Chevrolet Enjoy 1.4 LTZ 8

Enjoy 1.4 LTZ 8 Review

Chevrolet Enjoy is a spacious MPV from one of the most reputed automobile manufacturers, General Motors. This utility vehicle is being offered in both petrol and diesel engine options and the company is selling it in four trim levels. Among the variants available, this Chevrolet Enjoy Petrol LTZ 8 Seater is the top end trim, which is powered by a 1.4-litre SMARTECH petrol engine, which comes with a displacement capacity of 1399cc. It has the ability to generate 98.8bhp in combination with 131Nm of maximum torque. The automobile manufacturer has blessed this engine with a five speed manual transmission gear box. This power plant allows it to cross the speed barrier of 100 Kmph from a standstill in close to 14.8 seconds and it can attain a top speed of 175 Kmph, which is rather good for this segment. The braking mechanism of this MPV is further enhanced by anti lock braking system along with EBD. The internal cabin is designed with black and beige color scheme along with chequered finish center console and gives it a classy look. The seats are very comfortable and covered with fabric upholstery. On the other hand, it is fitted with a lot of exterior features such as body colored bumper, chrome treated radiator grille, OVRMs and many other such aspects. Currently, the company is selling it in six exterior shade options, which are a Caviar Black, a Velvet Red, a Linen Beige, a Summit White, a Switch Blade Silver and a Sandrift Grey finish option for the buyers to choose from.

Exteriors:

The company has designed this top end trim with utmost care and the exteriors comes with a lot of striking features, which gives the vehicle a captivating look. Starting from the front fascia, it is fitted with a chrome garnished three dimensional radiator grille along with a prominent company badge in the center. The body colored bumper is fitted just below the radiator grille and it comes with a wide air dam. This air dam is surrounded by a couple of fog lamps as well. The company has given this vehicle a radiant headlight cluster that is incorporated with halogen lamps and turn indicator. The large front windshield comes with a couple of wipers and the bonnet is designed with a few character lines. Coming to the side profile, it is fitted with body colored door handles and power adjustable outside rear view mirrors. The wheel arches are fitted with a classy set of alloy wheels, which are covered with radial tyres that enhances its side profile. Then the rear profile is equipped with a dual tone rear bumper, chrome treated boot lid and a bright tail light cluster. The windscreen comes with a wash and wipe function along with a defogger. Apart from these, it also has a roof mounted antenna, tinted glass, centrally located high mounted brake light and dual horn.

Interiors:

This MPV has a comfortable seating arrangement and all its seats are covered with premium leatherette upholstery. The dual tone internal cabin is incorporated with a three spoke steering wheel with tilt adjustable function, chequered finish on center console, an instrument cluster with blue illumination, wood finish on gear shift knob, AC vents and door armrest that gives it an elegant appeal . The car manufacturer has given it quite a few storage aspects, which are a high volume glove box, cup holders in front console, front and rear door map pockets, driver side storage in dashboard and seat back pockets.

Engine and Performance:

The car manufacturer has fitted this Chevrolet Enjoy Petrol LTZ 8 Seater variant with a 1.4-litre SMARTECH petrol engine , which is capable to deliver a superior performance with refined power delivery. This 4-cylinder based power plant is coupled with a five speed manual transmission gearbox. This petrol mill can churn out 102.6bhp at 6000rpm along with 131Nm of peak torque at 4400rpm. This petrol motor is incorporated with a multi point fuel injection supply system, which allows it to deliver about 18.2 Kmpl on the expressways, while, it generate close to 15.8 Kmpl within the city traffic conditions.

Braking and Handling:

The braking mechanism of this multi purpose vehicle is further enhanced by an highly advanced ABS along with EBD. The front wheels are fitted with disc brakes, while the rear comes equipped with drum brakes. Meanwhile, the company has used McPherson strut for its front axle, whereas the rear is assembled with a multi link coil spring. This suspension system is further assisted by passive twin tube gas filled shock absorbers, which keeps the vehicle stable. This variant is blessed with a tilt adjustable power steering system, which makes handling convenient.

Comfort Features:

The company has bestowed this variant with a lot of features and some of them include a 12V power socket in third row for charging mobile and laptop, a cigar lighter, reverse parking sensors, headlamp level ling device, courtesy lamps for both front and rear, sun visors with vanity mirror and so on. The instrument cluster of this MPV comes with a tachometer, low fuel warning light, door ajar warning and driver seat belt reminder notification, an electronic multi trip meter and a digital clock. It has a powerful air conditioning unit along with a heater and rear AC vents, which maintains the temperature of the entire cabin in all weather conditions. The integrated music system comes with CD player, MP3, Radio (AM/FM) , Aux-in and USB along with four speakers. The multi functional steering wheel is integrated with audio control for the convenience of the driver.

Safety Features:

The company has given this Chevrolet Enjoy Petrol LTZ 8 Seater variant a number of safety aspects such as central locking system, keyless entry, door ajar warning lamp on instrument panel and driver seat belt reminder notification on the instrument panel and several other aspects as well. It has a safe cage body design, which comes with crumple zones along with side impact beams that gives additional safety to the occupants sitting inside the cabin. In addition to these aspects, it airbag for driver and front co-passenger, seat belts for all occupants and the front seat belts come with a 3-point ELR (energy load reduction) function for the extra protection.


Pros:

1. Budget friendly price tag.

2. Advanced safety aspects.


Cons:

1. Appearance can be made better.

2. Ground clearance is too low.