Chevrolet Optra SRV [2006-2010]

After many test drives of various other cars in this segemant, the dcision to buy and SRV was a carefully thought out one. Did take into consideration some of the drawbacks but the looks definitely was the final deciding factor. The car is pretty smooth to drive except for the 2nd and 3rd gears where engine seems to knock a bit. Have to get that checked with the service centre. Its pretty quiet inside the car and feels solid. The interior space is amazing especially the rear seat when compared to Honda City, Ford Fiesta and Hyundai Verna. I would've been more happy with a better gear shift. Here, the City and Verna are much better. So much has been talked about beige interiors, but I personally like the grey tone of the SRV. Its much better to have grey interiors when you have children. I had also read in many magazines that the pick up is rather slugish, but I found it to be pretty decent. Maybe its just a point lower than the City Vtec and Verna. But one is happy with the overall performance. Afterall I am not going to use it in a race. The alloy wheels not only add to the looks of the car, with Good Year tyres adds to a great ride quality. The Alpine music system that comes with the car is really good. The speakers are of good quality and the two tweeters placed near the door oping knob looks really cute. The aircon is really good and very effective even in the Delhi summer. Many people felt tha the car is bad on fuel economy. So far I have been getting 10 KMPL in Delhi traffic, which I feel is pretty decent. There is enough boot space in the car even though it does'nt have a proper boot. It is sufficient for my personal requirement. Coming now to a few of the draw backs - one fails to understand as to why only airbag has been provided. The front passenger side seat should also have an airbag. The horn on the two sides of the steering wheel is a bit uncomfortable to use. Keeping the traffic condition in India, one does need to use the horn a bit more frequently than one would probably use in some other country. I am yet to take it out on the highway. Will write about the car's performance on the highway sometime later. These are my personal views without any intent to show any other car in a bad light. Would I recommend this car? Yes, definitely I would. Its the best!!! JasonGreat looks, very spacious, excellent music system and airconBad gear shift