General Motors India launched the LPG version of its compact Chevrolet Spark in Ahmedabad on Monday, June 22, 2009. Globally, GM has sold 3.5 million Spark cars in 100 markets. The LPG variant would cost around 400,000 rupees ($8,000), about four times as much as the ultra-cheap Tata Nano, which is scheduled to hit India’s streets in July. Picture shows General Motors India President Karl Sylm, front, and Vice President Corporate Affairs P. Balendran pose with the newly launched liquefied petroleum gas version of Chevrolet Spark in Ahmadabad.

The environment friendly LPG model features premium interiors with a certified factory fitted next generation sequential injection-type LPG kit, latest in terms of technology and is far superior to the venture-type LPG kit available in the market.

The next generation LPG model offers many advantages including factory fitted kit leading to an enhanced quality product, no engine backfire while changing to LPG mode or back to petrol-ensuring a smoother drive, better fuel economy and lower running cost with best in class mileage, the Company claims.

Source: AP