The most powerful diesel sedan in its segment ahead of the 111 bhp Elantra CRDi and the 90 bhp Octavia 1.9 TDi – BS Motoring, July 2007 |
The new Chevrolet Optra Magnum is an interesting buying proposition which makes a great sense in value terms and has a diesel engine that will take your breath away - BS Motoring, July 2007 |
The Optra is endowed with ride quality of an order, hardly matched by any other cars in its segment. Unrelenting monsoon potholes will not be a problem for this automobile. It simply glides over the crater which you won't dare to venture on with some other cars. Ride quality has been the USP of GM cars and so it is for the Optra Magnum – Car India , July 2007 |
The Optra Magnum is not just a facelift exercise as many would wrongly assume. The exteriors, interiors and other cycle parts of the car have been given a thorough overhaul. The engine too is heavy and amazes everyone with its capabilities - Car India , July 2007 |
The new, stylish and ergonomically make the Magnum brilliant car to drive in and be driven in. The Magnum true to her lineage, rides beautifully over most surfaces - Overdrive, July 2007 |
With brilliant car like the Chevy Spark and the Optra Magnum, it seems that GM's goal to tap 10% market is not far - Overdrive, July 2007 |
The Optra has its strength in its ride quality which is paramount to its success- Auto India , July 2007 |
The interiors of the Magnum is fabulous in its segment and that's a benchmark for other cars- Auto India , July 2007 |
The Optra Magnum is a pleasure to drive and be driven and definitely has what it takes to be a winner its segment - Auto India , July 2007 |
The diesel Optra goes head-on against the diesel Octavia which has so far ruled the market in its segment. The Optra comes out on top in performance, refinement and interior space – Hormazd Sorabjee, Editor, Autocar India (July 2007 issue) |
| The Optra Magnum is great on the highway, decent in the city and spacious and well equipped too. Overall , it's a better package than the Octavia - Autocar India , July 2007 |
The Optra Magnum is perhaps the only diesel under Rs 12 lakh that would get you a speeding ticket – HT City, June 27, 2007 |
The Magnum is endowed with a superb pickup from standstill in the city and excellent overtaking on the highway. The engine is a fine effort and the prominent highlight of this car – Daily News Analysis, Mumbai, June 12, 2007 |
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The Octavia can't match the sheer performance of the Optra. Taken into account, Octavia's prohibitive higher spare prices and the cramped rear seat and the price which is almost Rs 2 lakhs higher, Magnum makes a great sense – New Indian Express, July 6, 2007 |
The moment you step inside the car, the sound of "Sweet, this looks nice" from your mouth will fill the airy cabin. The perfectly ergonomic cabin has a lovely feel to it – carwale.com |
Ride quality has always been GM's forte and the latest Chevy is no different – carwale.com |
