Kochi, Nov 16: General Motors today launched its new car, Chevrolet Sail-U-VA hatchback on Kerala roads. General Motors India President and Managing Director Lowell Paddock said 'the much anticipated Chevrolet Sail U-VA hatchback is an important addition to GM's small car portfolio in India.

It brings a new sense of vitality to the largest, fastest-growing and most competitive segment in the domestic passenger car market.' Expressing the hope that the company would sell about 4000 units a months, he said as many as 250 units would sell in Kearla.

Claiming that the demand for GMs car was increasing in each year, he said the company had sold 38251 units in 2011 as against just 11777 unites during 2008. However, the company achieved a total sale of 50000 units as on date, he added.

-Agencies