Commented on leoananth's review

Ananth - If Trichy has another dealer, try there. I had lots of problems with Sundaram Motors, Bangalore. But then I shifted to Garuda Motors - the service there is excellent. I recommend you complain to GM directly in writing about your AC problem.

Commented on ferrarimodena360's review

Eventhough I am an owner of Chevrolet Optra 1.8LT and I like the car, I think Maruti Suzuku SX4 would be a better car for you. The top end version of SX4 has amazing features (205/60 R16 wheels, twin airbags, ABS/EBD, automatic climate control, audio controls on steering wheel etc). And it costs read more...

Commented on vinarora's review

wow. This is really bad. I think this might be one of those cars that didn't go through quality check properly - this is not something that you see in all optras. Write to Autocar India help section. They will put you in touch with GM directly. GM has to respond or end up getting bad press. Go read more...

Commented on supernovice's review

The car actually sways when you go over bad roads? There might be wheel alignment/ wheel balancing problem. Is the steering wheel stable or does it go crazy too? Take your car on an empty highway and take your hands off the steering wheel slowly at around 50 km/hr. See if the car goes to one sid read more...

Commented on subbarp's review

Your salesman is right. You will get used to the indicator stalk on the left. Actually, you will get so used to this that you will switch on the wipers frequently if you go back to driving your santro.

Commented on usp36's review

Me too. Bought the car in Aug 2004. Runs like dream. However, the ground clearance sucks. The grinding/crunching sound is really sickening! By the way, the standard Goodyear 185/65 R14 is fairly bald already at 20,000 kms. It will probably last another 10,000 kms before needing replacement. An read more...

Commented on eflanker's review

>>> I dont need a car whose arm and leg was made in different parts I guess I did not put it properly in words. What I meant to say was - Chevrolet Optra that is sold in India is not your usual 'GM product' that is sold in USA. The views that you have on GM USA might not hold water her read more...

Commented on eflanker's review

>>> My review is intended against GM products in general The only thing GM has contributed to Optra is the brand name (Chevrolet). Otherwise - - The car was designed by Pininfarina, an Italian company - The chassis was finetuned by Lotus, an UK company - The car was conceptualiz read more...

Commented on eflanker's review

A 'review' should not written on a car unless you have actually purchased and used it everyday.

Commented on own review

It has been 7 months since I bought the car and it has run just about 9500 kms. So far so good. The mileage has improved over time and it gives around 8.5 kmpl in city with AC and 10 kmpl without AC. I switched to ordinary petrol (and not Speed which I was using before). No major rattles so far. read more...

Commented on Aviv's review

Aviv - Yes, I checked. The Optra has 165/65 R14 Goodyear tyres. What is 165/65 here? Is it 165 mm width and 65 mm height from the rim (profile)? >>> opted for larger 15 inch wheels with 195/60 R 15 BFGoodrich Looks like you opted for very wide tyres with low profile. I heard t read more...

Commented on own review

Ramesh - Had fuel efficiency been my priority, I would have gone for the Skoda Octavia diesel. I hear it gives 19 kmpl on the highways. But, fuel efficiency comes 4th or 5th in my priority list. The interiors of Octavia Ambience sucks. And I will definitely not pay 12 Lacs (on road price, Ban read more...

Commented on naveent's review

Chevrolet Optra is actually Daewoo Nubira II (as sold in Europe). It is also sold as Suzuki Fontera in USA and Buick Regale in China. It's engine is from Holden Australia, its designed in Pininfarina Italy and the suspension has been tuned by Lotus UK. Naveen: You are freaking me out. What did read more...

Commented on own review

kajitkumar - I test drove the Elantra petrol around the block. Perhaps I should have taken it on the highways. I will check out the Elantra review on MouthShut. I like the fact that they haven't compromised on passenger safety (2 airbags, ABS, traction control etc). My brain said 'buy the Elantra read more...

Commented on Aviv's review

Aviv - You mentioned that Optra needs bigger 15 inch wheels. But doesn't Optra LT already come with 15 inch alloy wheels as standard? Have you checked out the new anniversary edition Optra? The alloys look cool! And I think they come with 16 inch wheels - not sure. I didn't buy the anniversary read more...