Chevrolet Sail [2012-2014] User Reviews

Exterior The design is a nice blend of well nuanced curves and compactness. The contours of the car are not cumbersome in terms of width or length. It is just right for city driving wherein one does not have to bother much about getting a large parking place or knocking down/into somebody due to a huge bonnet or extended boot. It is compact and nice to drive. As regards styling, the black (colour that I chose) sits very well and gives a sleek look to it. Body coloured handles, a nice double grill and a prominent Chevy logo completes the look. No complains at all on the exterior 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Let me start with the dash board. It is a aggressive looking design that slightly overwhelms you with its size and eats up some of the leg space. Your knees do touch the dashboard if you are a tall type. Otherwise, it is impresses with its looks and I differ in taste with those who want those jazzy looking cockpits in their cars. The intrumentation is very functional and has been economised on - which is ok given the VFM the car promises. There is no mileage measure. The RPM meter, fuel guage and odometer is digital. Visibility of the speedo is good and there is no issue on that. Steering is adjustable but seat height is not. There is a little quirky placement of the horn buttons (maybe it is misplaced with us horn maniacs in this country !). Seats are comfortable. There are good cubby holes for placing bottles, cups, etc. Leg room in the rear is excellent and there is a roomy feel to the interiors. For those looking for a plush look inside, please look elsewhere. There is a practicality that is evident in the styling and use of materials. So one has to accept this. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox I bought the Diesel version as the Petrol was definitely underpowered. THe diesel is great to drive in the city. Have not tested it on the highway. It has superb driveability on all gears with nice graduated turbo that gives a surge when you need some adrenalin. The gear shift has delighful short throws and is precise and smooth. Clutch is surprisingly soft for a diesel engine and the NVH is well contained. AC works very well. I live in Bangalore and hence would urge others to try it out in a place like Delhi in May.

Ride Quality & Handling The ride quality is very good and bad roads are well navigated. The power steering however, is a little stiff and not 100% responsive. there is a lag. At high speeds, it would need constant correction. Nothing serious , but a slight chink in the armour.  

Final Words It is a wonderful package for a person seeking to graduate to a sedan without burning a hole in finances. As I said , expect practicality in all its avatars. Dont go looking for a BMW at this price. It may not have great plastics, may not have some cutting edge interiors but it offers great value at the price. And yes, it does look better than the Amaze. The comment about Chinese make etc is misplaced. This car has been designed for the Asian markets at the SAIC -GM design centre in Shanghai.  

Areas of improvement The power steering needs bttter response. Better visibility of this product in the media to inspire some confidence about GM in this country. A slight rerating of the petrol version if it has to be a winner. Possible redesign of the dashboard to free up leg space in the front.

Disclaimer - I am a genuine car owner who agonised over this purchase and am happy about it at the end of it all.

Looks, Space, Ride quality, gear shift, engine and boot spaceNo seat height adjustment, a little overbearing dashboard.

Dear Team,

I have purchased a Chevrolet Sail 1.3 LS Diesel Sedan Model on March 2013 from G.M Motors, Cochin.

Purchase date: March 2013.

Purchased from: G.M. Motors, Kalamassery, Cochin.

Here are the two major issues which I am facing with my Chevrolet Sail Sedan Model after one year of usage.

Mileage Problem

I have always facing the mileage problem with Chevorlet Sail Sedan model. I am getting only 14-15 KMPL even in highways. Chevrolet have assured 22.1 KMPL in highways. 

AC Performance

The another main complaint is about AC performance. The performance feels very bad in our long journey.

Exterior I have impressed by the sedan model, Sail has a great front look.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interior features are very good. Excellent Leg Space & Comfort.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Very good Engine performance.

Ride Quality & Handling Always feel good to ride.

Final Words Please give some solutions to solve this mileage problem as early as possible.

Premlal T.N.

Chief Software Engineer,

PNL Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Kochi.

Exterior very goodMileage Problem

Exterior Nice and looks like a complete sedan car. Deserves a second look while you are driving on road.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Not so impressive but definately not bad as well, when you compare to Amaze or Etios.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is quiet, gives a fair mileage, Gearbox is smooth and make you feel riding a sedan, unlike dzire or indigo.

Ride Quality & Handling Nice handling even on bumpy roads. Have taken a test drive on worst condition and it did not dissapoint me at all.

Final Words General Motor has done a pretty nice job and surely everyone's gonna like it.

Areas of improvement Delivery should be more prompt as i haven't recieved my car from past 4 weeks and for getting something like Sail, i wont mind if i have to wait for couple of weeks more. but overall delivery is the most concern department as i want to have my Sail asap.

Exterior, Performance and SpaceDelivery

Exterior Satisfactory but back not good looking.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Huge dashboard  but small gloove box.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is  weak lags power when running on a/c poor pickup needs more horse power,poor fuel economy company cliams 22 km/l but practicaly achieved is 16km.gear shifting is very hard and stucks whenshifting to mid slot i.e 2-3 and 3-4.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride is comfirtable  but quality of plastic parts is poor door plastic starts vibrating when music system is running also when we close the door it vibrates as it is loose.

Final Words Not advisable to others to purchase the vehicle.

Areas of improvement 1. improve gear shift system 2. horn knobs are tiny very difficulct to locate one has to find the knob whrn you need it at turning points horn switch poision is such that you can not approach  horn switch pl do something for this 3, sheet metal at fendor end is loose also bounet sheet matal is floating needs improvement.

SpaciousTiny horn switch , huge dash board,hard gear shifting