Chevrolet Sail [2012-2014] User Reviews

Exterior GOOD.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) POOR.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox POOR.

Ride Quality & HandlingN POOR.

Final Words ALL THE AREAS EXCEPT SPACE SHOULD BE IMPROVED AND WATER LEAKAGE INSIDE THE CAR WITH AC IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE THE CAR. I HAVE TO SHIFT TO 1ST GEAR EVRY NOW AND THEN TO MOVE THE CAR. I REPAIRED THE CAR FOUR TIMES TO STOP THE WATER LEAKAGE AND REMAINS THE SAME. CABIN IS NOT STRONG, THE ROAD SOUND IS ENTERING TO THE CABIN AND IT IS VERY DISTURBING.

THE CHEVY SHOULD TAKE  BACK ALL THE FIRST GENERATION SAIL AND REPLACE WITH NEW CAR TO WITHSTAND IN MARKET.

Areas of improvement PICK UP COMFORT AND SERVICE.

Hi everyone,

I got my sail LS ABS petrol Yesterday after wait8ng for 2 long months and I dont know why there is a continuous beep sound coming  while driving even after using seat belt.

Earlier I thought this might be the problem of seat belt but even after wearing seat belt this is giving beep sound which continuosly comes every 5 mins or so.

Is this some manufacturing defect or so I am really confused 

Has any one got the same problem.

Even Chrevolet dealer was not not sure why this sound was coming.

If anyone suffered the same problem help me with this

Please help me with this.

Hope to get this problem fixed as soon as possible as its quite annoying .

Pros: Good exterior and interior in this segment. Price is in limit. Look is stunning. Streamlined body Make the look more better.

Cons: Not yet sure have not driven that much yet. Handling is a little bit problem.

Thanks

Manish

Regarding grievance- This is the extract of my letter sent to  GM Motors

Make/Model:Chevrolet Sail LS ABS Petrol
Sir, I had taken delivery of the above mentioned vehicle from Deedi Motors, Trivandrum during the launch of this new vehicle at Trivandrum. Now I am writing this letter regarding to low mileage of this vehicle. Myself and my brother together had booked for Swift D'zire VXi form Indus Motors,Tvm. At that time there was a delay of 3 months in receiving the vehicle. In the meantime I came across your beautiful advertisement of Chevrolet Sail Sedan, launching promising 18 km and many other features . My brother decided to take Swift D'zire while I subsequently cancelled the order and I booked for your product on the very first day of launching in  Trivandrum.

My brother is now satisfied with the performance and  mileage received , 15 km per litre from Swift d'zire, whereas I am getting only 9 km/per litre from your product. I am very sad for the false promise you had made in this launching. I really feel that I had been blind folded in this regard.

I would also take this opportunity to inform you that the pick up received by this vehicle is very poor when compared to Santro and Maruti , which I had previously used for 16 years.
It is high time  that some measure should be taken in this regard. I would thereby request you to conduct an official mileage test by the respective authority in this aspect.  
Thanking you, Yours faithfully, CC to Manager, Deedi Motos.

I do not know much about car. It is my sons who decided on SAIL LS ABS Sedan.

I find best offering in budget price which is not at par with other vehicle. I also find it luxurious while driving. Full to full satisfaction.

A pain I felt while dealing with Dealer SINGH MOTORs PUNE. Very unorganized people.Hope My son's decision would be right as we use it month and month and so ON.

Some calculations on total cost went un-noticed while I budgeted it. Dealer has asked for extra warehouse charge. Rs 7000.00 were increased at the time of delivery after waiting for two and half months. A vehicle with bonus to middle class people.

Exterior

 Exteriors is ok ok... new chevy logo is quite attractive (golden one)

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Interior is ok.. if offered with chevy accessories... window glasses are closed with typical sound & the speed is little dangerous. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Pathetic at fuel economy.... gives me 13-14 kms/lit in diesel. Company claimed 22 kms/ lit for diesel variant, but actually on the road it is giving max 14kms/ lit. sometimes 12kms/lit is also obsered. Engine sound suck sometimes. 

Ride Quality & Handling

 ok ok. seats could be more make more comfortable ..... engine noice could be reduced to make this machine a better one.

Final Words

 Please consider other makes in this category if your are planning to buy Chevy. I think honda ameze would have been a better option if we consider mileage & engine performance. i also conculded that resale of chevy cars are most difficult as the resale value is the least as compare with other car manufacturers.

Areas of improvement  

 Fuel Economy & Exterior. insulation of engine noise, introduction of company fitted foglamps in this model

Exterior : Sail is a stylish ful-size sedan - not a compact one. This shows up in full length cues. The body styling is conventional yet decent. The rear could have been better though. But it's front is superb.

 Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) : It has comfortable and spacious interiors. It's roomy for my tall son. Even bulky passengers find it comfortable. The panel is conventional - nothing great here. The internal tone is bright and pleasant. I find gear shifting light and smooth. the electronic features eg alarms etc are exciting and helpful

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox : Wish the engine were more powerful though the present offering is decent enough. The drive is smooth. Fule economy is just good 12-13 kmph in city conditions - should have been better at say about 13-14. May be gives higher on Highways - have not driven there so far. Engine is quiet and not noisy. Gear shifting is smooth and light when compared with my old Swift model.

Ride Quality & Handling : Steady and very good.

Final Words : Would have really liked slightly more power and torque (just for the thrill of racing on a highway !) in which case it might have been unbeatable. But, then you have to make a trade-off ! However, as a city car it is superb with adequate power at 1200 CC. Have found it comfortable with full load in the city drive. A truly value-for-money sedan.

 Areas of improvement : Slight styling on the rear and may be on the side to keep up with the contemporary fluidic design elements.

Exterior The exterior is bold and well defined in its look. Its distinct and up swept front grill make it a very visually appealing car.The rear end styling is simple yet attractive, making it an eye catcher among the cars in the segment.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The interiors are ergonomically designed considering aspects of sensible spatial utilisation.The centrally placed fuel tank is a feture thats helps add in more leg room to the passengers at the rear.The instrument panels are quite conventional.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The multijet diesel is an absolute delight and promises a 17ltr fuel economy which is quite impressive.The gearbox does feel a little sluggish at times when quick shifts were essential within the city.

Ride Quality & Handling The ride feels stable and complements the cars outstanding handling capabilities.

Final Words This is certainly a vehicle that can satisfy the masses.The car scores highly in the exterior styling, long and proportionate wheelbase, decent boot storage space and most importantly sensible pricing.

Areas of improvement The cars interiors though ergonomic, does seem very conventional.

Exterior

 Very Good as compared to other cars in the market in this price range like swift dezire, amaze, etios,verito and manza.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Features, space and comfort Very Good almost rear seat comfort is similar with manza and etios 3 adults can sit very comfartably.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Very Good performer.Fuel Economy as per my knowledge around 15 in city. I have taken 8 times test ride gear box can  improve little more(sligt jurky effect ) but gear shift is very smooth.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Very Good because twise i tried on highways more than 140 but still i feel its under control ,instant pickup is osam and shockabsorbers are very good.

Final Words

 Good car , but we need to wait for some time how it will respond in indian roads over a period of time.

Areas of improvement  

 Interior color combinations and need to adjust armrest position because middle person can not sit comfortably.

Till this day I regret for buying this car not though it was not my decision. From the day one i booked the car I had troubles getting a test drive and till the first service. The righ side mirror motor was damaged and it took me 3 agonising weeks to get it fixed and it was done at another service center. The people at Chevrolet Service centers have a laid back attitude they behave as though they've done a favor failing to understand that they have jobs and selling cars coz of customers like us. At times I've just felt like taking the car to the showroon and burning it down right in front of them. Its been a shear disappointment buying this car waiting for my loan to get over so tat I can dispose it. I would never recommend a Chevrolet cars to anyone atleast to people I know. GM might be a big brand name in the US but in India its crap.