Chevy Beat

Mafia · 22nd February 2010, 11:47

Its here. Its here. The White angel is here. Got a timely and decent service from Sundaram Motors on Kasturba Road, Bangalore. I booked the can on 08th Feb. Had the car delivered on 19th. There are absolutely no freebies with the beat.

I am upgrading from the 5 speed M800. I drove a Santro(2006 model) for a month when I got rid of my old one and I feel the beat is a good upgrade to a Santro in terms of ride quality.

I have driven about 200kms in the city over last 2 days and here are my observations:
Pros:
The Beat is built well and Sound insulation if great.
The AC chills!!
Ride quality is just right. Not bumpy like the Santro nor too soft.
Room rear seat
Has a good turning radius.
High dash does not hamper visibility
Gear shift is great
Engine is silent and vibration free at idling.(have to check on the Tachometer to figure if it is on or off)
Loads of cubby holes
Digital dash a pleasure to watch
People stare at the car
People mistake it for a 2door

Cons:
Steering feels heavy(compared to a Santro)
Too much feedback from the steering on bumpy roads.
AC drains power from the engine under 1500 RPM
Engine performance is not up to the mark.
IRVM is useless
Tiny boot

More at first service. If I have missed out something please feel free to ask..

raghu230506 · 22nd February 2010, 11:52

Congratulations on your new "BEAT".

Post some pics soon.

Any info on FE?

gemithomas · 22nd February 2010, 11:56

Why do you say engine performance is not upto the mark? Is it underpowered?

I felt the car pulls well enough after 2K rpm. Below that its kind of very sluggish. Please let me know what you feel. since i also have booked the car.

jkdas · 22nd February 2010, 11:57

Congrats ! Which model did you buy and how much did it cost you OTR ? Ease on the accelerator pedal till you run her in

.

And Beat too gets the 3 year warranty?

quadmaniac · 22nd February 2010, 12:06

Congrats Mafia.

I have the same question - can you elaborate on the 'underpowered' bit?

Also, why do you think the OVRM is 'useless'?

And, good quality pics please - the more the merrier!

infallible79 · 22nd February 2010, 12:10

Congrats Mafia. I saw couple of Beats in Mumbai when I was there over the weekend. Loved the overall look of this car... very futuristic I must say. I specifically liked its front grill, which I found similar to Cruze. Awaiting some pics from your end now

.

Also, do keep us posted on its fuel efficiency figures.

Cheers!
Amit

recshenoy · 22nd February 2010, 12:15

congrats dude.

Are you planning t-bhp recommended tire upgrade?

Please check below thread for details

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...-upgrades.html

Caramelo · 22nd February 2010, 17:07

congratulations mafia. now for better handling and looks. tyres should be upgraded. those skinny tyres look horrible. its the only grudge i have with this car. other than that its fantastic.

auto-one · 22nd February 2010, 17:08

Hi Mafia..Congrats on ur purchase.Now we can say that 'The Mafia owns the BEAT'

The BEAT looks cool in white too.( spotted a white yesterday itself )
What makes you say thet the IRVM is useless? And yeah, a pic is awaited.

HammerHead · 22nd February 2010, 20:55

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itwasntme · 22nd February 2010, 21:50

Congrats man! I expected a 'gangsta with bling' black colour from your handle :-)

Saw a red one with wide tyres today here in BLR. Looked stunning and nearly had an accident rubbernecking!

k-swifter · 22nd February 2010, 23:25

Congrats Man, you will feel little exclusive about your new purchase. Do update us on this thread with your observations regarding ride, mileage and handling of the car under various circumstances.

blackasta · 22nd February 2010, 23:30

Congrats Mafia. Expecting pictures real soon!

salbin · 22nd February 2010, 23:44

Congratulations Mafia for your white Beat.
It is good that you got it very fast.
Please mention about the version (PS/LS/LT/LTO)
Do come with more detailed report with photos
Also mention about the accessories if any.

SchumiFan · 22nd February 2010, 23:48

Congrats Mafia on your new BEAT. Do post some pictures of the car, its seats and also fill the boot with some bags just to show how much it will hold. I think that will be better than showing an empty boot and leaving us to guess

22nd February 2010, 11:47	#1
Mafia BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BLR MCT Posts: 968 Thanked: 901 Times	Chevy Beat Its here. Its here. The White angel is here. Got a timely and decent service from Sundaram Motors on Kasturba Road, Bangalore. I booked the can on 08th Feb. Had the car delivered on 19th. There are absolutely no freebies with the beat. I am upgrading from the 5 speed M800. I drove a Santro(2006 model) for a month when I got rid of my old one and I feel the beat is a good upgrade to a Santro in terms of ride quality. I have driven about 200kms in the city over last 2 days and here are my observations: Pros: The Beat is built well and Sound insulation if great. The AC chills!! Ride quality is just right. Not bumpy like the Santro nor too soft. Room rear seat Has a good turning radius. High dash does not hamper visibility Gear shift is great Engine is silent and vibration free at idling.(have to check on the Tachometer to figure if it is on or off) Loads of cubby holes Digital dash a pleasure to watch People stare at the car People mistake it for a 2door Cons: Steering feels heavy(compared to a Santro) Too much feedback from the steering on bumpy roads. AC drains power from the engine under 1500 RPM Engine performance is not up to the mark. IRVM is useless Tiny boot More at first service. If I have missed out something please feel free to ask.. Last edited by Eddy : 22nd February 2010 at 11:48. Reason: Pls do not copy-paste from an external editor like MS word since it leaves behind formatting tags.
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22nd February 2010, 11:52	#2
raghu230506 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 766 Thanked: 64 Times View My Garage	Congratulations on your new "BEAT". Post some pics soon. Any info on FE?
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22nd February 2010, 11:56	#3
gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	Why do you say engine performance is not upto the mark? Is it underpowered? I felt the car pulls well enough after 2K rpm. Below that its kind of very sluggish. Please let me know what you feel. since i also have booked the car.
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22nd February 2010, 11:57	#4
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,493 Times View My Garage	Congrats ! Which model did you buy and how much did it cost you OTR ? Ease on the accelerator pedal till you run her in . And Beat too gets the 3 year warranty?
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22nd February 2010, 12:06	#5
quadmaniac BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 433 Thanked: 119 Times	Congrats Mafia. I have the same question - can you elaborate on the 'underpowered' bit? Also, why do you think the OVRM is 'useless'? And, good quality pics please - the more the merrier!
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22nd February 2010, 12:10	#6
infallible79 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 49 Thanked: 0 Times	Congrats Mafia. I saw couple of Beats in Mumbai when I was there over the weekend. Loved the overall look of this car... very futuristic I must say. I specifically liked its front grill, which I found similar to Cruze. Awaiting some pics from your end now . Also, do keep us posted on its fuel efficiency figures. Cheers! Amit
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22nd February 2010, 12:15	#7
recshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mangalore / Bangalore Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 256 Times	congrats dude. Are you planning t-bhp recommended tire upgrade? Please check below thread for details http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...-upgrades.html
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22nd February 2010, 17:07	#8
Caramelo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ahmedabad Posts: 769 Thanked: 17 Times	congratulations mafia. now for better handling and looks. tyres should be upgraded. those skinny tyres look horrible. its the only grudge i have with this car. other than that its fantastic. Last edited by Caramelo : 22nd February 2010 at 17:15.
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22nd February 2010, 17:08	#9
auto-one BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 237 Thanked: 13 Times	'Mafia'... Hi Mafia..Congrats on ur purchase.Now we can say that 'The Mafia owns the BEAT' The BEAT looks cool in white too.( spotted a white yesterday itself ) What makes you say thet the IRVM is useless? And yeah, a pic is awaited.
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22nd February 2010, 20:55	#10
HammerHead Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Goan in Pune Posts: 1,253 Thanked: 651 Times View My Garage	Post deleted by the Team-BHP Support : Please do NOT post one-liners that add little or no informational value to the thread. We need your co-operation to maintain the overall quality of this forum. Please read our rules before proceeding any further. Last edited by GTO : 27th February 2010 at 14:46.
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22nd February 2010, 21:50	#11
itwasntme Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 7,309 Thanked: 13,160 Times View My Garage	Congrats man! I expected a 'gangsta with bling' black colour from your handle :-) Saw a red one with wide tyres today here in BLR. Looked stunning and nearly had an accident rubbernecking!
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22nd February 2010, 23:25	#12
k-swifter Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 18 Thanked: 0 Times	Congrats Man, you will feel little exclusive about your new purchase. Do update us on this thread with your observations regarding ride, mileage and handling of the car under various circumstances.
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22nd February 2010, 23:30	#13
blackasta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WB 26 Posts: 3,406 Thanked: 2,922 Times View My Garage	Congrats Mafia. Expecting pictures real soon!
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22nd February 2010, 23:44	#14
salbin BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore, Kochi Posts: 525 Thanked: 307 Times View My Garage	Congratulations Mafia for your white Beat. It is good that you got it very fast. Please mention about the version (PS/LS/LT/LTO) Do come with more detailed report with photos Also mention about the accessories if any.
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22nd February 2010, 23:48	#15
SchumiFan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,042 Thanked: 1,163 Times	Congrats Mafia on your new BEAT. Do post some pictures of the car, its seats and also fill the boot with some bags just to show how much it will hold. I think that will be better than showing an empty boot and leaving us to guess
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