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Speaking to IndianAutosBlog.com at the Delhi Auto Expo, an animated Vikas Jain, Director of sales at GM India, gave insights into the future of existing and future GM nameplates. Let’s dive straight into what Mr Jain had to say to IAB’s queries.

Is there plans to transplant the 2.2-liter engine from the Captiva facelift into the Cruze?

No, it (2.2-liter VCDI) is only on Captiva. It is not coming on the Cruze.

When do you plan to bring the Cruze facelift to India?

Last year in February we came out with black interiors for Cruze. Change is a continuous process. Its (Cruze facelift) in the pipeline but when and how it is still to be decided. It is not in the immediate future.

Do you plan to introduce a petrol engine on the Cruze?

No, we’re not going there.

Will the Tavera brand form an umbrella and cover the MPV concept shown here at the show?

The name of the MPV is still to be decided. There are lots of ideas. The point is branding, concept and marketing strategy get frozen three months before launch and there is still time to reach there.

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General Motors’ diesel plans are on track with the company offering locally made diesel engines starting with the Beat. The Beat will get a 1.0-liter CRDI engine, 936cc engine to be precise, delivering 57bhp power and 140-150Nm of torque. Now another interesting development has been reported by WheelsUnplugged. In an interaction with Mr P Balendran, GM India’s Vice President, the diesel question was raised by WU. Mr Balendran is believed  [ Read More ]

No, I’m not referring to the next generation Chevrolet Spark based on the Beat concept but the Spark that many of us know as the Daewoo Matiz.

The diesel derivative in India would be dearer by 15-20 percent the regular car’s price tag. The new engine is rumored to be a sub-one liter CRDI unit.

Power and torque should marginally climb, the torque advantage will undoubtedly make it easier to drive. The CRDI technology should keep vibration and noise out of the cabin.