Chevrolet Optra Magnum [2007-2012] User Reviews

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.

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.

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.

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.