Chevy Adds Aveo CNG To Indian Portfolio

Chevrolet Aveo is facing extinction from sedan segment in our market. But  Chevrolet does not want that unfortunate thing  happen to this spacious and feature rich sedan. Yesterday  Chevrolet India launched the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) version of the Aveo in India. The Aveo CNG is in fact  a bi-fuel version, one full size petrol tank and a small CNG cylinder.

“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 54 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.” said Karl Slym, President and Managing Director, GM India.

Chevrolet Aveo CNG version will be coming with a completely factory fitted CNG kit and accessories. The CNG injection has been controlled by one of the latest technology  computer from Italy. Other  accessories like CNG injectors, selector switch, modified wiring and suspension are now fitted in the factory. That means now you need not worry about inferior quality CNG kits and poor workmanship. Chevrolet has strengthened the body of Aveo CNG version to take extra weight of the CNG cylinder and other related extras.

Other Major Features of Chevrolet Aveo CNG Version are,

1. The sequential injection kit offers precise fuel delivery control through electronic injectors, ensuring efficient combustion.
2. The engine offers stable performance in CNG mode.
3. 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.
4. Minimum service is required owing to the Aveo CNG’s advanced electronic operation.
5. The suspension has been reinforced to support the additional mass of the CNG cylinder in the trunk.

For the past few months Aveo sales were falling due to stringent competition, now with the launch of CNG version Aveo can really pick some numbers in major cities where the CNG infrastructure is quiet strong. So will  that  be sufficient to sustain this sedan in long term? Chevrolet India only can answer this query…

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