrolet Beat is undoubtedly the most successful car in their fleet. The Beat is a premium hatchback which falls into B segment. Chevrolet Beat has been offered in petrol, diesel and LPG variants. There are a total 4 diesel variants, out of which Chevrolet Beat Diesel LT is the base variant. Chevrolet Beat Diesel LT has a very aggressive and dynamic design which makes it different from others. It brought in the much needed freshness and new design language in automotive industry. The car not only looks good but it is also efficient and powerful when it comes to its powertrain. It features a 1.0-litre XSDE SMARTECH 3-cylinder Common Rail Diesel engine, which churns out peak power of 57bhp with a peak torque of 150Nm. The Beat 1.0 LT is the most fuel efficient car in its segment with a mileage of 25.44kmpl. The first thing that drives everyone's attention towards it, is its ultramodern looks. The car has an exceptionally big and disproportional front, which gives it a distinctive and fascinating appearance. The bigger and parted front grille with golden Chevy emblem mounted in mid and even huge headlamps add charm at the front fascia. The high bonnet with deep chin is also appealing and complements the overall looks. The side profile looks good with big wheel arches and creases and roof rails. The rear looks even better with the stylish twin barrel tail-lamps and nicely carved curve. Chevy Beat Diesel LT is not only looks good from outside but also from inside, the interiors are also exceptional and enhances the visual treat. The quality of the material used in the car is very good, which makes it more comfortable. However, the Beat 1.0 LT is the top end diesel variant. The car is full of features like ABS, body colour ORVM, fog lamps, silver coloured roof rails, rear defogger and rear wiper etc. On the whole, its nice beautiful family car, which comes with contemporary looks and best in class mileage.

Exteriors

Chevrolet Beat Diesel LT possesses newfangled looks, which attracts everyone. There are a lot of style elements that make this compact car special and stylish. Starting with the front fascia, it has been blessed with the parted front grille and shiny golden Chevrolet's Bowtie logo, which is wedged in between huge headlamps. The body coloured bumper with big air dam and neatly integrated chrome fog lamps provides that extra amount of style which makes the car more groovy. The side profile gets impressive with aerodynamically carved curves and creases with aesthetically designed wheel arches and stylish 14-inch alloy wheels. The rear door handles have been placed at side windows which are truly amazing and enhances the contemporary design style of the car. The rear adorned by classy round shaped taillamps, rear wiper and spoiler with brake light. The silver coloured roof rails is what that make it more aggressive and makes it look more sportier. With the dynamic body style and contemporary styling the Cherolet Beat LT becomes one of the most stylish car in the world. The Exterior dimensions of Chevrolet Beat Diesel are, 3640mm x 1595mm x 1520mm (Length x Width x Height) with a Wheelbase of 2375mm, Ground Clearance of 175mm and a kerb weight of 1027kg.

Interiors

The Interiors of the car are as contemporary and stylish as the exterior. The packaging of the interiors have been done so well that it maintains the flavour of compactness and comfort at the same time. The interiors are advanced and new, starting with the dashboard, which is furbished in pearl black finish and features an illuminated blue instrument cluster. The blue lights around the controls makes the interiors alive in the night. The youthful and fresh interiors include an advanced integrated central panel with a graphic infotainment display, HVAC controls, fully loaded integrated stereo with MP3, USB and Aux-in compatibility and automatic climate control. The snazzy superbike inspired instrument cluster is what that attracts the attention and adds a timeless feel to the car. The spacious interiors become more comfortable with good quality upholstery and ample boot and cabin space. The automatic air conditioning unit with climate control makes the car a cucon of comfort. The interiors of the are spacious and comfortable and car comes loaded with a lot of comfort features, which further enhances the comfort.

Engine and Performance

Chevrolet Beat Diesel LT comes with a 1.0-litre XSDE SMARTECH 3-cylinder Common Rail Diesel engine, which is tuned to achieve maximum power and frugality. The 3 cylinder engine have 12 valves and comes mated with 5-speed manual gearbox. The gear shift of the car is so smooth and makes the drivability even better. The 1.0-litre engine churns out maximum power of 58.5 PS at 4000rpm and a maximum torque of 150 Nm at 1750rpm. The power outputs are enough for a daily commuter and city rides. The mileage of 25.77kmpl is definitely a head-turner factor here. The mileage is best in the class and makes the Beat Diesel LT ahead of the competitors.

Braking and Handling

The braking and handling plays a very crucial role when it comes to safety and drivability. The suspension of the Chevrolet Beat Diesel LT is very efficient and precise. The car features Mc Pherson strut suspension at front and Compound Link type suspension at rear, which further incorporate with 4 gas filled shock absorbers. When it comes to the braking, Chevy Beat is packed with very efficient and sound braking system, which comes with front ventilated disk type brakes and rear drum type brakes. The braking system is further improved with ABS(Anti-lock Braking System), which improves braking and makes it more precise and avoid wheel locking in the case of sudden halt at high speeds.

Safety Features

Safety features become very important as the safety of you and your family depends on them. The Chevrolet cars always comes loaded with enough safety equipments and so the Beat LT is. The car has been packed with both active and passive safety features, which makes it one of most secure cars in its segment. The ABS improves braking and reduce chances of collision. Whereas, the dual SRS airbags insures maximum safety of driver and passenger in the case of collision. The 2.5 mph impact proof front bumper also avoids major injuries to the car. The car also features child lock and other active security features. The large halogen lamps and chrome fog lamps helps to maximise visibility during driving in night and bad weather conditions.

Comfort Features

Chevrolet Beat Diesel LT is the high end variant and comprises many comfort features with it. The car has an smart and spacious cabin which can accommodate five people easily and comes equipped with many comfort features like automatic air conditioning with cruise control and integrated music system with AUX and MP3. The car also comes with all power windows and internally adjustable ORVMs. Some other comfort features of the Chevy Beat LT are remote fuel lid opener, boot lid opener, cigarette lighter, antenna, sun visor, vanity mirror, bottle holders in door trims, etc.

Pros

Aggressive and Stylish looks, Safety Features, and Mileage

Cons

Automatic Transmission and parking assist is missing, power output is bit low