Fuel Economy Rating
15 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
145 hp
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
LT 1.5L Turbo (Base)
SAR 73,464
Odometer Mileage
15 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Petrol
Engine Power Output
145 hp
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Torque Output
255 Nm
Engine Displacement Size
1498 cc
Valves Per Cylinder Count
4
Acceleration Performance
8.9 sec
Drivetrain Type
Front Wheel Drive
cylinders
4

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The Chevrolet Groove is a compact urban crossover offering five-seat practicality and low running costs in a package sized to handle city traffic with ease. It is offered in Saudi Arabia with a turbocharged engine, giving it a more energetic character than its naturally aspirated counterparts elsewhere. Prices start from SAR 73,464.
The Saudi market Groove is powered by a 1.5L Turbo turbocharged petrol engine producing 145 hp, paired with an Automatic gearbox — a meaningful step up in punch over entry-level rivals. Fuel efficiency remains strong at 15 Km/L on a mixed cycle. The lineup currently centres on the LT 1.5L Turbo (Base) trim, which covers standard buyers' needs including touchscreen infotainment, rear-view camera, and keyless entry.
Pros: the turbocharged engine makes the Groove genuinely responsive in daily driving — overtaking and highway merging feel more confident than the power figure alone might suggest. Fuel consumption remains low for a turbocharged unit, keeping fill-up costs manageable. Cons: the single-trim structure means buyers cannot upgrade to features like a sunroof or leather seats through the official lineup. Boot space is on the tight side for buyers who regularly carry bulky luggage or pushchairs.
Used 2023 Groove examples currently list from SAR 37,000 on CarSwitch — around 50% below the new-car price, reflecting healthy depreciation for budget-conscious buyers considering a nearly new option.
The Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Nissan Kicks are the natural alternatives here, sitting in the same segment at comparable prices.
How much does the Chevrolet Groove cost in Saudi Arabia?
SAR 73,464 buys the LT 1.5L Turbo (Base), and that is the whole 2026 range. For the money you get a 1.5-litre turbo engine, an automatic gearbox, five seats and a raised driving position — a specification that would sit two rungs up a rival's ladder. There is no upsell here because there is nothing to upsell to.
Chevrolet Groove or Hyundai Creta?
The Groove undercuts nearly everything with this much space, this much equipment and a full warranty, which is the argument for a first car or a second family car. The Hyundai Creta is more refined and far easier to sell on. The Kia Seltos brings more technology for the money. Both ask more to get into in the first place.
What does a Chevrolet Groove cost to run in Saudi Arabia?
About 15 Km/L from the small turbo engine, and consumables that cost very little — this is one of the cheapest cars in the range to keep on the road. Servicing runs through the authorised network while it is under warranty, and the mechanicals are simple enough that any workshop can take over afterwards.
Does the Chevrolet Groove hold its value, and what should you watch for as it ages?
A little ahead of the average, at about 43% of its value after five years against roughly 40% for the average used SUV in the Kingdom. The model is young, so the cars CarSwitch inspects come in at a median of around 30,000 km and there is not yet much long-term history to draw on. That puts the weight on the inspection report for the individual car rather than on the model's reputation.
Is a used Groove the better buy?
On price, yes. A nearly new example generally runs around SAR 50,000 to SAR 75,000, about 33% below the new entry price and roughly SAR 25,000 saved. The counter-argument is that most of the appeal was buying a new car cheaply, warranty included.