General Motors in Sri Lanka

MAG City (Pvt) Ltd is bringing the world’s biggest car maker to Sri Lanka, US-based General Motors with the distribution of the Chevrolet from mid-December.

The company, appointed the local agent for this top US car, plans to introduce the Chevrolet Optra Royal – 1600 cc & 1800 cc, Chevrolet Chevy SRV- 1600cc (Sports/Hatchback), Chevrolet Aveo Sedan-1400 cc, Chevrolet Aveo UV-A-1200 cc (Hatchback) Chevrolet Spark-1000 cc and Chevrolet Tavera – 2400 cc (Diesel Jeep). The cars are in the Rs 2 million-plus range. A statement said the engine is fitted with fuel efficient technologies such as DOHC (Duel Overhead Cam Shaft) & VGIS (Variable Geometry Intake System). A Cool box, Sun roof, adjustable rear seat etc. are the added features compared with the other leading branded vehicles in Sri Lanka. MAG Chairman M.A. Gunatilake said other than the Chevrolet, General Motors also manufactures the Buick, Cadillac, Holden, GMC, Hummer, Vauxhall, Opel, Saturn, Pontiac and SAAB. He said the cars brought down to Sri Lanka are targeted towards the upper middle class segment.