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CHEVROLET OPTRA (2007-CURRENT)

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.

Last Updated: November.12.2007

Ownership 1.6 LS (Wagon) 1.6 LS (Sedan)
Price P 829,000 (MT)
P 869,000 (AT)
P 759,000 (MT)
P 799,000 (AT)
Vehicle Classification Compact Car
Warranty 3 years / 100,000 kilometers
Under the Hood
Engine 1.6 DOHC 16V I4 1.6 DOHC 16V I4
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) 110 @ 5800 110 @ 5800
Maximum Torque (Nm @ rpm) 150 @ 4000 150 @ 4000
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane Gasoline / 93~ Gasoline / 93~
Fuel System / Aspiration EFI / NA EFI / NA
Fuel Mileage (km/L) 12.82 (mfg.) 8.20 (MT, test)
7.82 (AT, test)
Transmission 5-speed MT
4-speed AT
5-speed MT
4-speed AT
Dimensions and Weights
Length (mm) 4580 4500
Width (mm) 1725 1725
Height (mm) 1460 1445
Wheelbase (mm) 2480 2480
Curb Weight (kg) 1235 (MT)
1270 (AT)
1225 (MT)
1250 (AT)
Body Type 5-door wagon 4-door sedan
Engine / Drive F/F F/F
Seating 5 5
Suspension and Tires
Front Suspension Independent, MacPherson Strut Independent, MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Independent, Dual-Link Strut Independent, Dual-Link Strut
Front Brakes Vented Disc Vented Disc
Rear Brakes Disc Disc
Tires 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)
Safety Features
Airbags 2 2
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Yes, EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) Yes, EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
Traction / Stability Control None None
Other Safety Features None None
Exterior Features
Fog Lamps Front Front
Other Exterior Features 1.6 LS (Sedan)
Plus: roof rails; rear wiper and washer system
Side mirror turn signal repeater; chrome grille and door handles
Interior Features
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt, manual Tilt, manual
Steering Wheel Material Urethane Urethane
Seating Adjustment Manual Manual
Seating Surface Fabric Fabric
Other Interior Features 1.6 LS (Sedan)
Plus: cargo cover, cargo net
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
Climate Control Manual Manual
Audio System Stereo/6-disc/MP3/aux with 6 speakers Stereo/6-disc/MP3/aux with 6 speakers
Other Convenience Features 1.6 LS (Sedan)
Plus: none
Keyless entry with alarm and immobilizer
Our Take
Rating *** ***
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