Editor's Take : The power produced by the petrol mill and the oil burner on the Sail NB is good. The variable valve timing makes the petrol powerful and even efficient.
This latest Chevrolet Sail Sedan is quite powerful and generates pertinent power and torque, which is quite impressive for the Indian road conditions. The petrol engine based Chevrolet Sail Sedan has an advanced SMARTECH technology based mill, which has the ability to displace 1199cc. This engine also has the capacity to churn out 84.8bhp at 6000 rpm in combination with a maximum torque yield of 113Nm at 5000 rpm , which is quite apt for the Indian conditions. On the other hand, the diesel version has a similar SMARTECH technology, but also has a turbo charger and a sequential injection fuel supply system. This powerful diesel engine has the capacity to produce 76.9bhp at 4000 rpm along with a peak torque output of 205Nm at 1750 rpm , which is outstanding.
Overall
The company has done up the insides of this newly launched Chevrolet Sail Sedan with gracefulness and have equipped quite a number of gadgets and utility based aspects, which will certainly give a lot of convenience to the passengers. Some of these aspects are front and rear power windows, electrically adjustable external rear view mirrors, a power steering that can be tilt adjusted and customized, a day and night internal rear view mirror, a 60:40 foldable rear seat for bringing in more luggage, a digital tachometer, adjustable headrests for the front seats, sun visor’s for both the front passengers with mirrors and the driver side getting a ticket holder, the fuel filler lid as well as the tail gate can be opened from inside, an interior courtesy as well as a boot compartment lamp. Apart from these exciting features, the company has also incorporated this Chevrolet Sail Sedan with a number of significant and vital safety aspects, which will definitely protect the passengers as well as the vehicle. Some of these crucial safety aspects are a highly advanced ABS with EBD, an engine immobilizer with a security alarm system, remote central locking with a keyless entry, three point ELR front seat belts, a driver seat belt and key-in reminder notification, a dual horn, side impact front and rear door beams for added protection, child protection locks for the rear doors, speed sensing automatic door locks, driver and co-passenger airbags, a centrally located high mount stop lamp and many more such functions and features. The company has also integrated this Chevrolet Sail Sedan with a robust suspension mechanism along with a proficient braking system as well . This sedan is equipped with a McPherson strut type of a mechanism along with a passive twin tube gas filled shock absorbers, which aid in keeping this sedan well balanced and gives the passengers a trouble free driving experience. Whereas, the front wheels are fitted with a set of tough disc brakes, while the rear tyres have been equipped with a pair of robust drum brakes.
Chevrolet Sail Models
Chevrolet Sail Petrol Models
| The company has done up the base variant of this Chevrolet Sail Sedan with a lot of lavishness and have bestowed it with some impressive features. Apart from the interesting insides, the company has also done up the exteriors of this petrol sedan astutely and have blessed it with several striking features. The front fascia of this Chevrolet Sail Sedan Base variant gets a dual port radiator grille with a prominent golden colored Chevrolet Bowtie insignia, which is making this sedan look classy. There are quite a few chrome elements and other features such as hawk wing styled headlamps, body colored front and rear bumpers and many other such features. | |
| The Chevrolet Sail 1.2 LS trim of this petrol sedan is the next in line and has been equipped with premium fabric upholstery and a modish dual tone interior scheme, which is in a coffee beige color. Then the insides also have a lot of storage spaces such as a center stack bezel with metallic paint, front door map pockets, cup holders in the front console, front seat back pockets and other such spaces to keep a lot of things at hand for the occupants. Apart from this, the Chevrolet Sail Sedan LS trim also has a classy amber color interior illumination, which makes the interiors look modish and urbane. | |
| The Chevrolet Sail 1.2 LS ABS is the mid level trim in the model lineup and has been fitted with quite a few best in class features. To begin with, this sedan has some significant safety features such as an engine immobiliser, front seat 3-point ELR belts, a driver seat belt reminder notification, a key-in reminder, a door open warning notification, ABS with EBD, speed sensitive door autolocks, a driver airbag for enhanced protection and many more such features, which augment the safety quotient of this impressive Chevrolet Sail Sedan LS ABS. All these features put together makes this mid level sedan, one of the safest in its own segment. | |
| This is the top end variant in the petrol model line up and the company has fitted it with some top of the line features. This Chevrolet Sail 1.2 LT ABS trim has been fitted with a 1.2-litre SMARTECH petrol engine, which has 4-cylinders and a efficient fuel supply system. This engine has the ability to generate 84.28bhp at 6000 rpm at along with a maximum torque or 113Nm at 5000 rpm, which is quite good. This engine is mated with a proficient 5-speed manual transmission gear box and the company claims that this stylish petrol sedan has the ability to generate a healthy mileage of 18.2 kmpl, when driven under standard conditions. |
Chevrolet Sail Diesel Models
| This is the base-end variant of the Chevrolet Sail sedan diesel range and hence, quite understandably, comes geared with only the very basic features. Powered by a 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged SMARTECH diesel engine, this variant offers a top power output of 76.9bhp at 4000rpm along with a maximum torque output of 205Nm at 1750rpm while promising an impressive mileage of 22.1kmpl. Blessed with a simple yet smart styling on the outside, the car gets to boast of an immensely spacious cabin area and a voluminous trunk compartment. As far as the features are concerned, on this variant buyers can find power steering with adjustable column, power windows at the front, headrests and centre armrest for the rear-end seats and an AC/heater unit among several other convenience fitments. From the safety point of view, Chevrolet Sail 1.3 Base has child safety locks, rear seat belts, seat belt warning, door ajar warning, side impact beams, engine immobilizer, centrally mounted fuel tank, halogen headlamps and much more to offer. | |
| Chevrolet Sail 1.3 LS is the variant that stands right above the base variant of the sedan. With the same 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged SMARTECH diesel mill sitting under its hood, the model promises identical power and torque ratings of 76.9bhp at 4000rpm and 205Nm at 1750rpm along with a 22.1kmpl fuel-economy. To transfer the power generated by this mill to the wheels, a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox has also been loaded in the car. In the features department, this variant incorporates all those fitments and gadgetries that the base model of the sedan offers. But, being a notch higher than the lower-end variant, the Sail 1.3 LS has some additional traits to present as well, which include power windows for the rear end, sporty leather sheathing for the steering wheel, wheel covers, central locking system and airbag for the driver. All this add-ons greatly enhance the safety and convenience of the ride. | |
| This particular variant is towards the higher end of the diesel range of the Chevrolet Sail sedan. Sporting an outfit that is not too striking but has been given some really attractive cuts and contours, the car has a very spacious seating area to flaunt along with an immensely roomy trunk. When it comes to features, besides being equipped with all those additionals that are found in variants lower in the range, this model also provides fitments like rear reading lamp, digital clock, CD player/radio unit coupled to front and rear speakers. Even the safety arsenal gets better here with the addition of Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and passenger side rear view mirror. To drive this oil-burner, a 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged SMARTECH diesel engine, capable of pumping out a peak 76.9bhp at 4000rpm besides a maximum torque of 205Nm at 1750rpm, has been employed by the American manufacturer. The mileage for this model has been rated at 22.1kmpl. | |
| Right at the top of the diesel line-up of the Chevrolet Sail sedan stands the variant named as the 1.3 LT ABS. Being the top end model, it has the best features to offer including an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) as its name also suggests. Besides ABS, the fitments and technologies that are found only in this model in the entire diesel range of the sedan are front fog lights, rear window defogger, passenger airbag and keyless entry. Also, the wheel covers of the lower model get replaced by alloy wheels in this model, making it look sportier. While all this gets added, a feature that gets dropped in the Sail 1.3 LT ABS is that of the rear reading lamp. Exteriors and interiors being the same as its siblings, the engine that powers this model is also identical to the other variants. Featuring a top power rating of 76.9bhp at 4000rpm along with a maximum torque output of 205Nm at 1750rpm and a fuel-efficiency of 22.1kmpl, it is the same 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged SMARTECH diesel mill that drives this top notch variant. |
Chevrolet Sail Mileage
Editor's Take : The multijet engine on the Sail is frugal and is definitely one of India’s largest selling diesel engines. The company has fitted this Chevrolet Sail Sedan with a 1.2-litre SMARTECH petrol engine that has a dual overhead cam shaft and four cylinders. This engine also has a multi point fuel injection, which enhances the fuel efficiency and gives a better mileage. This lively petrol engine can displace 1199cc and the company claims that this petrol sedan has the ability to generate a healthy mileage of 18.2 kmpl, when driven under standard conditions and is also approved by the ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India). On the other hand, the diesel mill is a 1.3-litre power plant that is turbocharged has been equipped a sequential injection fuel supply system. This acclaimed diesel engine has the ability to displace 1248cc and has a DOHC along with four cylinder, which are further integrated with sixteen valves in them. The company claims that this engine can deliver an impressive mileage of 22.1 kmpl, which is quite good.
Power of Chevrolet Sail
Acceleration & Pick-Up
Editor's Take : The acceleration on both the engines is decent; they are drivable more than outright acceleration. The diesel especially has good drivability even when lugged into a higher gear.
The 1199cc power packed petrol engine of this Chevrolet Sail Sedan has the ability to propel this car from 0 – 100 kmph in just about 12.9 seconds, which is quite exciting. On the other hand, this most recent entrant has the capacity to attain a top speed in the range of 145 – 150 kmph , which is rather remarkable. Whereas, the power packed diesel mill that displaces 1248cc has the ability to propel this sedan from 0 – 100 kmph in just about 11.9 seconds , which is rather thrilling. On the other hand, this diesel engine based sedan has the ability to reach a top speed in the range of 150 – 155 kmph, which is rather impressive.
The 1199cc power packed petrol engine of this Chevrolet Sail Sedan has the ability to propel this car from 0 – 100 kmph in just about 12.9 seconds, which is quite exciting. On the other hand, this most recent entrant has the capacity to attain a top speed in the range of 145 – 150 kmph , which is rather remarkable. Whereas, the power packed diesel mill that displaces 1248cc has the ability to propel this sedan from 0 – 100 kmph in just about 11.9 seconds , which is rather thrilling. On the other hand, this diesel engine based sedan has the ability to reach a top speed in the range of 150 – 155 kmph, which is rather impressive.
Chevrolet Sail Exteriors
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Exterior Measurements
The overall dimensions of this sleek Chevrolet Sail Sedan are very liberal and spacious. This stylish sedan can easily accommodate five passengers without any difficulty and provide them with ample leg room along with suitable shoulder and head space. The overall dimensions of this roomy sedan are rather liberal with a total length of 4249mm along with a total width of 1690mm, which also includes the protruding external rear view mirrors. Then the overall height of this latest sleek sedan is 1503mm and it has a spacious wheel base of 2465mm, which is rather comfy. This Chevrolet Sail Sedan has a noteworthy minimum ground clearance of 168mm and also has a reasonable turning radius of 10.3 meters. This impressive sedan has a boot space of 370 litres. The approximate kerb weight of this Chevrolet Sail Sedan is 1519 kgs and it also has a centrally mounted fuel tank that can hold up to 40 litres of fuel in it , which is pretty good even for longer drives.
Chevrolet Sail Interior
Editor's Take: The interior of the Sail NB is spacious and the comfort is good. Even the boot on the NB is large even and definitely one of the best in its segment.
The company has done up the interiors of this Chevrolet Sail Sedan quite luxuriantly and have given it a lot of comfort features, which will certainly make the passengers extremely comfortable. The seats are plush and are covered with premium fabric upholstery and gives all the passengers ample space with good head and shoulder space along with liberal leg room as well. The interior scheme is a modish dual tone combination, which is in a coffee beige color. Then the insides also have a lot of storage spaces such as a center stack bezel with metallic paint, front door map pockets, cup holders in the front console, front seat back pockets, a high volume glove box to keep a lot of stuff and other such spaces to keep a lot of things at hand for the occupants. Apart from this, the Chevrolet Sail Sedan also has a classy amber color interior illumination, which makes the interiors look modish and urbane. The company has given the interiors a lot of chrome treatment, which is making it look stylish and up market. The inside door handles are finished in chrome, while there is chrome on the parking brake button as well. The steering wheel is wrapped in high quality leather, while the gear knob is also covered in leather. Then there is a proficient air conditioning unit with heater, which cools the entire cabin quickly and the air conditioner vents are finished with metallic paint that adds to the grace of the interiors. This Chevrolet Sail Sedan also has front and rear power windows that add to the comfort of the passengers along with power adjustable external rear view mirrors as well. Then there is a chunky and responsive power steering with tilt adjustment, which helps in easy maneuvering of this sedan. Other features include a day and night internal rear view mirror, a rear seat arm rest with cup holders that further enhance the comfort level of the passengers, height adjustable front seat head rests, a remote fuel filler lid opener along with a remote tail gate release button that adds to the comfort level of the driver. This Chevrolet Sail Sedan also has rear seat integrated head rests, sun visor for the driver and the front co-passenger, which also has a vanity mirror, an interior courtesy lamp and also a luggage compartment lamp to help the passengers in the dark to remove things from it. This sedan also has a cigar lighter, an ashtray, a digital clock on the audio display, a rear defogger and many more such functions , which will make the driving experience a memorable one for the passengers.
The company has done up the interiors of this Chevrolet Sail Sedan quite luxuriantly and have given it a lot of comfort features, which will certainly make the passengers extremely comfortable. The seats are plush and are covered with premium fabric upholstery and gives all the passengers ample space with good head and shoulder space along with liberal leg room as well. The interior scheme is a modish dual tone combination, which is in a coffee beige color. Then the insides also have a lot of storage spaces such as a center stack bezel with metallic paint, front door map pockets, cup holders in the front console, front seat back pockets, a high volume glove box to keep a lot of stuff and other such spaces to keep a lot of things at hand for the occupants. Apart from this, the Chevrolet Sail Sedan also has a classy amber color interior illumination, which makes the interiors look modish and urbane. The company has given the interiors a lot of chrome treatment, which is making it look stylish and up market. The inside door handles are finished in chrome, while there is chrome on the parking brake button as well. The steering wheel is wrapped in high quality leather, while the gear knob is also covered in leather. Then there is a proficient air conditioning unit with heater, which cools the entire cabin quickly and the air conditioner vents are finished with metallic paint that adds to the grace of the interiors. This Chevrolet Sail Sedan also has front and rear power windows that add to the comfort of the passengers along with power adjustable external rear view mirrors as well. Then there is a chunky and responsive power steering with tilt adjustment, which helps in easy maneuvering of this sedan. Other features include a day and night internal rear view mirror, a rear seat arm rest with cup holders that further enhance the comfort level of the passengers, height adjustable front seat head rests, a remote fuel filler lid opener along with a remote tail gate release button that adds to the comfort level of the driver. This Chevrolet Sail Sedan also has rear seat integrated head rests, sun visor for the driver and the front co-passenger, which also has a vanity mirror, an interior courtesy lamp and also a luggage compartment lamp to help the passengers in the dark to remove things from it. This sedan also has a cigar lighter, an ashtray, a digital clock on the audio display, a rear defogger and many more such functions , which will make the driving experience a memorable one for the passengers.
Chevrolet Sail Engine and Performance
Editor's Take : The performance of the engine is good and the diesel has good power. You can lug it into a higher cog and there are no signs of struggle. This Chevrolet Sail Sedan has been fitted with a performance packed 1.2-litre SMARTECH petrol engine, which has 4-cylinders along with 16 valves and a efficient MPFI (multi point fuel injection) supply system. This engine also has a DOHC (dual overhead cam shaft) and has the ability to displace 1199cc and can easily generate 84.28bhp at 6000rpm at along with a maximum torque or 113Nm at 5000rpm, which is quite good. This engine is mated with a proficient 5-speed manual transmission gear box and the company claims that this petrol sedan has the ability to generate a healthy mileage of 18.2 kmpl, when driven under standard conditions. On the other hand, the diesel version of this sedan is fitted with a 1.3-litre engine that is turbocharged has been equipped with four cylinders that have 16 valves. This diesel mill also has the advanced SMARTECH technology along with a dual overhead cam shaft and a sequential injection fuel supply system. This diesel version also has the same 5-speed manual transmission gear box and is said to be able to generate an impressive mileage of about 22.10 kmpl, which is quite good and will lure the buyers. Both these engines are are compliant with all the stringent norms of Bharat Stage – IV and ensure lesser emissions, which is an added advantage.
The wheels of this latest Chevrolet Sail Sedan are quite robust and sturdy and the company has equipped the wheel arches with a sturdy set of 8-spoke, 14 inch alloy wheels of size 14 x 5.5 J , which add to the stylishness of the sides of this stylish sedan. These wheels have been covered with muscular tubeless radial tyres of size 175/70 R14 , which have a superior road grip on any landscape. The company has also fitted a standard spare wheel of the same size in the boot compartment, which is present in all the variants.
Wheels
Editor's Take: The Sail NB like the U-VA has decent handling characteristics. The sedan doesn’t feel nervous at high speeds and has a good feedback from the steering wheel. The company has equipped this wonderful sedan with a very proficient braking system that can control this sleek sedan with ease. The front tyres of this new Chevrolet Sail Sedan are fitted with a set of tough disc brakes, while the rear tyres have been equipped with a pair of robust drum brakes that makes this sedan simpler to control. Apart from this, the company has also integrated this latest sedan with the advanced antilock braking system (ABS) alont with an electronic brake force distribution (EBD) system as well , which augments the braking mechanism and keeps this sedan well under the control of the driver. On the other hand, the company has also equipped this latest Chevrolet Sail Sedan with a steadfast suspension system to keep it well balanced on any terrain. The suspension system of this power packed sedan is very strong and formidable. The front axle of this impressive sedan has been fitted with a McPherson strut type of a mechanism along with a passive twin tube gas filled shock absorber for balancing it. While the rear part of this Chevrolet Sail Sedan gets a torsion beam axle along with a set of the same shock absorbers that are fitted in the front.
Braking & Handling
Handling & Safety
Editor's Take : The safety features on the Sail are the dual airbags and the ABS. These are available only on the top of the line Sail LT.
This latest entrant, Chevrolet Sail Sedan have been incorporated with quite a number of safety features, which also assist in simpler handling of this sedan. The list of these features include an engine immobiliser, front seat 3-point ELR belts with pretensioners, a driver seat belt reminder notification, a key-in reminder, a door open warning notification, a highly advanced anti lock braking system along with an electronic brake force distribution mechanism as well that enhance the braking efficiency of this sedan even on slippery and wet roads. Then this impressive sedan trim has also been equipped with speed sensitive automatic door locks, a driver airbag for enhanced protection , side impact front and rear door beams, a rear seat child protection door lock, a dual horn, driver and front co-passenger airbags for added protection, a centrally located high mount stop lamp for better visibility to the cars coming from behind, a safe cage overall body structure and many more such features, which enhances the safety quotient of this impressive Chevrolet Sail Sedan. All these features put together makes this vehicle, one of the safest in its own segment .
This latest entrant, Chevrolet Sail Sedan have been incorporated with quite a number of safety features, which also assist in simpler handling of this sedan. The list of these features include an engine immobiliser, front seat 3-point ELR belts with pretensioners, a driver seat belt reminder notification, a key-in reminder, a door open warning notification, a highly advanced anti lock braking system along with an electronic brake force distribution mechanism as well that enhance the braking efficiency of this sedan even on slippery and wet roads. Then this impressive sedan trim has also been equipped with speed sensitive automatic door locks, a driver airbag for enhanced protection , side impact front and rear door beams, a rear seat child protection door lock, a dual horn, driver and front co-passenger airbags for added protection, a centrally located high mount stop lamp for better visibility to the cars coming from behind, a safe cage overall body structure and many more such features, which enhances the safety quotient of this impressive Chevrolet Sail Sedan. All these features put together makes this vehicle, one of the safest in its own segment .
Editor's Take : The Sail is a C segment sedan and hence, the features list is good for its segment. It gets an integrated music system with Bluetooth, aux and USB connectivity.
The company has bestowed this impressive Chevrolet Sail Sedan with a sophisticated and a very advanced music system, which has quite a few highly developed options and also enhances the in-cabin ambiance of this sedan. This sedan has a Fun Wide integrated audio system , which has FM Radio, a MP3 and CD player and other input options such as a auxilliary input and a USB socket as well. This sedan has a total of four speakers, two of which are at the rear and the remaining two are in the front. This music system is also compatible with Bluetooth and can be easily paired with five different mobile phones. This further helps in mobile hands free, mobile music streaming, making receiving, disconnecting and rejecting calls . This system also has a caller ID and can automatically reconnect with a paired device, which is quite impressive.
It’s an economy-sized four-door sedan.Chevrolet SAIL got some stunning features and a style enigma which makes it a better option than other sedans.
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