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CHEVROLET OPTRA (2007-2009)
We Say...
The boring as a bread toaster Optra tries to stir up excitement with a facelift and fails. Miserably. New oval lamps look too tacked on, clashing with the angular body. Nothing much new under the hood, but a stiffer shell should make for tauter handling. Inside, changes are limited to an aux-capable audio system with steering wheel controls.
Stirs up more talk compared to the old model...
...most of it not positive.

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Ownership 1.6 LS (Wagon) 1.6 LS (Sedan) 1.6 L (Sedan)
Year Sold 2007-2009
Vehicle Classification Compact Car
Under the Hood
Engine 1.6 DOHC 16V I4 1.6 DOHC 16V I4 1.6 DOHC 16V I4
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) 110 @ 5800 110 @ 5800 110 @ 5800
Maximum Torque (Nm @ rpm) 150 @ 4000 150 @ 4000 150 @ 4000
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane Gasoline / 93~ Gasoline / 93~ Gasoline / 93~
Fuel System / Aspiration EFI / NA EFI / NA EFI / NA
Fuel Mileage (km/L) 12.82 (mfg.) 8.20 (MT, test)
7.82 (AT, test)		 8.20
Transmission 5-speed MT
4-speed AT		 5-speed MT
4-speed AT		 5-speed MT
Dimensions and Weights
Length (mm) 4580 4500 4500
Width (mm) 1725 1725 1725
Height (mm) 1460 1445 1445
Wheelbase (mm) 2480 2480 2480
Curb Weight (kg) 1235 (MT)
1270 (AT)		 1225 (MT)
1250 (AT)		 1225
Body Type 5-door wagon 4-door sedan 4-door sedan
Engine / Drive F/F F/F F/F
Seating 5 5 5
Suspension and Tires
Front Suspension Independent, MacPherson Strut Independent, MacPherson Strut Independent, MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Independent, Dual-Link Strut Independent, Dual-Link Strut Independent, Dual-Link Strut
Front Brakes Vented Disc Vented Disc Vented Disc
Rear Brakes Disc Disc Disc
Tires 195/55 R 15 (f & r) 195/55 R 15 (f & r) 195/55 R 15 (f & r)
Wheels Alloy 15 x 6.0 (f & r) Alloy 15 x 6.0 (f & r) Alloy 15 x 6.0 (f & r)
Safety Features
Airbags 2 2 2
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Yes, EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) Yes, EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) None
Traction / Stability Control None None None
Other Safety Features None None None
Exterior Features
Fog Lamps Front Front Front
Other Exterior Features 1.6 LS (Sedan)
Plus: roof rails; rear wiper and washer system		 1.6 L
Plus: none		 Side mirror turn signal repeater; chrome grille and door handles
Interior Features
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt, manual Tilt, manual Tilt, manual
Steering Wheel Material Urethane Urethane Urethane
Seating Adjustment Manual Manual Manual
Seating Surface Fabric Fabric Fabric
Other Interior Features 1.6 LS (Sedan)
Plus: cargo cover, cargo net		 1.6 L
Plus: none		 60/40 split-fold rear seat
Convenience Features
Power Amenities Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors; trunk release Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors; trunk release Steering, door locks, windows and mirrors; trunk release
Climate Control Manual Manual Manual
Audio System Stereo/6-disc/MP3/Aux with 6 speakers Stereo/6-disc/MP3/Aux with 6 speakers Stereo/CD/MP3 with 4 speakers
Other Convenience Features 1.6 LS (Sedan)
Plus: none		 Keyless entry with alarm and immobilizer None
Our Take
Rating ** ** **
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