Chevrolet Optra [2005-2007] User Reviews

2006 optra is excellent car, i buyed in second hand only, but still its performance is very very good for riding its very easy and comfortable no stress to drive, then only one thing is ground clerance is low other than that noting to say., nice car ,,,, i am in india so i can't buy spare parts easily because the chervolet company is closed in india .most of my friends are liking optra car

10 days back I bought this car. I took test drive of Civic, City, Altis, Laura, Octavia, Cedia, Accord, Passat, Linea and etc. Out of all my lookout is comfortable travel without jerk no matter what the road condition be and less running fuel cost.

Optra Magnum is the best available.

Things we have to sacrifice for this car are EBD, Parking sensors, dvd player, Xenon lamps, Power driven adjustable driver seats, blue and me etc like these little kids play ideas and things.

The seats and seating positions are extremely comfortable to back and neck. The travel is like as in a airplane.

I enjoy my drive and travel in Optra Magnum.

everything goodnothing to say

I test drove most cars in this segment and found the suspension of the Optra Royale to be excellent for the Indian roads. As for the leather seats, I would have preferred to see a bit of cushioning inside...sometimes I feel a fabric seat is more comfortable especially when u take into account the heat. The Ac though its really superb, does not help with the seat base or back...and u do tend to sweat as ur body is stuck with the leather! I guess this is common with most leather seat cars here. As for the audio, I wonder why no tweaters were provided and the factory fitted MP3 system is no comparison to the Bosch system in 1.8 AT. I would NOT recommend this car for 2-wheeler cities with tiny roads like Pune ....as it will severely limit its capabilities....if its highway miles you are seeking, then this is the car for you.Perfect price performance ratio in comparison to any premium cars including SkodaYou may get too attached with it...to let it go...!

 

Exterior Great looks with sunroof and metallic colours.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Excellent space and comfort in the class. Features like independent suspensions, Automatic climate control, Bucket seats with lumber supports for passenger comfort. ABS, duel air bags, Alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, Impactproof bumpers (at 8 kmph) are added safety.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is good. You can feel the throttle response. Fuel economy is bit a concern but you can get 14-15Kpl if you drive around 80 /90 consistentely for the cars having VGIS engine. Fuel economy drops above this speed. However people opting this class neednot cry for lesser fuel economy. You will find other cars of this class/segment with similar fuel efficiency. Gear shift is smooth.

Ride Quality & Handling You can feel the suspension response and clearly distinguish from others. Its awesome. Great road presence. I drove on express highways and hills/ghats. I never felt any problem in maneuverability of this car on sharp turns.It negotiates them easily.

Final Words Overall a great ownership experience. Poor resale value but its and advantage for used car buyers. If you stick to the maintenance schedule then you wont land in trouble of costlier repairs. Service and other miscelleneous maintenance cost is approx 6K/year.

Afterall it depends more on how you maintain and handle the car. Remember its a machine and it needs care.

Areas of improvement NA.

Style,Suspensions,Throttle response,Space,Maneuvering comfort and safetyMilage

I bought this car in Oct 2008 after test driving Honda City, SX4, & Ford Fiesta. No regrets at all for making an unconventional choice. This car provides exceptional interiors, space & grace. The handling is very good, brakes could have been a little better. The ride weather in city or highway is very comfortable, while driving as well as in the rear seat. The boot space has been compromised a bit for more leg room at the rear, which I guess is a good idea. Fuel efficiency is 10 km/l (with AC) in city and 13 to 14 on the highway. The max speed is around 130. The engine could have been a little more peppy. The gear shift is good. Overall a very good car weather you wish to be in the drivers seat or your are chauffeur driven. It certainly scores more on City & Fiesta if you want to enjoy the rear seat. 
Smart looks, extremely comfortable. Exceptional road grip & control.Not very peppy, low resale

Exterior

The exteriors of the chevy optra are one of the best in its class.. This car is a show stopper and catches ur attention at ur first sight. The only downfall is that this car has a lot of parking problems because of its size.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Great interiors. Loads of leg room and even 4 people can adjust themselves at the rear. Cramps are not felt even after 4-5 hours of long distance journey.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

A very powerful engine. If u know to tame the beast underneath its hood then u r in for the ride of ur life. Fuel economy is not what u want to look out for in this car. it hardly gives u 10 in the city after 3 years.. Gearbox is sporty and smooth but becomes hard and heavy after couple of years.

 

Ride Quality & Handling

Road grip and control is good on this car. But tyres are costly and need replacement every 2-3 years.

 

Final Words

Nice Car when u buy it.. But consider it as a long term investment as u wont get any resale value afterwards. Also service and spares are costly. Even the lightest of the servicing may cost u min of 5k.

Great Styling, Powerful Engine, Excellent Road GripExpensive spares and service, low mileage, Poor Resale Value

 

I bought this in aug 2007 by september of the same year had replace the timming sensor and timming belt. then in feb 2008 had to replace the wiring harness. Then in july 2009 I had to replace the timing belt for the 2nd time and the water pump.. I wish i knew more about this car before i bought it.. I have had nothing but problems I would never recommend this car to ANYONE..

I also had to replace the headlights within the 1st year and the check engine light was always on for no reason.. this car is nothing but JUNK..

I also had problems with the wipers they would stick and then fold into each other on one road trip I had to replace them 3 times in the middle of a snow storm.. I ended up going with one wiper shorter then I was supposed to use as i was tired of the wiper breaking off. I reget this purchase daily.

I rated performance and value for money as a 1 star as i couldnt put 0

the only good thing about this car is that it had a decent size trunk space and was a comfortable car for drives.

 

lots of room was able to fit 2 car seat in the backengine is horrible..

I own the Optra 1.6 NY edition for the last 4 years. When I set out to but a car this "american" car wasn't in my short list. Due to circumstances I ended up taking a test drive of the iconic Chevy and immediately wrote out a cheque. Have never regretted the decision since. The styling of the car is a head turner even after so many years. The engine is refined and barely audible while the gearbox is smooth. I have had no problems with the car until now and the only time it had to go to the Garage was for its annual servicing. And another time when I had to replace my stolen rear view mirrors. So I would say its a solidly built vehicle with low maintenance costs. I taken long drives (1000kms - 2500 kms) sometimes on bad roads without any complaints from the vehicles. It has great suspension and so enjoy cushy rides in the city. It returned good fuel efficiency numbers in Delhi where I drove mostly in the higher gears but that took a beating in Bangalore's snail paced traffic. The low-slung look adds to the appeal of the car but the low ground clearence could be a problem in Indian cities with poorly designed speed breakers. On the whole I would say its been a great experience and changed my whole outlook towards GM cars. Wife loves it and doesnt want to change it. Great Buy, highly recommended.Smooth engine, Solid build, low maintenance, Awesome style, Spacious interiors, large bootlow ground clearence

This car is the best in its segment. Great value for money. You can compare to any car to its value:performance(segment), and no car can come close. The stunning luxory Looks and the lowest price range is the unbeatable plus point. However the spares are expensive in this car as its a GM(but hey when you can afford a car like this you can afford the spares, trust me). The diesel version is to be launched this year.
Comfortable room spacing and ride.Cant think of any.