The all new Chevrolet Spark launched

General Motors has launched the updated Spark hatchback in India. The 2012 Chevrolet Spark gets many changes inside out including a face-lift which makes it up-to-date with other Chevy cars.  The new Spark is available in both petrol and LPG options and is costlier by up to Rs 10,000 from the existing comparable versions of the model, which will be discontinued, the company said. 

 

The small car is now available between Rs 3.26 lakh and Rs 3.81 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the petrol variant and Rs 3.81 lakh and Rs 4.10 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the LPG option. 

 

New two-tone finish upholstery, updated wing inspired instrument cluster, 2-DIN audio system with aux and USB functionality have been added to the interiors. 

 

A high roofline in the Chevrolet Spark ensures spacious headroom and legroom not just for front seat passengers, but also for anyone sitting in the rear seat. A high roofline in the Chevrolet Spark ensures spacious headroom and legroom not just for front seat passengers, but also for anyone sitting in the rear seat. 

 

The Spark is still powered by a 1.0-litre 63PS 4-cylinder engine which is available in both petrol and LPG trims. 

Apart from new design such as the twin-port grille, the new Spark has is powered by a 1-litre petrol engine with new-age innovations that ensure smooth, noiseless, efficient, powerful, reliable and low-maintenance operation, the company claimed.

The Spark is also furnished with a variety of clever and practical storage spaces.

 

There are five variants on offer now with a choice of seven colours. 

 

GM India is offering a three-year/100,000-km standard warranty under the Chevrolet Promise Cost of Ownership Programme, which also provides free maintenance for three years or 45,000 km. 

Hyundai comes out with CNG variant of Accent

THE country’s second largest car- maker Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Monday introduced the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) variant of its mid- size sedan Accent, which will cost Rs 56,500 more than the existing version. The new Accent would be available in dual fuel mode - petrol and CNG, the company said in a statement.

The current petrol version is available for Rs 4.99 lakh (ex- showroom). The dual fuel Accent will use CNG as an alternative fuel. The Accent comes with a1.5 litre petrol engine which, without any modification is compatible with CNG, it added.

Hyundai Motor has tied up with the leading Korean CNG kit supplier CEV, who would provide all the components of the fitment. The kit is not only safe but its advanced Lambda control system ensures adherence to Euro III emission norms, it said.

Last year HMIL had introduced a CNG variant for its flagship model, Santro. It is currently planning to launch LPG variants across all categories, which would kick off with Santro in August. Initially, CNG Accent would be launched in Delhi and the NCR in collaboration with CEV India. “The Accent has been one of our best selling models ever since its launch. Offering it with a CNG kit will only add to its appeal as it will not only be cheaper to run but also eco-friendly,” HMIL managing director H. S. Lheem said.

Late last week, the country’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd launched an LPG variant of its once flagship model M800, priced between Rs 2.05 lakh and Rs 2.26 lakh (ex- showroom Delhi). The new model, M800 Duo, will have dual fuel option of petrol and LPG, the company said.

LPG variant of Maruti 800

THE country’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Friday launched a new LPG variant of its once flagship model M800, priced between Rs 2.05 lakh and Rs 2.26 lakh (ex- showroom Delhi).

The new model, named M800 Duo will have dual fuel option of petrol and LPG, the company said in a statement.

“Dual fuel vehicles have always formed a prominent part of our overall product strategy. Besides, the car is economical to drive and being factory fitted, it is completely safe,” Maruti Suzuki India executive officer, marketing and sales, Mayank Pareek said.

The new M800 will be available in two options— M800 Standard with LPG, priced at Rs 2.05 lakh ex- showroom Delhi, and M800 AC LPG tagged at Rs 2.26 lakh. The company also offers Omni and WagonR in dual fuel options.