General Motors India exported a record number of Chevrolet Beat hatchbacks in September. The carmaker shipped a total of 7,661 units to export markets in Central and South America. This includes a record 7,254 units to Mexico.

GM India exports the left-hand-drive Beat to many countries including Mexico, Chile, Peru, Central American and Caribbean Countries (CAC), Uruguay and Argentina. The company has so far exported 70,072 units of the Chevrolet Beat and became the sixth most exported passenger vehicle out of India during 2015-16.

“We are proud of our hardworking and professional employees, who can celebrate this milestone for the highest number of exports for Beat,” said Srini Rajagopalan, vice-president (Planning & Exports), GM India.

“This milestone is a testament to our commitment to provide the highest quality standards to global customers from our state-of-the-art Talegaon plant,” added Srini.

GM India began vehicle exports from India to Chile in September 2014.The Beat, badged Spark outside India, is available in more than 70 markets worldwide and has sold over a million units. Among other global manufacturing locations, the Beat is produced at GM India’s manufacturing facility at Talegaon, Maharashtra.

Exports will continue to be important for GM India. In 2015, 21,000 Chevrolet vehicles were exported to 40 countries, including Chile and Mexico. This year there will be a significant growth in exports with an additional 50,000 units, reinforcing the importance of the market and the strong local supplier base. 

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