General Motors launches Beat’s diesel version

 Report Dated: Tuesday,July 26, 2011

 New Delhi: American automobilemajor General Motors Monday launched the diesel version of its bestsellerhatchback Beat at a price ranging between Rs.429,000 to Rs.545,000 (ex-showroomDelhi).

"We are confident that the all-new Beatdiesel will prove to be a game changer for its segment," said Karl Slym,president and managing director, General Motors India.

According to the company, the car offers the mileage24 km per litre.

The new version of the hatchback is equipped withDual Over-Head Cam (DOHC) engine which comes with common rail fuel injectiontechnology.

"The Beat Diesel's SMARTECH engine iscomplemented by a high torque transmission that offers smooth, effortless gearchanges," the company said in a statement.

The car also features pro-vario assist featherliteelectronic power steering (EPS) with human comfort technology that providespower steering assistance while parking and driving at low speed. 

"Its hydraulic clutch requires extremely lowpedal effort. The Smart Engine and Clutch Protection Mode minimises clutch wear(and tear) while further improving fuel efficiency," the statement said. 

Currently the company offers a wide range of productsin Indiaincluding hatchbacks like Aveo, Aveo U-VA, Spark, Beat, sedans like Optra andCruze and multi and sports utility vehicles like Captiva and Tavera.

Beat Diesel Features:

·                             ABS with Dual Airbags and high-strength steelbody

·                             1.0 XSDE SMARTECH Common Rail Diesel engine

·                             Available in 3 Variant PS, LS & LT

·                             Automatic climate control

·                             Integrated Music System + Tilt Steering

·                             Superior torque delivery from very low engineRPMs for a peppy drive

·                             60:40 split-folding rear seat

·                             Ground Clearance of 175 mm for safety from potholes and speed humps

 Beat Diesel Mileage: 24KMPL/ARAI Certified

 Beat Diesel Technical Specifications:

·                             936cc 3-Cylinders Diesel Engine

·                             Max Power: 62.50 PS

·                             Max Torque: 160 Nm/L

·                             Suspension Front: McPherson Strut type withAnti-roll Bar

·                             Suspension Rear: Compound Crank Type

·                             Gas filled front & rear Shock Absorbers

·                             Front Brakes: Disc and Rear: Drum

·                             165/65 R14 Tubeless Tyres

·                             Wheel: 14 x 4.5J Steel / Alloy on Top Variant

·                             Length: 3640 mm

·                             Width: 1595 mm

·                             Height: 1520 mm

·                             Ground Clearance: 175 mm

·                             Wheelbase: 2375 mm

·                             Weight: 1027 kg

 Beat Diesel Price in India: Ex-Showroom Prices (INR)

 Beat Diesel DelhiPrice:

·                             PS: 4,29,490

·                             LS: 4,59,990

·                             LT: 4,99,990

·                             LT Optional: 5,45,990