If we wish to be in control

A user review on Chevrolet Optra. Written by Chetan Mahajan on 03 February, 2009

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Performance
Space/Comfort
Fuel Economy
Value For Money

Version Reviewed

LS 1.6

Purchased As	:
Familiarity	:
Fuel Economy	:	kpl

Good	:	Smart looks, extremely comfortable. Exceptional road grip & control.
Bad	:	Not very peppy, low resale

Full Review

I bought this car in Oct 2008 after test driving Honda City, SX4, & Ford Fiesta. No regrets at all for making an unconventional choice. This car provides exceptional interiors, space & grace. The handling is very good, brakes could have been a little better. The ride weather in city or highway is very comfortable, while driving as well as in the rear seat. The boot space has been compromised a bit for more leg room at the rear, which I guess is a good idea. Fuel efficiency is 10 km/l (with AC) in city and 13 to 14 on the highway. The max speed is around 130. The engine could have been a little more peppy. The gear shift is good. Overall a very good car weather you wish to be in the drivers seat or your are chauffeur driven. It certainly scores more on City & Fiesta if you want to enjoy the rear seat.

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Chetan Mahajan on 14 Feb, 2009 at 10:18 AM

Hi Ahkesh, So far I've not faced any such problem. I gues this can happen to because of a technical glitch wrt the tuning of the car and can happen with any car for that matter. Chetan

Aaa on 07 Feb, 2009 at 08:24 AM

very nice and informative review chetan. Thanx. i read somewhere in these reviews that optra has a serious flaw of engine and it completely stalls at times. could you please confirm from your experiences. -ahkesh@gmail.com

Chetan Mahajan on 03 Feb, 2009 at 09:54 AM

Dear Friends,

I have written a review on Chevrolet Optra and look forward to your comments on it.

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