New GM Chevrolet Beat- Scoop pics on Pg 6, 12,18 & 22 - Details on Pg 16

vineethvazhayil · 2nd July 2009, 11:17

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Originally Posted by tanwaramit

GM India seems on a roll on launching new products.

GM India seems to be on a roll in trying to test upcoming vehicles everywhere in the country to inspire some confidence amongst the customers!

srishiva · 2nd July 2009, 11:30

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Originally Posted by vineethvazhayil

GM India seems to be on a roll in trying to test upcoming vehicles everywhere in the country to inspire some confidence amongst the customers!

Isn't GM's research center in Bengaluru?

14000rpm · 2nd July 2009, 17:24

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Originally Posted by srishiva

Isn't GM's research center in Bengaluru?

yes it is.Been there.worked there. quit it.

devarshi84 · 2nd July 2009, 21:32

where are the rear door handles? I cant locate them.

GM seems to be intelligently heading into the territory even Maruti has not been able to accomplish.

Having a large product porfolio.

2 hatches down and 2 more to go speaks competition to Maruti and Hyundai loudly.

Also while Maruti failed to have premium cars in their kitty, Chevy has the Captiva and the New Cruze.

Now only if they make it known to the people their cars will sell.

abhibh · 2nd July 2009, 21:36

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

where are the rear door handles? I cant locate them.

Check right next to C pillar.

The Hurricane · 2nd July 2009, 23:46

The current sprak will be called the " Spark Classic" and the new Beat concept will be called the "Spark" when it goes on sales end 2009 or early 2010. GM seems to be having a good time ahead especially looking at 2 outstand products coming our way with the Chevrolet Cruze and the new Chevrolet Spark.......way to go GM.....

Bubby · 3rd July 2009, 00:48

Looks just fantastic, futuristic, rather I should say muscular and raw. Will be very popular with freshers ( young professionals ) looking for there first car.

Anthym · 3rd July 2009, 01:26

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Originally Posted by The Hurricane

The current sprak will be called the " Spark Classic" and the new Beat concept will be called the "Spark" when it goes on sales end 2009 or early 2010. GM seems to be having a good time ahead especially looking at 2 outstand products coming our way with the Chevrolet Cruze and the new Chevrolet Spark.......way to go GM.....

Now isnt that a bad strategy.
For anybody buying a 3 lakh+ car, there would be apprehensions in the mind of the buyers when you tell them you get a classic model. So there would be chances of a lateral sell(the same buyer going for a different car from a different manufacturer in the same price bracket) than an up-sell (the buyer settling for a higher priced New Spark).
I think Chevrolet should follow the Maruti model of naming each of their cars differently - as in the Alto / Zen / A-Star model range.
I like the name Beat. Sounds natural for a small car.

The Hurricane · 3rd July 2009, 12:04

Anthym .... what you said is right but this is the info i have got from my sources at GM..... If u notice the name classic has not gone to well with indians .... rem the zen classic... what a failure it was..... anyways lets hope sense prevails in the minds of the top GM management.... anyways one has to accept the fact that the car is very good to look at ... very futuristic to say the least......

mjothi · 3rd July 2009, 12:10

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Originally Posted by The Hurricane

Anthym .... what you said is right but this is the info i have got from my sources at GM..... If u notice the name classic has not gone to well with indians .... rem the zen classic... what a failure it was..... anyways lets hope sense prevails in the minds of the top GM management.... anyways one has to accept the fact that the car is very good to look at ... very futuristic to say the least......

I am not sure if holds true for all vehicles. Just think about the Mahindra and you know why I said that.

tushky · 8th July 2009, 22:42

My Friend Vedant caught these pics of Beat near Pune

McLaren Rulez · 8th July 2009, 22:55

Interiors look classy. Though obviously too early to comment, any ideas regarding pricing? Since the current Spark will still be on sale, I guess this will be more expensive.

driftagain · 8th July 2009, 23:38

Front Door Glass Area looks very huge and seating position looks good. Come december and we will be spoilt for choice with Polo also joining in the same segment. The only major auto manufacturer left in this category is Toyota. They should bring the yaris or aygo.

tanwaramit · 9th July 2009, 11:53

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Originally Posted by driftagain

Front Door Glass Area looks very huge and seating position looks good. Come december and we will be spoilt for choice with Polo also joining in the same segment. The only major auto manufacturer left in this category is Toyota. They should bring the yaris or aygo.

Toyota takes 4-5 years to launch a product in India. Fortuner coming after 5 yrs. Yaris plans started last year, will come for sure by 2012.

danlalan · 9th July 2009, 17:59

More camoflaged pics on Zigwheels
Chevrolet Beat spied in Mumbai!- News- Zigwheels

2nd July 2009, 21:32	#109
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	where are the rear door handles? I cant locate them. GM seems to be intelligently heading into the territory even Maruti has not been able to accomplish. Having a large product porfolio. 2 hatches down and 2 more to go speaks competition to Maruti and Hyundai loudly. Also while Maruti failed to have premium cars in their kitty, Chevy has the Captiva and the New Cruze. Now only if they make it known to the people their cars will sell.
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2nd July 2009, 23:46	#111
The Hurricane BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai, Cochin Posts: 104 Thanked: 69 Times	The current sprak will be called the " Spark Classic" and the new Beat concept will be called the "Spark" when it goes on sales end 2009 or early 2010. GM seems to be having a good time ahead especially looking at 2 outstand products coming our way with the Chevrolet Cruze and the new Chevrolet Spark.......way to go GM.....
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3rd July 2009, 00:48	#112
Bubby BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 503 Thanked: 168 Times	Looks just fantastic, futuristic, rather I should say muscular and raw. Will be very popular with freshers ( young professionals ) looking for there first car.
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3rd July 2009, 12:04	#114
The Hurricane BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai, Cochin Posts: 104 Thanked: 69 Times	Anthym .... what you said is right but this is the info i have got from my sources at GM..... If u notice the name classic has not gone to well with indians .... rem the zen classic... what a failure it was..... anyways lets hope sense prevails in the minds of the top GM management.... anyways one has to accept the fact that the car is very good to look at ... very futuristic to say the least......
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tushky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 1,232 Thanked: 2,701 Times View My Garage	My Friend Vedant caught these pics of Beat near Pune Attached Thumbnails
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McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,390 Thanked: 5,107 Times	Interiors look classy. Though obviously too early to comment, any ideas regarding pricing? Since the current Spark will still be on sale, I guess this will be more expensive.
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8th July 2009, 23:38	#118
driftagain BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 70 Thanked: 167 Times	Front Door Glass Area looks very huge and seating position looks good. Come december and we will be spoilt for choice with Polo also joining in the same segment. The only major auto manufacturer left in this category is Toyota. They should bring the yaris or aygo.
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danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,636 Thanked: 263 Times View My Garage	More camoflaged pics on Zigwheels Chevrolet Beat spied in Mumbai!- News- Zigwheels Last edited by danlalan : 9th July 2009 at 18:01.
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