General Motors India Launches Chevrolet Sail Premium
Sedan
Redefines styling, comfort, performance and safety
New Delhi
– General Motors India launched the Chevrolet Sail today. The premium sedan
takes styling, comfort, performance and safety in its segment to a new level.
The Sail
is built on a new global passenger car platform created especially for
fast-growing emerging markets. Engineers at the GM Technical Center-India in
Bangalore spent nearly two years refining the platform for India to ensure that
it would meet the requirements of the local market and car buyers.
“The
eagerly anticipated Sail is an important addition to GM’s sedan line-up in
India. It competes in one of the largest and fastest-growing segments,” said
Lowell Paddock, President and Managing Director of GM India. “The Sail embodies
the bold pioneering spirit and ingenuity that have become
the hallmark of Chevrolet.”
Dynamic
and Sporty Exterior
The Sail’s
exterior exudes Chevrolet’s sporty styling. It has an aggressive front end based
on the dynamic sculpture design philosophy along with a wide stance. Its
muscular physique is enhanced by wide-angled jewel-effect tail-lamps and wrap-around
headlamps.
The front
view features Chevrolet’s signature design cues, including a dual-port grille
adorned with a gold bowtie that gives it a bold look. “Hawk Wing” headlamps and
“Shooting Star” front fog-lamps enhance the vehicle’s elegance.
From the
side, its unique waist-line accentuates the sedan’s dynamic stance. It has a
long front and short rear, with a lower stance in front that moves upward in
back. Its bold contours give it a classic three-dimensional look, which sets it
apart in the segment. The streamlined shape adds a vibrant styling element
while reducing drag, for lower fuel consumption. Large panoramic side windows
and wide-opening rear doors give it the feel of a much larger car.
The
Chevrolet Sail is available in seven exterior colours: Velvet Red, Switchblade
Silver, Summit White, Caviar Black, Linen Beige, Sandrift Grey and Misty Lake.
Luxurious
and Comfortable Interior
The
Sail’s interior combines comfort and ergonomic convenience. Its Chevrolet
Corvette-inspired dual cockpit design incorporates well-supported seats and
fold-away rear armrests. The “Rising Sun” instrument cluster complements a
luxuriously blended two-tone interior with highlights in silver and chrome.
The smart
and spacious design philosophy was adopted to ensure the space of a family car,
giving the sedan room for up to five people in comfort. Short front and rear
overhangs along with a fuel tank situated in the middle of the car maximise
interior space and provide among the best legroom in the segment.
The
sedan’s high roof design offers ample headroom even for taller passengers.
Smart and well-thought-out storage spaces as well as a spacious boot provide
room for passengers to stow their belongings for a daily commute or weekend
trip.
The
Fun-Wide entertainment system has Bluetooth® functionality. It
supports upto five phone pairings and music streaming.
Advanced
and Efficient Powertrains
The Sail
is available with a choice of SMARTECH diesel and petrol engines that provide a
combination of power, fuel efficiency and low emissions.
1.3-Litre SDE SMARTECH
Diesel Engine
The 1.3-litre SDE SMARTECH common rail diesel engine is a
revolution in small diesel engine technology. It was developed by the GM Diesel
Engine Technical Center in Turin, Italy, with the support of engineers in Pune
and Bangalore to achieve a balance between cost, performance and fuel
efficiency specifically for car buyers in the Indian market.
The state-of-the-art four-cylinder engine delivers power of 78 PS
@ 4,000 rpm and torque of 205 Nm @ 1,750+/-50 rpm along with fuel economy of
22.1 km/l.
Among its cutting-edge technical features are a lightweight
aluminum alloy DOHC cylinder head, lightweight pistons with
graphite-coated skirts and anti-friction properties, and low-tension piston
rings that
decrease weight and increase fuel economy. A short-skirt
compact cast iron cylinder block with an aluminum bedplate enhances stiffness.
Torsional vibration dampers are
provided for improved noise, vibration and harshness performance. In addition,
the engine
has a low-inertia valvetrain with hydraulic lash
adjusters and a lifetime maintenance-free timing chain.
The
engine’s advanced common rail fuel injection system, close-coupled
diesel oxidation catalyst, and electrically operated, water-cooled
external EGR with pneumatically controlled EGR bypass effectively limit
emissions. A fixed-geometry turbocharger with a vacuum-operated waste gate for
smooth and efficient operation delivers superior torque from very low engine
rpms. An electronic accelerator control further enhances the engine’s smooth
operation.
1.2-Litre SMARTECH Petrol
Engine
The 1.2-litre SMARTECH petrol engine was created by the GM
Technical Center-India in cooperation with GM India’s Powertrain plant in Talegaon,
Pune. The engine features aluminum cylinder heads, a deep skirt cylinder block
and lightweight pistons with low-tension rings, which decrease weight and
maximise fuel economy.
The engine also features a DOHC valvetrain with direct-acting
valve actuation to further improve efficiency, as well as a long-runner plastic
intake manifold for good low-end torque and a lightweight counterbalanced
crankshaft that limits noise, vibration and harshness. The engine’s
maintenance-free inverted tooth timing chain drive system has chain links that
engage at a lower impact speed for quiet operation.
The
engine delivers uncompromised power and durability in a small package. The
application of an epoxy coating on the cylinder block and anti-corrosion
coating on cam cover baffles along with the use of stainless steel core plugs
and bay-to-bay ventilation ensure a long life.
Extensive testing and validation of the engines were carried out
in India to guarantee top-of-the-line performance. Both engines are being built
at GM’s world-class flexible engine plant in Pune.
F17 Premium Transmission
The Sail equipped
with a diesel engine comes with a premium F17 transmission, which is popular in
Europe and other parts of the world. It features a high-efficiency two-shaft
single housing gearbox with slick shifting for sporty and spirited performance.
The gear ratios have been customised to handle demanding traffic conditions in
India, which mandate low-end torque delivery. This ensures hassle-free driving
in the city and enables quick overtaking on highways.
TautRide and
Handling
The Sail’s steering, suspension and braking systems have been
finely tuned. As a result, the sedan delivers taut, tight handling, which
enhances road feedback and connectivity with the driver.
Significant attention was given to short as well as long commutes
by reducing fatigue-inducing road vibration. Gas-filled front and rear shock
absorbers optimise damping to isolate road undulations on rough to coarse
terrain. MacPherson struts in front and a torsion beam axle rear suspension
with gas-charged dampers along with a rigid chassis work together to maximise
ride quality. Large 14-inch tires enable the Sail to negotiate speed bumps and
potholes with ease.
Advanced
Safety and Extensive Testing
In line with Chevrolet’s global focus on safety, the Sail comes
with an extensive array of active and passive safety features. It includes
safety cage body construction, which is supported by the extensive use of
high-strength steel. The three-point structure is capable of dispersing 80
percent of the force in a front impact. It also prevents intrusion into the
cabin. The fuel
tank is protected by steel beam-rolling ribs.
An engine immobilizer, central door locking, speed-sensitive
automatic door locks and remote keyless entry enhance active safety. In
addition, three of the four Sail variants come with air bags, while anti-lock
brakes (ABS) with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) are available in
the top two variants.
The Sail
has been put through more than 6.3 million km of testing on different terrains
and in extreme climate conditions across India and in other countries. To
further meet the highest quality expectations of customers, 1,567 parts and
components underwent the same stringent global testing that GM applies to its
luxury cars. GM’s global quality management processes and standards were also
applied in R&D, procurement, quality control and manufacturing.
The Sail comes with an
industry-first 3-5-3 advantage: a three-year/100,000-km (whichever comes first)
standard warranty; a five-year/150,000-km (whichever comes first) engine and
transmission warranty; and the three-year/ 45,000 km (whichever comes first)
Chevrolet Promise.
The Chevrolet Promise can also be
optionally bought upfront by consumers by choosing the Chevrolet Promise Retail
Package as a free maintenance package for 3 years or 45,000 km (whichever comes
first) under which the vehicle maintenance including cost of consumables, parts
and labor cost are covered for the said period at no additional cost. The only
exclusions are tire replacement, battery replacement, accident repair and
accessories repair or replacement and Car care / detailing products.
About Chevrolet
Founded in 1911 in
Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business
in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.5 million cars and trucks a
year. The Chevrolet brand was introduced in India in 2003 and is one of the
fastest-growing automotive nameplates in the country. Chevrolet provides
customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance,
expressive design and high quality. The Chevrolet portfolio in India includes
the Captiva, Cruze, Sail, Sail U-Va, Spark, Beat and Tavera. More information
regarding Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.co.in.
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