Chevrolet Optra Magnum [2007-2012] User Reviews

Only satisfection to me is the Power & pick up of vehicle.

Otherwise  there is so much to compromise.

* Stero is not good at all. sound quality is very bad.

* GM is selling a vehicle for 10 lacs+ but saving the money on a key. The other key co. provides is a normal key, what if someone lost his key, how he will start his car. Really-3 a great concern because every co. provides 2-3 keys with centre locking function on it.

* GM highlights for their great quality of brakes but from the day one i am feeling  jerking in the brake paddle on the bumpy road/on speed braker, if you suddenly applies the brake on a speed of 40-60, Unfortunately our city dealer APEX AUTO is even not that much competent to understand the problem. He is fit for the selling of TATA vehicles

* Now i repent on my decision that by spending 1.5-2.0 lacs more i could have own a brand like SKODA. All of us know the brand image / presence on the road. Milage of skoda is also more impressive.

In all it is my compomised car. i have clocked 9000 kms over a span of three months only.

Great Pick Up>>>>, nice interior,Stereo sound Quality, Centre locking features available on one Key, fuel econmy

Excellent value for money car, i am driving this car for 2 months now and havedriven for 3500 kms. the interiors are damn good supported with premium mercedes like leather upholstry and wood finish dash board. the cabin is almost totally silent, u dont get even a slight feel of vibration on the steering wheel. u can expect a good ride quality as it has gas filled suspension system. ABS gives trouble free instant breaking without skid on turnings too. sunroof is very useful in pollution free cold climetes, when out on holidays the pleasure of drive doubles.  if u r planning to buy a car in the range 10Lakhs go have a look at it i bet u would fall in luv at first site. it gives a very poor mileage of 8 in trffic packed roads of mumbai, fuel economy could have been better but its with the kind of comfort it gives.

overall just too good car folks.

space, comfort, status, power, Excellent 2 tone beige interiorsexpensive spares

For 5 people its conjugate and for long drives above 300km is not much advised as you will not feel very comfortable after that many KM's. Nice car for daily use, empale space for luggage have nice road present and a nice car.

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Exterior I own a Black color, purchased on July'11 it's very elegant and stylish when you look from teh exterior paert of view.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very comfort interiors and good legroom for people who are more than 6 it's the best in its class.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Superb Engine with 121.5 PS of power you can feel the power while driving. It can overtake Vernas and skodas(Laura) on highway its simply superb drive it to feel it.

Final Words Before going to GM had testdrived Verna, Vento both are good look wise and also good value for money but, what made me to go for the Rocket is the power and the 2l engine its simple superb. 2nd point was the space since my dad and me are 6 opted to go for this with good comfort space both in the front and back which was not there in both verna and Vento Skoda learnt about the maintenance and dropped the plan to buy. Tha above mentioned is my personal opinion and doesn want to hurt direct or indirectly anyone.Awsome, feel it while drive it Amazing car.

Areas of improvement Need to upgrade the interiors and USB for Audi Sys.. every thing else looks good and I felt the value for money.

Great Power, Good space and Cheap maintenanceNeed to improve in the interior looks and additional features need be upgraded

 

Exterior Good suave n elegant looking car. carries a class.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Best in class coffee shade interiors with wooden feel and leather touch on dash. i don t found any other car similar in under 14 lac budget. most comfortable with edgy features.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is very good my optra magnum petrol gives around 11 kmpl on highway and 9 kmpl in city. i had fitted a CNG kit also and it gives almost the same performance in speed ride quality and engine performance as in petrol. the pic up is gr8 . i ve 12 kg cylinder and in a cylinder on highways it goes to 168km / cylinder and in city 120km/cylinder . what else you expect from a luxury car whic run on Rs. 2/- per km. in city and Rs. 1.50/-per km on highways. I m more than satisfied.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Excellent.

 

Final Words True luxury and value for money. Beauty with brains. strange.

 

Areas of improvement This is the duty of company to promote the car. It is far better than vento, vento's performance doesn t comes close to optra magnum neither does the built quality , optra is very well built and a great performer but the company lack of promotion and credibility are a question mark. which infact should not be, being a GM co.

 

fuel economy is ok, not bad what better you expect from a 1600cc engine, i like the shape n stylesorry, no cons . i love my car.

 

Exterior Hi, I own a caviar black optra magnum. The paint quality is special and looks wet and rich. The tail lamps design and the red color set in black body....delicious!

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interiors look plush and wow passengers when they step in and look around. The wood finish on the interior door panel and the dash add to the 'old money' feel. The selection of backlights (green-colored) on the cluster and the equipment in the front look 'just ok'. Not even as good as those in a Hyundai Accent, for instance.

Mine is an LT model so the leather seats and inner door panels look great. Rear seats wide and comfortable. Arm rest for that extra comfort.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance of my 2 ltr diesel motor is mind -boggling. Smooth transmission and power delivery is linear. like most dielels, noisy at cold start...but quietens down to a smooth purr pretty quickly. I use System D fuel additive and with this, I find the engine smoother and quieter with no visible exhause smoke. Fuel economy is nothing to write home about I get 360 to 370 km per 30 ltrs. I have a relaxed driving style and do not push the car around. I keep the tires properly inflated and drive with window glasses raised. But make no mistake, the car has a brute of an engine and is quite agile for its size! Gear changing is notchy and goes clackety clack and it quitens for some time after greasing during service.

I drive alone most of the time except during weekends when my wife and kids ride with me. At these times it pays to be careful when negotiating the road bumps. If u go too fast over them, you are apt to hear a heart-wrenching 'thack" from the underbelly. But you will learn quickly not to hurt the car!

Ride Quality & Handling Wow...super! the independent suspension makes for a cushioned ride in Bangalore's apology for roads. Capable of enduring quite a bit of torture. Looks, feels and behaves like an expensive car.

Final Words I have had this car for nearly a year and have done about 11000K - long enough to know the car well. THis car kind of grows on you and like good wine, gets better and classier with age. Let's just say I am deeply in love with my Optra Magnum 2.0 LT. My car and I share a very special bond.

Areas of improvement Design of horn buttons could be better. They are small and difficult to find. Takes some getting used to. Can be frustrating especialy when u quickly need to toot.

The engine start key slot ring angle needs a review, it would probably be easier to find if it had illumination a la SX4.  The art leather-bound user manual does not easily fit into the glove box. Glove box should be illuminated.

The green background lights should be changed to amber, but not in-your-face amber like the....... oops! lets just say like some of the other cars in this segment.

The leather-wrapped steering wheel looks good but could do with a little contouring for better grip.

The useful documents and other knick-knacks holder at the elbow of the driver (under the arm rest) should be pushed forward so the driver can look into the box without twisting his neck out if its socket.

Finally the wheels could have been slightly bigger - may be Cruz - size. Would improve 'personality'!  Tires get dirty far too quickly - the walls I mean...takes away somewhat from its overall looks. The SX4 and the Hyundai Emberra tires for example manage the city dust better!

Believe you me, I really had to think hard to list the 'points for improvement'. I am no auto expert and therefore will not nitpick. For a simple user like me it is an honest-to-goodness car! Congratulations to GM for designing this car for India! Wah bhai wah!😄

The overall appearance..even after 1 year, my heart swells with pride every time I see the carNothing at all...believe me!

I bought an optra magnum 1.6lt ABS 2 months ago. It is Great car, good value for money.the  first service is over and overall i have liked everything about this car.I would recommend this car to anyone looking to buy one in d range 8-10 lakhs.Many great things i have noticed in this car are:
1. the suspension:very good suspensions undoubtedly the best in class.

2.Electronic power steering with power assist really gives very good stability and handling in small lanes and the  highways especially.

3.Automatic climate control and 6-CD changer

4. All four wheel disk brakes, ABS with EBD with driver airbags

4. glass integrated antennas, rear window defogger and leather seats,fog lamps
good fuel economy,gr8 suspensions,Electronic power steering with powerassist,very good rear leagroomgear shifting not smooth,airbag only for driver

 

I m in luv with my magnum, got it after 3 month struggle as my parents want to purchase hyundai verna due to bad reputation of chevrolet.

Exterior Look wise its just perfect. Nice head and tale lights. sexiest car wid great monster engine.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Luv its silent cabin, good inside space, very comfortable but interior is not as good compared to other same segment cars. Cd player looks odd, not matching with the interiors of the car, air vents are small in size which gives some noise at high fan speed.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is very good, great pick up giving milage of  20 km/l on highway at 2000 RPM and upto 15 km/l in city.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride quality is also good, Luv driving my magnum.

Final Words Above all in looks, style, comfort, power,  must buy and value for money car.

Areas of improvement Must add some new features like sunroof to diesel model, auto folding side mirrors, matching cd player, new alloy wheels, bigger AC vents etc.

PowerInteriors wise not as good.

 

Exterior Good but not looking like 3rd genration`, its looks like business class people car. Young genration dosent atracted by this model, a clas of optras lover is very sound, only the people who has knowladge of car or who has driven many of cars can understad that it is value of money car.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Fill rocky.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Only a word' 'no one can beat' just go for testdrive and chek it out.

Ride Quality & Handling Amazing, its dont fill of off roads inside car.

Final Words Finnale i would like to give 11 out of 1o, what I want to say it is value of money car, americans have done great job. People r fulish who buy honda civic,sx4 deisel,hyundai verna fludic,renault fluence,skoda octavia,and any car around 10 lac but power of engine less than 300 nm torque.

Areas of improvement New look, as demand of new genration wants and propr advertisemets specialy in gujarat, Because gujarat is now a pilote market for any new upcoming products,  thanks thanks thanks thanks.

power, pickup, space ,no nvh,exterior look should be change as new genration demands