Chevrolet Spin production begins in Indonesia

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Production of the Chevrolet Spin for the ASEAN region has kicked off at the new GM plant in Bekasi, Indonesia. Aside from the domestic market, the sub-compact MPV – which made its debut at the Indonesian International Motor Show last year – will also be exported to the Phillipines and Thailand, where it was introduced last month.

The entry-level seven-seater, designed and engineered by GM do Brasil with input from ASEAN teams, will be available with a trio of engine options, these being two petrol units (1.5 litre and 1.2 litre) and a 1.3 litre turbodiesel.

In the case of the 1.5 litre petrol, output figures are 107 PS at 6,000 rpm and 148 Nm at 3,800 rpm for twin-cam, Dual-VVT mill, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with driver shift control. Meanwhile, the 1.3 litre turbodiesel is good for 75 PS and 190 Nm, with a five-speed manual transmission in the mix.

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Other numbers for the 4.36 metre-long Spin include a 2,620 mm-long wheelbase, a cargo capacity of 162 litres in its seven-seater configuration, increasing to 864 litres with the rear-most seats folded and 1,608 litres with both rear rows folded. Ride height is 191 mm, and the Spin rides on 15-inch wheels and 195/65 profile tyres.

Like Thailand, the Spin will be available in Indonesia in its LTZ trim, with standard features on the 1,277 kg model including front/rear air-conditioning, a four-speaker CD/MP3 player, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, ABS and dual airbags.

Annual output hasn’t been mentioned, but the 58,000 sq metre Bekasi facility has the capability to build 40,000 Spins a year – 80% of the Spins manufactured in Indonesia will stay in Indonesia, with the remainder exported to Thailand and the Philippines.

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Comments

  • It’s compact mpv, just wonder when will come to here…

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  • farghmee on May 10, 2013 at 9:25 am

    quick glance

    exora bold CFE basic
    138hp @ 5k rpm
    205Nm @ 2k~4k rpm
    kerb weight 1455kg

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  • Han!h on May 10, 2013 at 9:29 am

    Any hints comin’ to Malaysia?…

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  • KL Stray Cat on May 10, 2013 at 9:46 am

    I thought it was an updated Stavic model when I saw the first picture at a glance :-)

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  • Beetle Nut on May 10, 2013 at 9:51 am

    Soon it’ll…Spin…out of control?

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  • ben yap on May 10, 2013 at 10:42 am

    it will be underpowered like the Avanza and Alza. from paper wise, it will not be so underpowered as the both 1.5 mills.

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  • niuhje on May 10, 2013 at 11:26 am

    awat x bawak mai malaysiak naza??

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  • Norman on May 11, 2013 at 2:17 am

    Emm heavy chassis on a NA 1.5 engine and I’m sure share the fate as the Cps auto Exora.I was hoping for at least a light turbo 1.5 churning out 135hp/210nm

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  • I was in Jakarta last week and manage to see it on display in a shopping mall. The 3rd row similar to Avanva, but what I like is that there is aircon vents in the ceilling for the 2nd row and 3rd row. I even brougt back the brochure to Malaysia.

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  • qobus spindeso on Jun 05, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    model ok banget berpengalaman

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  • kadajawi on Jun 14, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Spin? No ESP?

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  • 3rd row seat is not acceptable, very small for adult (even compared than freed)

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