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CHEVROLET CONCEPTS

Chevrolet Essentia is an exciting precursor to a new production car that recognizes the need for a traditional but richly appointed notchback. It is an aspirational product that is rich in content and offers the luxury of space. Functionality is at its core to ensure there is room to comfortably fit five adults and plenty of luggage without any compromise to style. It reflects the growing maturity and the sophistication of Indian consumers.

Chevrolet Beat Activ is a fun and spirited concept that has been designed to stand out from the crowd. As a soft-roader, the Beat Activ is ready for any adventure or challenge. With expressive design language and significant attention to detail, this youthful car is a response to India’s maturing market and aspirational lifestyle. With a tough and aggressive stance, adventure is at its core, while its interior ensures the driver remains comfortable and connected.

BEAT HERITAGE

Although both show cars boast distinct body styles, the Essentia and Beat Activ bear the underpinnings of an advanced version of the proven Beat platform. Expanding on the popularity of the Chevrolet Beat nameplate, these cars broaden the scope and appeal of the car, proving global cars can be tailored to meet local tastes. Designed specifically to suit the tastes and needs of the discerning Indian consumer, these cars designed in the GM Korea Design Studio, are a clear demonstration of GM’s ability to develop two unique models with distinct personalities to appeal to different audiences.

QUOTABLE

Kaher Kazem, President and Managing Director, GM India: “The Essentia and Beat Activ were created in direct response to the growing Indian market and signal Chevrolet’s commitment to the maturing Indian A-segment market. Both evolutions of the proven Beat platform, these two important vehicles give us the opportunity to speak to a wider audience. They clearly demonstrate we are listening to our customers and are being led by their need for small cars with more content and

more choice. We are confident it is cars like these that will increase our presence on Indian roads.”

Michael Simcoe, Vice President – Design, GM International: “The Essentia and Beat Activ perfectly represent the evolution of the Chevrolet brand – they are distinctive, aspirational, modern and progressive. One platform but two distinct cars with two distinct personalities. The Essentia is refined and sophisticated, while the Beat Activ is young, more aggressive and spirited. These vehicles demonstrate how we design global cars, ensuring they are tailored to meet local tastes.”

MARKET RELEVANCE

Markets are no longer isolated, so GM designs cars for the world. Although the Essentia and Beat Activ are designed for India, GM believes they will have global appeal. Both products offer the brand a unique proposition in terms of value for money and reflect Chevrolet’s American heritage.

One of the lead designer of the Chevrolet Beat and Chevrolet Essentia is an Indian-born Lead Creative Designer Harish Kumar, who worked on this key project in India before following the cars to Korea. He is just one of several Indian designers currently located at the GM Design Studio in Detroit and is proof that Indian designers are influencing global products.

CHEVROLET INSPIRATION

The face given to the Essentia and Beat Activ comes from the new Chevrolet design language. All future Chevrolet products for India will have this recognizable and distinct Chevrolet DNA, which ensures the vehicles will stand out on busy roads. These concepts represent the evolution of Chevrolet – distinct, modern and progressive.

ALWAYS CONNECTED

Both of these products blend practicality with style while offering greater safety and connectivity with state-of-the-art features that are designed to fit seamlessly in customers’ busy lives. They offer Chevrolet MyLink2 – a class-leading infotainment system that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – which gives users complete control within the car. Key active and passive safety features include dual air bags, ABS and a rear camera, for complete peace of mind.

POWERTRAINS

Specific details will be announced closer to market launch.

MARKET ROLLOUT

Specific market plans will be communicated at a later date.

About Chevrolet

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 115 countries and selling more than 4.0 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com

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