General Motors India is back, and it’s back with a bang! The revolutionary change was started by Chevrolet Cruze, and Spark and Beat are carrying it forward well. And if we said that these three models have been the life savers for GM India, it would not be an overstatement.

But, does all of this satisfy GM India? Apparently, no. GM India seems unstoppable. The automaker does not want to put a break to the accelerated sales that has been set in motion by its previous launches. And if anything, it has only pressed the gas pedal harder with the launch of its mid-level sedan Aveo in a CNG variant.

That’s right. General Motors India has launched the CNG version of its Chevrolet Aveo mid-size sedan at a ceremony presided over by its President and Managing Director Mr. Karl Slym. The Aveo CNG is a bi-fuel vehicle featuring a full-size petrol tank which makes it one of the most environmentally friendly cars available in India.

During the inauguration ceremony, Mr. Slym said, “The launch of the Aveo CNG is a testament to the importance that GM India attaches to green technology and environmentally friendly mobility solutions. Its running cost is approximately 54 percent lower than a similar vehicle powered by petrol and 25 percent lower than a similar vehicle powered by diesel. Because of the lower operating economics and the growing number of CNG stations being built across India, this new offering is expected to appeal to both individual and fleet customers. Under normal driving conditions, the Aveo CNG has a range of 180 to 200 kilometres on a full tank of CNG and is BS IV compliant.”

The new Chevrolet Aveo CNG features a next-generation computer-controlled CNG injection technology from Italy. And in a one-of-a-kind effort, the critical CNG kit components, including the CNG injectors, selector switch, modified wiring and suspension, are fitted at the factory. This will not only ensure a high-quality ride but also trouble-free service.

Additionally, the suspension has been reinforced to support the additional mass of the CNG cylinder in the trunk. Sequential injection, which is featured in the new Aveo, exemplifies the most advanced level of evolution of CNG kit technology. The ECU (Electronic Controller Unit) calculates the opening times of the injectors for each cylinder and acts separately on each gas injector with the highest precision.

GM India engineers have conducted extensive testing and validation of the Aveo CNG. The car comes with a standard warranty of three-year/100,000-km. This warranty is an industry first in the mid-size segment.

Chevrolet Aveo has finished first in its segment in the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) two years in a row, because of its high quality attributes. Apart from that the car has won several awards since its launch.