Chevrolet Tavera 2012-201 7 Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BSIV

Tavera 2012-2017 Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BSIV നിരൂപണം

Chevrolet Tavera is one of the most popular MPV’s in the Indian car market and has been doing impressive sales for its company since it was launched in the country. This MPV is manufactured and sold by the highly reputed Chevrolet India, which is the 5th largest automotive makers in the country and have more than a few vehicles in their fearsome stables. This car maker is a fully owned subsidiary of the global car maker General Motor Corporation, which has its base in America. Their fleet of cars consists of many different vehicles, which are being sold in all their registered dealerships existing in various cities across the country. This diesel MPV was first launched in the country in year 2004 and since then has been doing impressive sales for its company and is very apt for the Indian road conditions. This Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BS IV is the mid level variant in its model line and is openly available across all the 279 company outlets of Chevrolet India, which span across 213 major cities across the country. The company has their massive manufacturing facilities in the states of Maharashtra as well as in Gujarat. Apart from these, the company also has an enormous technical center in Bengaluru and its head quarters in Gurgaon as well as in Halol, which is in Gujarat. This formidable MPV is available with a powerful diesel engine and the customers have an option to choose from four different trims. There are also a few options for the seating arrangement as well with the company offering this MPV with a seven, eight, nine and also a ten seater option. The Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BS IV has been bestowed with lots of space along with many features that will certainly surprise the buyers. Some of the exciting and practical features, which have been included in this Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BS IV are a dual horn, a remote fuel lid opener, front room lamp for added utility, a dead pedal that adds to the comfort of the driver, a power steering for better handling and maneuverability, a low fuel warning indicator, lockable glove box, spare wheel under floor and many other such features. This Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BS IV also has some crucial safety features as well to ensure proper safety and security of the passengers as well as the massive vehicle. Some of these are Rear Door Child Lock, Seat Belt on all Front Facing Seats and many more such aspects for the wellbeing of the occupants. The company has fitted this amazing MPV with a power packed 2.0 L TDCI (Turbo Diesel (common rail) Compression Ignition) diesel power train that has inline four cylinders . This remarkable diesel engine has been skillfully mated with a proficient five speed manual transmission gearbox. The company is also offering an excellent warranty of 1 year or 20,000 Kms, whichever is earlier to all the buyers of this diesel hatchback, which will certainly get a lot of benefit for the customers.

Exteriors :

The exteriors of this Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BS IV are extremely remarkable and this MPV has a very hefty stance to it. The overall structure is extremely aerodynamic and this MPV has a sleek outline. The frontage is bold with a classy new perforated and matte finished front radiator grille that has some chrome treatment as well, which has a broad horizontal stripe dividing into two parts. This thick stripe also has a prominent crest of the company embedded on it. This aggressive radiator grille is surrounded by a newly styled head light cluster that has been powered with powerful halogen lamps and integrated side turn indicators, which gives better visibility to the driver. The black colored bumper below the grille has a large air dam, which is very helpful in cooling the engine quickly. The side profile is lustrous with black colored outside rear view mirrors along with black colored pull type door and tailgate handles. The flared up wheel arches have been fitted with a robust set of 15 inch steel wheels of size 15 x 6.0 JJ, which have been covered with tubeless radial tyres of size 205/65 R15 that has a superior road grip . The rear end of this Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BS IV has a large wind screen along with a high mounted stop lamp and the regular branding of the company as well as a prominent emblem embossed on the tail gate. The overall dimensions of this roomy Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BS IV are very liberal and spacious. The total length of this massive MPV is 4435mm along with an overall width of 1680mm, which also includes both the external rear view mirrors. Then the total height of this formidable MPV, Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BS IV is 1765mm, which this large vehicle has a colossal wheel base of 2685mm that can easily take in ten passengers. This MPV has a total of five doors and also a centrally mounted fuel tank, which can accommodate about 55.2 litres of diesel in it.Apart from all these, the company is selling this muscular MPV in quite a number of vivacious and bold single color exterior paint options. The list of these metallic paint options include a sparkling and radiant Summit White metallic finish, a magnificently and charming Caviar Black metallic finish, a smooth and dapper Linen Beige metallic option, a glitzy and flamboyant Velvet Red metallic finish, a graceful and elegant Switchblade Silver metallic option along with a radiant and dazzling Moonbeam White metallic finish. Apart from these options, this MPV is being also being offered in a few stylish two tone color options, which are a combination of Caviar Black plus Linen Beige finish, a contrasting Velvet Red plus Linen Beige option, a refined Moonbeam White plus Linen Beige finish along with a Sandrift Grey plus Linen Beige option as well.

Interiors :

Along with the striking exteriors, the company has also done up the interiors of this Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BS IV with flamboyance. The interiors are done up with a stylish and elegant 2 tone interior scheme, which is in a combination of Dark Pewter and Light Cashmere shades . The insides of this MPV has been bestowed with some remarkable features such as full fabric floor carpet, dual glove boxes, tilt quarter window, a manual 3 Spoke power steering wheel with a large Chevrolet logo, a stylish new instrument cluster with ice blue colored illumination, front and rear room lamp for added utility. The seating arrangement of this Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BS IV is very comfortable and the seats are covered with premium quality soft cashmere fabric upholstery with design inserts and the insides also provide ample leg room along with good shoulder and head space. This stylish MPV also has a high gloss dark chequered finish on the interior trim along with partial fabric inters on the door trims as well. There are front seat back magazine pockets behind the driver as well as the front co-passengers seat as well.

Engine and Performance :

The Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BS IV has been fitted with a performance packed 2.0 L Turbo Diesel Compression Ignition (TDCI) power plant , which is very influential and proficient. This diesel engine has the ability to displace close to 1994cc and has been equipped with the highly advanced common rail direct injection fuel supply system . This power packed diesel power train has the ability to churn out a peak power output of 104.66 Bhp at 4000 Rpm in combination with a maximum torque yield of 263.70 Nm at 2500 Rpm, which is rather good for the Indian road and traffic conditions. This diesel drive train has been fitted with a smooth and competent five speed manual transmission gear box. The company claims that this muscular MPV can give a mileage in the range of 9 to 12 kmpl, when driven under standard conditions. This powerful diesel engine has the ability to take this massive MPV from 0 – 100 kmph in about 21 to 23 seconds . The top speed of this formidable Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BS IV is said to be between 135 to 140 kmph, which is rather exciting.

Braking and Handling :

The company has fitted this Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BS IV with a sturdy and well balanced suspension mechanism along with very capable and proficient braking system as well. The front wheels of this MPV have been fitted with ventilated disc type of a braking system, while the rear wheels have been given solid drum brakes for efficient braking . While, the front axle of this massive MPV is fitted with a Double Wishbone type of a mechanism along with an independent torsion bar spring, which also has an anti roll bar. While the rear axle is equipped with a semi-elliptical leaf spring type of a mechanism, which helps in keeping this vehicle steady and balanced. This Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BS IV have also been bestowed with gas filled shock absorbers to give the occupants a trouble free driving experience.

Safety Features :

The Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 LS 10 Seats BS IV is the mid level variant in the model lineup and has been fitted with some fundamental safety features to ensure protection and security for the passengers as well as this massive MPV. The company has fitted this MPV with child safety locks for all the rear doors, powerful halogen head lamps for enhanced visibility to the driver, rear seat belts for added protection of the occupants, front as well as side impact beams to keep the passengers safe in case of an accident and also a centrally mounted fuel tank, which helps in the balancing of this formidable MPV.

Comfort Features :

This mid level variant has been fitted with some interesting and practical comfort features. The list of the comfort features integrated in this Chevrolet Tavera Neo 3 10 Seats BSIV includes a dual horn, a remote fuel lid opener, front and rear room lamp for added utility, a dead pedal that adds to the comfort of the driver, a 3 spoke power steering for better handling and maneuverability, a low fuel warning indicator to keep the driver updated, a lockable glove box for added security for any valuables left in the car, a spare wheel under the floor, a proficient HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) unit, tinted glass, an ashtray and cigarette lighter, a front co-passenger sun visor that has a vanity mirror, power windows, foldable 2 row seats and many other such features .

Pros :Interiors are quite liberal, a powerful diesel engine.

Cons :Exteriors can be better, some more advanced features can be added, mileage can be better.