GM launches Aveo and Chevrolet Optra SRV in India
January 19th, 2006 Leave a comment Visited 150 times, 11 so far today
GM launches Aveo and Chevrolet Optra SRV in India
World’s largest automotive company General Motors have finally gone aggressive in the Indian market and launched three vehicles together. The launch was announced yesterday and includes two variants of a totally new car Aveo and a new version of their existing Chevrolet Optra car. All these three new models comes branded Chevrolet as the company is aiming to cash in on its popularity in India.
These three models would be arriving in the showrooms for sale between February and June this year and the company would be aiming to expand their market share in the country by entering the premium compact car segment. However, they have not disclosed the expected prices of these models soon to be made available for sale.
The three models are: Aveo U-VA, Aveo, and the Chevrolet Optra SRV. Aveo U-VA is a hatchback based on the platform GM gained after acquiring Daewoo Motors of South Korea a couple of years back. It is expected to come powered with a 1.4-liter engine. It would be taking on the popular Maruti Suzuki Swift and the Hyundai Getz model.
The other variant is a sedan named Aveo. It is due to be launched in Europe this month itself and would be available in India sometime later this year. The third model is the sportsback version of Chevrolet Optra called Chevrolet Optra SRV.
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January 26th, 2006 at 10:55 pm
From the pictures i happened to see of the Aveo sedan’,it looks great with pronounced wheel arches and muscular styling.It sure has the dimensions to take on the Fiesta from ford and the shortly to be launched Hyundai Accent/verna.Gm should power the Aveo with a refined diesal engine also.The tail lamps i happened to see looks drab with with silver borders, plain lamps should look neat. Interiors look neat . ABS & air bags should be available as an option at least.Pricing holds the key as the competetion is hot
March 1st, 2006 at 12:40 pm
Intrest in bying the same waiting form your side
March 4th, 2006 at 3:55 pm
Looks Like the hatch back version may take the market . But the sedan version will have a tough competiton with
Ford fiesta since its got a diesel variant in the 1.6litre
engine . Hondas IDSI and the optras VGIS are the intersting things to be looked forward . Aveo being in the same segment with the Honda 1.5 the competition will be tough.
March 11th, 2006 at 12:34 am
I am jsut waiting for the launch of Aveo-UVA as the car looks good and compitative.Definately it will redifine the indian car market.
March 15th, 2006 at 11:54 am
It seems that GM has changed its mind on the launch of Aveo UVA after the budget. Many people who were waiting for the model might go ahead and purchase Swift. If the company is serious about the hatchback it should have some target date for launch of car.
April 1st, 2006 at 11:45 pm
Atleast update your website regarding the details of the Aveo-uva, so that we knoe of this vehicle in advance and feel about it.
April 13th, 2006 at 5:41 pm
I am also eagerly waiting for GM’s Aveo hatchback as it has created an urge in the minds of auto enthusiasts to see Model Which was going to give stiff competition to the Models like Swift & Getz who are the leaders in Indian Compact car market.
April 28th, 2006 at 5:04 pm
any idea when is the car going to be launched. and whats the expected price for the UVO.
June 30th, 2006 at 11:24 am
I noticed the new look of srv of chevrolet. It is amazing. Its uniqueness is visibile when Mr. Rajeev launced it on thrusday. Surely I will go for it. When it will be available here in Delhi. For now I am going to have Tavera.
Thanks GM for your innovative models and international styling in cars.
August 4th, 2006 at 2:12 pm
I am holding on purchase of a mid sized car due to launch of AVEO UVA can you pls give some information on possible dates, by when this car would be available in the market
August 13th, 2006 at 11:55 pm
I have worked in GM manufacturing plant, and i know, how much they put to make a car better,aveo sedan’s interior space is not impressive, but i am waiting for uva.
August 18th, 2006 at 10:59 pm
waiting for the launch of aveo uva….the looks as per the website seems very good and 1.4 litre will be definitely plus as against 1.3 of swift !!!