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General Motors (GM) today unveiled the first two products from its joint
venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC)--the Chevrolet
Sail premium hatchback and the Chevrolet MPV Concept--at the ongoing 11th
Auto Expo in the capital. The two vehicles under Chevrolet brands will
be launched in the domestic market later this year. The two products have
been tailored for local market conditions and the need of local consumers
for economical, user-friendly personal transportation, General Motors
India President and Managing Director Lowell Paddock said at the Auto
Expo here. He said the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) will be available in
the domestic market by the year-end, while the hatchback will be launched
by June-July this year. Talking to reporters, General Motors India Vice
President Corporate Affairs P Balendran said both vehicles will be rolled
out in both petrol and diesel variants. However, prices of the models
were not revealed. Both models will be competitively priced, Mr Balendran
said. He said the engines will be manufactured at the company s Talegaon
plant near Pune. The Chevrolet portfolio in India includes Captiva, Optra,
Cruze, Aveo, Aveo U-VA, Spark, Beat and Tavera. |
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