Chevrolet Optra Magnum
The Chevrolet Optra Magnum is a 4door sedan manufactured by General Motors Corporation. The Optra Magnum carries over from the Chevrolet Optra and is the first diesel car launched by GM in India.
India is the third location after Europe and Korea where the Optra Magnum has been launched. It is available in six variants the 2.0 MAX TCDi 2.0 LS TCDi 2.0 LT TCDi 1.6 LS 1.6 LT and 1.6 MAX.
The Optra Magnum features some new technologies such as dual mass flywheel which helps in reducing vibration while idling and a balanced shaft module which guarantees refined and smooth engine operation.
The Optra Magnum comes with a warranty for two years or 40000 kms and competes with the Skoda Octavia Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Corolla.
The 2.0L variants of the Optra Magnum are powered by a standard 2.0liter TCDi Turbo Common Rail Direct Injection diesel engine which churns out a maximum power of 119 bhp at 3000 rpm and 314 Nm of torque at 2125 rpm. The engine features four cylinders 16 valves and a Single Overhead Camshaft SOHC. And the 1.6L variants are powered by a standard 1.6liter VGIS Variable Geometry Intake System petrol engine which churns out a maximum power of 203 bhp at 5800 rpm and 148 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm. The engine features four cylinders 16 valves and a Double Overhead Camshaft DOHC. Both the engines are linked to a standard 5speed manual transmission. The engine delivers decent acceleration and the transmission also shifts smoothly.
The Optra Magnum rides on McPherson Struts with antiroll bars in the front as well as the rear. It is also equipped with twintube gasfilled shock absorbers. With this suspension system the Optra Magnum can brave all sorts of road irregularities and offers a smooth ride.
Ventilated disc brakes in the front and disc brakes at the rear offer forceful stopping power with short stopping distances to the Optra Magnum. A power steering which offers quick and prompt responses gives direction to the Optra Magnum.
The Optra Magnum rides high on a wave of style. With smooth flowing lines and curved corners it looks different from other sedans available in the market today. It measures more than 14 feet in length while its wheelbase measures 8.5 feet.
Its front fascia is adorned by a distinct honeycomb grille that sports the Chevy bowtie bodycoloured bumpers with integrated fog lamps almondshaped headlamps which shine bright even when not turned on and a long broad hood.
At the sides it features bodycoloured waistline moulding with chrome and flared fenders which give a boost to its aerodynamic design. It also comes with sleek doors and chromeplated door handles which give it an integrated appearance.
The designers of the Optra Magnum did not ignore its rear; it looks as impressive as its front. Bright and beautiful taillamps further add to its style quotient.
The Optra Magnum rolls on 6J x 15 wheels and 195/60 R15 tyres. However the MAX comes with steel wheels while the LS and LT wear alloy wheels
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