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In case you missed it, you can catch the details and specifications of the Chevrolet Spark LPG from last week’s Delhi unveiling. The LPG version of the Chevrolet Spark came hours after GM filed for bankruptcy, it provided a stage for the Indian management to make it clear that the local operations is insulated from the international developments.

GM India launched the LPG variant of their hot selling Spark today at The Taj Lands End Mumbai. The mother company filed for bankruptcy last week, is clear on moving towards filling its range with smaller and more fuel efficient cars like the Chevrolet Spark.

Mr Karl Slym, President and MD of GM India, spoke about the ‘New GM’ which the Indian wing would be very much be a part of. He added that the Cruze, a D-Segment competitor similar to the Optra, which he had taken for a drive at the Indian plant in Halol, would reach showrooms in the next few months and a mini car shortly afterward.

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The eagerly anticipated Chevrolet Spark LPG was launched in Delhi today morning. The Chevrolet Spark LPG is different to the regular version with beige interiors and Certified Factory Fitted Next Generation Sequential Injection-type LPG kit.

On the international front, many companies have put forward their kits, the most notable was from Farhrmitgas last year.

The Spark LPG discussions began last year on Indian Autos Blog. We expect the company to follow this model up with the 800cc Spark with the pricing below the Maruti Suzuki Alto.

The Chevrolet Spark 1.0L PS/1.0L LS LPG uses Sequential Injection-type LPG kit, which Chevrolet claims employs new that hold a big advantage over the venture-type LPG kit available in the market today. The engine can also run on petrol in the absence of LPG.

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