GM refreshes Aveo! 5.9- 6.8L. Launches Chevrolet Promise!

CrAzY dRiVeR · 11th August 2007, 10:53

Source: The hindu, August 11, 2007.

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priced between Rs. 5.90L and 6.8L, the three models of refurbished Aveo with refreshed instrument panel with chrome lining, telescopic instrument cluster, improved gearshift for easier driveability, enhanced throttle response for better acceleration and advanced levels of noise, vibration and harshness protection for silent cabin

Isn't the price tag lower than before? GM, you need a diesel badly to help sales!

Guess GM is dead serious on the Indian market, as they have shown with the products like Magnum, Spark etc!

Chevrolet promise

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GM also launched Chevrolet promise, a customer oriented initiative under which the company would refund the maintainence cost of a customer if it exceeds a fixed amount over a period of 3 years or 45000kms. The total maintainence cost of Chevrolet carlines are Spark- Rs12,999. U-VA- Rs 14,999, Aveo 15,999, Optra (P)- 17,999, Optra(D)- 26,999. "This programme stems from the confidence we have in our world class products and established Chevrolet brand as the best in class in terms of cost of maintainence"

Again a good move considering the general belief that GM cars are expensive to maintain.

theMAG · 11th August 2007, 11:24

I must say GM India has been working hard to prove and endear themselves. They had a big ad in today's TOI towards stating the low maintenance of their cars.

Good job, GM.

rahul_intlad · 11th August 2007, 11:27

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GM, you need a diesel badly to help sales!

Expect something on this front soon, have heard work is going on in this direction,infact the U-va too may get the 1.3 multijet fiat engine,though I feel the aveo[sedan] would be the first one to get dieselised.

sandeep_gopinat · 11th August 2007, 11:38

good news .. if the gear shift is better, aveo is an option worth considering in its segment.. folks, please update this thread when someone get an opportunity to test the new aveo..

Rodeo · 11th August 2007, 11:45

They have to improve customer service before anything. I am unable to register my Magnum and its been 2 months now. Even contacting GM head office on 3030 8080 has made no difference. I only hear one thing "We will contact you in a day or two. There is no way to contact higher management.

They dont have approval for Magnum yet. Because of that my insurance also does not stand valid...

theMAG · 11th August 2007, 11:59

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Originally Posted by Rodeo

They dont have approval for Magnum yet.

Hows that again ? They arent't authorized to sell the Magnum ?

amit · 11th August 2007, 12:01

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refurbished Aveo with refreshed instrument panel with chrome lining, telescopic instrument cluster

I don't think the website has been updated. Can anyone confirm if the gallery pictures on their website have been updated?

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improved gearshift for easier driveability

Isn't this the second time they have "improved" the gearshift? How many attempts are they going to take to get it right?

They seem to getting inspired by Tata's, launch the car first and then keep improving it!

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They arent't authorized to sell the Magnum?

Thats what I thought when I read Rodeo's post. Also, I haven't seen any Magnum TCDi's on the road yet.

DCEite · 11th August 2007, 12:06

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Originally Posted by amit

Isn't this the second time they have "improved" the gearshift? How many attempts are they going to take to get it right?

They seem to getting inspired by Tata's, launch the car first and then keep improving it!

No this is the first time only they have improved the gearshift.
The dealers were selling the "refreshed" Aveo for quite some time now. This is just the official announcement of the same.
A few Team-BHP members (Kamy240?) already bought the refreshed Aveo.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 11th August 2007, 12:53

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Originally Posted by Rodeo

They dont have approval for Magnum yet. Because of that my insurance also does not stand valid...

Don't have approval means? RTO sanction?

BUSA · 11th August 2007, 13:59

Thats a good move by GM, hope they get the Multijet fast.

Rodeo · 11th August 2007, 14:06

No, Shoowroom guys say its GMs problem. My registration was rejected 3-4 time. They have approval for petrol Magnum.

jaganm · 11th August 2007, 14:39

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Originally Posted by BUSA

Thats a good move by GM, hope they get the Multijet fast.

I'd really like to see the diesel on the uva first. If they bring out the diesel aveo, it'll be a 8+ lac car, way over my budget:-(

GTO · 11th August 2007, 16:10

I like the "promise" packages but this:

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priced between Rs. 5.90L and 6.8L, the three models of refurbished Aveo with refreshed instrument panel with chrome lining, telescopic instrument cluster, improved gearshift for easier driveability, enhanced throttle response for better acceleration and advanced levels of noise, vibration and harshness protection for silent cabin

is sheer marketing crap. Expect no change.

devarshi84 · 11th August 2007, 16:23

With the promise package in effect,I am rushing to the GM dealership today.

Maybe a UV-A or a spark.

I usually keep my car for 3-5 years. with 3 years covered on the maintainence front, my investment would be pretty satisfying.
does it only include regular services or consumables also?

jkdas · 11th August 2007, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Rodeo

No, Shoowroom guys say its GMs problem. My registration was rejected 3-4 time. They have approval for petrol Magnum.

Magnum is the diesel right?

OT, expected Spark to spark GM sales instead its just parked in their showrooms, what went wrong?

11th August 2007, 11:24	#2
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,217 Thanked: 1,807 Times View My Garage	I must say GM India has been working hard to prove and endear themselves. They had a big ad in today's TOI towards stating the low maintenance of their cars. Good job, GM.
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11th August 2007, 11:38	#4
sandeep_gopinat Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: 0 Times	good news .. if the gear shift is better, aveo is an option worth considering in its segment.. folks, please update this thread when someone get an opportunity to test the new aveo..
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11th August 2007, 11:45	#5
Rodeo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 356 Thanked: 28 Times	They have to improve customer service before anything. I am unable to register my Magnum and its been 2 months now. Even contacting GM head office on 3030 8080 has made no difference. I only hear one thing "We will contact you in a day or two. There is no way to contact higher management. They dont have approval for Magnum yet. Because of that my insurance also does not stand valid...
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11th August 2007, 13:59	#10
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Thats a good move by GM, hope they get the Multijet fast.
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11th August 2007, 14:06	#11
Rodeo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 356 Thanked: 28 Times	No, Shoowroom guys say its GMs problem. My registration was rejected 3-4 time. They have approval for petrol Magnum.
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11th August 2007, 16:23	#14
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	With the promise package in effect,I am rushing to the GM dealership today. Maybe a UV-A or a spark. I usually keep my car for 3-5 years. with 3 years covered on the maintainence front, my investment would be pretty satisfying. does it only include regular services or consumables also?
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