HELL OF A BEAST

Exterior Good looks.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Everything so beautifull except center console and music system.(Installed Pioneer AVH-P4490BT ,Blaupunkt Velocity series VC 662 component speakers on 4 doors, JBL 4 channel amp 750 watts(powering my 4 speakers) , Blaupunkt velocity monoblock 2 Channel amplifier with bass control 400 watts (powering my Pioneer 12" Subwoofer). Installed reverse sensors and good quality reverse camera connected with my pioneer LCD. Made it a complete car.)

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Performance:This is the part why I chose optra..it can rule the road. My car is baught on April 2012. I've driven 6000 kms now. I've installed enginecal tuning box which is custom tuned for my own driving purpose.  Very happy. Gear box is really smooth. A 2 litre Engine can produce maximum 150 to 170 bhp at this torque(talking about same segment cars ) Where cruz has 150. This is because of chevrolet engine built quality..if u try the same BHP on same engine made by Indian cars the engine will blow off..because the built quality is so inferior. And the optra has proved on its engine life also. Nothing to worry. There was a romour that this model(Optra Magnum) may be stopped when they slashed down the price in between. But still , I opted for it.I just enquired about the availability of spareparts if the model is stopped and i was informed , even if a model is stopped,the parts will still be available for another 10 years. So I could not compromise on this lovely machine. I'm addicted now. Thanks to chevrolet. I had an opel astra 1.7 turbo..very robust car. I can very well say you GM cars will not ditch you on safety. Its very safe comfortable and confident cars if u know to drive. So guys if you plan to buy one you dont have to try comparing..as there is none in the segment if u can compromise a little on mileage for the performance.

Ride Quality & Handling Great ride quality. I can say that the ABS really does its job very well unlike some other cars. I have never had skidding experience even though im a fast driver. I have touched 180 km/hr. it accelerates very well.

Final Words The car is amazing and confident to drive around. Real passionate drivers can surely go for it. This car is a victim of poor marketing from chevrolet. Only those who knows it will go 4 it now.  A real beast.

Areas of improvement Had some minor issues with the after sales service.. They should improve quality and dedication. Breaking could be improved & make it smooth like Laura.  Need traction control on lt variant & Provide an LCD music system with bluetooth on Lt variant, reverse sensors,provide a good horn,good head lamp bulbs.

126 BHP & gr8 torque 305, Suspension,cabin space(more than cruz) ,clutch rest, All wheel disk brakeMileage, Music system & center console ,headlamp bulbs,