SCOOP! Chevrolet Spin MPV caught testing in Gujarat

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Spy shots have just emerged of the Chevrolet Spin MPV on test in India. The images were snapped on the Vadodara-Halol toll road near Vadodara, Gujarat. The Spin is a 7-seater MPV and already on offer in markets like Indonesia and the Philippines. Speculations of an Indian launch have been on for a while and if launched here, the Spin will take on rivals like the Honda Mobilio and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. In all probability, it will replace the long faltering Chevrolet Enjoy.

The Spin's length x width x height dimensions come in at 4,360 mm x 1,735 mm x 1,683 mm. It has a 2,620 mm wheelbase and has a ground clearance of around 157 mm. The kerb weight ranges from 1,213 kgs - 1,277 kgs depending on the variant.

Up front, it gets an independent McPherson strut with stabilizer and coil springs suspension set up with a semi-independent torsion beam with stabilizer and coil springs set up at the back. Stopping power is provided by ventilated disc brakes up front and drum brakes at the back. The spin rides on 195/65 R16 tyres and gets a rack & pinion type hydraulic power assisted steering system.

Engine options in global markets include a 1.2L 4 cylinder DOHC 16 valve dual VVTi petrol that makes 85 BHP @ 5,600 rpm and 115 Nm of torque @ 4,000 rpm along with a 1.5L petrol that makes 107.5 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 142 Nm of torque @ 3,800 rpm. The Spin also gets a 1.3L 4 cylinder common-rail direct injection turbo-diesel engine that produces 74 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 190 Nm of torque @ 1,750 rpm. If the output figures look familiar, it's because the Sail sold in India uses the same engine. If GM does plan to launch the Spin in India, it is this engine that they will focus on. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic.

The available feature list includes a remote key, power front and rear windows, adjustable headrests on all 3 rows, 3-point retractable seat belts on all three rows (2-point for 2nd row centre seat), 60:40 split tumble second row seats, an infotainment system with 4 speakers and radio/aux/usb/Bluetooth (audio streaming as well) support and more.

Prices in Indonesia range from 171,200,000 Rupiah to 219,000,000 Rupiah (Approximately Rs 8.40 Lakh to Rs 10.74 Lakh)