LPG version of Chevrolet Beat launched

General Motors India today launched the LPG version of its Chevrolet Beat compact car, which has a locally developed state-of-the-art ‘Smartech’ engine.

“India is a key market for General Motors and our Chevrolet brand. We are focused on leveraging our unmatched resources to create value for our local customers in all areas, including price, fuel efficiency, performance, safety, styling, reliability and other product attributes,” P Balendran, vice-president, General Motors India, said. The environmentally-friendly Chevrolet Beat LPG features advanced technology with multi-point sequential injection that provides a smooth transition between petrol and LPG with no loss in power, jerking or backfire, he added.

The Beat LPG version would cost Rs 4.81 lakh ex-showroom. Considering customer safety, LPG kit parts were designed, installed and validated to meet the crash requirement in case of any collision, Balendran said. The kit installation met the stringent safety norms beyond the statutory requirements, he said, adding the car automatically shifts to petrol when LPG is depleted.