Looking for Chevrolet Optra Magnum [2007-2012]? Here are the reviews and ratings by Optra Magnum [2007-2012] owners from across the country.
Select Your Variant
All Versions
LT 2.0 TCDi
LS 2.0 TCDi
LT 1.6
LS 1.6
MAX 2.0 TCDi
Max 1.6
Categories (out of 5)
I bought the new Optra Magnum Petrol and been driving it for past 2 months, The car is purely executive class car, with lot of comfirt for the passenger as well as the driver.
The Car is Value for money, it's really spacious and has got good leg room too. The Engine is very smooth. The interiors are very decent (No jazzy looks)
I had option of Honda City New model(fully loaded) as both cars were costing 9.43 Lakhs, The City is 1500 CC compared to 1600CC Optra. Additionally General Motors offers huge cash discount (Approx 65K), where Honda clearly told me that they cannot offer me anything as they are launching new car.
This statement clearly states Honda has raised the price just because of it's Brand Name.
Do not expect a good fuel economy when buying such a big sedan, but still I could get 17Kmpl on Mumbai - Pune Express highway.
Some Facts :
For those who think buying US based auto manufacturer's car is not a good option.
Chevrolet Optra is basically designed in Korea and it was renamed by GM from it's original name Daewoo Lacetti with few modifications.
Good Style, Good Interiors, Good in Space and comfirtLow level Seating(Seat Height Adj. available), Low Stearing responseExterior/Styles
Comfort & Space
Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)
Fuel Economy
Value for Money/Features
Purchase Not Purchased | Driven for |
Just bought an Optra Magnum LT, and I am in love with the car. Actually the car is the reason of all the fights in the house know as everybody wants to be in this car...
It all started few months back when I was looking for a luxury diesel sedan with performance for me, As it was my Marriage occasion so the car must be good so that I can cherish my new Innings of life along with the new car....The cars I shortlisted was Laura Ambiente, Optra Diesel and Hyundai Verna (Haven't chose the Octavia bcoz of its cabin space and comfort). I know all of these cars are from different segment but only these are the performance diesels in the market today...
Know to narrowing it down to Optra...
Laura was to big for the city driving and even at the price of 14.5 no leather seats and basic luxury features and above all the power was also less compared to Optra....
Verna at 9 Lacs + doesn't showed to me as a sensible choice as even at this price it was missing all the basic frills. though the engine performance is fantastic the car still lacks the luxury feels. even on to standards of my Honda city which is 1.5 Lacs cheaper. purely a car for only performance ...
Know my beloved Optra. It was love at first sight. The moment I saw the LT version of the car fallen in love with the luxury of it. The car is big the cabin is nice you get a goood luxury car feel but the story started the moment I turned the keys down right and the engine started. so smooth. putted the first gear and pushed the accelerator the car moved as if the rocket has been launched. The handling, the breaking, the overall feel of the car is supreme. just after the drive of only few Kms, I asked the person from showroom to book one Sparkling diamond LT for me...
Know after driving the car for more than 2 months, I feel that the car is excellent on the highways. I drove it mostly on the highways. ran it even at the speed of 190 the car was still very stable (though me and my wife was not, courtesy Indian roads). The only problem I faced in the car is that. It has some alignment problems. Got it rectified once but the prob popped up once again. other than that it is a fantastic product...
At the end I would zeroed it down....If some is looking for a rocking performance with luxury without robbing your banks .
GO FOR OPTRA DIESEL....
Performance, Power, Value for money, best diesel in the class, Ooomph factor....front doesn't part with the rear looks of the car
Exterior/Styles
Comfort & Space
Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)
Fuel Economy
Value for Money/Features
Purchase Used | Driven for |
Exterior/Styles
Comfort & Space
Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)
Fuel Economy
Value for Money/Features
Purchase Not Purchased | Driven for |
Exterior/Styles
Comfort & Space
Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)
Fuel Economy
Value for Money/Features
Purchase Not Purchased | Driven for |
Exterior/Styles
Comfort & Space
Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)
Fuel Economy
Value for Money/Features
Purchase Not Purchased | Driven for |
Exterior Eye catching ,Diamond colour is very attractive.
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) It is spacios,Comfortabe,but feeling too much engine noise if you open window,No problem with ground clerance.
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Performance is outstanding,I have done 5000kms on all types of roads and got 14 to 15.5 km/lt.Gearox is smooth.In city you need gearshifts according to speed.It doesent pull at low rpms.
Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is superb.Handling is too smooth for such a big sedan.
Final Words I bought Optra magnum 2.0 LT on 10t h Dec 2010.after taking test drives of almost all cars bet range of 5laks to 12laks.Previosly I owned Alto for last 6 years. Optra magnum is the only car which is powerpacked with all(performance ,safety,space,handlingetc)luxury feachures without any comromise at only Rs.105000.Anyone who loves driving go for it.
Areas of improvement Light must be xenon as optra has top speed of near 200 kmph.
Good look ,Comfort,space,performenceEngine noise,Qwality of accesaries
Exterior/Styles
Comfort & Space
Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)
Fuel Economy
Value for Money/Features
Purchase New | Driven forFew thousand kilometers | Mileage15 kmpl |
Exterior I bought the diamond white colour which every one envies,the lt model give a compete look of the car with crome door handel etc.
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The car is very spaceous and comfotable, the seats r very comfortable and r good for long drives for the entire family.
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The diesel engine produces 121ps @3000rpm is great as u dont have to rev ur engine to get the optimum power but the best part is the tourqe which is over 300nm n which helps the car overtake any car on the highway like a cake, well my car was still 7 day old and clocked 800km the car returned a fuel average of 17km/ltr which is quite resonable to me coz i have seen expensive cars do worse.
Ride Quality & Handling The ride is very refined becoz of the suspension and the tyre profile,the cabin is very silent engine noise or the viberation is not felt inside .handling of the car is not upto the mark, I find the steering a bit stiff after driving honda city,there is no driver information display on the car.
Final Words As my Optra Magnum came fully loaded i found the car the best value for money i could get in the indian market. the money which i paid extra over the Verna or linea I FEEL i made the right choice.
Areas of improvement The car needs some new looks thats it.
superb interiors,6 cd changer,leather seats,safety featuresaged look,no parking sensors,no driver information display
Exterior/Styles
Comfort & Space
Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)
Fuel Economy
Value for Money/Features
Purchase New | Driven forFew hundred kilometers | Mileage17 kmpl |
With fuel prices soaring and will continue to soar, diesel engines, in new avatars,will be a good option to look for. Initial expenditure (buying a diesel version) will soon fade off and what will remain & keep bothering you will be running cost. Primarily the fuel bills. The inconsistent fuel economy of petrol engines and compromised torque in the smaller engines (ala Fabia) will always let you down as an enthusiast.
This Magnum (the name suits its magnanimity) fits every bill. With GM doing immensely well to improve Customer Service, this car can give Skodas a run for their money. Skodas are undoubtedly well built & lasts really long. Who is really willing to own the same car for that long? For the same space & performance you pay nearly 75% more money and plus the high repair & maintenance bills.
I test rode almost all. Skoda laura, octavia, Civic, Corolla (now being replaced with altis), SX4. But the way the Magnum diesel performed at Low & high speeds was commendable. The decent interiors, functional dash, Climate control (which was missing earlier), leather seats etc. Hardly anything missing. I only wished they could alter the rear with resect to the frontal shape.
With 3 years or 45000km cash free ownership, this deal could well be the last thing that could really throw the competition out.
Though the chevy brand has just picked up, the snob-value isn't really there. It lacks that ooomph factor as in Skoda Laura and Honda Civic. But, with 11 lacs budget which brand/model really has it? However, 'Great Value for Money' & excellent quality.
Engine power, Interiors, Climate control (now), SuspensionsRear should also have been modified (does not complement with the frontal change)Exterior/Styles
Comfort & Space
Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)
Fuel Economy
Value for Money/Features
Purchase Not Purchased | Driven for |
I was probably looking for a car in the 9 to 11 lacs bracket. Afer studying, test driving & comparing, I could finally short list the following;
1. Innova
2. Lancer Cedia
3. Optra Magnum TDCI
Innova, definitely, is a huge value for money if you are looking for a big family car. However, the image isn't really that convincing for executive driving to office. Obviously, you will also loose on mileage with it,s overall weight.
Lancer Cedia had no issues, except the sparse presence of service centres around the country.
Finally, the Optra Magnum-now also loaded with Auto Climate Control- edges out of the competition and gives upper segment too run for their money. The LT version, which is feature loaded, power packed engine, plush interiors, keyless entry, good low & high speed drivabilty, easy on your pocket with cashless 45000km/3years service, is a breeze to own. And above all it's a diesel with a very decent mileage. The suspensions too are rightly tuned too give you good ride quality & zip in the traffic. GM is working hard on the service part & is extremely committed to improve. Atleast the first 45000KM/3years you do not have to worry about the maintenance cost.
The only issue seems to be not inline with this edition of Optra is the freshness of the rear tail lights. They could have adopted from the SRV itself as done in the Nose job.
All in all; This car is a great VALUE FOR MONEY. Fully loaded version with pearl finish paint is 11.48 lacs in Gujarat.
Powerful engine, plush interiors, Feature packed, 3 years cash-free ownershipFrontal shape could have complemented the rear shape.Exterior/Styles
Comfort & Space
Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)
Fuel Economy
Value for Money/Features
Purchase Not Purchased | Driven for |
Exterior The design of the car is quite decent not as futuristic as honda's.
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Pleasant interiors with nice wood finish and leather quality is also very good.
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Just one word regarding performance "AWESOME". Sales person claimed, it will deliver 14 in the city and 17-18 on the highways. Switching gears is also very comfortable.
Ride Quality & Handling Handling the car is excellent.
Final Words Yesterday my friend and i gone to the KLN Motors in Ekkatutangal, Chennai. In display, they had LS variant, and we asked for a test drive. They said that, they will arrange it within 1 hour. So both of us gone to the hotel for having the lunch. Within 40 minutes the sales representative called me and said the car was ready. We rushed their within 25 minutes. The test drive car was a brand new car, just clocked 452 kms in odo, sparkling in the colour "sparkling diamond". After getting seated, he started to explain the difference between the LS and LT variant. Since my friend does not know the driving i was sitting on the driver seat. The cabin was so silent except the blower noise. The cabin gets cooled within minutes. Had a test drive for about 12-13 kms. The drive was awesome, its a sheer performance car, with excellent handling dynamics. The mp3 player also sounds good.
AT LAST I HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH THE OPTRA MAGNUM.
Areas of improvement Blower noise should be reduced. To aggressively market this product, open new showrooms to improve the resale value.
PERFORMANCE, HANDLING, A.C., DECENT MILAGE, INTERIORSNOTHING BUT RESALE VALUE
Exterior/Styles
Comfort & Space
Performance (Engine/Gear/Overall)
Fuel Economy
Value for Money/Features
Purchase Not Purchased | Driven forDid a short drive once | Mileage14 kmpl |