Chevrolet Optra SRV [2006-2010] User Reviews

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!!!

Jason

Great looks, very spacious, excellent music system and airconBad gear shift

JUST THOUGHT OF SHARING OUR EXPERIENCE WITH GM'S POOR BUILT QUALITY. CAR IS DONE JUST 12000 KMS, LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD AND STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE CAR RUSTED EVERYWHERE IN IT'S PANELS. ALL FOUR DOORS GOT CORRODED AND BADLY DECAYED. OXIDIZATION OF BODY PANELS POPPING UP EVERYWHERE BE IT IN TRUNK, FENDERS, RUNNING BOARD ETC., GM REPLACED THE DOORS ONLY UNDER WARRANTY AS A TOKEN OF APPRECIATION OF THEIR OWN BUILT QUALITY & DID SOME TOUCH UP JOB. NOT CONVINCED ABOUT THE VEHICLE QUALITY WE DEMANDED OUR MONEY BACK. YET TO GETGM'S RESPONSE. ALSO, PLANNING TO TAKE IT UP THROUGH CONSUMER FORUMS/LEGAL REMEDIES. BEWARE BEFORE YOU ZERO IN ON A CHEVY BASED ON THE DEEP DISCOUNTS BEING CURRENTLY OFFERED. YOU MIGHT END UP OWNING A RUSTED STEEL JUNK SOON IN YOUR CARAGE OR BACKYARD.

Look onlyPoor Built quality, Inferior quality of steel used in body panels, Decay

Dear Readers.

No doubt spark is wonderful vehicle but I am one of those unlucky ones who have been cheated by a GM deal named "Triumph Motors" They had sold me an accidental and used car. So kindly dont go to this dealer for buying ur car or getting ur car serviced. Because they are cheaters and will sell you used or accidental vehicles that  too not fully repaired under GM standards. And can cause u big trouble some day.

I bought this LS variant on April 10. I have done 5600kms in the last 6 months. Last week I was going at a speed of 10kmps when I got a sudden noise and my car got stoppen. I opened up my engine and found that the engine mounting had broken and the car's engine from left side had fallen down. The car was not in a position to move even an inch.

We had to call a recovery van from Chevrolet who took 10 hrs to  send our car to their workshop.

The workshop people had shown us the duplicate and local screws used in the cay by Triumph Motors which caused us this big problem. My repair will is 25000. and Triumph motors are not yet admitting thier fault.

So I would recomend do not buy ur car from Triumph motors.

Anshuman Jain
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Do not buy cars from Triumph Motors DelhiTriumph Motors are Cheaters.

Exterior Awesome, better than any other car in this segment. can be compared to crv's.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) OK but not too bad. One should not except the interiors of luxury in this car. can compare to premium hatch backs.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox 7-9 in city I guess.

Ride Quality & Handling Powerfull. thrilling. handling is good once u are in a sports vehicle u will obiously feel the power.

Final Words I had test drive. looks are killing ... powerfull but pickup is low. Cant comment about the milege accurately. but my research says I'll not get more than 8-9 in city .. highway might be a different seen. I am going to finalise the car in few days .. i can bare the low milege for the killing looks of it . Please provide ur valueable suggestions if u faced any major issues or any other... deal i am getting is 3 lakhs for 44K driven 2007 model.  u can conatct me if u have time 9916292821.. thanks in advance.

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