Chevrolet India has released the first details of the upcoming sedan version of the Sail , which is set to go on sale in India later this year.

Designed to turn heads & win hearts wherever it goes, the 2013 Chevrolet Sail sedan has an evolutionary design with angular headlights; a long bonnet and stubby boot; wraparound taillights and eight-spoke alloy wheels. Looked at from the rear, it gives the impression of being very tail-heavy thanks to the height of the metal, from bumper to bootlid.

Under the hood, two engines will be available: a 1.3-liter engine and the base 1.2-liter petrol. Specifications were not released but previous reports suggested that it would also get a 1.4-liter petrol unit.

The Chevrolet SAIL is engineered with occupant safety at the forefront including Speed sensitive Auto Door Locks, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Airbags, Seat Belts with Pre-tensioner, Crumple Zones and Collapsible Steering System.

Interior pictures were not released, but GM says the cleverly designed extras like rear seat armrest and smart storage spaces add to the luxury factor.

[Story via Autocar India]

General Motors launched the all-new Chevrolet Sail U-VA in India with a target to sell around 2000 cars monthly here.

The Sail U-VA hatchback is built on a new global small passenger car platform created especially for fast-growing emerging markets, including India, China, Chile, Ecuador, Egypt and North Africa.

Based on the global benchmark Chevy Design Philosophy, the car is fitted with a Volt - inspired grille that puts it in line with Chevrolet 's current design language. To achieve three dimensional look, it has been give three muscular sidelines. The Chevrolet Sail U-VA features electrically adjustable rear view mirrors; 14-inch alloy wheels; fog lamps and power windows.

"The all-new Sail U-VA hatchback is built on a new global small passenger car platform created for fast growing emerging markets," P Balendran, Vice President of the company said.

The SAIL U-VA has splendid space to accommodate your every aspiration. The car's interior is basic with a twin-cockpit design, a Bluetooth connectivity system, eige trim and chrome interior package.

The Chevrolet SAIL U-VA is designed for unmatched safety including child seat system antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) and central locking. While centrally mounted Fuel tank minimizes the risk in case of front or side impact.

The Sail U-VA is offered with two engines include a 1.2 litre S-TEC II and the other 1.4 litre S-TEC III. Both engines are exclusively available with a five-speed manual transmission that spins the front wheels.

A 1.2 litre S-TEC II can produce a top power of 86 horsepower (53.1 kW/L) at 6000 RPM and 113 Nm of torque at 5000 RPM, while the 1.4 litre S-TEC III develops a higher power of 78 horsepower (54.3 kW/L) at 4000 RPM and 205 Nm of torque at 1750 RPM.

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