Chevrolet Optra and the SRV in the local market were made by the GM Daewoo alliance and are sold under different brands in different parts of the world. What is a Chevy for us is a Daewoo in Korea and a Holden in Australia but what blew me down was its a Suzuki for the US, “how?” you might ask, all I know is Suzuki owns a little under 10% share in GM Daewoo. Chevy Optra Magnum gets the first diesel engine built by GM Daewoo and this engine is based on the same block as the one in the Hyundai Elantra, Tucson & Sonata Embera.
In terms of basic design the Chevy magnum is not entirely new. This car owes its fresh face to the new grille & bumper. The new front bumper design makes the car’s face look sharper and a bigger Chevy bow-tie sitting on a bigger and bolder grille makes all the difference. Other than that, Magnum is a mix of SRV & Optra, it has the front end (lights, fenders, bonnet) of the SRV and rest is from the Optra saloon. The basic design & layout of the dashboard is the same as the SRV, but quality of materials is much better. Things like two-tone beige interiors and faux wood trim on the center console add some class.
The best part is it’s new state of the art diesel engine. This TCDi (standing for Turbocharged Common-Rail Direct fuel injection) has one of the world leading torque figures in its class. This 1991cc inline-4 cylinder 16 valve (4valves per cylinder) SOHC engine has a fixed geometry turbocharger and features 1600 bar common-rail components which lower the emissions and improve the fuel efficiency. The max power is 119bhp @ 3000 rpm which is way powerful than its main competition Skoda Octavia TDi or even the Laura for that matter. If you thought that was impressive, peak torque is a banging 314 Nm @ 2125 rpm. The average fuel efficiency is said to be around 13 kmpl.
This engine is originally designed and developed by an Italian engine manufacturing company VM Motori and is licensed to Hyundai & GM Daewoo. VM Motori licensed this engine to Hyundai in 1999 and partnered with GM Daewoo in 2004, GM Daewoo agreement concerns basically the same engine family licensed to Hyundai but with appropriate upgrades and adaptations to suit the specific vehicle needs. The 2.0L engine for GM Daewoo incorporated the latest technology features developed over those last five years; since the Hyundai license was granted.
Magnum diesel is offered in 3 variansts Max, LS and LT being the top end. Major features on the top end LT are dual air bags, ABS and leather upholstery. The ex showroom prices for the different variants in Bangalore are as follows.
Chevrolet Optra Magnum 2.0 Max : Rs 8,76,114
Chevrolet Optra Magnum 2.0 LS : Rs 9,01,607
Chevrolet Optra Magnum 2.0 LT : Rs 10,01,509
hi,
Nice attempt!
thank you srikanth!
hi…..
Is Optra Magnum TCDI is Capable of doing 200kph.
@Amrit Pal
Hi Amrit…
I’m afraid it cannot do 200 kmph… but close. Chevy says optra diesel’s top speed is 190 km/h and its 0-100 km/h time is 9.8 seconds.
Thanks for the information
which car is good out of tata safari dicor new,scorpio hawk and optra magnum deisel
when will optra magnum get an automatic gear box in india.
Hi,my name is wendell and i saw a piture of the chevrolet optra magnum interior in the coulor of two-tone beige and faux wood trim on the center console. What i would like to know if it is possible for me to place an order, all of the interior trims and panelling. If it’s possible i would like to know how to order and purchase the items obove. Thanking you in advance.
i wan2 a hatchbach(chev optra srv) but it is not avail in diesel model…. how do i get pls advice
when will optra magnum get an automatic gear box in india?
Simply an amazing car… Its quick like how….. anyone looking for raw power in a diesel car, look no further that the Magnum Diesel.
hy friends i took optra magnum diesel on 17th jan 2009 …till now i turned odo to 25ooo kms.i am getting around 12.5 to 13.4 in city and upto 16 at hihg way if u can maitai speed at 90km/hr ie at just below 2 in rpm….
as chevy says it ll gain 0 to 100 at 10 secs…0 to 100 just like a wind..u wond feel its a diesel car.
front wheel alignmnt prob ll be tere…i am not so satisfied with breaks (A B S)/ i heard that some cars having vibrations at 3rd gear//
so any body having idea i prefer them to go for chevrolet cruze.
thanks 4 details about optra
its diesal rocket on the indian road……