Wow, I am currently looking for a vehicle. This sedan is the new look of Chevrolet and it is better looking than Toyota Camry, Nissan Maxima or Altima which looks like the transformers or monsters and Honda Accord. The fuel consumption of this car is efficient at 32MPG, just like a compact. It's a winner by GM!An intuitive instrument layout and countless storage compartments promise a very inviting driving environment. The Optra Magnum boasts class-leading storage capabilities with a boot space that is large enough to fit four golf bags, while the Estate features storage space of up to 400 litres, expandable to 1,410 litres with the rear seat folded down, perfect for those leading an active lifestyle.
A new in-car radio system with standard four stereo speakers delivers crystal-clear audio quality for an exciting driving experience. The Optra Magnum features highly functional, visually attractive European-styled interior with an ergonomically laid out instrument panel with large easy-to-read gauges with a metallic finish. The standard deluxe cluster includes a tachometer, speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, coolant temperature gauge, and an interior lighting dimmer control.
In its class, is the best (out of 3) you can get here in mexico just under the mitsubishi lancer and mazda 3. It is built very solid, it comes with full equipment from air conditioning to air bags. The engine (130 hp 2.0lt) is not the most powerful in this category but it does not disapoint neither on power or economy. It's cheaper than mazda3 and lancer, its why i bought it. Acceleraion is reasonable, and i shows great responsiveness when shifting gears down, but its maximum cargo is so low. Braking is great, and the brake pedal is high, might be somehow annoying to new drivers, bu you'll ge used to it. hand brake is sof and has almost no sound, and holds the car good.seat position is high, which might give you false impression about the road, and the suspension is so soft. he car is stable at high speeds, but the cabin noise starts to be high beginning from 110 km/h. driving while having windows opened is also annoying as air gets ino the cabin from low speeds beginning from 60 km/h.The steering wheel is responsive, sharp, and gives you adequate sensation to the road. Seats are comfy and have medium support, and the cabin is large, it can have 5 adults in great comfort.the sound system is fair, but the speakers are less than predicted, and the controls are reachable for the driver and the passenger, and are easy to use. The DOHC engine in all its sizes shows geat responsiveness, but somehow lacks torque, and the fuel consumption when the rpm are kept less than 3000rpm is very good, but higher the consumption goes on rapidly.The stability is great, and the car gives you false impression about its speed.the styling is accepted, but the car would have looked better if it was wider. Boot space is accepted and larger than many of its rivals, but the loading tip is somehow a bit high. Plastics used in the interior are of medium quality. h lights cover a wide range of the road. Front and rear bumbers can withstand small and medium hits with no malformation or breaks.
A new in-car radio system with standard four stereo speakers delivers crystal-clear audio quality for an exciting driving experience. The Optra Magnum features highly functional, visually attractive European-styled interior with an ergonomically laid out instrument panel with large easy-to-read gauges with a metallic finish. The standard deluxe cluster includes a tachometer, speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, coolant temperature gauge, and an interior lighting dimmer control.In its class, is the best (out of 3) you can get here in mexico just under the mitsubishi lancer and mazda 3. It is built very solid, it comes with full equipment from air conditioning to air bags. The engine (130 hp 2.0lt) is not the most powerful in this category but it does not disapoint neither on power or economy. It's cheaper than mazda3 and lancer, its why i bought it. Acceleraion is reasonable, and i shows great responsiveness when shifting gears down, but its maximum cargo is so low. Braking is great, and the brake pedal is high, might be somehow annoying to new drivers, bu you'll ge used to it. hand brake is sof and has almost no sound, and holds the car good.seat position is high, which might give you false impression about the road, and the suspension is so soft. he car is stable at high speeds, but the cabin noise starts to be high beginning from 110 km/h. driving while having windows opened is also annoying as air gets ino the cabin from low speeds beginning from 60 km/h.The steering wheel is responsive, sharp, and gives you adequate sensation to the road. Seats are comfy and have medium support, and the cabin is large, it can have 5 adults in great comfort.the sound system is fair, but the speakers are less than predicted, and the controls are reachable for the driver and the passenger, and are easy to use. The DOHC engine in all its sizes shows geat responsiveness, but somehow lacks torque, and the fuel consumption when the rpm are kept less than 3000rpm is very good, but higher the consumption goes on rapidly.The stability is great, and the car gives you false impression about its speed.the styling is accepted, but the car would have looked better if it was wider. Boot space is accepted and larger than many of its rivals, but the loading tip is somehow a bit high. Plastics used in the interior are of medium quality. h lights cover a wide range of the road. Front and rear bumbers can withstand small and medium hits with no malformation or breaks.
MSRP:
$20,320
Invoice:
$19,304
Pros — Fuel economy, equipment, capacity.$20,320
Invoice:
$19,304
— stability, braking, steering and boot space.
Cons — noise at high speeds, quality of materials, and lack of torque.
-No ABS comes along with manual transmission models
Review Writter by : Daniel/Boston 2009
