Chevrolet is reportedly gearing up to launch its very own compact SUV to take on the likes of the Ford Ecosport. The compact SUV to the be called Chevrolet Niva will be priced between Rs 6.5 to Rs 10 lakh. The Niva will be launched sometime next year.
Under the hood, the upcoming Chevrolet compact SUV may be offered with petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol mostly likely will be a 1.2-litre engine, while the diesel could be 1.3-litre multijet engine. Both engines will come mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox but there’s also talk about the petrol version getting an automatic. There will be no all-wheel-drive option however.
The Chevrolet Niva might also be offered with lots of goodies as is the norm in this class of cars. Expect a fancy infotainment system, safety features like airbags and ABS and seating for five. Post launch, the Chevrolet Niva could emerge as a strong competitor against Mahindra TUV300, Ford Ecosport and Renault Duster.