Chevrolet Spin Activ Crossover not coming to India
Chevrolet Spin Activ is coming to India as the American car maker is working towards introducing the Spin MPV. The Spin Activ is based on the Spin MPV, and it gets the spare wheel on the tail gate. This is likely to come as a SUV to India to compete with the existing compact SUVs like the Maruti Vitara Brezza and the Ford Ecosport.
Chevrolet Spin Activ Exterior
The front portion of the Spin Activ is exactly like the Spin MPV but with additional equipment to make it look sporty. It gets smoked headlamps and a the signature chevy grille gets a matte black finish. The front bumpers bear matte black claddings to give it a rugged look. There there is also an aluminum finished skid plate on the power side of the bumper. The top end variants will feature fog lamps as standard.
From the side, the Chevrolet Spin Activ looks exactly like the Spin MPV but it gets new matte black alloy wheels with a machined finish. There are claddings that extend from the front bumper and run along the length of the vehicle. There are functional roof rails on the top too.The door handles are not grab type but pull back type.
The same rugged theme is found on the rear portion too. The claddings continue to the rear which cover a major part of the rear bumper. The taillamps also have a blackened effect, but not so much pronounced. The rear bumper has a similar aluminum finished skid plate like the front. and it adds to the looks of this crossover, with the bumper looking tough.
Another exclusive feature of the Spin Activ is the placement of the spare wheel on the boot lid. One has to swing open the spare wheel in order to open the rear hatch. This is exactly identical to what we have seen in the Fiat Avventura.
Chevrolet Spin Activ Interior
On the inside the Chevrolet Spin Activ is identical th eh Spin MPV and there will not be any changes to differentiate the two. The dashboard is neatly laid out and also looks quite premium. The centre console has a touchscreen audio system. this system will have Bluetooth with audio streaming and also navigation. The AC vents are placed above the touchscreen and have a small cavity above it to place things. The AC controls are below the audio system.
The Spin Active may not get an automatic climate control, except maybe for the top end version. The instrument console is an interesting one with an combination of analogue tachometer and a digital speedometer. It also includes a digital clock, fuel meter, tripmeter, distance to empty and gear indicator. The steering also remains the same with with audio control switches and also cruise control switches. The only difference would be the use of different colored seat fabrics that will be more appealing. The Spin Activ is expected to come with a good number of features to make it more competitive. The Spin Activ will be a five-seater with a large boot space.
Chevrolet Spin Activ Engine
The Chevrolet Spin Activ currently selling in Asia is fitted with a 1.2-litre petrol engine that makes around 85 bhp of power and generates 115 Nm of torque. There is also a 1.5-litre petrol version with 108bhp and 142Nm of torque. A diesel option that will make more sense in India is a 1.3-litre unit with around 75bhp of powered 190 Nm of torque. This engine is a derivative of the Fiat Multijet engine. The power maybe bumped upto 90bhp when the car comes to India. All these engines will be mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The availability of an automatic or an AMT is yet unknown.
Chevrolet Spin Activ Mileage
Chevrolet Spin Activ Mileage |
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Variant | Mileage |
Diesel | 22 km/l |
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Chevrolet Spin Activ Price
The Chevrolet Spin Active is expected to be priced between INR 7-10 lakhs (on-road).
Chevrolet Spin Activ Launch Date
The Chevrolet Spin Activ is expected to be launched by mid 2017.
Chevrolet Spin Activ Competition
The Chevrolet Spin Activ will mainly compete with the sub-4 meter SUVs like Ford Ecosport, Maruti Vitara Brezza on one hand and also the upcoming Honda BR-V, and Renault Duster, Hyundai Creta on the other.
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Chevrolet Spin Activ Dimensions and Specifications
Chevrolet Spin Activ Dimensions |
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Dimensions | Size |
Length | 4,360 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm |
Height | 1,664 mm |
Ground Clearance | NA |
Chevrolet Spin Activ Specifications |
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Engine | 1.3-litre diesel |
Power | 75 bhp |
Torque | 190 Nm |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
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