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    Chevrolet Beat - Value for Money Pick

    14 years ago | Ashwin

    User Review on Chevrolet Beat [2009-2011] PS Petrol

    Detail Review:
    Rating parameters
    (out of 5)

    4.0

    Exterior

    4.0

    Comfort

    3.0

    Performance

    4.0

    Fuel Economy

    4.0

    Value for Money

    PURCHASE:
    New

    DRIVING:
    Few thousand kilometers

    Writing this review 45 days post- delivery and after driving for 1000 kms. I have the Chevrolet Beat base model with power steering and A/C (both are basic – no models without those features)

    Background

    My wife and I bought the Beat after a lot of evaluation of cars in the hatchback and entry level sedans.

    The criteria: a fuel efficient car that can comfortably seat 5

    The Drive

    I usually drive in the city to commute to office and back in Mumbai - daily 45 kms, 30 kms freeway and the rest in traffic.  I drive with a combination of air conditioning off and on depending on the time of the day.  I don’t race beyond 80 kmph and prefer to drive at 65 even on the highways.

    I got an average of 12.6 kmpl after initial check up and first servicing. I am expecting this to improve over time.

    I don’t want to comment on the looks and upholstery of the car as that is purely a matter of personal choice. To summarize the positives and negatives:

    Positives:

    ·         Value for money : 1200 cc car with a good average

    ·         Comfortable ride

    ·         Optimal spacing inside the cabin – leg room, head room is good

    ·         Decent fuel economy

    ·         3 year warranty program

    Negatives:

    ·         A/C pulls down the performance noticeably

    ·         Acceleration is a bit tight (this can be worked upon though I think)

    ·         Pick-up suffers in lower gears.

    Overall Verdict:  Satisfied. More updates when I get to 5000 kms.

    Good fuel economy, SpacePick-up in lower gears
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