2016 Chevrolet Beat Launched; Prices Start at Rs. 4.28 lakh

New Chevrolet Beat 2016 has been launched in India within the price range of Rs. 4.28 lakh – Rs. 5.55 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The hatchback’s new model receives minor exterior updates along with revised interior and additional safety equipment. On the outside, the car gets clear glass headlamps with black accents, sporty fog lamps with chrome surrounds, a new dual tone rear bumper, re-designed rear spoiler with LED inserts, sporty reflectors, and tail lamps with colored and clear glass combination.

The new Chevrolet Beat 2016 model is offered with a choice of 7 exterior colors – Pull Me Over Red (new), Satin Steel Grey (new), Sandrift Grey, Linen Beige, Cocktail Green, Switch Blade Silver, Summit White and Caviar Black. The interior of the new model has been revitalized with silver highlights and several additional comfort and safety features.

Chevrolet Beat 2016 Price

Prices of the new Beat start from Rs. 4.28 lakh for the base variant, and go up to Rs. 5.55 lakh for the top-end variant. All prices are ex-showroom, New Delhi.

Safety features like front dual airbags, ABS and EBD are offered on the top-end LTZ variant of the hatchback.

The vehicle gets body-colored door handles and height adjustable driver seat as standard feature. While the steering wheel mounted audio controls are available only on selected variants. The LT variant comes equipped with driver side airbag and remote keyless entry with foldable key. Features like front dual airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD) are exclusively offered on the top-end LTZ variant.

The 2016 Chevrolet Beat model is powered by the same 1.2-litre SMARTECH petrol and 1.0-litre SMARTECH diesel engine that did duty to the previous model. While the former delivers a maximum power of 76.8bhp and 106.5Nm of torque, the diesel motor puts out 56.3bhp of power and 142.5Nm of torque. Transmitting power to the front wheels is a 5-speed manual gearbox. The petrol mill is claimed to return an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 17.8kmpl, the diesel motor offers an impressive mileage of 25.44kmpl.

Chevrolet Beat 2016 Mileage

Petrol Model – 17.8kmpl
Diesel Model – 25.44kmpl

New Chevrolet Beat 2016 Specifications, Features, Colors, Dimensions & Other Details

Engine Options

1.2-litre SMARTECH Petrol
Power – 76.8bhp @6200rpm
Torque – 106.5Nm @4400rpm
Top speed – 145kmph
Acceleration (0-100kmph) – 15.7 seconds

1.0-litre SMARTECH Diesel
Power – 56.3bhp @4000rpm
Torque – 142.5Nm @1750rpm
Top speed – 165kmph
Acceleration (0-100kmph) – 21.2 seconds

Colours – Pull Me over Red (new), Satin Steel Grey (new), Sandrift Grey, Linen Beige, Cocktail Green, Switch Blade Silver, Summit White and Caviar Black.

Dimensions
Length – 3,640mm
Width – 1,595mm
Height – 1,520mm
Wheelbase – 2,375mm
Ground Clearance – 165
Turning Radius – 4.8m
Fuel Tank Capacity – 35-litres
Boot Capacity – 170-litres

Suspension
Front – MacPherson Strut
Rear – Compound Link Crank

Braking System
Front – Disc
Rear – Drum

Tyre Size
Front – 155/70 R14
Rear – 155/70 R14

Key Features

Exterior
Headlamps with black accents
Sporty fog lamps with chrome surrounds
New rear spoiler with LED inserts
Sporty reflectors
Tail lamps with colored and clear glass combination
New dual tone rear bumper

Interior
New Silver Interior
Body-colored door handles
Height adjustable driver seat
Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Safety Equipment
Front dual airbags
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Driver side airbag
Remote keyless entry with foldable key