The new Chevrolet Beat is now on sale in Mexico. The
new Chevrolet Beat launched in the North American market is made at the
Talegaon plant in Maharashtra, India.
The
2018 Chevrolet Beat looks largely same as the outgoing car as the platform also
is carried over. Measuring 3,635 mm in length, 1,597 mm in width and 1,522 mm
in height, the new Chevrolet Beat is 40 mm shorter, 1 mm narrower and 27 mm
lower compared to the old model which is sold as the ‘Chevrolet Spark Classic’.
The wheelbase (2,375 mm) remains unchanged and the headroom has increased by 8
mm at the front and by 5 mm at the rear. The rear legroom has improved by 32
mm.
The 2018 Chevrolet Beat is powered by the 1.2-litre
MFI petrol engine that produces 81 hp at 6,400 rpm and 108 Nm of torque at 4,800 rpm. The engine specifications have remained unchanged from
the previous model, and as before, a 5-speed manual transmission is standard.
Visually, the 2018 Chevrolet Beat features
14-inch alloy wheels, roof rails and door mirrors with electric adjustment. On
the inside, the car is equipped with 60/40 folding rear seats, rear defroster,
electric windows, steering wheel with audio controls, 7-inch touchscreen
infotainment system with Android Auto and 6 speakers. On the safety front, the
car is equipped with four disc brakes, ABS and dual front airbags.
