General Motors launches the new Chevrolet Matiz
Automotive News March 31st, 2005
General Motors launches the new Chevrolet Matiz
It looks closer than ever. GM has launched the model, which should land up next year in India as the Chevrolet Matiz (or Spark) at the Geneva Salon. It is quite different from the original Daewoo Matiz, which was a favorite amongst its owners in India. It would let GM enter the big volume segment of small cars in India as they struggle to sell large numbers of their relatively expensive models.
On the other hand, it would bring back the memories of the beloved Matiz to the Indian automobile lovers. It was made possible after General Motors took over Daewoo sometime back. The car however is based on the platform on which the original model was manufactured. The size is relatively similar though the front of the car has new outlook to give it a fresh outlook.
GM is offering the car in the competitive markets of Europe with two engine options in 800cc and 1000 cc model. However, India should get the 1-liter model considering the competition from Hyundai Santro, Maruti Zen/Wagon R is quite potent to this little beauty from GM. Impressively the engine range for Matiz is Euro-4 compliant, which means that the car is quite ready for the future pollution emission standards.
In fact, Daewoo cars were capable of passing the pollution norms of today when it was first launched in India way back in the 1990s. This tells the technological advancements Daewoo had but failed to capitalize in huge markets such as India. GM with all their financial assets and expertise in managing the corporations can make it big provided they can price the car right when it is launched in India!
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whether the spark will launch or it is only a roumer. i am very much eegre to know the exact position.
when will General motors lauch Chevrolet Spark or Matiz,
Should i buy Matiz in Mumbai which is availabe cheaper than cars of 800 C.C. Models and then wait for Chevrolet Spark to be brought in India. Kindly advice.
when will General motors lauch Chevrolet Spark or Matiz,
Should i buy Matiz in Mumbai which is availabe cheaper than cars of 800 C.C. Models and then wait for Chevrolet Spark to be brought in India. Kindly advice.
when will General motors lauch Chevrolet Spark or Matiz,
Should i buy Matiz in Mumbai which is availabe cheaper than cars of 800 C.C. Models and then wait for Chevrolet Spark to be brought in India. Kindly advice.
when will General motors lauch Chevrolet Spark or Matiz,
Should i buy Matiz in Mumbai which is availabe cheaper than cars of 800 C.C. Models and then wait for Chevrolet Spark to be brought in India. Kindly advice.
I want to buy Second hand Matiz 2001. As of now some spare parts are not available. Will the spares of Chevrolet Spark or Matiz suitable for the Daewoo matiz 2001.
When General motors will lauch there Chevrolet Spark or Matiz,they would also launch CIELO.
I recently bought a second hand matiz owned by my friend but unfortunately the engine got siezed on the sencond day of my purchase. I want to know where can i get a genuine half engine
i want to buy cielo &i want to know wether gm motors will also make available spares of cielo if yes than what will be there prices cheap or costly.
When cute New Matiz is going to be introduced in Indian market
i stay in hyd ..i just purchased matiz spcl 1999 which had runed 36000 fully loaded one…. iam a marketing person i daily use 60km per day and iam planing to fix rta approved gas kit and i want to know which company kit is best and is there any drawbacks if i fix gas kit and i think i will sell the vehicle before it reaches 70000 reading …please kindly give ur valuble experienced sujestion….thank u
I have Matiz car. I want to know from where i can purchase or get original parts for matiz ?
Is there any possibility for the GM company to takeover Daewoo in India ?
I HAD PURCHASED A MATIZ CAR IN THE YEAR 2000 VERY MUCH SATISFIED WITH THE CAR WILL THE NEW VERSION SPARK FULFILL SPARE PARTS NEEDS OF OLD MATIZ
I AM ALSO THE OWNER OF MATIZ ,I HAD BOUGHT IT IN 2002 WILL NEW SPARK WOULD GIVE ME SAME COMFORT? .I AM VERY MUCH EAGRE TO KNOW ITS PRICE.
N WHEN WILL IT LAUNCH IN INDIA.
I am in little confusion..whether to buy 2000 matiz -SD model or go for maruti..every one advising me go for maruti..but I like matiz..I am in pune..plz guide me and help to solve my problemâ?¦
please tell where i can get spares for my proud matiz-2001 model like alternator assembly, engine sump, bell crank lever.kindly advice if any in bangalore
I found even though the MAtiz is a good car..but still ppl are struggling to find the parts…it seems it will be better to go for maruti… Jai Hanuman
I want to buy a used cielo & wanted to know wether gm motors will also make available spares of cielo if yes than what will be there prices cheap or costly.
I have bought a Matiz in 1999 and I thank god for taking the right decision. I ‘m writing this from Calcutta where parts and service is not at all a problem. And the car more than matches the lastest Hyundai Santro and TATA Indica versions on performance. I had in between upgraded my machine with a 1.4 litre ‘Kalos’ engine. It hurts when somebody compares a Matiz with a Maruti Zen or whatever Maruti stuff ….
So in a nutshell maybe a “Alfa Romeo 147 GTA”, “Volkswagen Golf GTI” or other hot hatches may be a better bet, but still I cannot comment on that till I check that out.
We can provide you Matiz parts at competitive Price
We are eagerly waiting for new launch of Cheverolet Matiz
I wish to purchase Matiz. Just wanna know whether service centres and genuine parts are available for it in Delhi? If yes who is authorized dealer of the same…thanx.
I own a cielo car and want to know from where i can get the genuine spare parts and secondly if there are any good mechanics/service station available in Navi Mumbai.
Hi Radiance,
Kindly reply with your address /contact no. as I am looking for matiz Spare part.I am staying in Noida.
Regards
I bought a used cielo 96 model car. I am in Delhi so i dont feel any problems for spare parts. some are cheap and some costly. But it is a great car-great pickup, great speed, great comfort. All the spare parts are available at Kashmiri gate
I am a matiz 2000 owner. since there is no show room of Daewoo i am gettiig a lot of problem of my car’s service. will company help me and a lot of matiz owners. Besides there is no enough information about Spark-the new model of matiz
Can we believe and depend GM that they will fulfill their promise of launching in India, the most beautiful small car in the world Matiz/Spark.How people can buy your other products when your earlier promises are on water. When you will also fly like Daewoo.
GM has been hoodwinking us on the launch of Spark for more than 3 years now.
The latest rumour is that it will be launched in early 2007 and cost around 3 Lakhs only.
We sincerely hope that the company does not go bankrupt before delivery. And they keep their so called promise this time around.
The company is steadily losing its credibility amongst prospective buyers of Spark in India. This is their last chance or else I will never buy another GM product again.
Hi,
This Rakesh from Bangalore(INDIA), I am planning to buy a Matiz 2000 model, Do you feel is it be beneficial for me to go for Matiz, Do I get the service and parts of the vehicle, if required ?
Please let me know I am in confusion, But let me know at the earliest… Thanks
I bought my4th car in the year 2000.It is matiz. Befor that i was having maruthi omni and ambassadar which i used to sell after 3 or 4 years. But this matiz I have not changed due to its wonderful performance. relatively it is maintanence free and a very comfortable vehicle even for long distance travel.I eagrly wait for new matiz from GM to buy a new one.
R.Sreenivasan
Hi,
This kishore from Bangalore(INDIA), I am planning to buy a Daewoo Ceilo 1998 model, Do you feel is it be beneficial for me to go for Ceilo, Do I get the service and Spare parts of the vehicle, if required ? if yes are the Spares more costly or affordable rates
Please let me know I am in confusion, But let me know your Valuable suggestions at the earliest… Thanks
Hello,
I am planning to take a Matiz, please advise me on the following queries …
1) Will ’spark’ be released in India, if so when ?
2) Will i then get servicings and spares for Matiz, and at reasonable price , in Bangalore or Hyderabad.
3) As of now what is the status of spares and servicings of Matiz in big cities ?
please respond to me .. need your expert advise… the sooner the better :)
Cheers,
Venkat.