The interesting aspect however remains the impressive design given to the vehicle. Not only is the vehicle beautiful, but it is also innovative in the way it is designed. With the powerful engine inside, it offers an authoritative appeal to the vehicle on the whole. The vehicle is also a winner in terms of the space offered by it and the successive comfort by it. Making such a vehicle a family commuter, safety is probably one of the prime concerns and Chevrolet took the right call by adding the vehicle with anti lock braking system, electronic brake force distribution, air bags and also equally appealing comfort features such as air conditioning, driver seat adjuster and many more such aspects. What helps the Chevrolet Enjoy stand apart is the impressive 76.4bhp power it churns out in the diesel variants and a powerful 102.6bhp output produced in the petrol variants. Not to forget the really economical pricing of the vehicle, which offers a clear competition to other contenders like Maruti Ertiga, Mahindra Xylo and others. Chevrolet Enjoy comes in eight models different trims to choose from – four of which have diesel engines and the other four have petrol engines. This MPV also comes with impressive technological features such as triple cluster silver surround instrument panel and reverse parking sensors. The Indian market has welcomed the previous models of this company so well that the future of this new Chevrolet Enjoy too seems slightly brighter than before. With the model launched, its success can be measured in no time and hopefully the Indian automobile market will be generous with this MPV as the country is witnessing a lot of new segments right now like compact SUVs, compact sedans and coupe’s. But irrespective of the future, as a product, this economical MPV is sure to hit the right chords with the automobile enthusiasts.
Chevrolet Enjoy Petrol Models
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This 8 seater base variant of the Chevrolet Enjoy MPV has been loaded with safety features like front seat belts, door ajar warning lamp, child protective rear door locks and side impact beams to lower down damage in case of collision. The vision can be clarified and can get more focused with the headlamp leveling device. Not much on entertainment in this version except for the integrated roof antenna.
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The base petrol variant has been rendered with fabric upholstery, there is a high volume glove box to keep your stuff with front row seat back pockets and second row captain seat back pockets. For comfort and convenience the MPV comes loaded with power steering, heating, ventilation and Rear AC along with tinted glasses and you can increase the luggage space with double folding third row seats. As obvious from the name this base variant of the Enjoy MPV can accommodate 7 people.
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The mid variant comes with all the features incorporated in the base variant with add-ons like body color door handles, leaf style fog lamps and chrome rear license garnish. Coming to the interiors, this MPV?s AC vents come in wood finish with door arm rests and gear knob. Reverse Parking sensors, remote keyless entry with buzzer and rear defogger make this variant a plush option.
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The top end petrol variant comes with the most luxurious features like integrated audio system with CD player, MP3 and Radio options that comes with USB socket and Auxiliary input. The voice of the player can be heard in the MPV with the 4 speakers. The safety features includes driver and passenger airbags, speed sensitive auto door locks and ABS with EBD.
Chevrolet Enjoy Diesel Models
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As clarified by the name this base variant has an additional seating capacity and has room for 8 people that can sit in the 2 + 3 + 3 form. The Diesel LS 8 seater has been rendered with features like tachometer, driver sun visor with ticket holder, remote fuel filler release, front and rear courtesy lamps and headlamp leveling device to name a few. Safety feature pack in this variant includes centrally located high mount stop lamp, dual horn, door ajar warning and driver seat belt reminder. For your comfort and convenience the MPV has been provided with tilt rear quarter windows, day and night rear view mirror and front row adjustable headrests.
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When talking about the diesel base variant, the model comes with bells and whistles that makes it stand out when it comes to MPV?s of its class. The entry level variant comes with 7-seater capacity that has been divided as 2 + 2 + 3 with captain seats in the middle row. The front bumper is body colored with a dual tone rear one that adds a sporty feel to this MPV. The wheels are fully covered. The cabin area comes with three spoke steering wheel and cup holders in front console with driver side storage box in the dashboard for easy usage and approach.
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Coming to the mid variant, as obvious the pack and features of the base variant are all available here. What?s more to the package is the Leatherette seat covers, luxurious dual tone interiors, the AC vents along with the door arm rests and gear knob are all wood finished to enhance the plush feeling. The central instrument cluster is illuminated and comes with tachometer, digital clock. The steering is power managed with leather wrappings. The American auto major has also incorporated features like remote fuel filler release, front and rear courtesy lamps, remote keyless entry with buzzer, rear defogger, cigar lighter and ashtray for convenience.
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The top end diesel variant of the Chevrolet Enjoy MPV runs on 14? alloy wheels and has been rendered with features like blue instrument cluster illumination, chequered finish central console, second row captain seat back pockets and HVAC along with rear side AC. The glasses are tinted to safeguard the MPV interiors. For entertainment the Enjoy Diesel LTZ top end variant comes with Aux-input and USB compatible audio system with CD player, MP3 and Radio with Roof Antenna. The safety package includes Key-in reminder with headlamps on reminder, rear spoiler with integrated CHMSL and speed sensitive auto door locks and driver and passenger airbags that safe guards the passengers in any mishap.
Chevrolet Enjoy Mileage
Chevrolet Enjoy is a remarkable vehicle in terms of the interior spacing, exterior design but it also scores exceptionally well in terms of the machine specifications. The vehicle is equipped with a powerful 1.4-litre petrol engine which is capable of creating a massive 102.6bhp output. The vehicle is capable of producing impressive mileage too due to the innovative VGIS technology and the included five speed manual transmission. The urban mileage of the Chevrolet Enjoy is 11.2 Kmpl , while the same on highways peaks to an impressive 13.7 Kmpl, which is really a good target. Moreover, since the vehicle is offered in four diesel variants, the mileage of the vehicle is good as is, it also offers a promising fuel economy. There is no hiding that the petrol prices are ever increasing and considering the fact that India is one of the prime nations, who commute as families frequently, Chevrolet Enjoy seems to fit in perfectly as it offers enough space for a family, it offers enough power to pull of a powerful ride and in spite of all this, it provides a promising fuel economy and of course the economical price tag.
Power of Chevrolet Enjoy
Chevrolet has a reputation of making vehicles with decent power parameters. The petrol and the diesel engine equally offer a compelling power value. The petrol engine has a 1.4-litre engine capacity that offers high amount of acceleration, good mileage and an amazing pick up as well. But with Chevrolet Enjoy, the manufacturer did try to offer the best of all. With a maximum power output of 102.6bhp at 6000rpm , this MPV offers one of the impressive engines to look forward to in recent times. The torque generated by the engine too is amazing at 131Nm at 4400rpm. The SMARTECH engine technology does offer the Chevrolet Enjoy an edge over other competitors. But while the petrol is offering exceptional performance, the 1.3-litre turbo charged DOHC diesel engine does make up for the power in the low inertia valve train with hydraulic lash adjusters it has which reduces maintenance issues. The diesel engine is also known for the obvious fuel economy and impressive mileage. With a power output of 76.4bhp at 4000rpm and powerful torque of 188Nm at 1750rpm, this latest MPV hits all the right notes.
Acceleration & Pick-Up
The Chevrolet Enjoy, being an MPV does require to have good acceleration as well. This vehicle offers a decent and impressive pick up of 21.36 seconds to reach the 100 Kmph mark with the diesel engine, while the petrol version can attain 0-100 Kmph in just about 14.8 seconds. The vehicle coming with five speed manual transmission also implies an improved vehicle handling and control and certainly a higher speed. The top speed of the vehicle is around 175 Kmph for the petrol engine version, while the diesel engine can reach up to 160 Kmph, which is quite good.
Chevrolet Enjoy Exteriors
Its not very often that a vehicle comes with good performance, comfortable interiors and at the same time amiable exterior appearance. Interestingly no vehicle comes out with a name that reassures many other things. Asking the Indian customers to enjoy automobile experience, the Chevrolet Enjoy comes with really promising features and equally intriguing exteriors. The front fascia features a well placed headlamp cluster, front grill and fog lamps . The interesting feature in the design of front fascia however is the way things are weaved together. The front fascia features the headlamps, which extend along the edges towards the sides and the synchronized design features the front grill combines both the headlamps. The front grill is also innovative in terms of design as it offers well crafted front grill, which resembles a reminiscent of a science fiction machine. The headlamps are well placed and are also well sculpted. The front bonnet also offers a well rendered structure, which easily seems to be in sync with the Chevrolet logo in the middle of the front grille. The number plate is placed exactly under the Chevrolet logo on front grill and also geometrically middle of the air intake vents which is more or less like a single grill mesh with chrome borders. The futuristic looking front fascia commences with fog lamps across the corners of the front bumper and symmetric to the air intake vent. The front extends with a rather small bonnet spacing which makes the car stand in the lines of wagon structured MPV's with small geometrical front protruding from a rather cuboid structure as a whole. The front fascia transcends seamlessly to the rear through the sides with swift curves. The side profile of the vehicle offers a decent profile of a typical MPV. The aerodynamic details on the vehicle, even in the side profile are what separate it from a normal MPV. It is aesthetically pleasing and aerodynamically competent at the same time. The side profile features body colored door handles and black bordered windows to complete the design details. The wheel arches of the vehicle get slightly stiff making them prominent from the rest of the rear profile. The side profile also features the ORVM's, which end with a black colored hinge joints making them partly blended with the exterior design. The roof of this MPV has a perfect friction resistant railing system, so that luggage can be taken in by this MPV. The rear design of the Chevrolet Enjoy is also well crafted.
Exterior Measurement
The exteriors are designed to be comfortable for urban commuting though the passenger spacing is a prime criteria. Surprisingly, Chevrolet seems to have found a balance between these two polar parameters. The overall length of the Chevrolet Enjoy is 4305mm, while the overall width measures 1680mm. The overall height of this vehicle is1750mm and it also has a large wheelbase of 2720mm as well.
Chevrolet Enjoy Interior
Interiors are undoubtedly the most important feature of the vehicle after the exterior and the engine. Even if the vehicle is ridiculously impressive in exteriors, customers do happen to be surprised by the interiors. If the ride is not comfortable, it does not matter how fast the vehicle moves or how fuel efficient it is. Capturing the customers requirements like always, Chevrolet offered impressive interiors, which not only offer comfortable features that are also very futuristic. The beige shade really grows on the customers who can witness absolute beauty with rich build quality at an affordable price. Though the entire interior is in beige, the inner doors, etc., the front dash is offered in an amazing dark Grey shade, which really stands out. It is outstandingly well designed, well sculpted and perfectly spaced. The interiors come with a sophisticated design statement that reflects certain level of maturity, which can definitely be appreciated by the Indian customers. Features such as air conditioning, dark shaded panel on the rear doors and the arm rests all in all make up for a perfect vehicle. The headrests are also adjustable offering facility for differing demographic and sizes. The interior spacing of the vehicle is also refreshing as it spaciously fits in a lot of passengers and legroom and headroom definitely are not an issue definitely. The interiors are offered as both seven seater and an eight seater. The difference can be noticed in the mid row seating arrangement. The gap can be removed making it a single bench seat in the mid row. The vehicle however comes with standard safety features, which are present across almost all the MPVs in the present automobile market. The front seating arrangement is further beautified with the gear rod and emergency brake placed in the same beige toned structure and the floor too is aptly colored in Grey. The spacing is best in all the rows, however the mid row takes the major part of the space. Since the front seats of driver and co driver are designed ergonomically , they offer a slightly concave design giving enough room for the mid row passengers. The thigh support however is decent in the vehicle in the front row seats as well as the mid row seats. But the rear seats however come with a rather static seat design. Also, the seat adjustment is possible only for the front row and the mid row but the extreme rear seats are less flexible in a certain position and are limited in adjustment and even the thigh support is relatively less in the rear seat. The vehicle comes with a dual air conditioning system. The interior dash is developed in terms of driver facilities by giving triple cluster silver surround instrument panel. The instrument panel offers the panoramic view a further improved appeal. The impressive design offers a race car feel to the vehicle which is undoubtedly a remarkable experience for any driver. The theater style seating arrangement also allows a perfect air circulation for the passengers. However, above all, the most important and impressive feature is the tilt steering setting, which can be customized by the driver to suit individual driving comfort.
Interior Comfort
Interiors of Chevrolet Enjoy are comfortable in terms of seating, in terms of the air conditioning effect, which is perfectly distributed and of course in the height adjustment facilities of the vehicle. There is enough leg room along with head and shoulder space for all the passengers, which will give them a comfortable drive.
Interior Measurement
Interiors are comfortable and certainly are spacious. To allow such space the exterior length of 4305mm is a blessing , which along with the wheelbase of 2720mm explains the spacious theater style seating arrangement.
Chevrolet Enjoy Engine and Performance
Though international automobile manufacturing companies usually claim to know the Indian automobile market, very few of them actually take out their resources in engineering equipments suiting the customer requirements. Chevrolet sure claims to be one such manufacturer. With Chevrolet Enjoy MPV, the manufacturer offers a vehicle that is not just efficient in exterior design and interior comfort but also an effective machine under the hood. The engines follow the innovative and superior Chevrolet SMARTECH engine options catering both performance oriented customers as well as the customers inclined towards fuel economy. The two engines, 1.3-litre SMARTECH turbo charged diesel engine as well as the 1.4-litre SMARTECH petrol engine offer equally efficient choices for the customers with their powerful performance based design, which stands as a benchmark to several technological purposes in engine manufacturing at Chevrolet. The 1.3-litre SMARTECH turbo charged DOHC diesel engine was even manufactured at the GM manufacturing plants in Pune, so that the efficiency, performance and other aspects can be made and verified from close corners of the Indian automobile demographic. The hydraulic lash adjusters in the engine adjust the maintenance hassles and even the common rail fuel injection system helps the Chevrolet Enjoy to literally enjoy a fuel efficient and smooth functioning irrespective of the terrain the vehicle is driven on. While the 1.3-litre diesel engine undoubtedly scores with the mileage and efficiency, the petrol engine too has its perks and exceptional on road performance are definitely some of them. The 1399cc engine effectively offers 76.4bhp in the diesel version and 102.6bhp of output with the petrol engine option.
Stereo & Accessories in Chevrolet Enjoy
Chevrolet Enjoy comes with all the features required both for performance and entertainment. The vehicle comes with an integrated audio system with CD player, MP3 support and four speakers evenly placed with two of them in the front and two in the rear, which offer well distributed sound experience. Though the base variants lack the key music system, all other variants come with these features. The auxiliary input facility is available with the vehicle. All the variants however come with roof antenna on top. The innovative feature however remains, the small power system in the rear seating row, which can be used for charging small gadgets by the passengers.
Wheels
Though MPV segment is relatively budding in the Indian automobile market, there are already enough players out there to compete with each other let alone allow a new vehicle to enter the segment. But apparently Chevrolet armored the Chevrolet Enjoy with all that it possibly needs to enter this segment not just to give a competition to the existing vehicles but also to hopefully one day be most dependable vehicle of the segment. The Chevrolet Enjoy MPV comes with a six spoke 14 inch alloy wheels in its top variant however most variants are offered with 14 inch wheels . The exterior design is also made perfectly allowing the wheels to get not just the perfect spacing for suspension but also the perfect profile creating facility. The wheel arches extend and aptly allows the alloy wheels to flaunt the roads in the right way. The tyres measure to 175/70 R14. The usual tyres used are tubeless and the wheel size as a norm is 14 x 5J.
Braking & Handling
Chevrolet Enjoy had been designed to be safe and secure keeping up the enjoyment in the name alive. The braking system is evidently very strong with front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. The braking system is further improved by offering electronic brake force distribution system with brake assist along with the anti lock braking system, which completely makes the vehicle secure, so that whenever brakes are applied the vehicle stops proficiently. The McPherson struts with a multi link coil spring used in the suspension system improves the handling further. The entire handling of the Chevrolet Enjoy is actually smooth yet efficient and of course economical.
Handling & Safety
Though Chevrolet Enjoy included usual facilities such as internal seat belts for passengers, the manufacturer went a step further in improving the overall safety of the vehicle. The handling of the vehicle is compelling with technically competent suspension mechanism, braking systems, power distribution system and the rear wheel drive. The vehicle comes with a whole load of features ranging from antilock braking system to dual SRS airbags for the driver and co-passenger. The central locking system inside the vehicle also comes to advantage considering it is an MPV and family commute becomes a norm. For the same features such as fog lamps, door ajar warning, power door locks, rear wash and wipe system, halogen lamps and high mounted stop lamps seem appropriate and somehow thoughtful inclusions.
It’s a first from the American manufacturer; Chevrolet Enjoy aims to break the traditional shackles of the Tavera thereby giving Indian consumers something different, which is more enjoyable in the MPV segment.
Competing against the likes of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Toyota Innova, Chevrolet Enjoy attempts to catch the imagination of the aspiring middle class. This is true in regards to its design which breaks away from its traditional MUV - the Tavera.
In sheer design, Chevrolet Enjoy features an upright nose, which provides a chrome highlighted grille with a bowtie logo sitting right in the centre of it. Rest pulled back headlamps, leaf style fog lamps and a mesh air damp with chrome surrounds form an integral part of the front profile.
In sheer design, Chevrolet Enjoy features an upright nose, which provides a chrome highlighted grille with a bowtie logo sitting right in the centre of it. Rest pulled back headlamps, leaf style fog lamps and a mesh air damp with chrome surrounds form an integral part of the front profile.
Having experienced its exteriors, the interiors are somewhat average. No doubt that the dual tone interiors give Enjoy an updated look in comparison to rest of its competition. The front dash is a bit of a letdown due to its poor quality plastics, fittings and finish. Centre console with its jutting out frame was not to our liking, so was the case with the air conditioning controls and music system buttons, which felt pretty sub standard when put into use. Appearance of the three spoke steering is very ordinary but when it comes to feel factor, it is comfortable to hold and manoeuvre which is good thing for those long drives. The triple cluster silver surround instrument panel looks good especially with its blue illumination that is successful in grabbing the eye along with a single din music system, which has a similar outlook. Besides these elements, the cabin provides ample of storage space in the form of cup holders which can be found both below the centre console as well as in the door pockets. In relation to seating, Chevrolet Enjoy provides three rows of seats out of which the front and middle row cater to buckets seats while the last row is a single unit .Sit in any row, the level of comfort remains the same throughout which is a good news for people who like to travel long distances especially with an extended family. As for safety, the Enjoy features dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and reverse parking sensors.
Interiors and comfort are an integral part of any vehicle, but so is the heart that breathes underneath the hood. Thus in the case of the Enjoy, Chevrolet is currently offering a 1.4 litre petrol engine along with 1.3 litre diesel unit. We for this instance drove the diesel variant that featured a 1248cc, 4 cylinder turbo charged diesel engine capable of producing a maximum power output of 76.4bhp with 188Nm of torque. Be it within the city or on the open highway, Enjoy with its rear wheel drive makes an immediate impact with its perfect ride and handling characteristics. However the one aspect that does affect the cabin experience is the engine noise which tends to sneak in when being driven at a higher RPM.
Its 5-speed manual transmission is fairly decent to use despite a play in the gear stick, which takes some time getting used to. The biggest USP of this power plant is its mileage (18.2 kmpl) and flawless power delivery. Going over broken roads and uneven surfaces aren’t really an issue for this MPV due to its brilliant suspension setup, which comprises of McPherson Struts in the front while the rear provides Multi Link Coil Spring. In the case of its brakes, the combination of discs in the front and drum at rear make Chevrolet Enjoy more than capable to handle any sort of an emergency situation.
With an entirely new product in Chevrolet’s model line up, Enjoy is a welcome change for those who are on the look for a good looking MPV. It boosts of comfort, performance and efficiency, which is precisely one of the major driving forces in a segment like this one.
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