Chevrolet Optra Magnum [2007-2012] User Reviews

Exterior : They are really awesome. The one with white diamond really sparkles

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) : Car really has incredible space and comfort in it's class. It's royal piece in that class.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox : 2.0 diesel engine performs like a rocket when u hit a road. Also control and riding of car is excellent. Obviously you have to adjust little bit in fuel economy. It's gearbox is very smooth. You can actually test drive this jet and it's competitors.

 

Ride Quality & Handling : As mention is has superior quality riding. Also turning radius is also low as compared to other available in that segment

 

Final Words : In final review Optra satisfies you in all aspects. It's engine performs like a rocket. It's riding is also very smooth. Seats are very comfortable and rich interior gives you pride to have such a beauty.Go for it. I am sure you will have blithe time as I am having.

 

Areas of improvement  : Head light sight is not adequate.

 

 

Pickup,Comfort,Space,StylingDue to spaciousness little bulky in markets

Exterior Looks are subjective to each individual. This car has elegant & sharp looks.Body is well built and feels planted at high speeds.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Front & rear Seating comfort is very good when compared to other cars in this segment.

For gadget freaks, it Should have included steering mounted controls, bluetooth & Usb port on the audio system which can still be installed as ad-on's.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Its 2.0 TCDI Engine is the beast, it is well refined and has got the power to thrill you. I have done 190KMPH on highways, this is just to check the top speed, it would have gone to 200 but i didnt wanted to break the manufacturer's limit :)  Highway fuel effeciency 16KMPL.

Ride Quality & Handling You will feel like in a luxury car with all safety, ABS, Airbags etc.

Final Words Gem of a car VFM

Areas of improvement Headlights must have been provided with better output.

Excellent Engine, Overall a Very good packagenone

Looks good and cool 

😎Very comfortable, but the driver sitting position is too low

You have to drive it to feel the power punch, I have driven a lot of cars but the first time when I came out of the showroom and got empty strech of 1 Km i just pushed the pedal and felt that it will require few days to adjust the torque and power, it was amazing.. Belive it I drove that at 170 Km/hr in NH2 and since then I am proud because very few cars owners can achieve that speed.

You can not drive other cars if you have driven Optra for long, the only option is you have to go for class 1 cars like Merc, BMW or Audi.

The only disadvantage is the car is too low and I got hit in the Oil chamber and when it was replaced the service centre made some thing wrong to the engine and thereafter little uncomfortable..

The engine power and the very cool look..the music system

 

Exterior Looks very luxurious especially the tail lamps and the side view mirror.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Luxurious and ample space in the rear side.Ideal for long drives.Very bright lighting inside.One drawback i have noticed is lack of storage spaces.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Very silent inside with awesome power and you will love to drive in the highways.Concerned abt the fuel efficiency in the city but forget abt that in long drives.Gear shifting smoothness is average.

Ride Quality & Handling Finding slightly uncomfortable for city drives on 1&2nd gear. Handling is pretty smooth, steering sometimes feels heavy.Nice suspension especially if you are driving in kerala roads whic is always disturbing.You will get a feeling a driving a car with ABS, when it comes to braking.I have gone upto speeds of 150kmph and it  was pretty stable.

Final Words Value for Money.You will love to own it.

Areas of improvement Engine noise is slightly more eventhough it is not heard inside.

Comfort,Power,InteriorsA/C,Low lying seat

 

Exterior Just nice & elegance look from out side , length is maximum in its class , because of ong wheel base more sterdy on road.Complementing the new Optra Magnum's powerful pick-up is its sleek aerodynamic design. The Almond shaped front lamps shine bright, even when they're not turned on. And the trendy new alloy wheels set the road in motion and makes it hard for the rest to keep up. The special chrome plated door handles and body moulding with chrome inserts are further complemented by a specially designed honey comb grille sporting the famous Chevrolet bowtie that announces your arrival, to the rest of the world.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interier are very good exept audio system , lether upolstry and wooden stream just awosom.ompartments and boxes. The front console box has a separate pocket. There’s a box under the rear seat. Cup holders even at door pockets. The low height boot lets you load your luggage easily and the rear seats have a ratio of

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox 2000cc engine, 120 bhp which deliver max power and pick up in its class. just push accelarator and enjoy zooooooom effect, breaking is also nice, just littel bit vibration at ideal possition. gear shifting is also smooth.

Good pick , smooth delivery of power , comfert & legroom highest in its classFeatures , no advertising by company

Exterior are Ok, some may like it some may not, but that should not not be a concern for an avid driver.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) spacious and very comfortable. My 62 year old mother with slip disc problem did not complain a bit during my drive from Delhi to Varanasi (about 850 kms.). We were three adults and one child in the car. Music system with 6 CD changer is good but should have an USB and bluetooth connect which are not costly additions. steering could be more stylish and light.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox EXCELLENT performance, very responsive, quick and powerfull enough to keep you ahead of most of the expensive SUVs on the highways. engine notches up to 130 kmph in  a ziffy.

Ride Quality & Handling Very Good, Good suspension adds to the comfort of spacious cabin and luxurious leather seats. Very good grip on thr road even in the rain. Smooth handling in the city and on the Highway.

Final Words It is not fashionable but value for money. I drove about 2000 Kms on Highway (NH2) from Delhi-Varanasi-Delhi and return journey I were alone. As a test, on an open and deserted stretch, I touched up the speed of 180 KMPH but did nt accelerate further because the engine was already raving above 4000 rpm. But It could certainly go beyond 180 kmph. However, the most important thing was that I were feeling safe and in control. This car manages upto 130-140 kmph effortlessly. For the comfort and ride quality this car is more than value for money.  Anyone having experience would not dispute the responsiveness of engine, smooth acceleration and excellent road grip of this car. The mileage is an area of concern and one has to clearly choose between the ride quality, comfort and power at the one hand and the mileage on the other. But at this price the car provides the power and comfort of much expensive cars. Drive it and you will forget the verna, linea, innova, Safari and even fortuner.

Areas of improvement  Interiors especially dash board and steering may be made more stylish. After 120 KMPH some tyre and wind noises start disturbing the calm atmosphere in the cabin. On high rpms, the AC becomes less effective. Addition of 16 inch alloy wheels would give it more ground clearence and acceptability on the rough roads.

power, good ride qualityheavy steering, mileage and old looking interiors

 

Ive had the car for almost 2 years now and my opinion of this car is that its in the top best buys out there.

 

Exterior The car has a nice luxurios looking body but not as sleek as some of the others out there. Its a little big for the somewhat smaller cavity. No blind spots and great comfort when driving.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Space on the back when three people are seating is not bad but not as good as the Manza. Boot space is quite bad since its low. stacking two cases is difficult if not impossible. The split seats help but only if no one is sitting at the back.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox performance is brilliant and outperforms all other cars out there. The suspension is super smooth and so is the gear shift.

 

Areas of improvement Bonnet space and clearance ought ot be higher.

 

Brilliant performance, handling and maintenanceLow Seating, boot space

 

Exterior I know some people won't agree with me, but IMO this car has the perfect shape of a car and i love the looks especially from the side. I call it more of a formal/executive looking car. It has a strong built and you feel safe inside.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Though it does not have that sleeky look of today's car, i still like the serious looks of the interiors, specially the dashboard. It truly gives me the feeling of an executive car. Though it does not have a USB port, i manage to use the USB using FM transmitter. This car has so much space that i think the only cars that can match will be Skoda Laura and above. The beige leather seat adds to the beauty of the car. On highways it is a pleasure to drive and most comfortable of all cars i have driven (exception being the Hyundai Emberra). The sound insulation is of good quality though not the best. I will give it 8/10 on that. One aspect of the car that i hate is the horn button. It is so small and its location on the steering is really bad. Personally i find it difficult to use especially when i travel ghat sections.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Its solid 2000 cc engine with a 121 PS and 314 Nm torque makes it such a powerful car that i can overtake any car on the highway (in this segment). After 1800 RPM it goes like a rocket. I have taken it to 192 km per hour on Bangalore - Hyderabad highway and the car was rock solid. Infact the car was ready to go even further but didn't want to push it. On highways i get an economy of 16 to 17 with an average speed of 120 kmph and i am quite happy about that. In cities i don't get more than 12 kmph. Coming to Gearbox, it is not the best gear box i have experienced. When i change gear, it makes a sound which i hate. The gearshift is not all that great. Secondly, the steering feels very heavey b'coz of hydraulic steering.

 

Ride Quality & Handling It has the best ride quality with its independent suspensions and b'coz of the large wheel base. It can take potholes with ease. Though ground clearance is good with 2 normal size people, it definitely is an issue if the car has four heavy people and if you are crossing one of those typical indian humps. I have cornered it at 130 kmph and the car behaved properly.

 

Final Words I bought my maggy in march 2011 and have done 5000+km on odo. I am in love with this car. Every time i come back home after drive, i still crave to drive it more and keep enjoying it. I think this is the best value for money car in its segment. I am sure anybody buying it will never repent provided he/she is buying the car accepting its looks.

 

Areas of improvement It can improve by providing features such as USB, Bluetooth, Steering mounted controls. Also if they could make the steering little lighter it would add few more stars to the cars driving comfort.

 

Awesome pickup, Space, Safety aspects(strong built), high speed stabilityHeavy steering, gear shift

 

Exterior Well the exterior is not too jazzy like other counterparts (Laura, VW, ). could have been better. but no regrets sirr.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Features good, space is like business class, too good to describe. Comfort is very good. all in all Very good.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Excellent performance. well for such a big car the fuel economy is great, considering the power it gives you in all the gears. smooth and effortless gear shifting.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Superb Ride Quality. Very good Seats, can drive for hundreds of Km together without stress. very good handling, a bit on a heavier side, but i love that feel cos it makes me feel like am driving a monster. Airconditioning very good. Back seat leg space business class.

 

Final Words At this price no comparison. have driven laura (My Cousins), no Comparison. its just simply superb. it beats laura hands down or should i say hands and legs down:). 

 

Areas of improvement Exteriors can be a tad better. The Rims could have been 16" to make it look more Monsterous, but no regrets.

 

Pick UP, Power in 2nd 3rd and 4th Gear (awesm),Low cost of Ownershp, most comfortable on long DrivesHead Lamps Weak, headlamp assembly not of good quality.