Chevrolet Sail Hatchback

Chevrolet launched the Sail hatchback in order to replace the Aveo U-VA hatchback. The Sail hatch competes against the likes of Maruti Suzuki Swift, Tata Indica and Toyota Etios Liva in terms of engine, performance, features and the affordable price tags.

EXTERIOR
The front fascia of the Sail features a stylish dual port radiator grille with the company logo in the middle, along with large hawk-wing style headlamps and shooting star style fog lamps with chrome surround. The sail also comes with body colored bumpers and door handles. The side profile is curvier with prominent lines running through the sides. At the rear, the Sail hatch features vertically stacked tail lamps and a blue tint on the reversing lamps. The boot can only be opened with a key. The Sail hatchback sports 175/70 R14 tyres.

INTERIOR
The inside of the Sail is based on coffee and black colored theme, with an icy blue looking instrument cluster with digital tachometer, which displays everything at a glance, and the classy dual tone interiors add to the dynamic style. The audio systems is a 2-DIN audio system with Bluetooth enabled streaming and icy blue illumination. There is adequate leg/shoulder/head room for all occupants. The seat upholstery feels elegant with luxurious leatherette. The 23 discreet storage spaces makes storing things easy. Also, the Sail hatchback comes with Flexi Flat and 60:40 folding rear seats.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION, RIDE & HANDLING, BRAKING & SAFETY
The Chevrolet Sail hatchback is offered in both petrol and diesel trims.
The Sail petrol is powered by a 1.2L 4-cylinder SMARTECH petrol engine which produces 84Ps of power and a peak torque of 108Nm, and comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. While the diesel variant is powered by a 1.3L 4-cylinder SMARTECH engine that churns out 75Ps of power and a peak torque of 190Nm, and comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The fuel efficiency, as per ARAI norms, for the petrol Sail is 18.2kmpl, and that for the Sail diesel is 22.1kmpl.
The ride and handling is also quite sorted with McPherson Strut suspension in the front twist axle suspension at the rear, along with passive twin-tube gas filled shock absorbers at both front and rear. Also, the braking is quite good with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear.
In terms of comfort and convenience, Chevrolet has equipped the Sail with features like power steering, air conditioner, front power windows, tilt steering, day/night IRVMs, power adjustable ORVMs, digital tachometer, remote fuel filler and tailgate release, etc.
For the safety of the passengers, the Sail is built on safe cage body structure, and comes well-equipped with engine immobilizer, 3-point ELR front seat belts, high placed stop lamp, key-in reminder, driver airbag and ABS with EBD.

CONCLUSION
The Chevrolet Sail is an affordable and practical hatch with good space, decent design and drivable engine. Though, improvements could be made. But still at such a price range, the Sail is with the money spent.