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GM launches Chevrolet Aveo CNG Version for Rs 6.31lakh

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Chevrolet Aveo CNG Version

General Motors India launched the CNG version of its Chevrolet Aveo mid-size sedan in Mumbai at a ceremony presided over by its President and Managing Director Mr. Karl Slym.  The Aveo CNG is a bi-fuel vehicle with a full-size petrol tank that is one of the most environmentally friendly cars available in India. The car comes with factory fitted sequential injection CNG kit and will cost Rs 6,31,257 (ex-showroom) in Mumbai as an introductory offer.

“The launch of the Aveo CNG is a testament to the importance that GM India attaches to green technology and environmentally friendly mobility solutions. Its running cost is approximately 57 percent lower than a similar vehicle powered by petrol and 25 percent lower than a similar vehicle powered by diesel. Because of the lower operating economics and the growing number of CNG stations being built across India, this new offering is expected to appeal to both individual and fleet customers. Under normal driving conditions, the Aveo CNG has a range of 180 to 200 kilometres on a full tank of CNG and is BS IV compliant,” Mr. Slym said on the occasion.

The Chevrolet Aveo CNG is equipped with next-generation computer-controlled CNG injection technology from Italy. In an industry first, all “critical to quality” CNG kit components are fitted at the factory – including the CNG injectors, selector switch, modified wiring and suspension – to ensure high-quality and trouble-free service.

In addition, the body is reinforced to carry the additional mass of the cylinder. Sequential injection represents the
most advanced level of evolution of CNG kit technology. The ECU (Electronic Controller Unit) calculates the opening times of the injectors for each cylinder and acts separately on each gas injector with the highest precision.

Aveo CNG features:

  • The sequential injection kit offers precise fuel delivery control through electronic injectors, ensuring efficient combustion.
  • The engine offers stable performance in CNG mode.
  • The Aveo has a CNG-compatible engine. Hardened valve seats and anodized pistons are used in the proven 1.4-litre VGIS (Variable Geometry Intake System) petrol engine. This ensures no engine damage or reliability issues in CNG mode.
  • Minimum service is required owing to the Aveo CNG’s advanced electronic operation.
  • The suspension has been reinforced to support the additional mass of the CNG cylinder in the trunk.

GM India engineers have done extensive testing and validation of the Aveo CNG.  The Chevrolet Aveo CNG comes with a three-year/100,000-km
standard warranty, which is an industry first in the mid-size sedan segment, and a service interval of 5,000 km or six months (whichever
comes first). During the run of the Aveo in pure CNG mode will not impact the vehicle warranty.

General Motors India has completed 14 years of operation. GM India started its journey in 1996 and now offers products under the Chevrolet brand, which was introduced in India in 2003. Chevrolet has already emerged as one of the fastest growing automotive nameplates in India. GM India produces the Chevrolet Captiva, Chevrolet Optra, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Aveo U-VA, Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Beat and Chevrolet Tavera for sale in India and operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Halol, Gujarat, and Talegaon, Maharashtra.

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