Chevrolet Beat : Test Drive & Review

BlueBeat · 20th February 2010, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by gemithomas

i cant find any place that they mention tubeless tyres on beat
can some one confirm?

In the Beat's e-broucher specifications, 155/70 R14 Tubeless tyres is mentioned. The broucher is very nicely designed and worth viewing. It is just a 5 MB file. You can download it from their website.

gemithomas · 20th February 2010, 13:12

Thanks a lot guys. I had checked on carwale and they were not mentioning about the tubeless option on this car. I was wondering if thats where they have done cos cutting. I am wondering how they can give all these features at this price. Where has the cost cutting been done. The Rear bumper looks as flimsy as a cardboard paper!!!! Is that one place of cutting cost.

prince_pervez · 20th February 2010, 21:01

I saw a red Chevy beat today and sure was an eye catcher. This one's a design that catches every eye in every color. Looks amazing. My wife wants a chevy spark, wait till she sees this on the road.

bbyf16 · 21st February 2010, 11:33

The car is idling too low for my liking which in turn is causing me to stall every time I reverse up a hill. Is there anyway I can increase the rpm from 600 to 800 or 1000?

KSM-Vtec · 21st February 2010, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbyf16

The car is idling too low for my liking which in turn is causing me to stall every time I reverse up a hill. Is there anyway I can increase the rpm from 600 to 800 or 1000?

you can increase the idiling but dont do that. instead get used to it. it has been set at that level for a reason.

hrsraghav · 21st February 2010, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by gemithomas

i cant find any place that they mention tubeless tyres on beat
can some one confirm?

yupp Beat comes with tubless tyres.
Chevrolet Beat

MAX Overdrive · 22nd February 2010, 13:16

To Chevrolet Beat proud owners/evaluators - In the India version of Beat, on the dashboard is it a dummy sensor or does it actually works, if yes, then what and how exactly....does it require any accessory to be installed? Thanks...

vprodigy · 22nd February 2010, 14:07

Its not a dummy sensor its a sunlight sensor. its not a anti theft system or a dummy anti theft LED.

Sankar · 22nd February 2010, 14:21

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Originally Posted by vprodigy

Its not a dummy sensor its a sunlight sensor. its not a anti theft system or a dummy anti theft LED.

What does sunlight sensor connect to?

vprodigy · 22nd February 2010, 14:26

it works with the auto AC i guess.

btw i did Beats photo shoot yesterday and will upload the pics tomorrow.

auto-one · 22nd February 2010, 21:46

The latest issue of Auto Bild magazine (issue dated 15th March 2010) has compared the BEAT with the RITZ and the i10.
In the comparison,the RITZ is the winner,he BEAT comes second and the erstwhile segment leader i10 finishes third.

rockysays · 23rd February 2010, 15:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by vprodigy

btw i did Beats photo shoot yesterday and will upload the pics tomorrow.

Waiting for your pics here, almost made up my mind to go for a white BEAT

azharace · 23rd February 2010, 17:30

Finally got my Black LS yesterday. Its just so beautiful!! I took it to college today and it really does make heads turn!

I've already done 100kms. The drive is so smooth. Noise insulation is really good in the car. Going to go for a tyre upgrade today!

MAX Overdrive · 23rd February 2010, 17:45

GTO mentioned in the review about - Chevrolet 3 year service guarantees, but just to clarify, its PAID, not free, my dealer is charging 13k for it. I guess it would be across all locations...

salbin · 23rd February 2010, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by azharace

Finally got my Black LS yesterday. Its just so beautiful!! I took it to college today and it really does make heads turn!

I've already done 100kms. The drive is so smooth. Noise insulation is really good in the car. Going to go for a tyre upgrade today!

Congrats azharace!
Post more details on your driving experience with photos.
Please give updates on your tyre upgrade.
Are you going for alloy wheels?

20th February 2010, 13:12	#452
gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	Thanks a lot guys. I had checked on carwale and they were not mentioning about the tubeless option on this car. I was wondering if thats where they have done cos cutting. I am wondering how they can give all these features at this price. Where has the cost cutting been done. The Rear bumper looks as flimsy as a cardboard paper!!!! Is that one place of cutting cost.
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20th February 2010, 21:01	#453
prince_pervez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Redwood shores, CA, USA Posts: 4,210 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	I saw a red Chevy beat today and sure was an eye catcher. This one's a design that catches every eye in every color. Looks amazing. My wife wants a chevy spark, wait till she sees this on the road.
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21st February 2010, 11:33	#454
bbyf16 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 67 Thanked: 3 Times	The car is idling too low for my liking which in turn is causing me to stall every time I reverse up a hill. Is there anyway I can increase the rpm from 600 to 800 or 1000?
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22nd February 2010, 13:16	#457
MAX Overdrive BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 29 Thanked: 0 Times	To Chevrolet Beat proud owners/evaluators - In the India version of Beat, on the dashboard is it a dummy sensor or does it actually works, if yes, then what and how exactly....does it require any accessory to be installed? Thanks...
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22nd February 2010, 14:07	#458
vprodigy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 113 Thanked: 0 Times	Its not a dummy sensor its a sunlight sensor. its not a anti theft system or a dummy anti theft LED. Last edited by vprodigy : 22nd February 2010 at 14:09.
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22nd February 2010, 14:26	#460
vprodigy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 113 Thanked: 0 Times	it works with the auto AC i guess. btw i did Beats photo shoot yesterday and will upload the pics tomorrow. Last edited by Dippy : 3rd March 2010 at 16:31. Reason: Back to back posts. Please use the edit function if posting within 20 minutes of your earlier post.
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22nd February 2010, 21:46	#461
auto-one BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 237 Thanked: 13 Times	BEAT Vs. RITZ Vs. i10: AutoBild comparison The latest issue of Auto Bild magazine (issue dated 15th March 2010) has compared the BEAT with the RITZ and the i10. In the comparison,the RITZ is the winner,he BEAT comes second and the erstwhile segment leader i10 finishes third.
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23rd February 2010, 17:30	#463
azharace Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 22 Thanked: 0 Times	Finally got my Black LS yesterday. Its just so beautiful!! I took it to college today and it really does make heads turn! I've already done 100kms. The drive is so smooth. Noise insulation is really good in the car. Going to go for a tyre upgrade today!
	() Thanks

23rd February 2010, 17:45	#464
MAX Overdrive BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 29 Thanked: 0 Times	GTO mentioned in the review about - Chevrolet 3 year service guarantees, but just to clarify, its PAID, not free, my dealer is charging 13k for it. I guess it would be across all locations...
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