ಚೆವ್ರೊಲೆಟ್ ಎನ್‌ಜಯೈ 1.4 LT 8

Enjoy 1.4 LT 8 ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ

This Chevrolet Enjoy Petrol LT 8 Seater is the mid range trim, which is equipped with a 1.4-litre SMARTECH petrol engine. This engine can displace 1399cc and has the ability to churn out a maximum power of 98.8bhp in combination with 131Nm of torque output. It is skillfully coupled with a five speed manual transmission gear box. It helps in achieving a maximum speed 175 Kmph and can cross the speed barrier of 100 Kmph from a standstill in close to 14.8 seconds. The company has given this MPV an advanced braking mechanism. The front and rear wheels are equipped with disc and drum brakes respectively. The internal cabin is designed with black and beige color scheme and also has a chequered finish center console that gives this utility vehicle a classy appearance. The seats are very comfortable and covered with fabric upholstery. On the other hand, it has a lot of striking exterior features, which gives the vehicle a captivating look. These features are body colored bumper, chrome treated radiator grille, OVRMs, headlight cluster and many other such aspects. The overall dimensions are quite standard, wherein its overall length is 4305mm, height is 1750mm and width is 1680mm. The ground clearance is 161mm and it has a large wheelbase of 2720mm.

Exteriors:

To begin with the frontage, this multi-purpose vehicle is fitted with a chrome treated three dimensional radiator grille along with a prominent company badge embedded in the center. This grille is surrounded by a well designed headlight cluster, which is incorporated with halogen lamps and turn indicator. Just below this grille, there is a body colored bumper that has a wide air dam for better air intake and also has a couple of fog lamps. The large front windshield is integrated with intermittent wipers. The side profile is equipped with body colored door handles and power adjustable outside rear view mirrors . The wheel arches are fitted with a sturdy set of 14 inch steel wheels, which are covered with 175/70 R14 sized tubeless radial tyres. These steel wheels are covered with full wheel covers. On the other hand, the rear end is designed with a dual color bumper, which has a couple of reflectors, a chrome treated boot lid and a bright tail light cluster. The windscreen comes with a wash and wipe function along with a defogger. Apart from these, it also has a roof mounted antenna, tinted glass, centrally located high mounted brake light and dual horn. At present , the company is selling this MPV in six exterior shade options, which are a Caviar Black, a Velvet Red, a Linen Beige, a Summit White, a Switch Blade Silver and a Sandrift Grey finish option for the buyers to choose from.

Interiors:

The dual color internal cabin is incorporated with smooth dashboard, a three spoke steering wheel with tilt adjustable function, center console with chequered finish and so on. The seats provide ample leg room and head space for all the occupants and are covered with premium leatherette upholstery. The illuminated instrument panel is equipped with quite a few features for the convenience of the driver. Apart from these, for the elegant look of internal cabin, the company has given wood finished gear shift knob, AC vents and door armrest. The company has also given quite a few storage aspects, which are a high volume glove box, cup holders in front console, front and rear door map pockets, driver side storage in dashboard and seat back pockets.

Engine and Performance:

This Chevrolet Enjoy Petrol LT 8 Seater trim is blessed with a 1.4-litre SMARTECH petrol mill, which comes with a displacement capacity of 1399cc . This engine has the ability to deliver a superior performance with refined power and torque. It is integrated with 4-cylinders and 16-valves, while producing 102.6bhp at 6000rpm along with 131Nm of peak torque at 4400rpm. The company has skillfully coupled it with a five speed manual transmission gear box. It is incorporated with a multi point fuel injection supply system, which allows it to deliver in the range of 15.8 to 18.2 Kmpl under standard conditions.

Braking and Handling:

The front wheels are fitted with disc brakes, while the rear wheels have been equipped with drum brakes. Meanwhile, the company has used McPherson strut for its front axle, whereas the rear axle is assembled with a multi link coil spring. This suspension mechanism is further assisted by passive twin tube gas filled shock absorbers, which keeps it stable. This variant is blessed with a tilt adjustable power steering system, which is tilt adjustable and makes handling quite convenient.

Comfort Features:

The company has incorporated this mid range trim with a lot of sophisticated features that include power steering, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioner) unit with rear AC vents, all four power windows, tinted glass for windscreen and many other such aspects. The instrument cluster houses a tachometer, low fuel warning light, door ajar warning and driver seat belt reminder notification , an electronic multi trip meter and a digital clock. The integrated music system has CD player, MP3, Radio (AM/FM), Aux-in and USB along with four speakers. Apart from these, it is also bestowed with a power socket, a cigar lighter, reverse parking sensors, headlamp leveling device, courtesy lamps, sun visors with vanity mirror and so on.

Safety Features:

The list of safety features available in this Chevrolet Enjoy Petrol LT 8 Seater variant includes speed sensitive auto door lock, central locking system, key-in reminder, dual horn, rear spoiler with centrally located high mounted stop lamp, rear doors with child protection lock and several other features. The safe cage body structure of the MPV along with side impact beams protect the occupants sitting inside in case of any accidents. In addition, the car maker has also given this trim 3-point ELR seat belts for all passengers along with driver seat belt reminder on instrument panel.

Pros:

1. Lavish internal space with comfortable seats.

2. Budget friendly price tag.

Cons:

1. Fuel economy is not satisfying.

2. Low ground clearance is a concern especially on our roads with abrupt speed-breakers.