My new Blue Chevrolet Beat - Initial Report

BlueBeat · 18th February 2010, 15:34

My heartiest thanks to GTO for his great review on the Chevy Beat. I got my delivery of Beat LT, Blue on 2'nd Feb. and was one of the first owner in my town! I've driven just @ 300 kms. till now. I would like sharing some small observations and also some pictures.

[1] The ride quality is just superior, for driver and all passengers.
[2] The Auto climate control works superb and cooling / heating is very
quick.
[3] The engine is Euro 4 (mentioned in the Chevrolet's documents)
and is very very silent.
[4] The driver seat is very low and it was quite uncomfortable for me. My height is 5feet 6inches. But my local car accessories dealer helped me out in it. He opened the driver seat from below and put some extra cushion in it, making the seat height comfortable. I have better road view now. People who are of short / medium height and want to enjoy the drive can try doing this with their Car seat cover vendor.

Wish all BHPian's Happy driving
cheers!

quadmaniac · 18th February 2010, 16:01

Congrats 'BlueBeat'. I've also ordered a 'BlueBeat' LT and awaiting delivery :-)

The car looks good in blue, please try to post some more pics including interiors!

KSM-Vtec · 18th February 2010, 16:07

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Originally Posted by BlueBeat

I got my delivery of Beat LT, Blue on 2'nd Feb. and was one of the first owner in my town! I've driven just @ 300 kms.

CONGRATS !!!! Have fun & drive safe.

salbin · 18th February 2010, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueBeat

I got my delivery of Beat LT, Blue on 2'nd Feb. and was one of the first owner in my town! I've driven just @ 300 kms. till now. cheers!

Congrats BlueBeat!

Beat LT looks great in Blue.
Please come with more detailed report along with photographs.
Wish you a safe and exciting driving experience with Beat.

gaddiwale · 19th February 2010, 20:30

Hi BlueBeat, congrats for blue Beat and welcome to Team Bhp. IMO blue colour looks stunning in Beat. Post some interior pix also. Which are the accessories you are going for?

dar3dev|l · 19th February 2010, 20:43

congrats dude, the beat is looking pretty charming. Do post a detailed review as in the pick up, handling, top speeds, braking etc ... hope aint too much to ask

ofcourse as mentioned by all, need to view more pics !

Mustang.101 · 19th February 2010, 20:43

Congrats BluBeat! Its a very good car to drive.

I had a comprehensive test drive of the beat. Yes the seat height is a bit of a problem, even I (height 6-feet 2-in) thought that the only negative in this car is the lack of good visibility(front,sides & rear). but that should not be an issue at all if you drive in-lane and dont squeeze your way in traffic jams like most cabbies.

The Engine is very nice & responsive, Steering and suspension also felt very good. Hope to see a detailed report from you soon.

Sankar · 19th February 2010, 21:26

Congrats! That car is crying for better wheels, treat Skidz to some nice boots soon.

McLaren Rulez · 19th February 2010, 22:20

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Originally Posted by Sankar

Congrats! That car is crying for better wheels, treat Skidz to some nice boots soon.

+1. Both wheels and tyres need an upgrade. Congrats on the first Beat in your town. You must be on top of the world!

theragingbull · 19th February 2010, 23:52

Congrats! Seems to be the first Beat on this forum

DO you plan a tire+ rims upgrade? I feel that is what the car really begs for. Why didn't you go for LTZ? I feel that is more VFM.

anekho · 20th February 2010, 00:48

Congrats, first beat in your town, and perhaps t-bhp?!

Enjoy your ride and drive safe!

and yes, some interior pics too!

ariendj · 20th February 2010, 01:26

atlast a Beat !!have been waiting to see an ownership thread for ages..

congrats on your eye catcher possession.
what was the on road price and whats plans for extras?
waiting for the interior pics..

satheesh1909 · 20th February 2010, 01:33

Congrats man, the car looks really cool in blue. Put some more pictures and F.E of the car soon.
Happy revving and drive safe!

valapad · 20th February 2010, 01:38

Dear Brother,Congrats for Bluebird
Enjoy your ride
waiting for more pics

Car-e-ok · 20th February 2010, 01:44

Congrats on your heartbeat man. I just love the rear door handle hidden away . For a moment gives a 2 door sporty feel.

18th February 2010, 15:34	#1
BlueBeat Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Vapi, Valsad Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	My new Blue Chevrolet Beat - Initial Report My heartiest thanks to GTO for his great review on the Chevy Beat. I got my delivery of Beat LT, Blue on 2'nd Feb. and was one of the first owner in my town! I've driven just @ 300 kms. till now. I would like sharing some small observations and also some pictures. [1] The ride quality is just superior, for driver and all passengers. [2] The Auto climate control works superb and cooling / heating is very quick. [3] The engine is Euro 4 (mentioned in the Chevrolet's documents) and is very very silent. [4] The driver seat is very low and it was quite uncomfortable for me. My height is 5feet 6inches. But my local car accessories dealer helped me out in it. He opened the driver seat from below and put some extra cushion in it, making the seat height comfortable. I have better road view now. People who are of short / medium height and want to enjoy the drive can try doing this with their Car seat cover vendor. Wish all BHPian's Happy driving cheers! Attached Thumbnails
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18th February 2010, 16:01	#2
quadmaniac BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 430 Thanked: 119 Times	Congrats 'BlueBeat'. I've also ordered a 'BlueBeat' LT and awaiting delivery :-) The car looks good in blue, please try to post some more pics including interiors!
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19th February 2010, 20:30	#5
gaddiwale BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 399 Thanked: 77 Times	Hi BlueBeat, congrats for blue Beat and welcome to Team Bhp. IMO blue colour looks stunning in Beat. Post some interior pix also. Which are the accessories you are going for?
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19th February 2010, 20:43	#6
dar3dev\|l BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Munich, DE Posts: 290 Thanked: 98 Times	congrats dude, the beat is looking pretty charming. Do post a detailed review as in the pick up, handling, top speeds, braking etc ... hope aint too much to ask ofcourse as mentioned by all, need to view more pics !
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19th February 2010, 20:43	#7
Mustang.101 BANNED Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,316 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	Congrats BluBeat! Its a very good car to drive. I had a comprehensive test drive of the beat. Yes the seat height is a bit of a problem, even I (height 6-feet 2-in) thought that the only negative in this car is the lack of good visibility(front,sides & rear). but that should not be an issue at all if you drive in-lane and dont squeeze your way in traffic jams like most cabbies. The Engine is very nice & responsive, Steering and suspension also felt very good. Hope to see a detailed report from you soon.
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19th February 2010, 21:26	#8
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,054 Times	Congrats! That car is crying for better wheels, treat Skidz to some nice boots soon.
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19th February 2010, 23:52	#10
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 646 Times View My Garage	Congrats! Seems to be the first Beat on this forum DO you plan a tire+ rims upgrade? I feel that is what the car really begs for. Why didn't you go for LTZ? I feel that is more VFM.
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20th February 2010, 00:48	#11
anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,995 Thanked: 684 Times	Congrats, first beat in your town, and perhaps t-bhp?! Enjoy your ride and drive safe! and yes, some interior pics too!
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20th February 2010, 01:26	#12
ariendj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 525 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	atlast a Beat !!have been waiting to see an ownership thread for ages.. congrats on your eye catcher possession. what was the on road price and whats plans for extras? waiting for the interior pics..
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20th February 2010, 01:33	#13
satheesh1909 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 51 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Congrats man, the car looks really cool in blue. Put some more pictures and F.E of the car soon. Happy revving and drive safe!
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20th February 2010, 01:38	#14
valapad BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: KL-08 Posts: 97 Thanked: 59 Times View My Garage	Dear Brother,Congrats for Bluebird Enjoy your ride waiting for more pics
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20th February 2010, 01:44	#15
Car-e-ok BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 222 Thanked: 21 Times	Congrats on your heartbeat man. I just love the rear door handle hidden away . For a moment gives a 2 door sporty feel.
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