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Chevrolet Sail Sedan : First Drive
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The recently launched Chevrolet Sail UVA has just grown a boot. ZigWheels takes it for a quick spin
The hatch has spawned a boot, and it still looks good!
At first glance, most would pretty much mistake the sedan for the hatchback and it’s not without a reason. The sedan looks exactly like the hatchback right up to the B-pillar and it’s only when you move to the side that you spot the boot and the new 8-spoke alloys. That said, it’s a job well done and from no angle does it look like the boot has been put there as an afterthought. The Sail UVA boasted a pretty fuss free design and the sedan follows the same theme. There is just a single character line running from the front fender to the tail lights to give the otherwise plain-jane design some much needed depth.
Seen from the back, the big gold bowtie stands out in an otherwise good looking rear. All in all, the Sail sedan comes across as a handsome looking car which won’t tickle your fantasies but it’s not something you would want to shy away from either like you would from some of the Sails better known adversaries. That said, Chevrolet should have made some subtle changes to differentiate the car from the hatch version by means of a different grille or some chrome touches or something at least.
Space for the passengers and now their luggage too!
Like on the outside, the insides of the sedan get the same interiors of the hatch. And that’s a good thing and a not so good thing. The width and the wheelbase are exactly the same and as a result so is the space. One will never fall short on legroom unless you bear the dimensions of a big wrestler. Some smart packaging means the Sail comfortably accommodates three people abreast. The front seats are pretty accommodating as well but again devoid of any driver seat height adjustment or a dead pedal.
While space retained is the good thing, the bland interiors are the not so good part. Design, like on the outside, is pretty straightforward. No snazzy shapes on the dash, no radical console and the steering is still devoid of any audio controls. No climate control either. The dated rotary dials are retained in the sedan. GM should have at least given different fabrics on the seats. The practicality aspect though is well taken care of with plenty of cup holders and storage spaces. The boot space too is quite impressive and thanks to a well designed loading bay, it can easily accommodate a good amount of luggage.
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best car
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Have test drive Sail LTABS
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PARAM
If anybody can tell me please,,,,,, what is the actual milage (fuel economy) of petrol varient.
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JITHIN KUMAR
going to book chevrolet sail sedan today the petrol ABS one .. (goa) here on road is 6.20 lakh for tat car .. and our petrol rates are 55.75 rupees per litre compared to 50 rupees for diesel.. the delership here is quite friendly ...and have opted for LED OSRVM and fog lights and reverese sensors for accesories.. i must say they did do some cost cutting by doing what they did in the interiors but guys even the company have to make profit ryte ?? even for tat price tag with air bags and all those stuff in it ... and the big spacious compartments .. im satisfied although did have the option of swift desire but i opted out as i wanted to look my car unique rather than to be one of thousands of desires running on the road ryte now.. even the milage is great for 18.2 KM/L petrol :-)
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Singh
Called the showroom and the car for test drive was at my office within an hours time. It was the diesel base model. Excellent ride quality. And roads are not great in this 3 tier city still i could not feel any bumps. We went to a highway and i was pleasently surprised and impressed. Great value for money. 10 days delivery time they said. I am actually thinking of buying the petrol high end. My driving is just 8 kms a day. i think i dont need diesel.
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