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We have all the dope on our first impressions of the Chevrolet Beat. Here's twenty points you need to know about the car and why it has the makings of a winner.
1. Funky design language means that the Beat stands out against its competition - the Suzuki Ritz and Hyundai i10. The nice crease on the bonnet gives it a pseudo-aggressive look, while the large head lamps make it appear more substantial and less top heavy than one would like to believe.
2. It will be available in seven colours, including that lime green shade you first saw some months ago. We managed to drive the car in just red and blue colours, and even then, it looks pretty darn good. At first, the car looks a little weird in profile, but you soon realise that the rear door handles are not in their usual position but placed where one would generally find the rear quarter glass. Very impressive.
3. Because the rear door handle has now gone missing, the curved crease just under the shoulder line and the wheel arch now get prominence, to ensure there is no slab-sidedness.
4. The Beat is designed to be a strong car with enough stress members and points to meet the best safety standards possible.
5. The tail lamps at first appear aftermarket, but gel rather well with the overall design. That does, however impinge on boot space.
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