Chevrolet Optra Magnum [2007-2012] User Reviews

It is good car the spare parts is cheap and its extrior is also good and even interior is also good and the fuel economy is also good the comfort is also nice it nice car to buy and use for many years

 

Exterior Not upto a new generation model cars. Its just ok.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Really really SPACIOUS which can accomodate two 6 ft passengers in front and rear seats.. leather seats are good and really comfort. Head room is better than the CRUZE. There wont be any noise inside the cabin even u cant hear the company fitted horn sound

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Awsome Engine power.. Amazing pick up

 

Ride Quality & Handling Very smooth and comfortable for long drives. Handling is also good.

 

Final Words Great buy, specially for the college guys. And one looking for the SPACE and COMFORT. IT'S MINI DIESEL ROCKET.

 

Areas of improvement Could have some more new features which are available with compatitors in the market. Improve the AC, as more room is available add rear AC vent.  Should have USB port. Could also improve the exterior design, have parking sensor. Add steering controls, bluetooth facilities.

 

Power, Space, HandlingAge old lock for the doors, No USB port, No steering mount controls, Poor AC effect

After reading Ashwin's views on this car I nearly finalised buying one : however after discussions regarding the same I have my concerns about the resale of a chevrolet. I have been cautioned that though the car is quite good in all respects the biggest problem is the resale value of any chevrolet car : I called a few car dealers and friends: they confirmed that my fears about the pathetic resale value of chevrolet cars are true and that this is one of the biggest drawbacks which even this model cannot excape. Though Magnum isnt old enough to be on the roads for resale but the past records of all chevrolet models in India confirm these fears. Please let me have your views as even if the car is great I would like to change the within 18-24 months.price in this segementpathetic resale

 

Exterior This is the only car that exudes class in the current price band in its league, and very honestly, besides the lenght aspect, beats a lot of other cars that are may be more expensive. The car is designed to take a beating, and yet continue going, i met with an accident at almost 100kms/hr, the car axle broke and was on the floor, but i came out scratchless. i know i can trust the vehicle.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Wooden finish panels, that ACTUALLY resemble wood, rather than the pseudo ones in other cars and even the interior resemble the OLD merc feel, which is very attractive and soothing. seating i brilliant, the drive is beautiful, ergonomics are simply amazing.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Its a car to die for...she holds the road, and even at 150, if u push the accelerator, chances are, you will be pushed back into ur seat, thats what a true performer should be like...fuel economy is bad, but then again, with the class/performance/stability and weight, u cant expect much out of it. if the average is of major concern to you, think again, this car is much more than that.

 

Ride Quality & Handling The steerings a little heavy, but thats good because at high speeds the car cruises effortlessly. It sticks to the ground and handles and brakes really well too.low seating, yet a good ground clearance, and very good suspension, make for superior experience in the car.

 

Final Words I have an optra, and am now planning on buying a cruze/optra magnum diesel, even though iam not sure of the resale value, only because, if theres a car in the market, that isnt the most expensive, yet gives u d performance of a beast and class of a luxury car with all the comforts, theres no reason u should go for a japanese car.

 

Areas of improvement After sales, so that the resale of the car goes up and it receives it dues.

 

Everything other than fuel economy(petrol)Fuel Economy, resale

Exterior

 The looks and appearance is really an appreciable work done by Itallian design house, and it catches eyes even today. The overall presence on road is good and not oversized even for Indian roads and traffic.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 The interior gives pretty elegance feeling and quality of plastic and texture/fabric of seats is good. The leather upholstry can be individual choice. The controls, nob etc..are easily approachable. It has loads of space for 5 adults of medium to above average sized physique. The thigh support is ample and one can strecth legs easily and it does not tire you on long drives. I have driven the car 625 km in one single day through highway, village raod, highway & hilly section en route.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 I am using 10 year old Optra , and still find the engine good in terms of noise level, performance and fuel consumption. At times, the driving uphill gives a lack of punch initially before the res are build, though keeping it's weight in mind, I think that is justifiable. The recent trip gave me 13.5-14 km/ltr average with AC, which I feel is fair enough. The gear ratio in slow traffic gives bit stress on foot, otherwise one can push the car in low gear and can drive at slow speed in higher gear as well.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Optra's ride quality is really superb in it's category and feel planted on tarmac. It handles potholes and craters on Indian roads well, and I pushed the car on NH17 hilly road and negotiated curves at high speed and never felt loss of confidence.

Final Words

 This is a very good vehicle designed by Pinifarina, and I wish Chevy should have continued with this model with upgrades as it commands very respectable image with consumers.

Areas of improvement  

 I would like to get the gear ratio reviewed for bumper ot bumper traffic, and if Torque can be increased by 5% approx?

 

Internal Space, Handling, Styling, Looks, Riding Comfortnone, except narrow roads

I have been driving almost many cars , but however the chevorlet optra magnum 1.6 manual is the most reliable car among all . Actually I own this car for previous 2 owners and drove more than 1 years ago I would share the good experience as it provides not only the comfort n luxurious driving , the most happy things is it provides high torque and high mileage and save more on petrol fuel consumption

,I am just 3 times drive in optra & I thinks she cars every people copertable &I will get this car because this cars is family favorite car become I requested Chevrolet company restarted production in optra modifications car Bas mala yachya var English yet nahi pan kharach hi gadi kup chagli aahe mazhi ashi icha aahe ya gadit thode modified karun gadi punha market made utaravi okkk. By. So have nice for every day

 

Exterior It looks like a solid car and looks like a car of american design and gm has rocked it.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Space is enough for even tall and short guys persons are comfortable in driving and comfort is superb and casette player and cd player rocks.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Its bit slow in between 2 and 3 gear else while its nice and I reached 110 in east coast road in chennai and I really got 17.5 in long highway with full ac on and in city ride mileage is around 12.5 kmpl.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is nice andd good and if it is automatic means it will be the best in 2.0 segment and i have test drived volksvogen vento petrol and fludic 1.6 sx opt at and pickup is nice in lt opt 2.0 and my wife and my motherinlaw both drive my car even ladies feel easy to drive my car.

Final Words It is the best in 2000 segment power smart gear shift is nice.

Areas of improvement Automatic can be there.

style and fuel and designautomatic options is not available

Exterior Conventional and elegant.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) 6-CD changer, looks, space, leather seats and side doors, front and rear defogger.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Enginer performance good, mine running till now 45k and no issues, mileage is fine compare to engine size of 2.0.

Ride Quality & Handling Smooth ride and excellant handling.

Final Words Value for money and great drive comfort. ample leg space for rear passengers.

Areas of improvement Inclusion of Enginer Immobilizer, technology upgrade that could result service interval of 15000 (like skoda), side mirror automatic folding, company fit parking sensors.

Pick-up, fuel tank capacity, Driving comfortMileage, Service frequency (5k, others are minimum 10k)