Chevrolet Beat

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Chevrolet Beat

Manufacturer	Chevrolet
Parent company	General Motors
Class	Subcompact
Body style	3-door hatchback concept car
Layout	FWD
Engine	1.2 L turbo
Transmission	automatic
Related	Chevrolet Groove Chevrolet Trax
Similar	Honda Fit Scion xD

The Chevrolet Beat is one of three small car concepts introduced on 4 April 2007 at the 2007 New York International Auto Show.^[1]^[2] The Beat showcases a new style of small car from General Motors. The mini car was completely designed by GM Daewoo in South Korea. The Beat is powered by a 1.2 L turbocharged gasoline engine mated to an automatic transmission.^[3]

The Chevrolet Trax and the Chevrolet Groove will also be showcased providing a vision for future designs in the GM subcompact segment. These three concepts will be voted on after their introduction on the website www.vote4chevrolet.com.^[4] The winner will likely be the only version available in the United States.